Legislation Details

File #: 26-1439    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 2/16/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action: 2/26/2026
Title: Request for approval for the Karenni-American Organization to hold the Karenni Heritage fundraiser at Burnett Bayland Community Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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): Karenni-American Organization

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 the Karenni-American Organization to hold the Karenni Heritage fundraiser at Burnett Bayland Community Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The event is a community-focused gathering designed to engage local residents while raising funds
and awareness in support of the non-profit's mission and programs. Activities may include community entertainment and light-food offerings.

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
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
N/A
N/A
N/A

Location: Burnett Bayland Community Center
Address (if applicable): 6026 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081
Precinct(s): Precinct 4

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