Department: District Clerk
Department Head/Elected Official: Marilyn Burgess
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
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 accept donations of goods, services, and gift cards with a value of $50.00 to $2,000.00 from various local business partners to be given to prospective jurors who appear for service during Jury Appreciation Week scheduled May 6 - 10, 2024 at the Jury Assembly Plaza, 1201 Congress.
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Background and Discussion:
It is requested that Harris County District Clerk is approved to accept donations of goods and gift cards from various local business partners to be given to prospective jurors who appear for jury service during Jury Appreciation Week, May 6 through 10, 2024. It is also requested that Harris County District Clerk be approved to potentially accept other donations with an unknown estimated value at this time. Please find the attached list of confirmed donations.
Expected Impact:
Provide a more pleasant experience to potential jurors who appear for service.
Alternative Options:
The alternative option is not to request or accept any donations and solely relay on spending current budget.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Location: Jury Assembly Plaza
Address (if applicable): 1201 Congress Houston, TX 77002
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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