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File #: 25-4295    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 6/27/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/10/2025 Final action: 7/10/2025
Title: Request for approval to execute an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, to plant trees along the approach basin at Addicks Reservoir located in Precinct 4.
Attachments: 1. 6 - Agreement - US Army Corps of Engineers Tree Planting.pdf

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District

 

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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval to execute an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, to plant trees along the approach basin at Addicks Reservoir located in Precinct 4.

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Background and Discussion:

Precinct 4 seeks to collaborate with USACE in planting trees near specified structures to support environmental goals such as erosion control, aesthetic enhancement, and the overall improvement of green spaces within its jurisdiction.

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.

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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):   Choose an item.

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.

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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): S2: Prioritize the preservation of trees and expand the tree canopy program in underserved areas.

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

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Location: Addicks Reservoir

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Precinct(s): Precinct 4

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Anticipated Court Date: 7/10/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Steve Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): Signed MOU