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File #: 25-1991    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/17/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/27/2025 Final action:
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a payment in the amount of $272,727.00 from the FLEX Fund (1040) to Metalab Studios, for the implementation of a total of two (2) Art Sculptures in the Alief area as part of the PlaceMAKE P4 placemaking program.
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Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

 

Project ID (if applicable): FLEX_CSART

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Metalab Studios.

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature

 

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 by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a payment in the amount of $272,727.00 from the FLEX Fund (1040) to Metalab Studios, for the implementation of a total of two (2) Art Sculptures in the Alief area as part of the PlaceMAKE P4 placemaking program.

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Background and Discussion:

The Alief Median Sculptures Project is an exciting public art initiative led by Harris County Precinct 4 and managed by Metalab as the primary consultant. The project aims to create 1-2 community-driven public sculptures for the Alief neighborhood, fostering local engagement and artistic enrichment.

 

Expected Impact:

Promote cultural expression and community pride in Alief. Offer practical learning opportunities for local students, nurturing future artists and designers. Involve the community in shaping public art reflective of Alief identity.

 

Alternative Options: N/A

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.

County Strategic Plan Objective: M: Ensure that Harris County remains the best place in the region to start and grow a business, with a focus on equitable economic growth.

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): M1: Develop a County economic development strategy that advances effective and equitable economic growth.

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:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

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Action Taken

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Location: Gulfton & Sharpstown

Address (if applicable): 7038 S Kirkwood Rd Houston, TX 77072

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

1040 - FLEX Fund

$

$272,727.00

$272,727.00

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$

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$

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Total Existing Budget

$

$272,727.00

$272,727.00

$

Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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$

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$

$

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Total Additional Budget Request

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Total Funding Sources

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$0

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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only)

 

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No. of Grant Years

Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item.

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$

$

 

Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item.

$

$

$

 

Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

$

$

$

 

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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Anticipated Court Date: 3/27/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Reynaldo Guerra, Chief Infrastructure Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

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