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): 211033961530014
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 a certain project, decreeing the project 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) fee simple, two (2) drainage easement and nine (9) unobstructed visibility easement tracts for the public project known as Westgreen Boulevard Segment 1 - from Morton Road to Clay Road - 2021, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 211033961530014, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The proposed Westgreen Boulevard Segment 1 Project is a new roadway construction. The road will be a standard four lane concrete pavement within a 100-foot right-of-way and with a 32-foot median. The proposed road will connect to adjacent neighborhoods at Bent Lake Drive, Laurel Row Lane, Meadow Birch Lane, the project is concrete pavement with an underground storm sewer system. The project will include sidewalk on the western side of the ROW. The signal at Westgreen Boulevard and Clay Road will be modified to accommodate the future roadway.
Expected Impact:
The project will address current and future traffic volumes, reduce delays, provide connectivity to neighborhood destinations, improve safety for pedestrians and motorists, improve roadway conditions, and reduce flooding with drainage improvements.
Alternative Options:
If no action is taken, the public may experience de...
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