Legislation Details

File #: 26-3616    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Passed
File created: 5/28/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as Alief Development Center, for the purpose of purchasing a building for a community center, UPIN, 26104CU8GG01, Precinct 4.
Attachments: 1. 26-3616-(PN)26104CU8GG01-AliefDevCenter-P4-6-11-26.xlsx

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: Not applicable

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Public Necessity

 

Project ID (if applicable): 26104CU8GG01

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not applicable

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not applicable

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

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Not applicable

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 certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as Alief Development Center, for the purpose of purchasing a building for a community center, UPIN, 26104CU8GG01, Precinct 4.

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Background and Discussion:

Precinct 4 is interested in purchasing the property and all fixtures and equipment to expand Community Center portfolio in the Alief area. This facility provides additional services that we do not have in the area like an outdoor pool and gym.

 

Expected Impact:

The facility allows the precinct to expand services to the youth and provides another location to serve as a point of distribution or shelter during disasters.

 

Alternative Options:

No alternative options.

 

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.

County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.

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): K2: Partner with community organizations to create new and build upon existing apprenticeship opportunities,

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N3: Promote increased physical activity of residents.

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): S3: Increase accessibility and reliability of County cooling and warming centers.

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any): None

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Location:

Address (if applicable): 7850 Sugarland Howell Rd Houston, TX 77083 & 0 Empanada Dr Houston, TX 77083

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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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: Dr. F. Mike Etienne, Chief of Planning and Development Services, Office of the County Engineer

 

Attachments (if applicable): Findings and Declarations; Metes and Bounds