Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Asset Management
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): United States Army Corps of Engineers
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 execute a Real Estate Application for DACW64-1-82-7 Lease from the United States Army Corps of Engineers to notify the latter of the proposed design and construction of a hike and bike trail along T103-00-00 from Mason Road to approximately 2,600 linear feet east of South Fry Road, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County and the Willow Fork Drainage District would like to enter into an agreement for the design and construction of a hike and bike trail along T103-00-00 from Mason Road to approximately 2,600 linear feet east of South Fry Road. However, as the project area lies within land owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which was leased to the County via an outgrant, the Army Corps of Engineers will need to be notified of the proposed project and they will need approve of it. Per the Army Corps of Engineers, the Real Estate Application will need to be filled out to provide notification.
Expected Impact:
The County will receive permission from the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with the design and construction of the hike and bike trail along T103-00-00.
Alternative Options:
Without permission from the Army Corps of Engineers, the County will not be able to enter into an agreement with the District for the proposed project, thus depriving the surrounding community of recreational opportunities.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ P...
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