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 26102MF3YG01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Friendswood
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 the City of Friendswood to evaluate potential drainage and roadway improvements along Bay Area Boulevard from FM 528 to Grissom Road, including geotechnical, engineering, drainage, pavement, and feasibility studies, UPIN 26102MF3YG01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The study will assess pavement failures caused by expansive clay, evaluate sustainable subgrade stabilization methods, and identify deficiencies affecting safety and ride quality. Findings will support long-term rehabilitation solutions, reduce recurring maintenance needs, and guide future design and hazard mitigation strategies.
Expected Impact:
The study will help protect roadway access to schools, businesses, and emergency response routes.
Alternative Options:
The alternative option for this proposal would be denial of this project which may have a negative impact on surrounding communities.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2)...
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