Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 15104MF0CD01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Emerald Forest Utility District
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 Emerald Forest Utility District to design and construct Water line and Sewer Force main exists in an easement in connection with the construction of improvements to Cypress North Houston Road - from Perry Road to Jones Road - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County will design and construct a four-lane concrete curb-and-gutter roadway within 100 feet of the existing right-of-way. Emerald Forest Utility District owns and operates a water line and a sewer force main that conflict with the proposed roadway improvements. Because these utilities are located within easements that predate the roadway right-of-way, Harris County will be responsible for the design, advertisement, construction, and inspection of the required utility relocations necessary to resolve the conflicts as part of the roadway project. Emerald Forest Utility District will be responsible for all relocations review, post-construction and related requirements.
Expected Impact:
The proposed project will increase the traffic capacity in this area and provide significant drainage for road as well as i...
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