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: Commissioner Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 that the County Judge execute a real estate application with the US Army Corps of Engineers for the Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing Improvement Project, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing Improvement Project in Precinct 4 was funded through Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Highway Safety Improvement Program. The proposed project will construct enhancements along Westheimer Parkway - identified as Freedom Park pedestrian improvements inclusive of a range of improvements, such as signage, pedestrian crosswalks, and the installation of lighting to increase visibility and enhance safety. The total funding includes $514,668 with $422,004 of federal funds, $21,569 of State funds, and $71,095 of local match.
To proceed with the construction, the OCE is seeking the County Judge's signature on a Real Estate Form for a Recreational License/ Agreement authorizing submission to the United States Army Corps of Engineers associated with permitting.
Expected Impact: Completion of the signatory approval for permitting allows the Office of the County Engineer to proceed with the construction of safe...
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