Consider and take appropriate action to approve the First Amendment of the Memorandum of Understanding between Travis County and the Travis County Parks Foundation, extending the term of the agreement from September 14, 2026, through September 13, 2031. (Commissioner Howard & Morales)

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The initial Memorandum of Understanding between the Parks Foundation and County had an initial term from September 14, 2021, through September 13, 2026, a term of five years. The Agreement further provided that it would renew upon written agreement by the Parties for two additional five-year terms, unless otherwise terminated. This First Amendment is now being entered by the Parties to exercise the renewal for an additional five (5) year term, effective September 14, 2026, through September 13, 2031.<br><br>The Foundation’s mission is to create a powerful community resource that increases awareness, engagement, and support for Travis County Parks, by building community awareness and support for all County Parks and enhancing community engagement through meaningful and inclusive experiences. Travis County Parks desires to continue to assist the Foundation in its activities and foster its success by providing the Foundation with access to resources within legal limits, and the Foundation and the County wish to assure the continued success, growth and preservation of Travis County Parks by memorializing the responsibilities and relationship of the Foundation and the County by exercising the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding for the additional five-year term effective September 14, 2026, through September 13, 2031.