Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Houston
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston, in the amount of $7,600,000, for the design and construction of three detention basins along North MacGregor Way, Chimney Rock Road, and Fondren Road which are connected to District channels. (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Agreement No. 2022-181, Precincts 1 and 4).
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Background and Discussion:
This interlocal agreement allows the Harris County Flood Control District to participate in funding for the design and construction of three stormwater detention basins along Brays Bayou to reduce the risk of flooding to Harris County residents. Project One will include the demolition, design, and construction of the stormwater detention facility that would mitigate storm sewer drainage improvements to the Southland neighborhood. Project Two will include the design and construction of the stormwater basin to mitigate proposed storm sewer drainage improvements in the Westbury neighborhood. Project Three will include the design and construction of the stormwater basin to mitigate storm sewer drainage improvements in the Sharpstown neighborhood.
Expected Impact:
The completion of these projects will provide drainage improvements by reducing future flood damages to Harris County residents along Brays Bayou Watershed.
Alternative Options:
There is no viable alternative to this request, other than to not participate in these partnership projects.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safe...
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