Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 25104MF3XR01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Saint George Place Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 1)
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 to execute an interlocal agreement with Saint George Place Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 1) and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Houston, Texas to conduct a feasibility study and preliminary engineering in relation to constructing and improving a pedestrian pathway along Bering Ditch from Westheimer Rd. to Westpark Dr, UPIN 25104MF3XR01, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
This project will provide safe pedestrian pathways connecting multifamily housing near the Bering Ditch to schools and community amenities. The current pathway ends before reaching large multifamily units, creating a safety barrier for families accessing Wisdom High School, Pilgrim Academy, and Meridian Academy.
Expected Impact:
•Enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists by reducing incidents in the project area.
•Provide a continuous and accessible pathway for residents to schools, churches, hospitals, employers, and amenities.
•Improve quality of life and community mobility, particularly for low-income residents and zero-vehicle households.
•Promote equitable access to resources and green spaces.
Alternative Options:
The alternative would be to keep the pathway along Bering Ditch from Westheimer Rd. to Westpark Dr. in current condition.
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): G1: Expand pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure on County-managed roads,
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: None
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Address (if applicable): Bering Ditch (W142-00-00) from Westheimer to Westpark Dr. (0.95 MI)
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 12/11/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Fraz Bokhari, Interim Contracts Manager - Contracts & Business Services, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Interlocal Agreement, Exhibits