Legislation Details

File #: 26-4201    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Passed
File created: 6/23/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, two (2) road easement tracts for the public project known as Seamist Drive - W 11 Street to Kury Lane - 2023, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 24104MF38301, Precinct 4.
Attachments: 1. (PN)24104MF38301-SeamistDrive-P4-7-9-26.pdf
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: Not applicable

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Public Necessity

Project ID (if applicable): 24104MF38301
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder

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

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Not applicable
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 a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, two (2) road easement tracts for the public project known as Seamist Drive - W 11 Street to Kury Lane - 2023, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 24104MF38301, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The Seamist Drive project includes roadway improvements that consist of a typical section of a concrete curb
and gutter two-lane road with two 12-foot drive, drainage improvements that provide inline detention storage, public utility improvements including water line and sanitary sewer replacements, street lighting, landscaping and planting additional trees, and a safe pedestrian crossing along both sides of Seamist Drive, between 11th Street and 18th Street.

Expected Impact:
This project seeks to improve transportation and drainage systems and strengthen resiliency in Harris County
by assisting in the alleviation of structures in the clay road area.




Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the safety and mobility benefits associated with the proposed improvem...

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