Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): 24104MF3HC01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
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 payment in the amount of $51,567.62 to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for costs associated with supplying water to Burnett Bayland Park for the period covering April 8, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) regulates groundwater withdrawal in Harris and Galveston counties to prevent land sinking (subsidence) by requiring permits for water wells. As part of the Burnett Bayland Park renovation, Harris County Precinct 4 is installing a water well within the park and applied for a permit with the HGSD. As part of that process, HGSD will be assessing a disincentive permit fee for the well which applies to groundwater usage exceeding regulatory goals.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
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 enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal...
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