Legislation Details

File #: 26-5148    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 7/23/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action: 8/6/2026
Title: Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with D.R. Horton - Texas, Ltd. for the County to participate in the design, construction and final construction share payment of Butterfield Road from Ella Boulevard to east of Nenes Road (Nanes Tract Boundary), UPIN 19101MF0Y001, Precinct 1.
Attachments: 1. Award-UPIN 19101MF0Y001- Butterfield-DR Horton-P1-8-6-2026.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: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): 19101MF0Y001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): D. R. Horton - Texas, Ltd

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 amendment to an agreement with D.R. Horton - Texas, Ltd. for the County to participate in the design, construction and final construction share payment of Butterfield Road from Ella Boulevard to east of Nenes Road (Nanes Tract Boundary), UPIN 19101MF0Y001, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
As part of the subdivision development, D.R. Horton donated the roadway ROW and constructed Butterfield Road within the development boundary. D.R. Horton also provided the detention for the proposed Butterfield Road. The County is to contribute the funds to extend Butterfield Road from the development boundary to Ella Boulevard as part of the development plan. D.R. Horton has designed and constructed Butterfield Road extension. The amendment is for Harris County to pay the final County share for the design and construction.

Expected Impact:
Provide both vehicle and pedestrian access to the new subdivision.

Alternative Options:
Without the amendment, the final payment cannot be made.



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