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: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, to plant trees along the approach basin at Addicks Reservoir located in Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 seeks to collaborate with USACE in planting trees near specified structures to support environmental goals such as erosion control, aesthetic enhancement, and the overall improvement of green spaces within its jurisdiction.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
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): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): S2: Prioritize the preservation of trees and expand the tree canopy program in underserved areas.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
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