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): 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 allow artisans and small business vendors to sell merchandise at various Precinct 4 park and community center events for the remainder of FY 2026 and throughout FY 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 hosts various community events to provide free activities, entertainment, and resources to residents of Harris County. Allowing artisans and small business vendors to sell merchandise will bring visibility to small business owners, increase event attendance, and contribute to the economic well-being of Precinct 4 residents.
Expected Impact:
Allowing artisans and small business vendors to sell merchandise at various Precinct 4 park and community center events will create exposure for small businesses, resulting in increased visibility, deeper connections within the community, and advance economic opportunity.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: M: Ensure that Harris County remains the best place in the region to start and grow a business, with a focus on equitable economic growth.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): M1: Develop a County economic developmen...
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