Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): 24104MF2YQ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Ardurra
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 35.12%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE 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): Choose an item.N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the Bayland Park Master Plan prepared by Ardurra Group, Inc. for Harris County Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The Bayland Park Master Plan captures the community’s long-term vision to transform Bayland Park at the intersection of Sharpstown, Gulfton, Braeburn, and Meyerland neighborhoods in Precinct 4. The Bayland Park Master Plan outlines a vision for the future of Bayland Park and provides recommendations for developing an inclusive environment with enhanced facilities, diverse programming, and improved connectivity. These changes aim to better serve the community's needs for active and passive recreation and open space. This master plan report results from a dedicated and sustained effort by stakeholders, community members, and advocacy leaders alongside Harris County Precinct 4.
Bayland Park has a rich history that traces back to the late 1800s. Originally, this site was home to the Bayland Orphans Home for Boys, a refuge for the orphaned children of deceased Confederate veterans. In 1936, the
orphanage was relocated to Webster, paving the way for the transformation of the site into Bayland Park in the 1950s. The park quickly became a vital part of the community, particularly known for its deep connection to baseball. It was the first park in the county to establish little league fields, which provided space for young athletes and their families to recreate in the growing Sharpstown area.
Expected Impact:
Bayland Park Master Plan’s vision is for a dynamic health and resilience hub that is an active park for all. The Master Plan details a connected park that will bring neighborhoods together to celebrate community and cultural diversity and provides a space dedicated to nurturing growth for every resident.
Community engagement for this effort began in fall 2023, continuing over the next 12 months until fall 2024. A total of 19,593 data points were collected that informed the development of the master plan and recommendations. Coordination with METRO is ongoing as Bayland Park is the end-of-line station for the Gulfton Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. METRO is conducting a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) strategy to support infill affordable housing along the transit corridor.
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: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A2: Apply “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” principles to improve built environments of neighborhoods and increase safety.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): I3: Prioritize the development of new parks when developing and implementing a plan for how to leverage underused County-owned land, with a focus on equitable access.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): M1: Develop a County economic development strategy that advances effective and equitable economic growth.
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): U1: Develop community housing plan and dashboard.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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3/14/2023 |
23-1712 |
Passed a request for approval to negotiate with Gunda Corporation, LLC for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the development of a Master Plan for Bayland Park, Precinct 4. |
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7/18/2023 |
23-4063 |
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. (formerly known as Gunda Corporation LLC) in the amount of $464,753 for Professional Landscape and Engineering Services to develop a Master Plan for improvements to Bayland Park on Bissonnet Street, Precinct 4. MWDBE Contracted Goal: 35.12% |
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Address (if applicable): 6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/26/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
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