Legislation Details

File #: 26-2574    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval for Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold their 5th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk fundraiser, at John Paul Landing Park, including third-party vendors.
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): Tunnel to Towers Foundation

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 Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold their 5th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk fundraiser, at John Paul Landing Park, including third-party vendors.
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Background and Discussion:
Currently scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, the 5th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk is a commemorative fundraising event held in honor of the 9/11 anniversary. The event supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's mission to provide mortgage-free homes to injured veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and families of fallen first responders, while also advancing efforts to end veteran homelessness and ensure America never forgets 9/11.

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

Prior Court Action (if any):
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