Department: Community Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): D2017-051
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Friendswood
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 amendment to an agreement with the City of Friendswood to revise the budget to cover a construction budget shortfall in the additional amount of $320,000 in 2017 Harvey CDBG-DR Round One Funds for the Forest Bend Detention Pond Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The project intends to complete site work and appurtenances in the Forest Bend neighborhood. The project site is located at 4300 Laura Leigh Dr. in Friendswood, Texas. The Project is bounded on the North by Ravine Dr., South by FM 528, West by Clear Creek, and East by Townes Rd., located in Precinct 2.
Additional CDBG-DR funds are being requested to cover bid costs that exceeded the amount allotted.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact of the project is to construct and maintain a new storm water detention pond on property owned by the Forest Bend Homeowners Association and benefiting surrounding homes by reducing potential flooding. This will benefit 2,895 people in Friendswood, Texas, with drainage improvements.
The fiscal impact to the County is anticipated to be $320,000 in CDBG-DR funds.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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
6/9/2020
8.b.
Agreement between Harris County and the City of Friendswood
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Address (if applicable):
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