Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino, P.E.
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): 23050MF2P701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not Applicable
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not Applicable
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Not Applicable
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County Toll Road Authority for the public project known as Sam Houston Tollway East / SH225 Direct Connector Project, tract numbers 3 Part 1 TCE, for $1,306.00 which is $261.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 23050MF2P701, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
The Sam Houston Tollway East / State Highway (SH) 225 Direct Connector Project will ultimately add eight
direct connectors to improve freeway access between the two roadways. Existing ramp access to/from the
freeway and adjacent, SH 225 frontage roads will be adjusted in accordance with the approved schematic.
Acquisition of additional right-of-way (ROW) is necessary to accommodate the adjustments. The ROW to be
acquired is a mix of industrial and commercial properties located on the SH225 frontage Road between
Northbound Sam Houston Tollway and Deerwood Glen Drive. The parcels are needed to support a bridge column and foundation, and high mast lighting that is included with the project.
Expected Impact:
This project aligns with Harris County's goals of providing accessible, a...
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