Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 23104MF2UE01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Infrastructure (Design, Construction, Maintenance)
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of an amendment to the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to modify the award total to $468,894 for the Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing Improvement Project (CSJ: 0912-72-727), Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
This amendment increases the federal funding for the project by $46,890 for a total grant amount of $468,894. The project also includes Fort Bend County’s contribution of $1,000,000 through an interlocal agreement. Harris County received a Highway Safety Improvement grant from TxDOT for enhancements along Westheimer Parkway as a top priority in response to the escalating number of traffic incidents impacting businesses, residents, and school operations.
The Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing Improvement Project, located in Precinct 4, includes a range of improvements, such as signage, pedestrian crosswalks, and the installation of lighting to increase visibility and enhance safety. Fort Bend County’s $1,000,000 contribution supports construction of the Westheimer Parkway Trail improvements as per the interlocal agreement approved by ...
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