Legislation Details

File #: 24-0458    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Passed
File created: 1/18/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/30/2024 Final action: 1/30/2024
Title: Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Halls Bayou Main Channel Right-of-Way Acquisition for the purpose of floodplain preservation and stormwater detention. (Halls Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-41, Project ID P118-00-00-R004, Precinct 2).
Attachments: 1. 013024 PN HALLS BAYOU PCT 2 backup.pdf
Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Public Necessity

Project ID (if applicable): P118-00-00-R004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Halls Bayou Main Channel Right-of-Way Acquisition for the purpose of floodplain preservation and stormwater detention. (Halls Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-41, Project ID P118-00-00-R004, Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
Right of way acquisition within the Halls Bayou Watershed in support of District projects and to preserve channel conveyance and/or restore natural floodplains in areas subject to frequent flooding.

Expected Impact:
This item will allow Harris County and the Flood Control District to acquire the property right of way needed to build the recommended stormwater detention basin.

Alternative Options:
Taking no action would result in continued flood risk.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 511 Gulf Bank Road #5, Houston, TX 77037-2437
Precinct(s): Precinct 2

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