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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The county is asked to officially accept a 48-inch bench, valued at about $409, donated by the Klein Lions Club, to be installed at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

What it means for you

The arboretum gains a bench for visitors at no cost to taxpayers; the donation was approved by the Commissioners Court.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, per the official record.

Parks — see all →Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$409Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Mercer Arboretum and Botanic GardensLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the March 19, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-1926-182939 — data from official records via PlainDocket.

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