Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 establish new utility services and payment of related utility service usage costs associated with the construction of a new HCTRA Operations Facility to be located along the proposed Hardy Downtown Connector (Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
This project is initiated in response to the recommendations from the "Visioning - The Hardy Downtown Connector" final conceptual study, approved by the commissioner's court. The Visioning report highlighted the need for a HCTRA facility in the vicinity of the Hardy Downtown Connector. The proposed HCTRA Facility will address HCTRAs tolling, safety, maintenance, and operational needs.
Expected Impact:
The project aligns with Harris County’s goals of providing reliable, safe, and sustainable transportation options to facilitate efficient movement of people and goods throughout the region.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solutions for this identified need.
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
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