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): Harris County Fair and Rodeo Association
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 the Harris County Fair and Rodeo Association, a 501(c)(3) organization, to hold a Pageant and Royalty Contest fundraiser at the Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center.
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Background and Discussion:
Currently scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, the Harris County Fair & Rodeo Pageant and Royalty Contest is an annual event designed to select youth representatives who embody personality, intelligence, beauty, and grace while promoting the principles of the Harris County Fair. Contestants participate in interviews, quizzes, and on-stage presentations, with winners supporting Fair events throughout the year. Proceeds from the pageant fund scholarships are awarded to the crowned King and Queen.
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: 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
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
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