Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, 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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 24104MF38501
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 81
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 Harris County MUD-81 to construct improvement to the sidewalk on South Mason Road from Park Tree Lane intersection to Highland Knolls Drive and all related appurtenances in connection with Sidewalk - South Mason Road from Kingsland Blvd. to the Fort Bend County Line, UPIN 24104MF38501, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
This project consists of approximately 4 miles of sidewalk improvements. The work includes ADA-compliant pedestrian and traffic signal features at all public street intersections, properly sloped driveways, and retaining walls were required due to steep grades behind the curb. Overall, the project enhances transportation accessibility and safety within the project limits. There’s a part of the sidewalk that needs to be constructed within MUD-81 easement to avoid damaging the trees inside the Road right of way.
Expected Impact:
Project is needed to provide alternative mobility and connectivity options that enhance pedestrian and bicycle access within the surrounding neighborhood.
Alternative Options:
The other alternative to remove several tresses during the project construction.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): G1: Expand pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure on County-managed roads,
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): S2: Prioritize the preservation of trees and expand the tree canopy program in underserved areas.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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2/26/26 |
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Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction and reconstruction of sidewalks along South Mason Road for Precinct 4 (260046). |
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8/27/24 |
81 |
Approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Memorial Municipal Utility District in connection with construction of a sidewalk along the east side of South Mason from Highland Knolls Drive to the Fort Bend County Line, UPIN 24104MF38501, Precinct 4. |
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6/4/24 |
48 |
Approval to execute an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $421,192.15 for Professional Engineering Services for the Sidewalk - South Mason Road from Kingsland Blvd to County Line project, UPIN 24104MF38501, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6% |
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4/23/24 |
95 |
Approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Cornerstones Municipal Utility District in connection with Sidewalk - South Mason Road from the south side of Highland Knolls Drive to the Fort Bend County Line, UPIN 24104MF38501, Precinct 4. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): South Mason Road, Katy TX 77450
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erwin Burden, P.E., CFM, Chief of Engineering and Architectural Services, Office of the County Engineer.
Attachments (if applicable): Interlocal Agreement