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): Tunnel to Towers Foundation
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 for Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold their 5th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk fundraiser, at John Paul Landing Park, including third-party vendors.
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Background and Discussion:
Currently scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, the 5th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk is a commemorative fundraising event held in honor of the 9/11 anniversary. The event supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s mission to provide mortgage-free homes to injured veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and families of fallen first responders, while also advancing efforts to end veteran homelessness and ensure America never forgets 9/11.
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
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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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
Prior Court Action (if any):
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3/8/2022 |
253 |
Approved request to hold the Tunnel to Towers event at Spring Creek Park |
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7/19/2022 |
262 |
Approved request to hold the Tunnel to Towers event at John Paul Landing Park |
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4/25/2023 |
291 |
Approved request to hold the Tunnel to Towers event at John Paul Landing Park |
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7/15/2024 |
294 |
Approved request to hold the Tunnel to Towers event at John Paul Landing Park |
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8/27/2024 |
8 |
Approved a resolution recognizing the Tunnel to Towers event for their assistance with debris removal after Hurricane Beryl |
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4/10/2025 |
226 |
Approved request to hold the Tunnel to Towers event at John Paul Landing Park |
Location: John Paul Landing Park
Address (if applicable): 24202 West Road, Cypress, TX 77433
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/12/2026
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): N/A