Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval of payment in the amount of $80,000.00 to Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc. (ABNC), a non-profit corporation, for the Nature Center programs and its facilities, as allowed in the Tenth Amendment of the Agreement between Harris County and Armand Bayou Nature Center, Incorporated.
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Background and Discussion:
ABNC is one of the largest urban wildernesses preserves in the U.S. with 2500 acres of natural wetlands forest,
prairie, and marsh habitats that provide crucial ecosystem services like flood mitigation and water purification.
ABNC offers year-round educational programs for all ages, hiking trails, live animal exhibits, field trips, Scout
programs, birding, and a historic farm, making Armand Bayou one of the most desirable educational and
recreational destinations in the state. Through preservation and education, our mission is to reconnect people
with nature. We could not accomplish that mission without the generous support of friends and partners like
Harris County Precinct 2.
Expected Impact:
Continued programs and outdoor recreation opportunities for Harris County residents and visitors.
Alternative Options:
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
x Environment
x Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
Location: Armand Bayou Nature Center
Address (if applicable): 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena TX 77507
Precinct(s): P...
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