Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Managing Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Leon Z. Grayson/Baldree Community Center Renovation
Project ID (if applicable): 24102MF39F01
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE 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
Incremental Authorization Requested: $10,305,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $11,960,000
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Leon Z. Grayson/ Baldree Community Centers for an incremental amount of $10,305,000 for a total authorization of $11,960,000.
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Project Description:
Funds are requested for the rehabilitation and expansion/addition of the Leon Z. Grayson/Baldree (Grayson) Community Center, which serves the North Channel Area, including Channelview, Cloverleaf, Highlands, North Shore, and Sheldon. The existing community center is located at 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77015, on a 63,000-square-foot tract of land owned by Harris County.
The facility includes two buildings: Grayson, which is 7,709 square feet, and Baldree, which is 11,501 square feet. Built in the 1980s, the center operates daily and offers a variety of recreational programs such as performing arts, dance, and fine arts classes. It provides a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for residents of all ages in the North Channel Area. The planned expansion will add a dedicated space for the Sheriff’s use.
Precinct 2 initially requested $9,500,000 based on a preliminary cost estimate for design, rehabilitation, and a 750-square-foot addition. A more detailed cost assessment has now been completed, resulting in a revised construction budget request of $10,305,000.
The Grayson Community Center project will include the rehabilitation of the existing facilities and an addition of 750- square foot building to be used exclusively for sheriff occupation. The project will include design of the facilities, including technology upgrades, solar technology for electrical energy, demolition, parking lot construction, civil site work, building construction, landscaping, and fencing. The cost breakdown for construction is as follows:
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$9,000,000 |
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IT/AV/Security-4.5% |
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$405,000 |
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Owner Contingency-10% |
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$900,000 |
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Total Construction Cost |
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$10,305,000 |
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:
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Architectural & Engineering Design Services (includes a 10% contingency for add services) - Previously Approved |
$1,655,000.00 |
Q4FY25 |
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Construction Services (including contingency and Security) |
$10,305,000.00 |
Q1FY27 |
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$11,960,000.00 |
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Justification & Alternatives:
This project supports Precinct 2’s commitment to upgrading facilities that have reached the end of their useful life. The existing building requires significant improvements, including a new roof, HVAC system, updated electrical wiring, plumbing, and both interior and exterior renovations. These upgrades will reduce operational and maintenance costs, improve security, increase accessibility, boost energy efficiency, and modernize the facility's technology. Additionally, essential infrastructure improvements will ensure compliance with current health and safety standards. Collectively, these enhancements will enable Precinct 2 staff to serve the community more effectively. Since February 2020, the following service requests have been addressed:
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HVAC |
36 |
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Carpentry (including environmental remediation and general maintenance) |
78 |
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Electrical |
48 |
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Plumbing |
38 |
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Total |
200 |
The North Channel Area has long been underserved, and the renovation and expansion of this facility will create a safe, functional space for residents to gather, learn, play, and connect. According to the 2023 Harris County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime and Analysis Report, the North Channel Area was identified as a hot spot-a geographic area with a high concentration of violent crime. The facility expansion will include a dedicated space for the Sheriff’s Office, enabling law enforcement to maintain a stronger presence in the area. This will support proactive patrols, community engagement initiatives, crime prevention efforts, and victimization avoidance programs.
Upgrading the existing facilities in phases is an option. However, this alternative would limit the overall impact and delay the full realization of benefits. The North Channel Area, which faces significant socio-economic challenges, stands to gain much more from a comprehensive renovation. This project supports community growth and aligns with Commissioner Garcia’s Revive2Thrive initiative. Revive2Thrive emphasizes revitalization over gentrification, aiming to empower existing neighborhoods by fostering resilience, inclusivity, and long-term prosperity.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): H4: Consistently embed sustainability considerations in the project planning and design process.
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Previous Court Action:
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10/31/2023 |
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approval of the Preliminary Investment Memo |
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Address: 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77015
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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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 ARPA related item
Legal funding compliance confirmed by: Paige Abernathy, Assistant County Attorney, 6/13/2025
Department Approval by: Faustino Benavidez, PE, Deputy Chief of Staff -Engineering
OMB CIP Team Approval by: Wanwei Tang, Analyst - Capital Projects and Infrastructure, 6/16/2025
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