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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 24104MF39001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc.
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 to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. to design a 4-mile long, 10-foot-wide shared use path through an existing CenterPoint easement, located in Alief Trail from Brays Bayou Greenway to Keegans Bayou, UPIN 24104MF39001, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is part of the call for projects application in 2023. The feasibility study was completed. The project consists of a 4-mile long, 10-foot-wide shared use path through an existing CenterPoint easement. This will provide recreational opportunities, as well as safe transportation methods. Harris County is responsible for funding only, Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. is designing the project. The project is estimated to cost $1,805,000.00 in which the County will contribute $1,480,000.00.
Expected Impact:
This project will increase the transportation options, as well as create a safe walking and biking path in the neighborhood.
Alternative Options:
Court may elect to not move forward, and Harris County can explore additional options, however this will cause project delays.
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):
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Action Taken
Location: Brays Bayou Greenway to Keegans Bayou. The trail starts at Brays Bayou just north of Bellaire B...
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