Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E, PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner, Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 26101K9R0B01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 3, Harris County, Texas (“TIRZ #3”)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 a joint participation interlocal agreement with Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three, Harris County, Texas (“TIRZ #3”) to construct improvements to roadway, paving and drainage facilities along Veterans Memorial Drive from Beltway 8 to FM 1960, UPIN 26101K9R0B01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The majority of Veterans Memorial is on the Harris County Vision Zero High Injury, meaning it has some of the highest rates of fatal and serious crashes on all roads in unincorporated Harris County. The full extent of the road spans three precincts (1, 2, and 3), and all three precincts are looking at safety improvements/full reconstruction of their respective segments. The features included in the plan for this street (including shared use paths and access management/central medians) will directly address the crash problem.
The existing is 4 lane asphalt road with continuously left turn lane with roadside ditches. The proposed improvement will include a four-lane concrete boulevard with sidewalk, storm sewer and signals. As a joint project, TIRZ #3 will manage the Plan, Specification and Estimate preparations, bidding and constructions. Harris County agrees to provide an amount not to exceed $73,900,000 for the construction of the project.
Expected Impact:
Provide safe multi-model roadways. The project will greatly improve safety along the corridor by utilizing multiple Proven Safety Countermeasures (as defined by FHWA). It may also have traffic throughput benefits by consolidating turning movements in strategic locations.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options. HC TIRZ #3 is uniquely positioned to deliver this high-need project in a timely fashion to dramatically improve safety for Harris County residents. If not approved, the improvements will be delayed or cancelled.
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): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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):
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Address (if applicable): Veterans Memorial Drive from Beltway 8 to FM 1960
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2026
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: Lauren Valdes, Assistant Director, Contracts & Procurement, Office of the County Engineer
Attachments (if applicable): Interlocal Agreement