Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Public Necessity
Project ID (if applicable): 15104MF0D701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Not applicable
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not applicable
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not applicable
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 three (3) fee simple tracts for the public project known as North Eldridge Parkway - from Spring Cypress Road to Gregson Road - 2015, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 15104MF0D701, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
North Eldridge Parkway from north of Spring Cypress Road to south of Gregson Road a Standard 4-lane concrete boulevard in 100-foot ROW with 32-foot raised median and underground storm sewer system. The southern project limit at Spring Cypress Road requires extending the southbound left turn lane to the standard 250 feet. Include median openings and left turn lanes with 100 feet of storage at Lakewood Hills Drive, Randy Riley Way, and Treetop Hills Lane. North Eldridge Parkway at Gregson Road, A Traffic Signal Warrant Study (TSWS) was conducted in 2015 and a signal is warranted. Design a mast arm signal with related pedestrian appurtenances and include 150 feet of storage in both left turn lanes. Construct a 5-foot-wide sidewalk along the North Eldridge Parkway west ROW from Spring Cypress Road to the existing sidewalk approximately 280 feet south of Westlock Drive and along the North Eldridge Parkway east ROW from Spring Cypress Road to Lakewood Hills Drive and from Gregson Road to the existing sidewalk approximately 230 feet south of Westlock Drive. Detention basin is required for mitigation. The geometry of a basin will follow HCFCD design criteria and have 4:1 or flatter side slopes. Property acquisition is required to construction detention basin.
Expected Impact:
The project will address current and future traffic volumes, reduce delays, and provide safe mobility for residents, pedestrians, and drivers.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the project will experience delays in improving mobility in the area.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): None
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Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: July 15, 2024
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Trevor Smith, Assistant Interim Director, Real Property Division
Attachments (if applicable): Findings and Declarations; Survey Descriptions and Maps