Legislation Details

File #: 26-6060    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/3/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County outlining the plan to exchange perpetual road easements near and around the Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge portion of the toll road system (formerly known as the Ship Channel Bridge) (Precinct 2).
Attachments: 1. 26-6060 - HCTRA-PHA - MOU for Easement Swap Surveys PHA 07.07.26 signed
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Primary Department: Toll Road Authority

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Port of Houston Authority

 

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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

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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 Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County outlining the plan to exchange perpetual road easements near and around the Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge portion of the toll road system (formerly known as the Ship Channel Bridge) (Precinct 2).

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Background and Discussion:

Both parties own property near and around the Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge and desire to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the responsibilities of the Parties regarding the survey for the easements that may potentially be exchanged between the Parties.

 

Expected Impact:

Approval of this MOU will allow HCTRA and the Port of Houston to proceed with exchanging road easements to continue the construction of the Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge.

 

Alternative Options:

No other recommended solutions for this identified need.

 

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Prior Court Action (if any): N//A

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Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority

 

Attachments (if applicable): Memorandum of Understanding