Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/Z
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
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): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of $60,000.00 payment 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 wilderness preserves in the U.S., with 4337 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:
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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:
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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: 10/29/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/16/2026
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): ABNC Budget Request, Expenses