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: Asset Management
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American Legion Post 164
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 of the usage of Precinct 4 charter buses for the purpose of transporting students and chaperones participating in the American Legion Texas Boys State event in Austin on June 6, 2026, and returning on June 12, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 requests approval to provide bus transportation in support of the American Legion Boys State program. Boys State is a long-standing, highly respected government-instruction program for high school students, designed to educate participants on the rights, responsibilities, and functions of local, county, and state government. Through a six-day immersive experience, students engage directly in simulated elections, campaigns, and the full range of executive, legislative, and judicial processes.
The program includes seminars and presentations led by representatives from state agencies, legislators, judges, military personnel, and industry leaders, offering participants a broad understanding of civic systems and emphasizing the importance of ongoing civic involvement. Transportation support from Precinct 4 will ensure student participants can access scheduled program activities and educational sessions.
This initiative supports community engagement and leadership development by exposi...
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