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): UPIN 26104MF3YV01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc.
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 Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. for the design of the final segment of the Cullen Park Path, including bike lane, sidewalk, and intersection improvements at various locations between Greenhouse Road and Barker Cypress Road, UPIN 26104MF3YV01, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
There is lack of safe connections for pedestrian and cyclists between Cullen Park north of I10 and the trail network south if I10. This adversely impacts multi-modal connectivity and active transportation and outdoor recreation in the area. The proposed pathway in this project has enjoyed wide support since it was first proposed in 2003. Since 2020 the project has been championed by the area’s community advocacy 501(c), One Creek West. Over the years it has garnered letters of support from both city council members and county commissioners. Eight utility districts in the surrounding unincorporated Precinct 4 have provided letters of support and are sources for the local match required for a 2025 P4P construction project. Several have already provided funding, which is held in escrow by Houston Parks Board. The project is supported by the Park Harbor Improvement Association, which landscapes S. Park View. Finally, an online petition launched in April 2024 has 240 signatures.
Expected Impact:
Improved multi-modal connectivity. Enhanced outdoor recreational opportunities lead to improved public health outcomes in the long term. Increased accessibility to green space. Alternative transportation opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options; if not approved, it may result in delays.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
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): N/A
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Address (if applicable): Greenhouse Road to Barker Cypress Road
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lauren Valdes, Assistant Director - Contracts & Procurement Business Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Interlocal Agreement