Legislation Details

File #: 26-5760    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/31/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: 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) temporary construction easement tract for the public project known as Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickorygate Dr to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3.
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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): 20104MF1BG01

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) temporary construction easement tract for the public project known as Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickorygate Dr to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3.

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Background and Discussion:

The project consists of constructing the extension of Birnam Wood Boulevard from 450’ north of Hickorygate Drive to south of HCFCD Unit # J109-01-01 within Harris County Precinct 3.  The project length is approximately 0.77 miles.  The specific scope consists of, but not limited to the following tasks:

- Demolition of portions of the existing pavement.

- Preparing portions of the right-of-way.

- Excavation

- 10-inch concrete pavement with 8-inch lime stabilized sub grade and curb.

- Driveways.

- Sidewalks and curb ramps.

- Installation of inlets and storm sewer pipe.

- Pavement markings and sign age.

- Traffic control.

- Installation of a new traffic signal.

 

Expected Impact:

If approved, Drainage Grading for acquisition area will be complete and construction of proposed roadway and drainage improvements.

 

Alternative Options:

No Alternative options.

 

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):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any): None

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Location:

Address (if applicable): 0 Birnam Wood Blvd., Spring, Texas 77373

Precinct(s): Precinct 3

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. F. Mike Etienne, Chief of Planning and Development Services, Office of the County Engineer

 

Attachments (if applicable): Findings and Declarations; Metes and Bounds