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):D2017-046
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Precinct 3
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 Harris County Precinct 3 to reallocate 2017 Harvey Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to move $174,298.00 from Acquisition to Construction line item to adequately cover the cost of construction with the acquisition budget being reduced to $770,702.00 from $945,000, and the Construction budget being increased to $1,022,161.00 from $847,863.00 for a $0 overall impact on the project budget for the Cypress Place Subdivision-Drainage Improvements Phase II Project.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 3 proposes to improve drainage systems in the Cypress Place Subdivision by installing approximately 6,720 linear feet of underground storm sewer, increasing the size of driveway culverts, and regrading ditches. Construction will include the installation of manholes, junction boxes, inlets, and completion of associated appurtenances.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact of the project is to improve drainage systems and, consequently, reduced flooding in neighborhood. This project shall benefit 119 persons. Of these persons, 95 persons, or 79.83%, are of low to moderate income and utilizes $1,792,863.00 in 2017 Harvey CDBG-DR Round One Funds.
Alternative Options:
Not approving this project agreement will allow for flooding issues in the area to persist to the detriment of Harris County residents.
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