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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Symphony
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 that the County Judge execute an agreement with Houston Symphony to host free on-site and live-streamed musical performances at agreed upon Precinct 4 community centers, at no cost to the County.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 seeks approval to collaborate with the Houston Symphony to bring free chamber music performances directly to community centers, expanding access to live orchestral experiences. Professional Symphony musicians will provide tailored programs designed to engage audiences and support cultural and educational enrichment for residents. Precinct 4 will coordinate logistics, scheduling, and promotion to ensure successful delivery of performances.
Expected Impact:
This collaboration will broaden access to high-quality arts programming by offering live music in convenient, community-based settings. The performances are expected to create meaningful cultural experiences, strengthen community engagement, and reduce financial and transportation barriers to the arts. Attendance and participant feedback will help guide future cultural programming across the precinct.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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