Legislation Details

File #: 26-5603    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 8/14/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from Precinct4Forward, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a donation of $11,353,000.00 for the purpose of Burnett Bayland Park improvements.

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: Donation

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Precinct4Forward

 

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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval to accept from Precinct4Forward, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a donation of $11,353,000.00 for the purpose of Burnett Bayland Park improvements.

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Background and Discussion:

Precinct4Forward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing opportunity and justice for the 1.2 million residents of Harris County Precinct 4. This donation will be used to improve Burnett Bayland Park for Harris County residents by enhancing a variety of amenities at the Park.

 

Expected Impact:

The donation will improve a variety of amenities through Phase 2 of Burnett Bayland Park improvements including, but not limited to, basketball and pickleball courts, outdoor fitness areas, walking trails, and native tree and plants plantings.

 

Alternative Options:

To not accept the donation and not make the park improvements as Harris County does not have the funds dedicated for this phase.

 

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: N/A

 

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Location:

Address (if applicable): Burnett Bayland Park, 6000 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX  77081

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/25/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2026

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Jamaal Smith, Chief of Staff, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): Agreement