Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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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 of a grant resolution for two directed grants from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to increase access to outdoor recreation.
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Background and Discussion:
The State of Texas House Bill 500 approved during the 89th Legislative Session, appropriated $3,000,000 from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) dedicated to Tom Bass Regional Park and the Hill @ Sims, both in Harris County Precinct One. TPWD requires an application be submitted with details of how funds will be used. A signed Resolution is required to be submitted with the application.
Expected Impact:
Enhancements to both parks will result in gains to physical and mental health, strengthening community bonds, improving air quality, supporting biodiversity. This effort aligns with the following county goals: Connect community with safe reliable, equitably distributed and well-maintained infrastructure and improve physical and mental health outcomes.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
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.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I1: Develop a countywide parks network and connectivity plan.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Address (if applicable): Tom Bass 3452 Fellow Road, Houston, TX 77047 and Hill at Sims 11000 Block of Scott Street @ Botany Ln
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/13/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 12/15/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Choose an item.
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erica Carter
Attachments (if applicable): Resolutions