Legislation Details

File #: 24-7855    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 12/2/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Title: Request for approval of payment in the amount of $80,000.00 to Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc. (ABNC), a non-profit corporation, for the Nature Center programs and its facilities, as allowed in the Tenth Amendment of the Agreement between Harris County and Armand Bayou Nature Center, Incorporated.
Attachments: 1. 20241210-Precinct 2 Funding Request (ABNC) Annual Donation.pdf

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A                     

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

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

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of payment in the amount of $80,000.00 to Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc. (ABNC), a non-profit corporation, for the Nature Center programs and its facilities, as allowed in the Tenth Amendment of the Agreement between Harris County and Armand Bayou Nature Center, Incorporated.

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Background and Discussion:

ABNC is one of the largest urban wildernesses preserves in the U.S. with 2500 acres of natural wetlands forest,

prairie, and marsh habitats that provide crucial ecosystem services like flood mitigation and water purification.

ABNC offers year-round educational programs for all ages, hiking trails, live animal exhibits, field trips, Scout

programs, birding, and a historic farm, making Armand Bayou one of the most desirable educational and

recreational destinations in the state. Through preservation and education, our mission is to reconnect people

with nature. We could not accomplish that mission without the generous support of friends and partners like

Harris County Precinct 2.

 

Expected Impact:

Continued programs and outdoor recreation opportunities for Harris County residents and visitors.

 

Alternative Options:

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

x Environment

x Governance and Customer Service

 

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Location: Armand Bayou Nature Center

Address (if applicable): 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena TX 77507

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

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Anticipated Court Date: December 10, 2023

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):

 

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Mike True, Director of Parks & Recreation

 

Attachments (if applicable):  Itemized request