Department: Housing and Community Development
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): C2021-0026, C2022-006k Sidewalk and Undercrossing Project
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HC Precinct 4
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 of a Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG EN) funded second amendment to an agreement with Harris County Precinct 4 to increase the project allocation for the Sidewalks and Undercrossing Project, Project No. C2021-0026 and C2022-006k.
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Background and Discussion:
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) is now requesting Commissioners Court approval of a Second amendment to the agreement to revise the budget to increase the project allocation by $550,683.29 in Leverage funds from Precinct 4 to adequately cover construction cost. This project is located in Precinct Four and will construct 21,425 feet of sidewalk and approximately 1,000 feet of trail/pedestrian undercrossing development in Target Area Alief 6, Bonaire, Westborough and Westpark which will benefit single and multi-family residents by providing safe pedestrian access.
Expected Impact:
The total project allocation will now increase from $2,215,813.02 to $2,766,496.31 in CDBG and Leverage funds.
The amended revise project budget will improve sidewalks and undercrossing within Precinct 4 area and will benefit 60,577 persons of which 52.56% who are low to moderate-income persons.
Alternative Options:
If the amendment is not approved, then the low- and moderate-income households in the project area will not benefit from the infrastructure project activities.
Alignment with Goal(s):
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