Legislation Details

File #: 26-5598    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 8/14/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from BEAR, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, a donation consisting of 200 uniform sets, 200 sporting balls, 340 sock sets, and 600 backpacks, valued at $22,400.00.
Attachments: 1. 26-5598. Donation - BEAR Backpacks and Uniforms - Form 770.pdf
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: Donation

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

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 to accept from BEAR, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, a donation consisting of 200 uniform sets, 200 sporting balls, 340 sock sets, and 600 backpacks, valued at $22,400.00.
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Background and Discussion:
BEAR is the only 501(c)(3) organization that partners with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Harris County Resources for Children and Adults to provide essential support programs for abused and neglected children who have been recently displaced. These services provide comfort, dignity, and celebration of successes that propel the child toward a successful future.

Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
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): N/A
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Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 4

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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