Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Alan R. Black, P.E., Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): G103-00-00-P006
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): No
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for engineering services to provide a feasibility study of the San Jacinto River tributaries in watersheds west and south of Lake Houston in support of general drainage improvements near Atascocita. (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-15, Project ID G103-00-00-P006, Precincts 1, 2, and 4).
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Background and Discussion:
This flood risk reduction study project was recommended due to significant flooding concerns in the area in and near Atascocita, which is primarily served by small tributaries to south of the West Fork San Jacinto River, and west of Lake Houston and the downstream reach of the San Jacinto River. The 2018 Bond Project F-15 was allocated with $10 million to be used for planning, right-of-way acquisition, design, and construction of general drainage improvements in this area. This project is ranked in the fourth quartile of bond projects and this feasibility study phase is scheduled to begin in early 2022.
Expected Impact:
This project will study the tributaries which drain the study area, to determine the causes of historical flooding and identify potential improvements to reduce existing flood risk. This feasibility study will be conducted by a consultant and will be funded and managed with existing resources currently available within the District.
Alternative Options:
The alternative would be to cancel the study entirely; however, this study was approved by the voters to be conducted as part of the 2018 Bond.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Oppo...
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