Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 23050MF2QJ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Houston
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 an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston to construct drainage improvements to trail facilities in and around Scott Street at Brays Bayou and all related appurtenances, UPIN 23050MF2QJ01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The proposed trail undercrossing at Scott Street along Brays Bayou will improve safety and mobility by creating a continuous, grade-separated connection for pedestrians and cyclists. The project includes developing construction plans, specifications, and a cost estimate, with the current construction estimate.
Expected Impact:
The project will provide enhanced mobility for pedestrian access along Brays Bayou Trails.
Alternative Options:
The County could choose not to proceed, but this would leave existing connectivity gaps unaddressed and maintain reduced pedestrian and bicycle access.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiativ...
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