Legislation Details

File #: 24-7858    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 12/2/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Title: Request for approval to execute closing documents in connection with the purchase of property from ExxonMobil entities with Armand Bayou Nature Center for the purpose of conservation and flood mitigation within Harris County.

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

 

Project ID (if applicable): n/a

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): n/a

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): n/a

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): n/a

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval to execute closing documents in connection with the purchase of property from ExxonMobil entities with Armand Bayou Nature Center for the purpose of conservation and flood mitigation within Harris County.

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Background and Discussion:

 

On October 29, 2024, Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas approved a Sale and Purchase Agreement for acquisition of property to be added to the Armand Bayou Nature Center preserve located in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas.

 

On January 31, 2023, Commissioners Court approved an Agreement between the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County, Texas, and the Armand Bayou Nature Center, to set out responsibilities and contributions of each Party to the project. This agreement was amended by Commissioners Court on November 12, 2024, to identify funding sources, clarify responsibilities and contributions of each Party to the project, and include additional property to be acquired.

 

Today’s agenda item is the final step in the acquisition of this property. These closing documents include the Deed from Exxon Mobil Corp; the Deed from Exxon Mobil Pipeline Corp; the Access Easement; the Settlement Statement; and the Escrow Letter.

 

Expected Impact:

 

Land conservation and restoration will help reduce flooding by enhancing natural water absorption and slowing runoff, protecting both ecosystems and communities.

 

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Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

X Flooding

X Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

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Address (if applicable): Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77507

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

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Anticipated Court Date: December 10, 2024

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Kristen Lee, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs

Attachments (if applicable): Various closing documents