Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks & 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):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for grant funds up to $1,500,000, with a required match of up to $500,000, and that the County Judge execute documents related to the application.
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Background and Discussion:
Edgewater Park will be public park of over 38 acres 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.
A Texas Parks and Wildlife grant funding the design of the boat launch was recently completed and the design was approved by the grantor. This grant would provide the next phase of project funding.
Expected Impact:
If awarded, the grant will fund construction of the public boat launch at Edgewater Park, the boat launch parking lot, and other boat launch related amenities.
Alternative Options:
The county could opt not to build the boat launch.
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