Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a grant resolution for two directed grants from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to increase access to outdoor recreation.
end
Background and Discussion:
The State of Texas House Bill 500 approved during the 89th Legislative Session, appropriated $3,000,000 from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) dedicated to Tom Bass Regional Park and the Hill @ Sims, both in Harris County Precinct One. TPWD requires an application be submitted with details of how funds will be used. A signed Resolution is required to be submitted with the application.
Expected Impact:
Enhancements to both parks will result in gains to physical and mental health, strengthening community bonds, improving air quality, supporting biodiversity. This effort aligns with the following county goals: Connect community with safe reliable, equitably distributed and well-maintained infrastructure and improve physical and mental health outcomes.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and en...
Click here for full text