Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): NS102
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Seabrook
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 an interlocal agreement with the City of Seabrook for the maintenance of trees and related appurtenances to be planted by the City of Seabrook on Harris County Red Bluff Road ROW, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The widening of Red Bluff Road and construction of a 10-foot multi-use sidewalk removed existing trees and increased heat along the corridor. To restore shade, improve aesthetics, support wildlife, and reduce roadway noise, the City of Seabrook proposes planting 20 trees donated by Trees for Houston, using its established volunteer planting program. The City will maintain the trees, while the County's contractor will continue mowing the surrounding grass.
Expected Impact:
These improvements will restore shade, reduce heat, enhance corridor aesthetics, and improve environmental quality along Red Bluff Road.
Alternative Options:
The alternative option for this proposal would be not to enter into the agreement and seek other options.
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,...
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