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: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19101MF14202
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Interstate Pipeline, LLC
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 a utility agreement (Consent to Encroach) with CenterPoint Interstate Pipeline, LLC to perform the proposed installation of an RCP storm drain in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
This project generally seeks to reduce flooding and strengthen resilience in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the Pine Trails Subdivision
Expected Impact:
This utility agreement (Consent to Encroach) specifically will allow Harris County to install the proposed 36" RCP storm drain and remove obstacles and regrade the ditches to direct flow from the subdivision into the channel. No impact to project schedule or staffing anticipated.
Alternative Options:
Alternative options would include redesigning the project to avoid the pipelines or abandonment of the project.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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