Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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): 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 to sponsor the Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum in the amount not to exceed $500.00 and made payable to Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum, Inc. to support preservation and education initiatives.
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Background and Discussion:
The Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum is a historic cultural institution in Houston’s Fourth Ward dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, heritage, and lived experiences of one of the city’s most significant historically Black communities.
Expected Impact:
A $500 contribution would support the Museum’s ongoing preservation and educational initiatives and reflect Harris County Precinct One’s commitment to protecting historic landmarks, advancing cultural equity, and strengthening community-based institutions.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I4: Encourage the growth of natural habitats in County channels and improve cleanliness of green spaces while reducing debris and enhancing beautification.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
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