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: Public Necessity
Project ID (if applicable): 23101MF2W201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Not applicable
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not applicable
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not applicable
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as The Hill at Sims/Scott Street Greenway Multi-Use Trail - 2022, for the purpose of hike and bike trail, UPIN 23101MF2W201, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is to construct approximately 5,400 linear feet of 10-foot wide, 6-in thick concrete trail along west side of Scott Street from Swingle Road to South Acres Drive, as part of The Hill at Sims improvement. The acquisition will provide a safe buffer to the trail.
Expected Impact:
This project provides the important function for getting people to and from The Hill at Sims Park through multiple modes of transportation, including by bus, walking, and biking, in addition to car.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the section of the trail will be against the travel lane curb. It is not safe and is against the current design criteria.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): None
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 0 Scott Street, Houston, TX 77047
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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