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): 23103MF2VZ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder
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) recreational easement tract for the public project known as Edgewater Park - General Improvement Plan (Phase 2) - 2022, for the purpose of hike & bike trail, UPIN 23103MF2VZ01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The project will create a new park and recreational space in the Kingwood area and will provide the following services: boat ramp (free for the public) as well as a park and playground space, nature trails, an environmental observation area, and a connection to the spring creek greenway system. The project will also preserve various native wildlife and vegetated areas that are unique to the coastal prairies.
Expected Impact:
The park will allow users of the Kingwood area a place to explore nature and the environment. The park will contain a boat ramp (free for the public) as well as a park and playground space, nature trails, an environmental observation area, and a connection to the spring creek greenway system.
Alternative Options:
Without the parcel we will not be able to connect the regional trail between parcels owned by Harris County. We will also not be able to connect to the adjacent eastern trail system.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Hous...
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