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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): U502-02-00-E007
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County
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
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an amendment to a joint funding structure between the Flood Control District and Harris County for the John Paul Landing Park Improvements Project Related to Improvements to reduce flood risks (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID U502-02-00-E007, Agreement No. 2019-146, Precinct 4).
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Background and Discussion:
John Paul Landing Basin is a critical component of the Upper Langham Creek Frontier Program. This amendment will provide an additional $498,276.00 in funding to cover a change order to increase excavation quantities, which will allow the contractor to construct the project so that Harris County can realize intended flood risk reduction benefits.
Expected Impact:
This request will provide funding for the project in accordance with the approved change order, which will allow the County to provide detention volume within the Upper Langham Creek Frontier Program, resulting in flood risk reduction. It will also allow the addition of park amenities for the public. The joint project and funding structure will facilitate more efficient and cost-effective governmental services.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the County would not be able to move forward with payment to the Contractor fo...
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