Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Asset Management
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 of entry fees and a fundraiser for the La Porte Half Marathon on November 15, 2026, at Sylvan Beach Park.
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Background and Discussion:
The event runs from 5:00 am to 12:00 pm on 11/15/2026. Jeremy Fermo, Co-Director. William Fermo, Co-Director.
Expected Impact:
Expecting 1,200 guests. Setup begins at 4:30 am - 5:00 am on 11/15/2026 with breakdown by 12:00 pm on 11/15/2026. Property use will be the Sylvan Beach Park, parking lot and the grass areas in the park. 8 canopies, 8 tents, 2 trailers for transporting the barricades, banners, signs, rented portable toilets, and amplified music will be present. The La Porte police department will be the security services for this event. Local EMT services will be on site. The event spans from Sylvan Beach Park, the City of La Porte main streets, HWY 146 to Fred Hatman Bridge then will return to the city of La Porte Five Points Plaza. Entry fees range $75 to $120 per person. The fundraiser monies and entry fee proceeds will go towards the Bridge Over Troubled Waters foundation.
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Location: Sylvan Beach Park
Address (if applicable): 636 North Bayshore Drive. La Porte, Texas
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Taylor Brooks, Recreation Services Manager, Pct. 2
Attachments (if applicable): n/a