Legislation Details

File #: 26-6166    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: 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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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

 

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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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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