Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Managing Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Commercial Paper
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Freed Playground Upgrades
Project ID (if applicable): FREED_PLYGRND
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: $600,000.00
Total Estimated Project Cost: $600,000.00
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Freed Playground Upgrades project, for an amount of $600,000.00, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $600,000.00.
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Project Description:
This project will be a play space designed to be accessible and enjoyable for children of all abilities, including those with physical, sensory, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities. We hope to incorporate a variety of features like barrier-free surfacing, adaptive swings, sensory-rich elements, and varied play equipment to ensure all children can play side-by-side, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
An inclusive playground designed with accessible paths, universally designed equipment, and sensory-rich features would create meaningful developmental, social, and community benefits. Children of all abilities would be able to move freely, engage in physical activity, and participate in play. The playground would promote social interaction and independence for children with diverse needs, including those with mobility, learning, or sensory challenges. Families and caregivers would benefit from reduced barriers to participation and greater opportunities for shared play, while the broader community would gain a welcoming space that fosters inclusion, empathy, and connection. Ultimately, such a playground would serve as a community asset that strengthens equity in recreational access and enables children to learn and grow alongside one another.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:
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New all-inclusive playground equipment |
$500,000.00 |
06/15/2026 |
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Installation |
$85,000.00 |
06/15/2026 |
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Contingency |
$15,000.00 |
06/15/2026 |
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Total |
$600,000.00 |
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Justification & Alternatives:
The alternative option for this project would be a standard playground structure that would not be all inclusive for children with physical, sensory, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities.
Anticipated Impact on Other Funds (If Applicable):
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Address: 6818 Shadyvilla Ln. Houston, TX 77055
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026
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, First Assistant County Attorney-Legal Operations, 4/6/2026
Department Approval by: Jamaal Smith, Chief of Staff, Commissioner Precinct 4
OMB CIP Team Approval by: William McGuinness, Director-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, 4/7/2026
Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):
Receiving Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Project PeopleSoft ID: FREED_PLYGRND
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 Freed Playground Upgrades 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: Fahad Gulzar, Acting Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget