Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, County Commissioner
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife
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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 2 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for grant funds in the amount of $1,500,000, with a required match of $1,500,000, for the FY27 Texas Local Parks Grant Program (Moody Park Improvements Project).
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Background and Discussion:
Moody Park, recently acquired by Precinct 2 from the City of Houston, is a key community asset serving residents with a range of recreational amenities and open space. Over time, portions of the park’s infrastructure - including pedestrian pathways, internal connectivity, and aquatic facilities - have aged and no longer fully meet the needs of a growing and diverse population.
The proposed Moody Park Improvements project is intended to address these challenges by enhancing accessibility, safety, and overall usability of the park. Planned improvements include upgrades to aquatic facility to support expanded aquatics programming.
These enhancements will create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals of all ages and abilities. The project aligns with ongoing efforts to invest in high-quality, equitable public spaces to expand recreational opportunities for the Precinct 2 community. The total project cost $3,000,000. The grant requires a 50% local match of $1,500,000 to secure $1,500,000 in grant funding.
Expected Impact:
The Moody Park Improvements plan aims to elevate the overall community experience by enhancing accessibility, safety, and recreational opportunities. Key elements of the project include provide safer, more navigable pathways for all users and the renovation of the existing aquatic facility, which will support expanded aquatics programming and broaden public use.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
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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Address (if applicable): Moody Park, 3725 Fulton St., Houston, TX 77009
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Faustino Benaidez, Chief of Staff - Engineering, Precinct 2;
Patrick Mandapaka, PhD, AICP, Sr. Director, Planning & Development Svcs., Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Notice of Funding Opportunity, Resolutions, Certifications and Assurances