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 26102MF3YW01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of La Porte
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 City of La Porte to modify the streets within the project area towards B112-00-00, thereby creating a positive overland sheet flow path to the nearby drainage channel, UPIN 26102MF3YW01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The Brookglen Subdivision, spanning about 91 acres in the Armand Bayou watershed, contains 464 homes-over 100 of which have had repeated FEMA flood claims since 1981. A 2009 drainage study led to phased improvement projects, and a 2019/20 investigation revealed the area's bowl-like topography hinders effective drainage toward District channels.
Expected Impact:
This project will improve mobility, drainage and safety. The project will include water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, paving, walking trails and landscaping.
Alternative Options:
Denial of this project may continue to have a negative drainage impact for surrounding communities.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Ob...
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