For the first time, Harris County Precinct 4 has launched a call for infrastructure partnership projects. Precinct 4 is committed to serving Precinct 4 by leveraging its infrastructure dollars in collaboration with local community organizations. Through these partnerships on projects such as urban planning, drainage and mobility improvements, Precinct 4 will deliver sustainable and resilient infrastructure needed in the fastest growing precinct in Harris County.

Pct. 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones’ new initiative, Places 4 People, will leverage public resources strategically, sustainably and sensibly for the residents of Harris County.

“We seek to implement thoughtful solutions through data-driven, evidence-based, and equitable project prioritization,” Briones said. “The result will be a stronger future for the next generation—my three daughters, and all children—in Harris County.”

Eligible applicants include cities, school districts, Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs), Municipal Management Districts (MMDs), Public Transit Agencies, Economic Development Corporations (EDCs), housing authorities, and other local government corporations.

Funding applications will be considered for projects between $350,000 and $20 million. The deadline to submit applications is June 16.

“We are looking for projects that are in line with values like equity, sustainability, and resiliency,” Reynaldo Guerra, chief of infrastructure, said. “We want to ensure all communities across Precinct 4 are receiving infrastructure investments in accordance with their needs. Projects must be adapted to the new climate and economic challenges we’re facing in the 21st century and must also have community support and contribute to building healthy and safe places for people of all ages and abilities.”

Places 4 People was born out of successful partnerships Briones has already achieved in her tenure. On April 17, with Northwest Harris County MUD No. 12, Precinct 4 broke ground on the $6.1 million Westfield Pines and Village Drainage Improvement Project to improve flood resilience in a community heavily impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

“Through innovative partnerships with groups like Northwest Harris County MUD No. 12, we are able to maximize each federal dollar we receive,” Briones said. “I feel a deep sense of urgency to build a more resilient Precinct 4, and local partnerships will ensure a collective rapid response toward achieving this goal.”

For more details, including guidelines, detailed instructions, scoring criteria and eligibility, visit hcp4.net/infrastructure/projects/.

The call for partnership projects comes as Briones is taking a listening tour of the precinct, in which she is holding open meetings to hear public concerns. Her next such listening tour stop is set for 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Steve Radack Community Center, 18650 Clay Road. For more information about the listening tour event at Bear Creek, visit the website bit.ly/BearCreekListeningTour.