Legislation Details

File #: ROGC 26-321    Version: 2
Type: Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/10/2026 In control: Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 9/16/2026 Final action:
Title: Retroactive Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 5 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. (Ortiz)
Attachments: 1. Memorandum from Ortiz

...Title

Retroactive Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 5 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. (Ortiz)

...Recommendation

1.  Retroactively approve the Back to School Bash scheduled on August 1, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.

2.  Retroactively approve the National Night Out scheduled on August 4, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.

3.  Retroactively approve the Lowrider Day scheduled on September 6, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.

4.  Retroactively approve the Mexican Independence Day El Grito Event scheduled on September 15, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.

5.  Retroactively approve the Mexican Flag Raising scheduled on September 15, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.

6.  Retroactively approve the Mexican Independence Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from September 15 - 21, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.

7.  Retroactively approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events.

8.  Place the item on the September 22, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.