Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the amount of $3,600,000, with no required match, for the Highlands, Huffman, Crosby Roadway and Drainage Improvement Project (B-24-CP-TX-2075).
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 3 will utilize this Community Project Funding grant to reconstruct two distinct locations in far
east Harris County - Mobile Homes Parkland and Patiowoods. The Mobile Homes Parkland scope of
work reconstructs Lochness Dr and Greenbow Lane from a gravel road with undefined drainage to an
asphalt roadway with a roadside ditch and driveway culverts. The proposed scope of work occurs
within an existing right-of-way. The Patiowoods scope of work reconstructs approximately 1,750 feet
of failing, substandard concrete pavement with a concrete curb and gutter roadway with storm sewer.
The agreement accompanying this award acceptance supersedes the agreement presented to Commissioners Court on August 7, 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:
Reconstructed roads will improve safety, ensure homes are accessible by emergency vehicles, and
improve drainage in these neighborhoods.
Alternative Options:
No alternative option identified.
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.
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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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8/7/25 |
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Authorization to accept grant and execute agreement |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
Randy Keenan |
CAO Review Completion Date |
3/5/2026 |
Anticipated Court Date: 3/19/2026
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: Mel Hamous, Grant Program Manager, Commissioner Precinct 3
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Agreement, Order, Cover Letter