Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 19103MF14801
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA
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 a Study Report prepared by Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA for Drainage Improvements to Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision - 2018, UPIN 19103MF14801, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The project is located in northwest Harris County, north of Cypress North Houston Road and east of North Eldridge Parkway. The existing drainage system consists of roadside ditches which outfall to the west of the subdivision via 24 to 36-inch pipes at three points along HCFCD Channel K161-00-00 and to Cypress Creek from a fourth outfall at the northeast corner of the subdivision. The scope and proposed improvements include bringing the subdivision roadways into compliance with Harris County Standards. This study report includes an executive summary with all supporting appendices of details describing the analysis and recommendations from the study phase services including surveying, geotechnical, environmental, and drainage to be utilized for the proposed design of the project.
Expected Impact:
This project seeks to reduce flood risk and strengthen resiliency in Harris County by assisting in the alleviation of structural flood damage to homes in the community. Since there are no impacts to the adjacent neighborhood, this study report approval is a step in the process to reduce the financial, physical, and emotional burden flood damage places on homeowners and will reduce the financial imp...
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