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 - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Apache Corporation
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 4 for approval to submit an application to the Apache Foundation for in-kind grant funds in the amount of $7,000, with no required match, for the FY26-27 Apache Corporation Tree Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Apache Corporation is a Houston-based oil and gas exploration and production company. The Apache Corporation released the 2026-2027 Tree Grant Program in spring 2026 with an application deadline of July 31, 2026. The program provides native seedlings or young trees for beautification projects coordinated by counties, municipalities, schools, churches, parks, or other nonprofits. The organizations receiving the trees are responsible for planting and caring for them. Precinct 4 is seeking 1,700 trees for the FY 2026-2027 Apache Corporation Tree Program.
Expected Impact:
The Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program focuses on large-scale conservation, protection of habitats for wildlife and native species, as well as the restoration and enhancement of public greenspaces. If awarded, the trees will be planted to support storm recovery, flood control, and habitat restoration throughout Precinct 4.
Alternative Options:
(1) Precinct 4 purchases trees using Harris County funds. (2) Precinct 4 does not purchase trees...
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