Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP,
County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): C.E. King Hike and Bike Trail
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Infrastructure (Design, Construction, Maintenance)
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required match, for the C.E. King Hike and Bike Trail Community Project Funding, public facilities project grant, in Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The Community Project Funding grant program promotes investments in communities to improve economic development initiatives such as public facilities and parks. The C.E. King Hike and Bike Trail project is identified as a recreational space for walking, biking, and hiking that includes a pedestrian bridge. Utilizing the CPF grant to complete the identified project would improve communities, sustain active well-being, promote green infrastructure, and boost local business. The grant award is for a total of $1,000,000 in federal funding and there is no local match. The overall construction cost of the project is estimated to be $4,600,000.
The agreement accompanying this award acceptance supersedes the agreement presented to Commissioners Court on September 18, 2025 as that version was not signed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD requested that the agreement presented herewith be executed in place of the prior agreement.
Expected Impact:
To create and expand safe pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, to promote green infrastructure, and improve community and economic impact by attracting visitors and boosting local tourism.
Alternative Options:
If the project does not receive federal funds, the proposed project may have to be constructed with local funds.
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): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): G1: Expand pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure on County-managed roads,
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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9/18/2025 |
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Approval of grants agreement for C.E. King Hike and Bike Trail in Precinct 1. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 1000 CE King Pkwy Houston, TX 77002
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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FY24 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Community Project Funding (CPF) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/31/2026
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: Mike Etienne, PhD, Chief of Planning and Development Services, OCE
Attachments (if applicable): Grant documents