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 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Program grant funds in the amount of $240,000, with a required match of $60,000, for 2025-28 Terry Hershey Trail Improvements.
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Background and Discussion:
The scope of the Grant Agreement includes improving just under three miles of trail at Terry Hershey Park. The goal of the improvements will be to enhance and upgrade the space to maximize public engagement and impact on the community. The total project cost is $300,000. Harris County Precinct 4’s total match is $60,000.
Office of Commissioner, Precinct 4 requests approval for Harris County to accept the grant for Terry Hershey Trail Improvements in the amount of $240,000 for the purpose of improving the trail and increasing access to quality trails and recreational spaces in Harris County.
Expected Impact:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational Trails funds for Terry Hershey Trail Improvements will ensure a more accessible and sustainable recreational trail for the community.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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01/23/25 |
25-0679 |
Grant Application Submission Approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Terry Hershey Trail Improvements |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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Grant |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only) |
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Labor |
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No. of Grant Years |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Precinct 4 Other |
$60,000 |
$ |
$60,000 |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$240,000 |
$ |
$240,000 |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/26/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/1/2025
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