Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner Precinct 1
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Bike to the Beach
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval for department staff to assist with Bike to the Beach for Autism and disABILITIES on October 30, 2021 from Houston to Surfside Beach, Texas.
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Background and Discussion:
Bike to the Beach hosts 100, 50, and 25 mile destination charity events to support local Autism & disABILITY organizations. In the Houston area, Bike to the Beach has partnered with and supports the following local non-profits: Brookwood Community, Down Syndrome Association of Houston, Bloom Fitness, The Monarch School and Institute, Center for Pursuit, Avondale House, Summerhouse Houston, The Arc of Greater Houston, The H.E.A.R.T. Program, Family to Family Network, The HUB Houston, The Village Centers, and Autism Speaks (Texas Chapter).
The charity bike ride will start at Houston's First Baptist Church in Houston, Texas which is located in Precinct 3. Riders will bike through Harris County on route to a final destination in Brazoria County at Stahlman Park in Surfside Beach, Texas.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Location: The ride will start at Houston's First Baptist Church and end at Stahlman Park in Surfside Beach, Texas. First Baptist Church is located in Precinct 3.
Address (if applicable): Houston's First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024
Stahlman Park, 2211 Bluewater Highway, Surfside Beach, ...
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