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: Fiorenza Park East Upgrades
Project ID (if applicable): FIORENZA-EAST
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: $250,000.00
Total Estimated Project Cost: $250,000.00
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Fiorenza Park East Upgrades project for an amount of $250,000.00, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $250,000.00.
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Project Description:
This project will be a safe play space designed as a community hub, bringing neighbors together and fostering community engagement in a space for children to meet, interact, and build friendships.
Building a playground with lighting significantly boosts community well-being by fostering physical activity, improving mental health, strengthening social bonds, enhancing safety (especially at night), and creating a vibrant hub for families and residents of all ages. It offers a free, inclusive space for children’s development, and also creates a meeting spot for parents and caregivers, leading to greater neighborhood pride and engagement.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:
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Project Scope Breakdown |
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Estimated Completion |
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New playground equipment |
$150,000.00 |
06/15/2026 |
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Lighting |
$50,000.00 |
06/15/2026 |
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Installation |
$50,000.00 |
06/15/2026 |
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Total |
$250,000.00 |
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Justification & Alternatives:
The alternative option for this project would be to keep the current single slide and swing set for this community.
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
Previous Court Action:
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Address: 4025 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082
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: FIORENZA-EAST
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 Fiorenza Park East 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