South Padre Island Special Events Committee Meeting - May 19, 2026

1 hour ago 11

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments and Announcements: Opportunity for citizens to address the Committee regarding agenda or non-agenda items.
Consent Agenda:
- Approval of April 24, 2026, meeting minutes.
- Approval of excused absences for Vice Chairwoman Meg Clifton and Committee Member Ginny Stapleton.
- Authorization of $2,500 payment for remaining approved expenses for the Pickleball on Padre event.
- Authorization of $625 payment for remaining approved expenses for the Solazo Festival.
Regular Agenda:
- Update on Miscellaneous Sponsorship Budget and Special Events Calendar.
- 5k Kemp's Krawl: Discussion and action on a $5,000 funding request for the September 2026 event, including a review of the safety and security plan.
- Sandcastle Days 2026: Discussion and action on a $46,000 funding request for the 37th annual event in October 2026.
- 4th Annual Causeway Double Cross: Discussion and action on a $15,000 funding request for the February 2027 race, including traffic coordination for crossing the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway.
- Setting the next meeting date for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM.