Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, County Commissioner
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife
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 2 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for grant funds in the amount of $1,500,000, with a required match of $1,500,000, for the FY27 Texas Local Parks Grant Program (Moody Park Improvements Project).
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Background and Discussion:
Moody Park, recently acquired by Precinct 2 from the City of Houston, is a key community asset serving residents with a range of recreational amenities and open space. Over time, portions of the park's infrastructure - including pedestrian pathways, internal connectivity, and aquatic facilities - have aged and no longer fully meet the needs of a growing and diverse population.
The proposed Moody Park Improvements project is intended to address these challenges by enhancing accessibility, safety, and overall usability of the park. Planned improvements include upgrades to aquatic facility to support expanded aquatics programming.
These enhancements will create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals of all ages and abilities. The project aligns with ongoing efforts to invest in high-quality, equitable public spaces to expand recreational opportunities fo...
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