Legislation Details

File #: 26-3813    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 6/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for approval to pay Robert Danger Byrd, via check in the amount of $3,250.00 for services of two hours of live magic shows and entertainment for the Precinct 4 America 250 event to be held on Friday, July 3, 2026.

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): Robert Danger Byrd

 

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 Robert Danger Byrd, via check in the amount of $3,250.00 for services of two hours of live magic shows and entertainment for the Precinct 4 America 250 event to be held on Friday, July 3, 2026.

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Background and Discussion:

Precinct 4 is hosting America 250, a celebration of our nation’s history and diversity, while creating a safe, fun, and engaging space for the community to celebrate and reflect on the significance of United States of America at 250 years. The vendor, Robert Byrd, also known as Danger the Magician, is a master of close-up magic, sleight-of-hand, and stage shows for events all over the Houston and surrounding areas. He creates unforgettable moments with astonishing performances tailored to any age range or group size. The America 250 Celebration will strengthen social connections among constituents and foster a sense of inclusive community.

 

Expected Impact:

The vendor will provide entertainment for 1,000 Precinct 4 constituents at America 250 Celebration creating a lively environment for people of all ages.

 

Alternative Options: N/A

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.

County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A

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): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.

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):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

Location: John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center

Address (if applicable): 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX 77433

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

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Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

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$3,250.00

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Total Existing Budget

$

$3,250.00

$3,250.00

$

Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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Total Additional Budget Request

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Total Funding Sources

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$3,250.00

$3,250.00

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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

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No. of Grant Years

Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item.

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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item.

$

$

$

 

Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

$

$

$

 

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):

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

Contact(s) name, title, department: Alice Lee, Chief of Staff, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): N/A