Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Managing Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Precinct 4 FY26 Fleet and Equipment Acquisition and Replacement
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_EQUIP
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: $1,015,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,015,000
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 4 FY26 Fleet and Equipment Acquisition and Replacement project for an amount of $1,015,000, and request for commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,015,000.
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Project Description:
The project aims to purchase new operational vehicles and equipment for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4.
Given the aging state of the current fleet and equipment, this project is needed to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, the expansion of the Precinct’s service area resulting from boundary changes raises the need for additional new vehicles and equipment to meet the growing demands of operations.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:
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Project Scope Breakdown |
Estimated Cost |
Estimated Completion |
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Ford Truck F550 Chassis Cab Dump Bed |
$61,612 |
May 2026 |
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John Deere Gator 2 Passenger XUV875M Diesel (3x) |
$68,880 |
May 2026 |
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John Deere Gator 4 Passenger XUV855M S4 Diesel (2x) |
$45,920 |
May 2026 |
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John Deere Tractor 6110 Slope Mower (4x) |
$748,000 |
May 2026 |
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Landmaster Utility Vehicle 2 passenger AMP HD Electric |
$22,000 |
May 2026 |
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Landmaster Utility Vehicle 4 Passenger AMP Electric (3x) |
$66,000 |
May 2026 |
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Contingency Funds |
$2,588 |
May 2026 |
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Total |
$1,015,000 |
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Justification & Alternatives:
In alignment with the new County policy on non-voted commercial paper, we seek an allocation of $1,015,000 in FY26 for the acquisition of vehicles and equipment. With Precinct 4's expansion to 62 parks (an additional seven), there is a continued demand for operational equipment. The current equipment capacity falls short, hindering our ability to meet increased maintenance needs. Acquiring new vehicles and equipment is essential to reducing reliance on older, frequent maintenance-prone machinery, ensuring efficient operations and proper upkeep of our extensive park portfolio, as well as ensuring adequate support to the community in the case of emergency operations.
Anticipated Impact on Other Funds (If Applicable):
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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.
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): R3: Strengthen the County’s emergency response function.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Address: 3131 Eastside St, Houston, TX 770098
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026
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, 2/16/2026
Department Approval by: Jamaal Smith, Chief of Staff, Harris County Precinct 4
OMB CIP Team Approval by: William McGuinness, Director-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, 2/16/2016
Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):
Receiving Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Project PeopleSoft ID: FY26_EQUIP
CP Series Description: Commercial Paper Series D-3 can be used for (1) construction of public works, (2) the purchase of automobiles, equipment and machinery, including computers, materials and supplies for the operation of the County’s precincts and departments (3) Professional services, including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors, and fiscal agents, in connection with the contractual obligations described in (1) and (2).
Commercial Paper is being requested for the Precinct 4 FY26 Fleet and Equipment Acquisition and Replacement project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources.
Note: Commercial Paper is issued in increments of $5,000 and the excess is not available to be spent by the department
OMB Financial Management contact: Fahad Gulzar, Acting Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget