Legislation Details

File #: 25-0301    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Passed
File created: 12/27/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/9/2025 Final action: 1/9/2025
Title: 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) fee simple tract for the public project known as Precinct 3 Non-Project Related Tasks, for the purpose of expansion of a new community center, UPIN 23103MF2Q801, Precinct 3.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Not applicable

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Public Necessity

Project ID (if applicable): 23103MF2Q801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not applicable
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not applicable
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Not applicable
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

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) fee simple tract for the public project known as Precinct 3 Non-Project Related Tasks, for the purpose of expansion of a new community center, UPIN 23103MF2Q801, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 3 has been looking to expand our Community Center footprint in the Atascocita area. This parcel is located next to Atascocita Park and is surrounded by 3 sides of Harris County Right-of-Way making it a natural addition to the Harris County Parks and Community Center system. The building on the parcel is approximately 8,500 SF and site is in good condition and repair and is an open structure. We anticipate that we will be able to have at least 5 rooms that will be available to the public for future programing.

Expected Impact:
After acquisition of this parcel Harris County would have a new community center in the Atascocita/Humble area that they would be able to serve the public with. Community Centers often serve some of the neediest reside...

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