Legislation Details

File #: 26-3350    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 5/15/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action: 5/28/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an Affiliation agreement with San Jacinto Community College District to provide horticulture interns for the Horticulture Internship Program at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
Attachments: 1. 26GEN0968_HC Com. Pct. 3 + San Jac_ Affiliation Agreement_v4_sc.pdf

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

 

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Request that the County Judge execute an Affiliation agreement with San Jacinto Community College District to provide horticulture interns for the Horticulture Internship Program at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

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Background and Discussion:

The Horticulture Internship provides learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom and into the garden and greenhouses.

 

 

 

 

Expected Impact:

The horticulture interns would assist with garden maintenance, plant care, plant propagation and other specified projects at Mercer Arboretum.  For the interns, it will provide an appropriate practice setting, learning environment and supervision.

 

 

 

 

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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.

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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R2: Pilot conservation-focused maintenance and green infrastructure for cost savings and environmental benefits.

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Anticipated Court Date: 5/28/2026

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Contact(s) name, title, department: Conrad Joe, Administrative Assistant

 

Attachments (if applicable): 26GEN0968