Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for grant funds in the amount of $15,000,000, with a required match of $15,000,000, for the FY27 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program is a nationally competitive grant program that provides funding to help communities create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors. This program is funded by the National Park Service and awarded through Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD).
Harris County Precinct One - Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE) proposes to transform Tom Bass Park into a resilient multifunctional outdoor recreation destination. The project will construct a wetland with trails and boardwalks consisting of viewing and interpretive features; dual-use soccer fields; pickle ball courts; a nature-based playground; parking areas incorporating green infrastructure and low-impact development features; a coastal prairie with walking trails; an elevated multi-use path to connect to an adjacent Pct. 1 park; public art; related amenities; and gathering spaces. These improvements will expand public recreation, connect residents with nature, restore habitat, and improve stormwater and water-quality resilience.
Expected Impact:
This project will provide increased access to outdoor recreation opportunities and promote conservation and ecological benefits.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court could decide not to continue with the application process and forego funding for these renovations.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I1: Develop a countywide parks network and connectivity plan.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/22/2026
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: Jesal Shah, Deputy Director of Drainage & Policy
Attachments (if applicable): Resolution, Draft Grant Proposal, Assurances, Notice of Funding Opportunity