Legislation Details

File #: 26-1238    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 2/11/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action: 2/26/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to construct a trail undercrossing along Brays Bayou (HCFCD Unit D100-00-00) below Scott Street, UPIN 23050MF2QJ01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt (Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement).
Sponsors: Mony Hossain
Attachments: 1. 26-1238-Partnership-23050MF2QJ01-DestinationTrailSeg1B-USACE-P1-02-26-2026 RCA.pdf
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: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 23050MF2QJ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to construct a trail undercrossing along Brays Bayou (HCFCD Unit D100-00-00) below Scott Street, UPIN 23050MF2QJ01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt (Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement).
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Background and Discussion:
Proposed trail undercrossing will alter the channel (Brays Bayou) constructed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' project. As defined in 33 USC 408 (Section 408), the alteration plan shall be reviewed and approved by U.S.A.C.E. The agreement was provided by U.S.A.C.E and is required to execute to officially start the review process.

Expected Impact:
The proposed improvement will provide enhanced mobility for pedestrian access along Brays Bayou Trail.

Alternative Options:
No Alternative options. If not approved, the project will be delayed or could be canceled.




County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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