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 a second amendment to an agreement with Harris County Precinct 3 for the Cypress Place Subdivision-Drainage Improvement Phase II Project to reallocate $394,167.40 in CDBG-DR funds from the Cypress Place II Acquisition line item to the Holderrieth Drainage Improvements Project Construction line item and $65.50 from the Cypress Place II Acquisition line item to the Construction line item to cover the construction cost, resulting in the Cypress Acquisition line item being reduced from $770,702 to $376,534.60, and the overall project budget decreasing to $2,675,742.60 (including leverage funds).
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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 which 79.83%, are of low to moderate income with drainage improvements.
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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