Legislation Details

File #: 25-3820    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 6/11/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/26/2025 Final action: 6/26/2025
Title: Request for approval to execute an application and subsequent agreement related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 408 Permit review and permission of Harris County's Bridge Construction (Pedestrian and Bicycle) White Oak Bayou at De Soto Street, UPIN 19101MF0XW01, Precinct 1.
Attachments: 1. 25-3820-Partnership-19101MF0XW01-USACE-White Oak Bayou Bridge-P1-06-26-2025

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: Interlocal Agreement

 

Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19101MF0XW01

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

 

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 application and subsequent agreement related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 408 Permit review and permission of Harris County’s Bridge Construction (Pedestrian and Bicycle) White Oak Bayou at De Soto Street, UPIN 19101MF0XW01, Precinct 1.

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Background and Discussion:

The project was initiated in 2019 to design and construct a pedestrian and bike bridge to provide the connection between Oakbrook Greenspace and De Soto Street at White Oak Bayou. Harris County will design and construct the bridge. The City of Houston will take ownership of asset and maintenance after warranty period. USACE Section 408 permit is required due to project within limits of White Oak Bayou federal project.

 

Expected Impact:

The proposed improvement will provide enhanced mobility for pedestrian access along White Oak Bayou Trail.

 

Alternative Options:

No Alternative options. If not approved, project will be delayed or could get canceled.

 

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):  N/A

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

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):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

03/27/18

1.e.8

Authorization to Negotiate

10/13/2020

1.g.2

Consultant Agreement

01/30/2024

83 (24-0657)

Interlocal Agreement

06/25/2024

48 (24-3596)

Amendment No 1

 

Location:

Address (if applicable):  White Oak Bayou at De Soto St

Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Anticipated Court Date: 6/26/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

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):  USACE 408 Application