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: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19101MF14202
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Equistar Chemicals, LP
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 a Utility Agreement with Equistar Chemicals, LP in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The Pine Trails Subdivision project is located in Northeast Harris County in Precinct 2. The scope of work for this utility agreement includes Harris County's installation of sidewalks within Equistar's easement. This agreement will allow Harris County to perform the installation work.
Expected Impact:
This project generally seeks to reduce flooding and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the community. This utility agreement specifically will allow Harris County to install sidewalks to increase the walkability of the neighborhood and allow residents safer ambulatory options. No impact to project schedule or staffing anticipated.
Alternative Options:
Alternative options would include redesign of the project to avoid the easement or abandonment of the project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
Location: Pine Trails Subdivision
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Utility Agreement
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