Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner, Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 26104MF3ZM01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Fort Bend County
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 a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and Fort Bend County to improve and reconstruct roadways, and sidewalks along Belknap Road from West Belfort to 600 LF, UPIN 26104MF3ZM01, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Current road conditions are in poor shape and is a bottle neck for traffic movement. In addition, the current open ditch design does not allow for pedestrian access.
Expected Impact:
Road expansion will reduce traffic, improve safety, and increase pedestrian safety on Belknap.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options; if not approved, it may result in delays.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: G: Expand and optimize multimodal transportation options.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): F1: Strengthen the County's commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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