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: Public Necessity
Project ID (if applicable): 211033962030004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not Applicable
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not Applicable
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 certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain, if necessary, for one (1) roadway easement, for the public project known as Saums Road - approx. 1200' West of Greenhouse to approx. 451' East of Greenhouse - 2021, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 211033962030004, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County is planning to widen Saums Road near the intersection of Greenhouse Road from a 2-lane asphalt road to a 4-lane concrete boulevard roadway. Additional right of way is required to achieve this goal.
Expected Impact:
The project will address current and future traffic volumes, reduce delays, and provide safe mobility.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the public may experience delays in improving area mobility.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
12/14/2021
32
Professional Services Contract Approved
Location:
Address (if applicable): See attachment for location information
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
SFY 22
FY 23
Next 3 FYs
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