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File #: 23-0199    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Passed
File created: 12/28/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/10/2023 Final action: 1/10/2023
Title: Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serve a public purpose and public necessity requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Halls Bayou Main Channel Right-Of-Way Acquisition, for the purpose of channel improvements. (Halls Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-41, Project ID P118-00-00-R004, Tract No. P118-00-00-17-005.0, Precinct 2).
Attachments: 1. 011023 PN HALLS BAYOU PCT 2 backup
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: Public Necessity

Project ID (if applicable): P118-00-00-R004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

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 to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serve a public purpose and public necessity requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Halls Bayou Main Channel Right-Of-Way Acquisition, for the purpose of channel improvements. (Halls Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-41, Project ID P118-00-00-R004, Tract No. P118-00-00-17-005.0, Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
This project includes right of way acquisition within the Halls Bayou Watershed for project support, to preserve channel conveyance and/or restore natural floodplains in areas subject to frequent flooding.

Expected Impact:
This tract will be used to support the Halls Ahead program for future channel improvements and provide additional floodplain storage volume.

Alternative Options:
No Action, resulting in continued flood risk.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any): None
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 9501 North Fwy., Houston, TX 77037
Precinct(s): Precinct 2

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