Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24102MF31F02
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Deer Park
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 the City of Deer Park to build Phase 2 of the Battleground hike-and-bike trail, adding 3,800 feet of new path and completing 1.3 miles of trail improvements, UPIN 24102MF31F02, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
City of Deer Park identified the need for a Comprehensive Trail Plan in its 2013-2023 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan and incorporated it into its Strategic Plan as a priority amenity for residents. The trail system was also included in the Type B Economic Development Sales and Use Tax Proposition as a key future project. Over the past decade, the City has invested nearly $2 million to expand and enhance its trail network.
Expected Impact:
The Battleground Hike and Bike Trail Phase 2 will help reduce pedestrian traffic along major roads and create a continuous north-south connection on the City's east side. Although the trail will cross E. San Augustine and P Street, both locations experience minimal vehicle traffic due to dead-end conditions. The trail will be placed at the end of these dead-ends to avoid any traffic hazards.
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