Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 26102MF3YH01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City Of Houston
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston to provide SPARK park improvements to portions of certain school playgrounds as public parks and recreational facilities at Frazier Elementary, Sparks Elementary, Lyons Elementary, and all related appurtenances, UPIN 26102MF3YH01, Precinct 2.
end
Background and Discussion:
SPARK Parks serve as valuable outdoor spaces for schools during the instructional day and remain open to the public after school hours, on weekends, and during holidays. These parks provide opportunities for students and community members to spend time outdoors, exercise, socialize, and participate in recreational activities. SPARK Parks enhance school playgrounds by adding amenities that are typically beyond the scope of school district resources.
Expected Impact:
The project will increase access to nearby outdoor recreation, which is especially valuable in dense, multi-generational neighborhoods. Community use of parks became even more important during COVID, highlighting the need for accessible outdoor spaces.
Alternative Options:
The alternative option for this proposal would be denial of this project which may have a negative impact on surrounding communities.
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): 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
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
|
Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
|
|
|
|
Location:
Address (if applicable): Frazier Elementary, Sparks Elementary, Lyons Elementary
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
|
Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
|
Service Name |
Interlocal Agreement |
|
|
|
Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
|
|
Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
|
Funding Sources |
|
|
Existing Budget |
|
|
|
|
|
1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$40,000.00 |
$40,000.00 |
$ |
|
Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$40,000.00 |
$40,000.00 |
$ |
|
Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
|
|
Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$40,000.00 |
$40,000.00 |
$ |
|
Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
|
|
Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
No. of Grant Years |
|
Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
|
Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
|
Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$ |
$ |
|
|
Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
|
|
Current Position Count for Service |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Additional Positions Request |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Total Personnel |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
|
CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
|
CAO Review Completion Date |
Click or tap to enter a date. |
Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lauren Valdes, Assistant Director-Contracts & Procurement - Office of the County Engineer.
Attachments (if applicable): Interlocal Agreement & Exhibits.