Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): 24104MF2YQ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Ardurra
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 35.12%
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): Choose an item.N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the Bayland Park Master Plan prepared by Ardurra Group, Inc. for Harris County Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The Bayland Park Master Plan captures the community's long-term vision to transform Bayland Park at the intersection of Sharpstown, Gulfton, Braeburn, and Meyerland neighborhoods in Precinct 4. The Bayland Park Master Plan outlines a vision for the future of Bayland Park and provides recommendations for developing an inclusive environment with enhanced facilities, diverse programming, and improved connectivity. These changes aim to better serve the community's needs for active and passive recreation and open space. This master plan report results from a dedicated and sustained effort by stakeholders, community members, and advocacy leaders alongside Harris County Precinct 4.
Bayland Park has a rich history that traces back to the late 1800s. Originally, this site was home to the Bayland Orphans Home for Boys, a refuge for the orphaned children of deceased Confederate veterans. In 1936, the
orphanage was relocated to Webster, paving the way for the transformation of the site into Bayland Park in the 1950s. The park quickly became a vital part of the community, particularly known...
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