Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Precinct 2
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Asset Management
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA)
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):
title
Request for approval of the usage of Precinct 2 buses for the purpose of transporting youth participants of the Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA) Sunburst Summer Arts Camp to and from the Main Street Theater performance of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH) in Houston, Texas, on July 6, 2026.
end
Background and Discussion:
The Sunburst Summer Arts Camp runs from June 8-July 31, 2026. Students from grades K-9 are treated to a full-day (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) of immersive programming, featuring daily free lunch and specialized instruction in theater, music, dance, and visual arts for underserved communities.
The Main Street Theater invited all 120 campers to the MATCH for a viewing of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.
Expected Impact:
Providing transportation ensures equitable access for Houston area students. This trip will provide an in-person, full sensory experience that focuses on the holistic well-being of students through instruction in visual and performing arts.
Alternative Options: Without court approval, students may need to rely on personal transportation, which could limit participation-par...
Click here for full text