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: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19101MF0XW01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 application and subsequent agreement related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 408 Permit review and permission of Harris County's Bridge Construction (Pedestrian and Bicycle) White Oak Bayou at De Soto Street, UPIN 19101MF0XW01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
The project was initiated in 2019 to design and construct a pedestrian and bike bridge to provide the connection between Oakbrook Greenspace and De Soto Street at White Oak Bayou. Harris County will design and construct the bridge. The City of Houston will take ownership of asset and maintenance after warranty period. USACE Section 408 permit is required due to project within limits of White Oak Bayou federal project.
Expected Impact:
The proposed improvement will provide enhanced mobility for pedestrian access along White Oak Bayou Trail.
Alternative Options:
No Alternative options. If not approved, project will be delayed or could get canceled.
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, and enjoyable green space.
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