Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE 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): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to accept from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant funds in the amount of $468,724, with a required match of $468,724, for the 2025-29 John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center Enhancements project.
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Background and Discussion:
The scope of the Grant Agreement for 2025-29 includes improving the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center with indoor enhancements. Grant elements include interpretive exhibits, interior improvements, exterior improvements, and storage. Harris County Precinct 4 is entitled to reimbursement of up to $68,930 in pre-award project planning costs. The total project cost is $937,448. Harris County Precinct 4’s total match is $468,724. Office of Commissioner, Precinct 4 requests approval for Harris County to accept the grant for John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center Enhancements in the amount of $468,724 for the purpose of improving the center and increasing access to environmental educational spaces in the Cypress area of Harris County.
Expected Impact:
TPWD Local Parks Program funds for the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center Enhancements will transform the educational center into a more vibrant, accessible, and versatile educational and community space.
Alternative Options: N/A
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): I4: Encourage the growth of natural habitats in County channels and improve cleanliness of green spaces while reducing debris and enhancing beautification.
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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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07/15/24 |
24-4426 |
Grant Application Submission Approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center Enhancements |
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$468,724 |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$468,724 |
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$468,724 |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/22/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 6/1/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Anne Sung, Chief Policy & Innovation Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Agreement, TPWD Assurances for State Awards, Land Dedication