Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept from Trees for Houston the donation of 46 15-gallon and 150 3-gallon trees, planting materials, and maintenance and watering of newly planted trees for 2 years at Alief-Amity Park at an estimated value of $56,100.00, and replacement trees within the 2-year commitment are also included, as needed.
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Background and Discussion:
Trees for Houston has served as a vital component for many large and prominent projects in Houston, aided in significantly reducing overall project costs, and dramatically improved environmental equality through a highly efficient tree planting program.
Expected Impact:
Expand and enhance the Precinct 4 urban tree canopy to provide vital benefits from trees to the community.
Alternative Options:
1. Precinct 4 purchases trees using Harris County funds.
2. Precinct 4 does not purchase any trees, and the public does not receive the quality of life benefits that these trees would provide.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: S: Equitably reduce the health, economic, and other impacts of climate change and disasters.
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