Legislation Details

File #: 25-1970    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 3/17/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/27/2025 Final action: 3/27/2025
Title: Request for approval to accept from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department the donation of phosphorous binding products to be installed at Mary Jo Peckham Park, with an estimated total value of $8,654.80.
Attachments: 1. 15 - Donation - TPWD Phosphorous Binding.pdf
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department the donation of phosphorous binding products to be installed at Mary Jo Peckham Park, with an estimated total value of $8,654.80.
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Background and Discussion:
For aquatic vegetation, nitrogen and phosphorous are the base nutrients needed for aquatic vegetation to grow. Pond management can involve binding excessive phosphorous to limit growth within a pond.

Expected Impact:
The phosphorous binding product will decrease the excessive phosphorous within the pond, inhibiting the growth of aquatic vegetation.

Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
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Location: Mary Jo Peckham Park
Address (if applicable): 5597 Gardenia Lane, Katy, Texas 77493
Precinct(s): Precinct 4

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