Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, 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): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Houston
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 of an agreement with the City of Houston to grant access to the Harris County Toll Road Authority to cross over and across the Easement (Precinct 4).
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Background and Discussion:
The document is an Easement Agreement made between the Harris County Toll Road Authority (Grantor) and the City of Houston (Grantee). It concerns the property near Chimney Rock Road along Fort Bend Parkway, north of West Orem Drive and south of Highway 90. The agreement grants the City of Houston a non-exclusive easement to extend and connect Chimney Rock Road south of US90A/South Main Street to West Orem Drive. It outlines responsibilities related to construction, environmental compliance, indemnification, insurance, maintenance, and safety. It also includes detailed provisions on coordination, restoration, and termination rights.
Expected Impact:
This project aims to enhance regional transportation connectivity while carefully managing existing infrastructure, such as fiber optic lines and environmental considerations. This Easement would allow the City of Houston to build on HCTRA Right of Way and support smoother flow of traffic between major roads. This agreement is poised to promote further urban development and improve mobility in the designate...
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