Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Not applicable
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Public Necessity
Project ID (if applicable): 26104MF3ZM01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not applicable
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not applicable
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Not applicable
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 of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) road easement tract for the public project known as Belknap Road Construction, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 26104MF3ZM01, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County is partnering and entering into an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County related to the proposed improvements to Belknap Road with portions located in Harris County and Fort Bend County.
The project will widen Belknap Road from a two-lane asphalt roadway to a four-lane concrete boulevard, adding new concrete curbs and gutters. It includes installing upgraded storm drainage infrastructure, utility conflicts and sidewalks up to 5 feet wide will be constructed where needed along the corridor. Fort Bend County is managing the design and construction of the project.
Expected Impact:
The road expansion will reduce traffic, improve traffic and pedestrian safety, and improve drainage on Belknap.
Alternative Options:
Without the approval the road will not be expanded and the ...
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