Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Asset Management
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 of a free community centered wellness retreat with Buffalo Bayou Partnership for the Community Wellness Retreat event on April 25, 2026, at the Yolanda Black Navarro - Buffalo Bend Nature Park.
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Background and Discussion:
The event runs from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm on 04/25/2026. Alan Velazquez, Community Engagement Manager BBP and Brittany Delafose, Progressive Fifth Ward Civic Association.
Expected Impact:
Expecting 50 guests. Setup begins at 9:00 am - 9:30 am on 04/25/2026 with breakdown by 1:00 pm on 04/25/2026. Property use will include Yolanda Black Navarro - Buffalo Bend Mature Park, sidewalks, parking lot, pavilion and grassy areas. Amplified music, health booths, banners, canopies, and site decorations will be present. The event is to encourage the community to reconnect and reset with this wellness retreat with yoga, breathwork, meditation and immersive sound bath sessions.
Alternative Options:
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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