Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: John R. Blount, P.E., County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA:
☒ Regular RCA
☐ Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): 21102MF1WG01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department to design, construct and maintain a 0.4 mile Hike and Bike Trail along the south bank of Buffalo Bayou from Harris County’s Buffalo Bend Nature Park to City of Houston’s Hidalgo Park, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 2 will enter into a partnership with the City of Houston and Buffalo Bayou Partnership to design, construct and maintain a pedestrian/bicycle trail providing recreational opportunities for the public. The project is contingent on funding provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The agreement has already been partially executed by the City of Houston. The primary purpose of the agreement is to create a mechanism for Houston to contribute funding toward building demolition, environmental remediation and site restoration associated with Harris County’s construction of the trail. Commissioners’ Court previously approved a request, June 30, 2020, from Precinct 2 to submit an application for this grant.
Expected Impact:
The project will provide recreational opportunities to East End neighborhoods as part of the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan and creates connectivity between the parks.
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
☐ Justice and Safety
☐ Economic Opportunity
☐ Housing
☒ Public Health
☒ Transportation
☐ Flooding
☒ Environment
☐ Governance and Customer ServicePrior Court Action (if any): N/A
Location:
Address (if applicable list below): East of S. Sgt. Marcario Garcia Drive along Buffalo Bayou
☐ Countywide
☐ Precinct 1
☒ Precinct 2
☐ Precinct 3
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Funding Sources (General Fund, PIC Fund, Debt or CP, Grants, or Other - Please Specify) |
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Existing Budget |
Precinct 2 |
$175,000.00 |
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City of Houston (COH)- |
$300,000.00 |
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) |
$400,000.00 |
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) |
$750,000.00 |
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Total Current Budget |
$1,625,000.00 |
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Anticipated Implementation Date: Construction Completion anticipated Sept 2023.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note:
☒ Not an emergency, disaster recovery, or COVID-19 related item
☐ Emergency Item
☐ COVID-19 related Item
☐ Disaster Recovery related Item
Contact(s) name, title, department:
Peter Davies, Precinct Coordinator, Engineering; Jorge Bustamante, Precinct Two; Kenneth Allen, Director, City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Attachments (if applicable): Interlocal Agreement, City of Houston Council Agenda Item 2021-0698