Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): B512-02-00-E002
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
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 of a crossing and encroachment agreement with Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, for Phase 2 of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin project on HCFCD Unit B512-02-00 (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-06, Project ID B512-02-00-E002, Agreement No. 2024-45, Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
The goal of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin is to maximize the storage capacity created by the detention basin to reduce flood damages in and around the Brookglen Subdivision in the vicinity of Willow Springs Creek (Unit B112-00-00) and B112-02-00 confluence. This project will construct a dry-bottom stormwater detention basin on Willow Springs Bayou, HCFCD Unit B112-00-00, to reduce flooding in the Brookglen subdivision as part of a larger drainage plan for the area. This utility agreement is necessary for construction of the Phase 2 - South Compartment of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin.
Expected Impact:
Upon execution of the utility agreement, the existing facilities currently in conflict will be relocated, allowing for the safe construction of the project.
Alternative Options:
The alternative would be to not take any actions, where the project will not move forward, and flood risks in this area will remain the same. Additionally, this project uses federal funds and delays could impact funding allocations.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Hea...
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