Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Y. Stuckett, P.E., CFM
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): A135-01-00-Y001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the County Engineer
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 of a joint funding structure with the Office of the County Engineer, for the Integrated Flood Resilience Project – Tom Bass Park II (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID A135-01-00-Y001, Agreement No. 2019-146, Precinct 1).
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Background and Discussion:
Tom Bass Regional Park (Precinct 1) is located adjacent to the Morningside Place Subdivision, an area that has experienced persistent flooding of homes and streets during moderate to heavy rain events. The proposed project envisions reimagining approximately 85 acres of the park as a dual-purpose flood infrastructure and recreational asset. Key components under evaluation include rerouting stormwater runoff from Morningside Place into an engineered wetland for water quality and detention benefits, terraced/dual-use soccer fields that provide overflow detention validated up to the 100-year and 500-year storm events, and placemaking elements such as boardwalks, trails, viewing platforms, and public art.
Expected Impact:
The joint funding structure will facilitate more efficient and cost-effective governmental services. This project is another example of how Harris County and the Flood Control District leverage resources to maximize flood risk reduction...
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