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File #: 22-4635    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Passed
File created: 7/26/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/2/2022 Final action: 8/2/2022
Title: Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain, if necessary, for one (1) revised fee simple tract for the public project known as Ralston Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, for the purpose of stormwater detention/retention, UPIN 19101MF16P01, Precinct 1.
Attachments: 1. 22-4635 PN - Ralston Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 P1.pdf
Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, Ph.D., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Public Necessity

Project ID (if applicable): 19101MF16P01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not applicable
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not applicable
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain, if necessary, for one (1) revised fee simple tract for the public project known as Ralston Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, for the purpose of stormwater detention/retention, UPIN 19101MF16P01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Ralston Acres Subdivision is in Northeast Harris County, Texas, Precinct 1. The project will include drainage improvements throughout the limits, consisting of approximately 3.5 miles of neighborhood streets from approximately Business 90 to Spicewood Lane. The project is located in Greens Bayou watershed. The proposed project will include drainage analysis and design of drainage improvements for the following streets within the neighborhood: John Ralston Road, Nodding Pines Lane, Bridle Path Drive, Heather Row Lane, Westgard Boulevard, and Danvers Drive. Proposed improvements are regrading of existing ditches and upgrading the driveway culverts from 18" to 24"; provide additional storm sewer to eliminate excessive width and depth of roadside ditches along John Ralston, Westgard, Nodding Pipes and Hearth Row; and construct storm water detention ponds for mitigation of increased run off from Ralston acres and Houmont Park. The acquisition of this ...

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