Primary Department: Harris Health System
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Esmaeil Porsa
Secondary Department: Harris Health System
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Patrick Casey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris Health
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Real Estate Purchases
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris Health System for approval of the conveyance of a CenterPoint easement for the LBJ Hospital Expansion Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The existing Lyndon B Johnson Hospital is over 36 years old and reaching the end of its useful life.
Infrastructure issues and site constraints frequently contribute to a reduction in available hospital beds in a
community with significant needs for inpatient services. Analysis from architectural and engineering
consultants indicate it is more practical and feasible to replace the facility than renovate. This CenterPoint Easement will facilitate the permit application process and provision of utility services to the LBJ Hospital site.
Expected Impact:
A new hospital will significantly improve care delivery within the community by increasing access to healthcare services and improving quality of outcomes into the foreseeable future.
Alternative Options:
No viable alternatives have been identified. The existing site significantly constrains facility size, capacity, access, and the ability to maintain existing services.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and b...
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