Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): East Richey Road Improvement
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation
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): Infrastructure (Design, Construction, Maintenance)
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval of a grant resolution with the intent to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funds for the East Richey Road Improvement Project in Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) provides federal funding for transportation projects that reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in areas that do not meet federal air standards. The Houston-Galveston Area Council's (HGAC) Transportation Policy Council has authorized Harris County to receive CMAQ funds for the East Richey Road Improvement Project through their Project Selection Process under the Goods Movement Category. Harris County Office of the County Engineer (OCE) is submitting a request seeking a resolution to authorize the allocation of CMAQ Program funds by the HGAC for the design and implementation of safety improvements on East Richey Road. The project includes reconstructing 1.4 miles of roadway to improve street geometry, add turn lanes, and accommodate growing freight traffic from Georg...
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