Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): I100-00-00-E001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): 5Engineering
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report by 5Engineering, dated November 1, 2024, and titled Vince Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements Preliminary Engineering Report (Vince Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-104, Project ID I100-00-00-E001, Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) was to evaluate recommended flood risk reduction projects from the Vince Bayou Watershed Planning Study and develop a recommended combination of projects that can be constructed within the available budget. A community engagement meeting was held September 10, 2024. The Flood Control District plans to utilize the remaining funds in Bond ID F-99 to design and construct the recommended basins and channel improvements.
Expected Impact:
The acceptance of this PER will allow the Flood Control District to seek to reduce flood risks and strengthen resiliency in the Vince Bayou watershed. As the first phase of the ultimate project recommendation made in the watershed planning study this project will provide additional stormwater detention in the area.
Alternative Options:
The alternative to approving this item would be not approving this Preliminary Engineering Report, which would ...
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