Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Asset Management
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 of a fundraiser for the Houston Vision Walk on April 3, 2027 at James Driver Park.
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Background and Discussion:
The event runs from 9:00 am to 11:30 am on 04/03/2027. Ashley Manolakis, Vision Walk Specialist. Morgan Ilika, Community Manager.
Expected Impact:
Expecting 300 guests. Setup begins at 7:00 am - 9:00 am on 04/03/2027 with breakdown by 12:30 pm on 04/03/2027. Property use will be James Driver Park, the pavilion, sidewalks and grassy area. Amplified music, bounce house, banners, signs, portable toilets, 10 pop-up tents, and 20 vendors will be present. The event proceeds will go towards the Foundation Fighting Blindness for research to find treatments and cures for these eye diseases.
Alternative Options:
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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
Location: James Driver Park
Address (if applicable): 10918 1/2 Bentley Street. Houston, Texas
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