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): 261029DZKC01
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, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, seven (7) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Park Improvements - James Bute Park - 2026, for the purpose of parks and recreation, UPIN 261029DZKC01, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County intends to provide improvements to the existing 1.5-acre James Bute Park located near Downtown Houston. Currently, the undeveloped parcel of land lies just south of Buffalo Bayou, west of State Highway 59/69, and is surrounded by a network of streets with limited pedestrian access, which restricts its usability and potential as a community asset.
The James Bute Park project will be developed to improve access to the site and enhance connectivity to Downtown-Houston. Phase I of the project includes the development of a conceptual master plan designed to transform the site into a vibrant community hub. This plan will feature accessible, community-oriented recreational amenities that foster social connection and align with the goals of Precinct 2’s Revive2Thrive i...
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