Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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 by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grant funds in the amount of $8,000,000, with a required local match of $2,000,000, for the FY 2024 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
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Background and Discussion:
The Port Infrastructure Development Program is a competitive grant initiative managed by the USDOT's Maritime Administration. The program allocates funds to projects aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, or reliability of goods movement within ports. These grants aid port authorities and industry stakeholders in upgrading port infrastructure to accommodate the nation's freight transportation needs and prepare for anticipated increases in freight volumes.
The PIDP supports planning and capital projects for ports in both urban and rural areas, with a designated portion reserved for small ports. This allocation enables smaller ports to enhance their capacity for reliable and efficient freight movement, thereby bolstering local and regional economies.
Under this program, Harris County will submit a grant application for the Market Street Reconstruction Project by the May 10, 2024 deadline. The proposed project cost totals $10 million, with a federal request of $8 million. Harris County Precinct 2 has committed the required local match of $2 million. Upon award, Harris County will receive reimbursement from the USDOT as the project progresses. Match funding may come from various...
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