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): 21208MF1QS01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
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, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire one (1) road easement tract for the public project known as Mound Road Extension From Greenhouse Road along Spring Dr to Cypress Dr, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 21208MF1QS01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
This project extends Mound Road 0.86 miles east of Greenhouse Road to Cypress Drive. The project starts with a 41 foot wide concrete pavement section that connects to a separate project (Segment 1). The pavement section will then transition to a 24 foot wide asphalt pavement section. Pavement will end in a cul-de-sac. The existing railroad crossing at Cypress Drive will be closed at the completion of the project. The project is approximately 2,000 feet in length. Drainage will be a combination of swales and subsurface drainage. A detention pond will be constructed that outfalls into Cypress Creek. An outfall will be constructed at Cypress Creek.
Expected Impact:
To provide better accessibility for landowners and development plan for the area.
Alternative Options:
It's required to meet current Harris County Design Standards. The other alternative is substandard project construction.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Custome...
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