Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lyme Warrior
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 for Lyme Warrior, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to hold the Run Like a Warrior 5K Fun Run fundraiser in Spring Creek Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026, including a registration fee and third-party vendors.
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Background and Discussion:
Run Like A Warrior is a 5K and fun run designed to bring the community together to raise awareness about Lyme disease, promote education, and encourage healthy, active lifestyles. The event will feature participants of all ages running or walking the course, along with family-friendly activities. All proceeds support Lyme Warrior's programs, including Lyme disease research, patient care initiatives, and Kids' Smile Boxes, which provide comfort and resources to children living with Lyme disease.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options:
If this request is not approved the organization will have to find a different venue to hold their event.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physica...
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