Legislation Details

File #: 25-7137    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 10/29/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action: 11/13/2025
Title: Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to build a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over White Oak Bayou (HCFCD Unit E100-00-00) at De Soto Street, UPIN 19101MF0XW01, Precinct 1.
Attachments: 1. 25-7137-Partnership-19101MF0XW01-White Oak Bayou Bridge-USACE-11.13.2025
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: Rodney Ellis

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19101MF0XW01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to build a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over White Oak Bayou (HCFCD Unit E100-00-00) at De Soto Street, UPIN 19101MF0XW01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Proposed pedestrian bridge will alter the channel (White Oak Bayou) constructed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' project. As defined in 33 USC 408 (Section 408), the alteration plan shall be reviewed and approved by U.S.A.C.E. The agreement was provided by U.S.A.C.E and is required to execute to officially start the review process.

Expected Impact:
The proposed improvement will provide enhanced mobility for pedestrian access along White Oak Bayou Trail.


Alternative Options:
No Alternative options. If not approved, the project will be delayed or could be canceled.




County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiat...

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