Legislation Details

File #: 24-5329    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 8/16/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/27/2024 Final action: 8/27/2024
Title: Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with the City of La Porte to revise the scope of work and reallocate $415,500 from the Architectural/Engineering Design to the construction line with the total project amount remaining at $3,472,757 in CDBG-DR funds for the Northside Neighborhood Drainage Improvements project.
Attachments: 1. Backup First Amendment for La Porte Northside Drainage
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): D2017-044
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of LaPorte- Northside Neighborhood Drainage Improvement Project

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):
title
Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with the City of La Porte to revise the scope of work and reallocate $415,500 from the Architectural/Engineering Design to the construction line with the total project amount remaining at $3,472,757 in CDBG-DR funds for the Northside Neighborhood Drainage Improvements project.
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Background and Discussion:
Subrecipient shall increase drainage system conveyance and capacity by upsizing storm sewer systems with concrete pipes, installing concrete boxes, junction boxes and all associated waterline improvements including installing water lines and fire hydrants replacements and complete associated appurtenances.

Expected Impact:
The improved drainages will relieve flooding in the target area North by West Polk Street, South by West Polk Street, East by North Seventh Street and West by North Eleventh Street. This project is in in Precinct Two. This project will benefit 1,200 persons of which 66.25% are low to moderate-income.

Alternative Options:
N/A

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
12/17/2019

Original Agreement between Harris County and City of LaPorte

Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 2

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