Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to accept from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Program grant funds in the amount of $240,000, with a required match of $60,000, for 2025-28 Terry Hershey Trail Improvements.
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Background and Discussion:
The scope of the Grant Agreement includes improving just under three miles of trail at Terry Hershey Park. The goal of the improvements will be to enhance and upgrade the space to maximize public engagement and impact on the community. The total project cost is $300,000. Harris County Precinct 4's total match is $60,000.
Office of Commissioner, Precinct 4 requests approval for Harris County to accept the grant for Terry Hershey Trail Improvements in the amount of $240,000 for the purpose of improving the trail and increasing access to quality trails and recreational spaces in Harris County.
Expected Impact:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational Trails funds for Terry Hershey Trail Improvements will ensure a more accessible and sustainable recreational trail for the community.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to...
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