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): 23102MF2US01
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, one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as Roadway - Sweetwater Lane - from West Mount Houston to West Canino Road - P2 - 2022, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23102MF2US01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The Sweetwater Lane project will reconstruct the existing asphalt pavement and provide a 27-feet wide typical
concrete pavement section from face of curb to face of curb, centered in the existing right-of-way with 6-feet wide sidewalks and ADA ramps on either side. The proposed design replaces existing open ditches with an underground storm sewer system, including inlets, and regrades the roadway profile to improve drainage and capture stormwater from outside the right-of-way.
Expected Impact:
The project supports Precinct 2's ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and accommodate increased economic activity within the corridor.
The improvements will enhance pedestrian safety through the addition of sidewalks, METRO bus stops, and...
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