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: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Burnett Bayland Park IT Equipment
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_EQUIP
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: $350,000.00
Total Estimated Project Cost: $350,000.00
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Burnett Bayland Park IT Equipment project, for an amount of $350,000.00, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $350,000.00.
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Project Description:
The Burnett Bayland Park Phase 1 Project is a major Precinct 4 initiative to redevelop and enhance Burnett Bayland Park into a signature community destination for the Gulfton area. The project will deliver an improved and expanded set of recreational amenities, including a new event lawn, playground, multi-purpose courts, soccer fields, and additional supporting park features.
Design Phase 1 focuses on completing the full design and pre-construction preparation required for this multi-faceted redevelopment, including coordination across disciplines and the use of a constructability reviewer. This phase will also cover one month of construction invoicing for FY25 to keep the project on schedule.
The overarching goals of the project include revitalizing the surrounding community, improving accessibility and connectivity, creating a safe and inclusive public space for all residents, delivering high-quality park assets, connecting people to nature, and supporting an enhanced quality of life for the Gulfton community.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:
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Project Scope Breakdown |
Estimated Cost |
Estimated Completion |
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BBP Fisk Network Cabling & Hardware |
$61,346.00 |
9/1/2026 |
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BBP MGT Switch Hardware & Public Wifi |
$47,162.00 |
9/1/2026 |
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BBP ESI Outdoor Panic Stations (Blue Phones) |
$158,247.00 |
9/1/2026 |
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HW CDW Laptops for New Employees |
$72,223.00 |
4/1/2026 |
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HW SHI Server Drives & Owl |
$9,925.00 |
4/1/2026 |
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Contingency |
$1,097.00 |
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Total |
$350,000.00 |
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Justification & Alternatives:
Installing Public Wi-Fi and Emergency Panic Stations at Burnett Bayland Park will ensure Harris County residents have access to wireless services and feel safe. Without these services, residents' safety and connectivity will be compromised. The hardware will support new employees and enhance server redundancy, enabling P4IT to continue providing essential IT services to HCP4 employees. Without this equipment, proper IT services cannot be maintained in the second half of the year.
Anticipated Impact on Other Funds (If Applicable):
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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2/26/2026 |
212 |
Approval of Final Investment Memo for $1,015,000.00. |
Address:
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Funding Sources |
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Commercial Paper |
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Total Current Budget |
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Additional Budget Request |
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Commercial Paper |
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$350,000.00 |
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Total Funding Request |
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$350,000.00 |
$350,000.00 |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/31/2026
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, 3/11/2026
Department Approval by: Jamaal Smith, Chief of Staff 3/18/2026
OMB CIP Team Approval by: William McGuinness, Director-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, 3/18/2026
Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):
Receiving Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Project PeopleSoft ID: FY26_EQUIP
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 Burnett Bayland Park IT Equipment project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources.
Note: Commercial Paper is issued in increments of $5,000 and the excess is not available to be spent by the department.
OMB Financial Management contact: Fahad Gulzar, Acting Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget