Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24103MF3H701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): North Harris County Regional Water Authority
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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Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and North Harris County Regional Water Authority to acquire right-of-way along Grant Road from Cypress Rose Hill Road to Telge Road, and along Telge Road from Grant Road to Boudreaux Road, Precinct 3, UPIN 24103MF3H701.
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Background and Discussion:
NHCRWA intends to acquire a 20' waterline easement adjacent to a future County roadway project. The road ROW has not been acquired, and the NHCRWA proposes to take the lead on acquisition of both the easement for their waterline and the fee strip for the future road widening. The waterline easement will be 20' beyond the 20' of road ROW, for a total of 40' of land acquisition beyond the existing ROW. This joint participation would be a public benefit.
Expected Impact:
The partnership saves taxpayer money by performing a single appraisal and acquisition process.
Alternative Options:
North Harris County Regional Water Authority and Harris County conduct acquisitions independently of each other, which would result in higher costs for both parties.
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