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: Report
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN: 24102MF3KH01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): LJA Engineering, Inc.
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 for approval of a Study Report prepared by LJA Engineering, Inc., for roadway widening, bridge improvements, sidewalk installations and street lighting along Fairmont Parkway (Segment 4 - Driftwood Drive to 14th Street), UPIN 24102MF3KH01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Fairmont Parkway Segment 4 is part of a five-segment project that includes constructing an additional outside lane in each direction, repairing and/or overlaying of existing pavement, adding new sidewalks and improving drainage. The project also includes restriping of the UPRR bridges and adding a pedestrian rail on the bridges to accommodate the additional lanes and pedestrian traffic. A portion of the project is in the City of La Porte.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to improve transportation and pedestrian mobility by improving road conditions to enhance traffic flow and provide smoother and safer travel for motorists, while also creating a pedestrian-friendly environment by constructing sidewalks, promoting active transportation, and improving overall pedestrian access.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the area will continue to realize traffic delays and impacts on mobility.
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): 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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2/06/2025 |
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Approval of an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,643,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Fairmont Parkway - 4 - From Driftwood Drive to 14th Street - 2024 project, UPIN 24102MF3KH01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWBE Current Participation: 0.0%. |
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Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
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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): Preliminary Engineering Report