Legislation Details

File #: 26-2569    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval for Houston Haitians United, a 501(c)(3) organization, to hold the Houston Haitian Flag Day Festival fundraiser at McClendon Park, including third-party 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): Houston Haitians United

 

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

 

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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 Houston Haitians United, a 501(c)(3) organization, to hold the Houston Haitian Flag Day Festival fundraiser at McClendon Park, including third-party vendors.

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Background and Discussion:

Currently scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Houston Haitian Flag Day Festival is a cultural celebration honoring the history, heritage, and contributions of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. This family-friendly community event will feature live music, cultural performances, traditional Haitian cuisine, local vendors, and educational opportunities that highlight Haitian history and culture. The event is designed to foster community engagement, cultural awareness, and unity across the Greater Houston area.

 

Expected Impact: N/A

 

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:  N/A

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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

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Location: McClendon Park

Address (if applicable): 3770 Summit Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77082

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 5/16/2026

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

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Rodriguez, Chief Operations Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): Letter of Intent