Department: Housing and Community Development
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): C2022-006e Water Supply and Fire Protection Project
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Water Control & Improvement District No. 21
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 Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funded third amendment to the agreement with Harris County Water Control & Improvement District No. 21 to revise Exhibit A, Scope of Services, to include 2,510 linear feet of new waterlines and six fire hydrants to improve water supply and fire protection within the district area of Dell Dale, Market Street, Grand Avenue, and I-10 Frontage Road for the Water Supply and Fire Protection Improvements Phase Two Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The project scope is to extend new water lines to a CDBG-Targe Area of Harris County that is affected by the San Jacinto waste pits. This project involves the installation of 7,740 feet of new water lines that would replace existing 2-inch diameter pipes that were installed in the 1950's. This project is located in Precinct Two.
Expected Impact:
No fiscal impact, total project budget remains the same for CDBG-EN funds. The amended scope of services will improve water supply and fire protection within the district area will benefit 1,640 persons of which 63.94% who are low to moderate-income persons.
Alternative Options:
If the amendment is not approved, then the low- and moderate-income households in the project area will not benefit from the infrastructure project activities.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportun...
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