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: Transfer of Funds Only
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 21102MF1ST01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): East Aldine Management 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 that the County Auditor be authorized to return unearned management fees in the amount of $3,339.47 to the East Aldine Management District and transfer earned management fees in the amount of $61,419.58 for construction management services to the Office of the County Engineer for the East Aldine Management District Texas Water Development Board Grant, Project Number 10384, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The East Aldine Management District received a Texas Water Development Board Grant for design and construction of water and sanitary sewer projects in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The following four projects were completed: Sherwood and Benton Place Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer System, Askins Lane and Cedar Hill Lane Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer System, Lyncrest Water Distribution System, and Sanitary Sewer Extension Along US 59 and Hartwick Road.
These projects bring public water and sanitary sewer systems to areas where residents use septic systems and water wells. Many of the water wells are shallow and contamination prone, and many of the septic systems are failing, which can contaminate water wells, roadside ditches and public waterways.
Harris County was requested by the East Aldine Management District to manage the construction of the projects under the terms of the Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and the East Aldine Management District dated August 13, 2013. The East Aldine Management District transferred $351,401.36 to Harris County, representing 3.5% of the estimated construction cost, materials testing cost, and ineligible connections cost for the management of the project. Harris County has earned $348,061.89; therefore, the remaining balance of $3,339.47 is requested to be returned to the East Aldine Management District. Of the original management fee, $64,759.05 remains. After subtracting $3,339.47, $61,419.58 is requested to be released to the Office of the County Engineer for its use.
Expected Impact:
Working with and supporting the East Aldine Management District to build public water and sanitary sewer systems in disadvantaged neighborhoods helps to ensure reliable high-quality drinking water and fire hydrants and reduces bacteria in the environment from failing septic systems.
Alternative Options:
If Harris County does not support the East Aldine Management District in constructing public water and sanitary sewer systems, the District may seek partnerships with other entities that could be more costly and result in fewer projects being completed.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): H4: Consistently embed sustainability considerations in the project planning and design process.
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):
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8/13/13 |
I.1.e.10.b. |
Recommendation for the County Judge to execute interlocal agreement with East Aldine Management District to allow the Public Infrastructure Department to coordinate, manage, and oversee the district’s water and wastewater projects and to accept monetary reimbursement for the efforts in Precinct 2. |
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5/24/16 |
I.1.a.2.g. |
Recommendation that the County Auditor be authorized to transfer management fees earned in the amount of $245,459 for construction management services provided by the county for the East Aldine Management District Sherwood and Benton Place water and sewer project in Precinct 2. |
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Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
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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): Letter to East Aldine Management District