Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality grant funds in the amount of $36,000, with no required match, for the Clear Creek Riparian Restoration Phase II project.
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Background and Discussion:
The objective of the project is to restore approximately 15-25 acres of riparian habitat within Challenger Seven Memorial Park in Harris County Precinct 2. The restoration will enhance habitat in the lower Galveston Bay watershed by performing invasive species removal to support resident and migratory wildlife.
Expected Impact:
Restore and enhance habitats vital to the health of Galveston Bay watershed, supporting resident and migratory wildlife, and supporting a range of ecosystem services including preventing sediment and pollutants from entering the waterways that lead to Galveston Bay.
Alternative Options:
To find alternate sources of funding.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
X Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/9/2018
Approval to Accept Grant from TCEQ in amount of $32,500 for Clear Creek Restoration (National Estuary Program) in Challenger 7 Memorial Park in Precinct 1
7/2019
Approval to Accept Additional Grant Funds (1st Amendment) from TCEQ in amount of $36,000 for Clear Creek Restoration (National Estuary Program) in Challenger 7 Memorial Park in Precinct 1
9/2020
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