Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from Texas Parks and Wildlife grant funds in the amount of $1,152,000, with a required match of $384,000, and that the County Judge execute an agreement for the FY26 Edgewater Boat Launch Construction Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Edgewater Park will be public park of over 38 acres with multiple amenities that will provide outdoor recreation and educational opportunities for residents and visitors near the northern Harris County border adjacent to the San Jacinto River and IH 69 in the Kingwood area. The park will have a playground, nature trails, a regional trail segment, restrooms, natural areas, parking lots, a public boat launch and other amenities.
A Texas Parks and Wildlife grant funding the design of the boat launch was recently completed, and the design was approved by the grantor. This grant provides the next phase of project funding.
Expected Impact:
This grant will fund construction of the public boat launch at Edgewater Park, the boat launch parking lot, and other boat launch related amenities.
Alternative Options:
The county could opt not to build the boat launch.
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.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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1/8/26 |
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Authorization to apply for grant |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Edgewater Park
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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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 |
Anthony Crabtree |
CAO Review Completion Date |
5/5/2026 |
Anticipated Court Date: 5/28/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 5/28/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Mel Hamous, Grant Program Manager, Commissioner Precinct 3
Attachments (if applicable):
1. Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grants Federal Sub-Award - Requires One Signature
2. Uniform Assurances for Federal Subawards - Requires One Signature
3. Federal Construction Assurances - Requires One Signature
4. Court Order - Does Not Require Signature