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): Monty The Magician
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 Monty the Magician, via check in the amount of $885.00, for a 4-hour foam party 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. Monty the Magician is a local, small business.
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 small businesses.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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
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Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/22/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/17/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Alice Lee, Chief of Staff, Harris County Precinct 4
Attachments (if applicable): N/A