Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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 that the County Judge submit for and on behalf of Harris County a prescribed burn plan pertaining to El Franco Lee Park with the Texas Prescribed Burning Board and execute for and on behalf of Harris County a Disclaimer of Liability for same.
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Background and Discussion:
Prescribed burns, also known as prescribed fires, are the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions to maintain or restore health to ecosystems. Prescribed burns among other benefits protect communities from extreme fires by reducing hazardous fuels, minimize the spread of pests and diseases, recycle nutrients back into the soil, and promote the growth of trees, wildflowers, and other plants. It has been determined that a prescribed burn will be beneficial to maintaining and enhancing the ecosystem of El Franco Lee Park.
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There is no other recognized ecosystem management technique that would perform the same function and achieve results similar to those of a prescribed burn.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
X Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): None
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Address (if applicable): El Franco Lee Park, 9400 Hall Rd, Houston, TX
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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