Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): n/a
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
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 2 for approval of the first amendment to the interlocal agreement between Harris County, Texas; The Harris County Flood Control District; and Armand Bayou Nature Center for the acquisition of additional property to be added to the Armand Bayou Nature Preserve in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas.
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Background and Discussion:
January 31, 2023, the Commissioner's Court of Harris County, Texas, approved that certain Agreement between the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County, Texas, and the Armand Bayou Nature Center, to acquire additional property to be added to the 2,500-acre nature preserve managed by the Center located in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas.
This amendment identifies additional funding sources, sets out responsibilities and contributions of each Party to the project, and includes additional property to be acquired for the project.
Expected Impact:
Land conservation and restoration will help reduce flooding by enhancing natural water absorption and slowing runoff, protecting both ecosystems and communities.
Alternative Options:
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
X Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
Location: Armand Bayou Nature Center
Address (if applicable): 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena, Texas 77507
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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