Legislation Details

File #: 26-6787    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Investment Memo Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 2 Bay Area Community Center Improvements project for $572,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $385,000 and an authorization and allocation transfer from the Hardy Community Center HVAC Replacement project in the amount of $187,000.
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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: Precinct 2 Bay Area Community Center Improvements

Project ID (if applicable): TBD

Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): TBD

 

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: $572,000

Total Estimated Project Cost: $572,000

 

Request Summary:

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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 2 Bay Area Community Center Improvements project for $572,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $385,000 and an authorization and allocation transfer from the Hardy Community Center HVAC Replacement project in the amount of $187,000.

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Project Description:

The requested funds are for the mold remediation and flooring upgrades at the Bay Area Community Center, a facility managed by Precinct 2 and owned by Harris County. The primary objective is to preserve and improve the health, habitability, and integrity of the facility so it can continue serving the public. This project enables continued access to resources available to the community members it serves by maintaining a safe, functional, and operational facility.

This project involves the remediation of the moisture source within the facility and the upgrade of the flooring system. The scope of work entails the comprehensive removal, remediation, and repair of the areas affected by moisture in the facility. Additionally, the scope of work includes the replacement and upgrade of the flooring system. This covers assessment, procurement, installation, testing, and project management to ensure high-quality, efficiency, and compliance tailored to the facility’s needs.

 

Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:

Project Scope Breakdown

Estimated Cost

Estimated Completion

Renovation

 

 

Remediation and Flooring Upgrade (Additional Funds being requested for Construction)

$572,000

Q4 2026

Reallocation of Funds:

 

Q4 2026

- Funding from Hardy Community Center HVAC Replacement Project

($187,000)

 

Incremental Funding Request:

$385,000

 

*Any Savings and/or Contingency funds from the HVAC and Roofing upgrades will be utilized for the remediation and flooring upgrades as needed.

 

Justification & Alternatives:

This facility serves as a vital hub of community service, supporting residents, visitors, and constituents through a wide range of essential programs and resources. Primarily serving Precinct 2 and Harris County community, focused on promoting physical, social, and mental well-being, the facility provides activities and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community. These services include transportation assistance, complimentary on-site meals, health and wellness activities, and programs that promote healthy living and overall quality of life.                                                                                                                           

In addition to these core services, the facility activities and services align with the mission of Precinct 2, by working to make our community the best place to live, work, and play. Moreover, the facility functions as a central community hub, hosting local elections, supporting emergency response efforts, distributing food, resources, and more.

Addressing these issues is essential to ensure the continued delivery of vital services and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all community members.

No alternatives options are available. Aside from the critical role that this facility plays, the presence of moisture sources limits the access of services and resources available to the public it serves.

The only outcome would be to close the facility for an indefinite time, to avoid the cost of repairs to the existing building partially. While this can be an interim solution that may be viable in the short term, it does not resolve the underlying issues and may lead to higher long-term costs and further operational disruptions.

Anticipated Impact on Other Funds (If Applicable):

Fund Code

Description

Estimated Cost

Funding Method  (Existing or Future Budget Request Required)

Estimated Date of Needs

Total

 

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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: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):   N/A

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): T2: Make County buildings more energy efficient.

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Previous Court Action:

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                     

Address: 5002 E Nasa Pkwy, Seabrook, TX 77586

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Precinct 2 Bay Area Community Center Improvements

 

 

Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

Commercial Paper

$

$187,000

$187,000

$

Choose an item.

$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

Total Current Budget

$

$187,000

$187,000

$

Additional Budget Request

 

Commercial Paper

$

$385,000

$385,000

$

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$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

Total Additional Budget Request

$

$385,000

$385,000

$

Total Funding Request

$

$572,000

$572,000

$

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

-

-

-

-

Additional Positions Request

-

-

-

-

Total Personnel

-

-

-

-

 

Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026

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, First Assistant County Attorney - Legal Operations, 10/1/2026

Department Approval by:  Faustino Benavidez, Deputy Chief of Staff - Engineering, 10/5/2026

OMB CIP Team Approval by: William McGuinness, Director-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, 10/2/2026

Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):

Receiving Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Project PeopleSoft ID: TBD

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 2 Bay Area Community Center Improvements project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources.

 

OMB Financial Management contact:  Fahad Gulzar, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget