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If MUD 419 holds the parade 'in the Agency's name', who carries the liability and any costs?
Good practice: a written understanding when one member uses the joint agency's name
The board action behind it
2026-08-04: Authorized Harris County MUD No. 419 to use the Agency's name if it holds a holiday parade in Bridgeland (Trustee Markiewicz abstaining)
What else happened at that meeting
The Board approved the bookkeeper's report and the quarterly investment report for the period ended May 31, 2026, and deferred action on a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2027 operating budget. It approved $3,000.00, plus up to $500.00 for miscellaneous expenses, to sponsor National Night Out, and, by a 4-1 vote, a $600.00 donation to Precinct 5 for Halloween candy. By a 4-0 vote with one abstention, it allowed Harris County MUD No. 419 to use the Agency's name if it holds a holiday parade. The Board also agreed to send residents a clarification of a CenterPoint Energy notice and to start a 'Fats, Oils & Grease' education campaign.Who's involved
Harris County MUD No. 419 (member district planning a holiday parade)
Trustee Sam Goodspeed (MUD 419's trustee; made the motion)
Possible conflicts
Trustee Sam Goodspeed: Moved to let his own member district (MUD 419) use the Agency's name; no personal financial interest is recorded, and Trustee Markiewicz abstained (p.4). (minutes p.4; Aug. 31, 2023 organization minutes (trustee designations))
Why the board approved it
Recorded: “'No contributions will be requested from the Agency' (p.4); in May the trustees had declined to explore parade costs (May 5 p.3).”
No Agency money. Lending the Agency's name ties all members to one member's event; liability and cost terms are not recorded.