Legislation Details

File #: 26-1019    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 1/30/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request for approval to use the department's Procurement Card (P-Card), reimburse expenses, or use other County-approved payment types for expenses incurred for various meals, food, and beverage expenditures in an additional amount not to exceed $5,000 for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for a total blanket approval of $20,000.
Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tiko Reynolds-Hausman, Executive Director

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

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 Procurement Card (P-Card), reimburse expenses, or use other County-approved payment types for expenses incurred for various meals, food, and beverage expenditures in an additional amount not to exceed $5,000 for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for a total blanket approval of $20,000.
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Background and Discussion:
DEEO continues to host outreach events such as community-based meetings, outreach programs, conferences, and initiatives to reach the community and develop relationships for the Early Childhood Initiatives (ECI) programs. ECI will continue to expand outreach in the coming year and will require additional funds for light refreshments, food, and related items. The items will be purchased utilizing FLEX funding from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

Expected Impact:
This approval will allow the opportunity for ECI to continue outreach events and expand opportunities to connect and engage with the community.

Alternative Options:
No alternative; failure to approve the financial authorization will impact strategic engagement opportunities for the ECI Division.


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