Legislation Details

File #: 26-4503    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 6/26/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval for Sound Studies Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to hold the Sound on Cypress fundraiser at Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center, including the acceptance of on-site donations.

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): Sound Studies Educational 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

 

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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 Sound Studies Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to hold the Sound on Cypress fundraiser at Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center, including the acceptance of on-site donations.

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Background and Discussion:

As part of their mission to foster belonging and creative expression, Sound Studies Educational Foundation intends to host an inclusive music event, “Sound on Cypress,” at Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center on September 25-26, 2026, open to neurodivergent individuals across all age groups and their families. The programming will be thoughtfully adapted to accommodate a range of sensory, cognitive, and social needs, ensuring that participants can experience the joy of music in a supportive and accessible environment.

 

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:  3. Make our economy more inclusive.

County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A

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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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Location: Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center

Address (if applicable): 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, TX 77433

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/25/2026

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