Legislation Details

File #: 25-7247    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 11/3/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action: 11/13/2025
Title: Request for approval of an allocation of $25,000 in Public Art Funding to The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts.

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

 

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Type of Request: Financial Authorization

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of an allocation of $25,000 in Public Art Funding to The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts.

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Background and Discussion:

In compliance with Texas Code Section 352 these funds will be used to promote tourism and promote the Convention

and Hotel Industry in Harris County through marketing and cultural attractions (exhibits).

 

Expected Impact:

It is anticipated that the funds will result in increased museum attendance and Hotel Occupancies.

 

 

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 11/13/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department:  Conrad Joe, Administrative Assistant

 

Attachments (if applicable): 25GEN2194