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): 25104MF3XR01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Saint George Place Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 1)
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 Saint George Place Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 1) and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Houston, Texas to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary engineering in relation to constructing and improving a pedestrian pathway along Bering Ditch from Westheimer Rd. to Westpark Dr, UPIN 25104MF3XR01, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
This project will provide safe pedestrian pathways connecting multifamily housing near the Bering Ditch to schools and community amenities. The current pathway ends before reaching large multifamily units, creating a safety barrier for families accessing Wisdom High School, Pilgrim Academy, and Meridian Academy.
Expected Impact:
?Enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists by reducing incidents in the project area.
?Provide a continuous and accessible pathway for residents to schools, churches, hospitals, employers, and amenities.
?Improve quality of life and community mobility, particularly for low-income residents and zero-vehicle households.
?Promote equitable access to resources and green spaces.
Alternative Options:
The alternative would be to keep t...
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