Legislation Details

File #: 25-5279    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 8/14/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 71 in connection with the study for extending sidewalks and constructing a pedestrian bridge South of Morton Ranch Subdivision Secs. 1-8 and north of Morton Ranch Schools, UPIN 25104MF3U701, Precinct 4.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): 25104MF3U701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 71

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 with the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 71 in connection with the study for extending sidewalks and constructing a pedestrian bridge South of Morton Ranch Subdivision Secs. 1-8 and north of Morton Ranch Schools, UPIN 25104MF3U701, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County is to submit Study for extending sidewalks and constructing an 8' wide prefabricated pedestrian bridge across Harris County Channel U101-05-01 to connect Morton Ranch subdivision to Katy ISD Morton Ranch Elementary, Junior High and High School.

Expected Impact:
This project will provide pedestrian connectivity. It will also significantly impact pedestrian safety, physical activity and social interaction.

Alternative Options:
Harris County may elect not to move forward, and Harris County can explore additional options, however this will cause project delays.



County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goa...

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