Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): M2024-008
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Precinct 4
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 of an agreement with Harris County Precinct 4 in the total amount of $29,250,000.00 using Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds for the Chimney Rock Road and Anderson Park Drainage Improvements project.
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Background and Discussion:
The Chimney Rock Road and Anderson Park project aims to mitigate flood risks in the St. George Place Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 1) by reconstructing Chimney Rock Road and enhancing stormwater management in Anderson Park. The roadway will be upgraded with large reinforced concrete boxes to improve drainage and convey stormwater to Buffalo Bayou, thereby reducing flooding in nearby neighborhoods. Simultaneously, Anderson Park will be restructured to include stormwater detention and features like bioswales, which will help capture runoff and improve water quality.
Overall, this initiative will provide immediate flood mitigation and contribute to a broader regional flood management strategy, transforming the park into a multifunctional area that combines recreational benefits with flood risk reduction.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce mitigation flood risks and strengthen resiliency in Harris County. Th...
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