Legislation Details

File #: 26-3827    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 6/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from BEAR the donation of various personal hygiene items for the Burnett Bayland Community Center, valued at $10,063.00.
Attachments: 1. 15. Donation - Burnett Bayland Hygiene Items_Auditor 770.pdf
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: Donation

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): BEAR

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 accept from BEAR the donation of various personal hygiene items for the Burnett Bayland Community Center, valued at $10,063.00.
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Background and Discussion:
Be a Resource (BEAR) is a 501(c)(3) organization who partners with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Harris County Resources for Children and Adults to offer unique programs for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. BEAR delivers basic needs resources and supportive services for children recently uprooted, providing comfort, dignity, and celebration of successes that propels the child toward a successful future.

Expected Impact: N/A

Alternative Options: N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N1: Improve coordination of public health efforts and campaign delivery among local health agencies and nonprofits.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N...

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