Primary Department: County Library
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to use the department's credit card in an amount not to exceed $135, paid from the library general fund for one ticket to attend the event at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Member Expo on January 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
This signature event brings together business and community leaders across our region to celebrate our achievements and set the course for an even brighter future. The Annual Meeting is also a celebration of Houston's momentum and a chance to shape the future together. With the County's involvement, we'll continue to elevate our city, strengthen our business ecosystem, and create a lasting impact.
Expected Impact:
Sponsoring a seat at this event will help to foster more relationships between HCPL, Greater Houston Partnership, and other community organizations, as well as highlight the resources and services that HCPL provides to the community in Harris County.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: M: Ensure that Harris County remains the best place in the region to start and grow a business, with a focus on equitable economic growth.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiati...
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