Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): 23103MF2VZ01
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 by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for grant funds in an amount up to $1,000,000, with an estimated required match of up to $1,000,000 and an estimated discretionary match of $3,975,549, for the FY 25 Edgewater Park Project.
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Background and Discussion:
Edgewater Park will be a 38.64-acre public park with multiple amenities that will provide outdoor recreation and educational opportunities for residents and visitors near the northern Harris County border adjacent to the San Jacinto River and IH 69 in the Kingwood area. The park will have a playground, nature trails, a regional trail segment, restrooms, natural areas, parking lots, a public boat launch and other amenities. The project will also conserve natural habitats and protect native trees and plants.
Expected Impact:
Edgewater Park will be a destination park which will provide regional trail connectivity, a public boat launch, recreational and educational opportunities to Harris County residents and visitors. If awarded, the grant will be used to partially fund construction of the playground and various park amenities and facilities related to and supporting the playground. The grant period is anticipated to be August 2025 through August 2029.
Alternative Options:
The project could be fully funded with local funds.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ T...
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