Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner of Precinct 1
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
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 1 for approval to accept from the Apache Corporation 1,125 trees consisting of 1,000 seedlings and 125 3-gallon trees with an estimated value of $3,775.00 for the FY26-27 Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Apache Corporation partners with TreeLife Farms to manage and facilitate the Tree Grant Program. Harris County Precinct 1 was chosen for the Apache Corporation’s Tree Grant Program, which provides trees to charitable partners and government organizations yearly. After acceptance of the award, the trees will be planted at one or more tree planting events in Precinct 1.
Expected Impact:
Trees offer numerous ecological and public health benefits, including mitigating stormwater runoff and erosion, improving stormwater quality, reducing the urban heat island effect, and sequestering carbon associated with greenhouse gases. Once planted and established, these trees will also beautify green space and provide native wildlife habitat within Precinct One – aligning with the County’s strategic objective of increasing access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
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