Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): C.E. King Hike and Bike Trail
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Project Funding grant in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required match, for the public facilities project - C.E. King Hike and Bike Trail in Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The Community Project Funding grant program promotes investments in communities to improve economic development initiatives such as public facilities and parks. The C.E. King Hike and Bike Trail project is identified as a recreational space for walking, biking, and hiking that includes a pedestrian bridge. Utilizing the CPF grant to complete the identified project would improve communities, sustain active well-being, promote green infrastructure, and boost local business.
Expected Impact:
To create and expand safe pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, to promote green infrastructure, and improve community and economic impact by attracting visitors and boosting local tourism.
Alternative Options:
If the project does not receive federal funds, the proposed project may have to be constructed with local funds....
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