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): D2017-048
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Flood Control District
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District to revise the budget to (1) reallocate CDBG-DR funds from acquisition and engineering/architectural services to construction, and (2) increase leverage funds for the Smith Road Channel Diversion Drainage Improvements project.
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Background and Discussion:
The Scope of this project is to construct 84" reinforced concrete storm sewer along the Smith Road from HCFCD Unit P133-00-00 southward thence eastward along HCFCD Unit P133-06-00 and the existing Dory Lee Street right-of-way and back into HCFCD Unit P133-00-00. The Storm sewer will be constructed along the west side of Smith Road to avoid existing natural gas line utilities on the east side of the road. This project will benefit 10,791 persons of which 75.30% are low to moderate income with drainage improvements.
Expected Impact:
No expected fiscal impact. To improve regional drainage and reduce structural and street flood level to the vulnerability of residential structures from future flooding events.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
08/22/2022
133
Agreement between Harris County and HCFCD for the Smith Rd. Project
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