Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Managing Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Change Investment Memo
Project Name: Precinct 4 24-25 Facilities Reconciliation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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: $0.00
Total Estimated Project Cost: $0.00
Request Summary:
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a Change Investment Memo for multiple non-voted debt projects to reconcile Precinct 4 FY24-25 facility project budgets with updated estimates with no net additional incremental authorization and no new additional projects.
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Project Description:
Precinct 4 has received authorization in FY25 to use commercial paper for a total of $1,100,000.00 for
facility improvements as per OMB’s non-voted commercial paper policy. Precinct 4 requests reallocation of the authorized budget for the projects as per the first table below.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline: N/A
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Approved Authorization |
Re-Allocate Authorized Amount to: |
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Precinct 4 Tomball Trades & Trailblazer Facility - TRAILBLZER_SVCTR |
$1,100,000.00 |
Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation - MF3BB |
Justification & Alternatives:
The adjustment in existing allocations is necessary to complete the listed project and provide needed services
to residents. The Tomball Trades & Trailblazer facility project has been cancelled.
Reallocation of funds to renovate the Tracy Gee Community Center will help to better serve the needs of constituents. This includes increased levels of services through improved recreational facilities, better tailored to the needs of the community, and improved quality of life for constituents by providing enhanced recreational services.
This project supports the following Priority Outcomes and/or Goal Areas:
1. Justice and Safety: Provide and implement comprehensive security measures to mitigate potential risks and ensure a secure environment for all events and activities, enhancing the center’s reputation as a safe and reliable venue as well as during disaster times.
2. Public Health: Mitigate potential health, safety, and accessibility issues with the existing building.
3. Governance and Customer Service: Provide enhanced services to the community through facility improvements.
The success of the project can be measured through the following performance metrics:
4. Increased attendance by Precinct 4 residents at hosted activities and events.
5. The ability to function as a warming or cooling center during power outages and other emergencies.
6. Reduced energy consumption through efficient building envelopes, mechanical, and electrical systems.
7. This project is the best solution for addressing the issues and deficiencies identified above. Neglecting this replacement would lead to further deterioration of the building's structural integrity, posing potential safety risks to the community.
The two potential alternatives are below:
8. Delaying the Project: Postponing this replacement for a year could exacerbate existing issues, increasing repair costs and potentially leading to more severe structural damage.
9. Not Doing the Project: Failing to renovate would continue to endanger public safety and limit community services, further diminishing the building's utility and value.
However, the impacts of either alternative are:
• Structural Integrity: Without intervention, the building's condition will worsen, leading to a potential safety issue.
• Community Services: Limited space will continue to restrict community programming and operations of the constable’s office.
• Health and Safety: Precinct 4 does not possess a facility within the Alief area that can function as a cooling/heating center and food and water distribution site during storm events.
• Health and Safety: The existing Constable Precinct 5 office is not public-facing, disallowing the opportunity for residents to engage with this service in an effective manner.
Stakeholder Engagement: We will engage the following stakeholders:
• Community Members: Ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed.
• Constable Office: Facilitating their operational requirements.
• Universal Services and Building Operations Services: Collaborating with these departments to evaluate and approve the project.
By addressing these issues now, we can ensure the building remains safe, functional, and beneficial for the entire community.
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): H4: Consistently embed sustainability considerations in the project planning and design process.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Previous Court Action:
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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07/15/2024 |
24-4483 |
Approval of the Preliminary Investment Memo for the Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation project for an initial amount of $400,000.00 and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $400,000.00. |
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02/06/2025 |
25-0993 |
Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation project for an additional $1,800,000.00 for a total authorization of $2,200,000.00 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for a total allocation of $1,900,000.00 |
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3/27/2025 |
25-1972 |
Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation for an additional amount of $1,800,000.00 for a total authorization of $4,000,000.00 and commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,800,000.00 for a total allocation of $3,700,000.00. |
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6/12/2025 |
25-3658 |
Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation for an additional amount of $400,000.00 for a total authorization of $4,400,000.00 and commercial paper funding in the amount of $700,000 for a total allocation of $4,400,000.00. |
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9/18/2025 |
25-5924 |
Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation for an additional amount of $325,000.00 for a total authorization of $4,725,000.00. |
Address: 3599 Westcenter Dr. Houston, TX 77042
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
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: N/A
Department Approval by: Jamaal Smith, Chief of Staff, Harris County Precinct 4
OMB CIP Team Approval by: Wanwei Tang, Analyst-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, 1/16/2026
Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):
Receiving Department: N/A
Project PeopleSoft ID: N/A
CP Series Description: N/A
OMB Financial Management contact: N/A