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: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 26102MF3YJ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Friends of Moody Park
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 Friends of Moody Park to conduct a Park Masterplan for Moody Park to assess safety, connectivity, ADA compliance, transit access, parking, and future impacts from NHHIP and surrounding infrastructure, UPIN 26102MF3YJ01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Moody Park currently faces significant mobility and safety challenges due to required detours and U-turns across the METRO Red Line, as well as parking areas consuming valuable park space. A comprehensive multimodal study is needed to evaluate access, identify infrastructure deficiencies, and support resilient, long-term improvements for all park users.
Expected Impact:
The study will guide development of a resilient, inclusive Master Plan that enhances safety, mobility, and access to Moody Park. It will support sustainable improvements, strengthen community connectivity, and ensure the park meets evolving recreational and environmental needs for surrounding residents.
Alternative Options:
The alternative option for this proposal would be denial of this project which may have a negative impact for surroundin...
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