Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240282
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American YouthWorks
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with American YouthWorks for Environmental Stewardship Program for Precinct 2 for the period of May 8, 2026 - May 7, 2027, at a cost of $397,352 (240282), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 2 is empowered with fifty-five (55) parks including hike and bike trails and undeveloped
green space. The parks are diverse in terms of themes and park goers' accommodations. A list of just a few
recreational accommodations are as follows:
• Two (2) dog parks in two (2) of our parks.
• Water park assemblies in four (4) of the parks (one [1] each).
• For those who really like water, we also have a beach park that encompasses two (2) beaches with
seasonal lifeguard attendance.
• "All Inclusive Park" which will accommodate our "special needs" community.
• Multiple walking trails and nature trails.
• Horse arena for horseback riding.
• Pier fishing and boat docks, a floating dock with canoe launch.
• Archery.
• Pavilion rentals.
A current value statement is to progressively assure that in fifty-five (55) parks parkgoers eventually have fifty-five (55) different unique experiences.
Expected Impact:
Create a program to provide educational experience for youth and young adults to teach the skills needed
to perform environmentally sustainable landscaping services.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: K: Provide workers with training and other supports (e.g. child care) to participate fully in the local economy.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K2: Partner with community organizations to create new and build upon existing apprenticeship opportunities,
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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01/09/2025 |
246 |
Advertisement Approval |
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05/08/2025 |
326 |
Award Approval |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Environmental Stewardship Program for Precinct 2 |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Existing Budget |
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1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$397,352 |
$397,352 |
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Total Existing Budget |
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$397,352 |
$397,352 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Sources |
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$397,352 |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
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CAO Review Completion Date |
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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
Contact(s) name, title, department: Mike True (Director of Parks and Recreation - Commissioner Precinct 2); Jose Camacho (Contract Manager - Purchasing)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter