Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
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Type of Request: Grant - Award
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant funds in the amount of $763,406, with a required match of $763,406, for the 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. This generous grant will be used to partially fund construction of the playground and various park amenities and facilities related to and supporting the playground.
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