Legislation Details

File #: 26-0079    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Passed
File created: 12/17/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request for approval to allow Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to raise funds to support Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center by accepting donations, the selling of crafts, plants, non-alcoholic beverages, merchandise and by organizing the sale of food from food trucks on March 7, 2026 for NatureFest, March 28, 2026 for NatureFest Plant surplus sale, October 24, 2026 for Tricks and Treats Among the Trees, November 14, 2026 for Forest Fest, and December 12, 2026 for Homestead for the Holidays.
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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Type of Request: Asset Management

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Request for approval to allow Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to raise funds to support Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center by accepting donations, the selling of crafts, plants, non-alcoholic beverages, merchandise and by organizing the sale of food from food trucks on March 7, 2026 for NatureFest, March 28, 2026 for NatureFest Plant surplus sale, October 24, 2026 for Tricks and Treats Among the Trees, November 14, 2026 for Forest Fest, and December 12, 2026 for Homestead for the Holidays.
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Background and Discussion:
Jesse Jones Park Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) organization to support the Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center. No more than a total of four, properly permitted food vendors and/or food trucks are allowed to sell food and refreshments during each event.


Expected Impact:
100% of all donations and proceeds go back to Jones Park in support of maintenance, education, festival and volunteer needs.

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