Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner Precinct 2
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable): 20104MF1BQ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Vietnam Combat Veterans Association of Houston
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not applicable
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not applicable
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval for Harris County to accept from Schlitzberger & Daughters Monument Co. a donation of materials and labor to create a monument honoring Vietnam Fallen Warriors at Veterans Memorial Park located at 1896 Tidwell Road, Houston, Texas.
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Background and Discussion:
The Vietnam Combat Veterans Association wants to honor and pay tribute to the fallen warriors in Harris and surrounding counties who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam by donating the Vietnam Fallen Warriors Monument. This generous donation and installation will be overseen by Bobby Schlitzberger (Schlitzberger & Daughters Monument Co). The projected costs for granite and labor are $522,000, all made through personal and corporate contributions to the Vietnam Combat Veterans Association and by Bobby Schlitzberger.
The installation of the monument was approved by the City of Houston pursuant to the existing Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Veterans Memorial Park which is between Harris County and the City of Houston.
Expected Impact:
The monument will appeal to the Veteran community and their loved ones, as well as residents, who wish to honor these Fallen Veterans.
Alternative Options:
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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