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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 23208MF2XZ01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply 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 Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District for transferring the Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System project infrastructure to Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District for operation and maintenance, Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates - 2023, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The Westfield Estates Subdivision area currently relies on outdated and failing septic systems for wastewater services. The Office of the County Administrator has allotted American Rescue Plan Act funding for a public sanitary sewer system project. The Sunbelt Freshwater Supply District has agreed to take ownership of the infrastructure upon completion of construction and will operate and maintain it.
Expected Impact:
Constructing a public sanitary sewer system and abandoning septic tanks will help to minimize bacterial contamination in the subdivision and in Halls Bayou. This project significantly improves environmental health and safety within the Westfield Estates Subdivision area, while increasing overall quality of life.
Alternative Options:
Harris County cannot own or operate public wastewater systems, so if the Sunbelt Freshwate...
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