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): Ethiopian Community Organization in Houston
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 Ethiopian Community Organization in Houston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to hold the Community, Commerce & Culture Festival fundraiser at Bayland Park, including third-party vendor sales.
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Background and Discussion:
Currently scheduled for June 27, 2026, the Community, Commerce & Culture Festival is a family-friendly community festival designed to bring residents together through community engagement, cultural celebration, and small-business commerce. The event is intended to be safe, organized, and welcoming to the public.
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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Location: Bayland Park
Address (if applicable): 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 770...
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