Legislation Details

File #: 26-1623    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 3/3/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the amount of $3,600,000, with no required match, for the Highlands, Huffman, Crosby Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project (B-24-CP-TX-2075).
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Award

Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Commissioners Court Office

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the amount of $3,600,000, with no required match, for the Highlands, Huffman, Crosby Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project (B-24-CP-TX-2075).
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 3 will utilize this Community Project Funding grant to reconstruct two distinct locations in far
east Harris County - Mobile Homes Parkland and Patiowoods. The Mobile Homes Parkland scope of
work reconstructs Lochness Dr and Greenbow Lane from a gravel road with undefined drainage to an
asphalt roadway with a roadside ditch and driveway culverts. The proposed scope of work occurs
within an existing right-of-way. The Patiowoods scope of work reconstructs approximately 1,750 feet
of failing, substandard concrete pavement with a concrete curb and gutter roadway with storm sewer.

The agreement accompanying this award acceptance supersedes the agreement presented to Commissioners Court on August 7, 2025 as that version was not signed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD requested that the agreement presented herewith be executed in place of the prior agreement.

Expected Impact:
Reconstructed r...

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