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File #: 23-0200    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 five fee simple tracts for the public project known Mueschke East Stormwater Detention Basin Improvements for the purpose of channel improvements & stormwater detention, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Little Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-29, Project ID L500-06-00-E001, Precinct 3).
Attachments: 1. 011023 PN MUESCHKE PCT 3 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): L500-06-00-E001
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 five fee simple tracts for the public project known Mueschke East Stormwater Detention Basin Improvements for the purpose of channel improvements & stormwater detention, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Little Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-29, Project ID L500-06-00-E001, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
Right of way acquisition within the Cypress Creek Watershed for project support, to preserve channel conveyance and / or restore natural floodplains in areas subject to frequent flooding.

Expected Impact:
This property is necessary to preserve natural floodplains in an area subject to frequent flooding.

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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Precinct(s): Precinct 3

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