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File #: 24-5539    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 9/3/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Request for approval to use the department's Procurement Card (P-card) and/or reimburse for expenses incurred for various meals, food, and beverage expenditures in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to use the department's Procurement Card (P-card) and/or reimburse for expenses incurred for various meals, food, and beverage expenditures in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
DEEO continues to host outreach events such as community-based meetings, outreach programs, conferences, and initiatives to reach community M/WBEs and other local businesses. DEEO's goal to continue to expand outreach in the coming year will require additional funds for light refreshments, food, and related items. The items will be purchased from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

Expected Impact:
This approval will allow the opportunity for DEEO to continue outreach events for M/WBEs and other local businesses and expand opportunities to connect and engage with the community.

Alternative Options:
No alternative; failure to approve the financial authorization will impact the engagement opportunities for DEEO.


Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

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Precinct(s): Countywide

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1000 - General Fund
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