Legislation Details

File #: 26-0393    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 12/29/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request for approval for the American Lebanese Cultural Center (ALCC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to hold the ALCC Carnival on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2026, at George Bush Park, including on-site vendors.

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: Policy

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American Lebanese Cultural Center

 

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

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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 for the American Lebanese Cultural Center (ALCC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to hold the ALCC Carnival on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2026, at George Bush Park, including on-site vendors.

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Background and Discussion:

The American Lebanese Cultural Center (ALCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote appreciation and understanding of Lebanese culture and heritage, while strengthening the bonds of friendship between the people of the United States and Lebanon through cultural and social activities.

The ALCC Carnival is a family-friendly community event expected to attract approximately 500 attendees under the covered pavilions. Admission will be free to the public, with food and cultural items available for purchase.

 

Expected Impact:

All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the ALCC’s cultural programs, which are offered free of charge to members and at discounted rates to nonmembers.

 

Alternative Options:

If this request is not approved the organization will have to find a different venue to hold their event.

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  3. Make our economy more inclusive.

County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A

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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: N/A

 

Prior Court Action (if any): N/A

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Location: George Bush Park

Address (if applicable): 16756 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX 77082

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 1/8/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 3/21/2026

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Steve Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

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