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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Mid-America Arts Alliance
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 that the County Judge execute an agreement with Mid-America Arts Alliance to implement a Family Engagement Summer Program at Burnett Bayland Community Center.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 and Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) seek to enter into a cooperative agreement to deliver a six-week Family Engagement Summer Program at Burnett Bayland Community Center. The program focuses on emotional development, health, parenting, and creative expression through arts-based activities for approximately 5-10 families. M-AAA will provide curriculum, staff, materials, and documentation, while the Center will provide space, outreach support, and facility coordination.
Expected Impact:
This partnership will expand access to arts-based family programming that strengthens family relationships and promotes wellbeing for participating Precinct 4 households. The program leverages M-AAA's expertise and resources at no cost to Harris County, allowing the Center to offer enhanced community services. Expected benefits include increased family engagement, improved emotional and creative development, and greater connection to community resources.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes acro...
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