Legislation Details

File #: 26-2857    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Passed
File created: 4/29/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval of an order authorizing and directing Harris County, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas to abandon its interest in a 1.28-acre tract of land located in the William Vince Survey, abstract No. 79, Harris County, Texas, from Precinct 2 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Watco Industrial Rd LDS106-02 Tract #1, 2, 3 - Abandonment, UPIN 24102MF2ZM01, Precinct 2.
Attachments: 1. 26-2857-AM-24102MF2ZM01-P2NPRelatedSAD-WatcoDock&Rail-P2-5-14-26
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: Mike Lykes, Chief of Staff

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Asset Management

Project ID (if applicable): 24102MF2ZM01; E-Permits #2311060100
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Watco Dock & Rail, L.L.C.

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 of an order authorizing and directing Harris County, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas to abandon its interest in a 1.28-acre tract of land located in the William Vince Survey, abstract No. 79, Harris County, Texas, from Precinct 2 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Watco Industrial Rd LDS106-02 Tract #1, 2, 3 - Abandonment, UPIN 24102MF2ZM01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The project consists of the abandonment of the end of Industrial Road, removing the existing Harris County drain to the Houston Ship Channel (HSC) that is currently a single 48" diameter and replacing with two 54" drains and extending our existing dock ~350. The construction of a security boat dock for the Harris County Sheriff's department for use for security patrol boats will also be added.

Expected Impact:
The Harris County Sheriffs department would gain access to a security boat dock to use for the launching of security patrol boats.

Alternative Options:
Alternative routes will have a greater impact on existing public infrastructure.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our commun...

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