Legislation Details

File #: 25-5405    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Investment Memo Status: Passed
File created: 8/18/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for Precinct 4 Freed Gym Flooring Upgrade project, for an initial amount of $120,000, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $120,000.

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner, Lesley Briones

Managing Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner, Lesley Briones

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Investment Memo

Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo

 

Project Name: Precinct 4 Freed Gym Flooring Upgrade

Project ID (if applicable): FREED_GYMFLOOR

Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE 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

 

Incremental Authorization Requested: $120,000

Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 120,000

 

Request Summary:

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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for Precinct 4 Freed Gym Flooring Upgrade project, for an initial amount of $120,000, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $120,000.

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Project Description:

The project involves the supply and installation of 5,593 square feet of 8mm thick Mondo athletic flooring in the Freed Park gymnasium. The new surface will include game lines for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and three-sided pickleball courts. The scope also includes cope base, thresholds, and high relative humidity adhesive. Installation is expected to take approximately 10 days, with a lead time of 3-4 weeks. The flooring comes with a 10-year warranty, although references indicate that similar installations have remained in excellent condition for up to 20 years.

MONDO flooring is a high-performance, shock-absorbent, and water-resistant surface engineered for safety, speed, and durability. It enhances traction, reduces the risk of injury, and supports peak athletic performance. Widely used in Olympic venues and elite training facilities, it is available in a range of colors, including options that mimic real hardwood. The surface is designed for multi-purpose use, making it ideal for both sports and events involving chairs or tables, and it requires no specialized maintenance or cleaning.

Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline: Project Scope Breakdown

Project Scope Breakdown

Estimated Cost

Estimated Completion

• Demo Existing floor

$8,5000

October 2025

• Supply, deliver and install Mondo floor

$82,000

October 2025

• Game paint package for basketball, volleyball, pickleball

$2,500

October 2025

• Install cove base

$900

October 2025

• Install metal thresholds

$500

October 2025

• Plug existing volleyball sleeves

$1,000

October 2025

• High RH adhesive for Mondo flooring

$10,000

October 2025

Contingency

$14,600

 

TOTAL

$120,000

September 2025

 

Justification & Alternatives:

Having recently completed upgrades to the ceiling and walls of the Freed Park Gymnasium, attention has now turned to the existing flooring, which is showing clear signs of deterioration. The current vinyl tile surface is significantly worn, with several tiles becoming loose over time, creating both aesthetic and functional issues. In addition, the game lines on the floor are currently applied using tape, which not only detracts from the overall appearance but also poses a potential tripping hazard for users.

Upgrading to Mondo athletic flooring will address these safety concerns while also enhancing the overall quality and functionality of the space. The new surface will provide a seamless, professional-grade finish that supports a variety of recreational and community activities. As a high-performance, durable, and low-maintenance flooring option, this upgrade aligns with the facility’s long-term goals of safety, versatility, and modern design. It will significantly elevate the user experience and ensure the gym remains a safe, attractive, and multi-purpose environment for years to come.

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Address: Freed Park, 6818 Shadyvilla Ln, Houston

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/26/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

Legal funding compliance confirmed by: Paige Abernathy, Special Assistant County Attorney, 8/4/2025

Department Approval by: Jonathan Castrejon, Director of Finance, August 4th, 2025

OMB CIP Team Approval by: William McGuinness, Director-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, 8/11/2025

Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):

Receiving Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Project PeopleSoft ID: FREED_GYMFLOOR

CP Series Description: Commercial Paper Series D-3 can be used for (1) construction of public works, (2) the purchase of automobiles, equipment and machinery, including computers, materials and supplies for the operation of the County’s precincts and departments (3) Professional services, including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors, and fiscal agents, in connection with the contractual obligations described in (1) and (2).

Commercial Paper is being requested for the Precinct 4 Freed Gym Flooring Upgrade project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources.

OMB Financial Management contact: Amy Perez, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget