Legislation Details

File #: 25-4123    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 6/25/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/10/2025 Final action: 7/10/2025
Title: Request for approval of a landscaping maintenance agreement with Rocio Lopez for the property at 0 Palo Pinto Drive, Houston, Texas, 77041, Lot 6, Block B, Spring Branch Acres Subdivision (White Oak Bayou Watershed, HCFCD Unit No. E115-00-00, Agreement No. 1568, Precinct 3).
Attachments: 1. 071025 AGMT ROCIO LOPEZ 1568 PCT 3 backup.pdf
Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director

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

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

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

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 of a landscaping maintenance agreement with Rocio Lopez for the property at 0 Palo Pinto Drive, Houston, Texas, 77041, Lot 6, Block B, Spring Branch Acres Subdivision (White Oak Bayou Watershed, HCFCD Unit No. E115-00-00, Agreement No. 1568, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
This Landscape Maintenance Agreement will allow Rocio Lopez to manage a District-owned buyout lot, located on HCFCD Unit E115-00-00, Tract No. 05-031.0, in a responsible manner consistent with the Flood Control District's standards. Under the agreement, Rocio Lopez will maintain the property by mowing, removing debris, performing light landscaping with approved vegetation, and applying general beautification efforts in accordance with the Flood Control District guidelines for buyout lot management. No structures or changes affecting drainage would be allowed

Expected Impact:
Rocio Lopez will improve the appearance and upkeep of the buyout lot at no additional cost to the Flood Control District, reduce maintenance efforts, promote community involvement, and help ensure the property remains functional as open space for flood control purposes without risk of unauthorized development or obstruction.

Alternative Options:
The alternative to approving...

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