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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 9
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 an agreement with West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 9, to construct and maintain public hike and bike trails on HCFCD Units E100-00-00 and E111-00-00 (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Agreement No. 1546, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a new interlocal agreement with West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 9 (WHCMUD No. 9) to replace the existing interlocal agreement (Agreement No. 832) allowing the continued maintenance of the previously constructed public hike and bike trail, to include the addition of a pedestrian bridge crossing HCFCD Unit E100-00-00, with a combined trail length of approximately 9,240 feet (1.75 miles). (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Agreement No. 1546)
Expected Impact:
By entering into this hike and bike agreement with WHCMUD No. 9, it will allow the WHCMUD No. 9 to continue maintenance of their existing sidewalks and features, as well as construct a pedestrian bridge, for the enjoyment of the community. It will also continue to reduce maintenance responsibilities for the District as WHCMUD No. 9 will be responsible for the vegetation management in the agreement area.
Alternative Options:
If this interlocal agreement is not executed, WHCMUD No. 9 will not be able to construct the proposed trail for use by the public.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transpor...
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