Legislation Details

File #: 26-2570    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval for the Irie Community, a 501(c)(3) organization, to hold the Irie Community BBQ scholarship fundraiser at Bear Creek Pioneers Park, including third-party vendors.

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): Irie Community

 

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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 for the Irie Community, a 501(c)(3) organization, to hold the Irie Community BBQ scholarship fundraiser at Bear Creek Pioneers Park, including third-party vendors.

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Background and Discussion:

Currently scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Irie Community BBQ is held each year at Bear Creek Park on the Sunday preceding Memorial Day weekend. Founded in 2002, Irie Community began as a small potluck where Jamaicans gathered to fellowship and celebrate their culture. The gathering grew into the annual Irie Community BBQ in Houston, Texas - an all-inclusive celebration of Caribbean food, music, sports, and family connection.

 

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Alternative Options:

If this request is not approved the organization will have to find a different venue to hold their event.

 

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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5/22/2025

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Approved request to hold a barbecue fundraiser at Bear Creek Pioneers Park

 

Location: Bear Creek Pioneers Park

Address (if applicable): 15015 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 5/24/2026

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