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File #: 23-2695    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
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 Construction of Stormwater Detention Basin at White Oak Bayou and Woodland Trails, for the purpose of stormwater detention. (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-16, Project ID E500-24-00-E001, Precinct 1).
Attachments: 1. 051623 PN WHITE OAK WOODLAND TRAIL 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): E500-24-00-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 one fee simple tract for the public project known as Construction of Stormwater Detention Basin at White Oak Bayou and Woodland Trails, for the purpose of stormwater detention. (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-16, Project ID E500-24-00-E001, Precinct 1).
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this project is to reduce the risk of flood damage in the White Oak Bayou (HCFCD Unit E100-00-00) watershed, provide water quality features, and provide space for future improvements by others.

Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flood risks and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by alleviating property and
structural damages to the adjacent community.

Alternative Options:
Taking no action would result in continued risk of flooding.

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):
Date
Agenda Item #

Action Taken
10/3/2006
2.b.4
Public Necessity of DR-1606-040


Location: N/A
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 1

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