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: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Astralace (DBA Ashley Lacy)
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 pay Astralace (DBA Ashley Lacy), via check in the amount of $500.00 for a 50-minute live performance for Harris County Precinct 4’s upcoming Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
This 4-hour community event will include a pumpkin patch, a foam party, live music performed by local musicians, face painting, balloon artists, games, and a costume contest. Astralace is a local women-owned business in Harris County. The band is composed of former and current educators.
Expected Impact:
The vendor will provide entertainment for up to 1,000 Precinct 4 constituents at the Fall Festival, creating a lively environment for people of all ages. Reflecting our commitment to community and empowering local women-owned businesses.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: J: Grow the number and size of MWBEs.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): J2: Increase the strength and size of MWBE prime vendors.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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