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 Commissioners Court on September 5, 2026. The project includes a 10-foot-wide shared-use path connecting Fun Fair Positive Soccer to Freedom Park, thereby strengthening regional mobility and safety.
Expected Impact:
The revised funding structure will allow Harris County to expedite and advance the Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing Improvement Project by dedicating $468,894 in federal funding to the construction phase under the AFA. Accepting the awarded HSIP funding under the agreement with TxDOT enables Harris County to secure the $468,894 in federal grant funding with a total local match of $611,106 provided by Precinct 4.
Additionally, Fort Bend County’s previously approved $1,000,000 contribution provides substantial support to the shared-use trail connection between Fun Fair Positive Soccer and Freedom Park, enhancing regional mobility and safety for both counties. Together, these combined funding sources support pedestrian, cyclist, and traffic- calming improvements designed to reduce vehicle speeds, improve visibility, and decrease crash risk along Westheimer Parkway.
Alternative Options:
In the absence of the federal grant funds, the construction of the entire project would have to be funded with local funds.
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): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/29/24 |
254 |
Approval to accept from and enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $422,004, with a local match of $92,664 for the Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing Improvement Project. |
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5/8/2025 |
109 |
Approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County in the amount of $1,080,000.00 for funding of the Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing project located near Fun Fair Positive Soccer and Freedom Park, UPIN 23104MF2UE01, Precinct 4. |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing Improvement Project |
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Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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Grant |
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$422,004 |
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$ |
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Other |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Grant |
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$46,890 |
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Other ILA Fort Bend County |
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$1,000,000 |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Pct 4 1070 - Mobility Fund |
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$71,095 |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: 1070 - Mobility Fund |
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$540,011 |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Mike Etienne, Chief of Planning and Development Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Grant agreement documents