R2023-113 2023-05-08DocuSign Envelope ID: 6F704F1 B-E404-40D7-BE92-58353B87BDF9
RESOLUTION NO. R2023-113
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving
participation in the Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project,
requesting $4,880,634 towards the total cost of the expansion of Hughes
Road in Pearland, Texas.
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland is a city with residents who are also constituents of
Harris County Precinct 2; and
WHEREAS, both entities share the goal of improving the experiences of their shared
constituents residing in the boundaries of the City of Pearland and Harris County Precinct 2; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Hughes Road Expansion Project is critical infrastructure that
serves the shared goals of the City of Pearland and Harris County Precinct 2;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS;
Section 1. That the City of Pearland has submitted a partnership application with Harris
County Precinct 2 for the expansion of Hughes Road and commits to a total of $5,519,637 in
this goal.
Section 2. That the City of Pearland requests a total of $4,880,634 in additional funds
from Harris County Precinct 2 for the expansion of Hughes Road.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 8th day of May, A.D., 2023.
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3519 Liberty Drive
Pearland, Texas 77581
Tel: 281.652.1600
pearlandtx.gov
March 8, 2023
Adrian Garcia
Commissioner
Harris County Precinct 2
1001 Preston St. #924
Houston, TX 77002
RE: Letter of Intent for 2023 HC Precinct 2 Project
Dear Commissioner Garcia:
I am writing this letter to notify Harris County Precinct 2 of the City of Pearland's intent to construct
roadway improvements to Hughes Road with proposed Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership
Project Grant funds. The proposed costs 'nclude des gnlengineer nq and surveys work 'nvoly ng
applicable r qht-of-way ut'I'ties, road and br dqe construction, pavement and traffc technology,
dra nape act'v't'es, san tary sewer, and 'llum'nat'on 'terns. The City will maintain the road
accordingly, so no Harris County funding will be needed for maintenance.
The proposed project involves improvements to approximately 6,121 linear feet of Hughes
Road, widening the existing 2-Lane Urban Road to a 4-Lane Urban Road, from the Pearland
city limits to Pearland Parkway.
The total proposed cost is $10,300,000. The City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) policy
indicates if the City is able to secure any additional funding towards the cost of CIP project,
Certificates of Obligation (CO) funding can be used to complete the work Therefore, Pearland is
able to match Harris County Precinct 2 grant funding to bring this project to fruition/completion,
which is outlined in the budget portion of the application. Pearland City Council has also included
this item as a potential bond referendum project, scheduled for voter consideration in a May 2023
election.
The City's application is complete to the extent required by the Precinct, but project staff and
management are available to provide clarification additional information or other documents
necessary as the process moves forward. On behalf of our shared taxpayers in the City of
Pearland, that also reside in Harris County, we greatly appreciate the opportunity and look forward
to potential funding for this wonderful project.
Sincerely,
even Cole, Mayor
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Drive
Pearland TX 77581
281.652.1600
March 8, 2023
Adrian Garcia
Commissioner
Harris County Precinct 2
1001 Preston St. #924
Houston, TX 77002
RE: Letter of Commitment for 2023 HC Precinct 2 Project
Dear Commissioner Garcia:
The City of Pearland is intending to utilize a combination of local Certificates of Obligation and
economic development funding (Pearland Economic Development Corporation) to match the
Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project Grant funding, if approved, to construct
approximately 6,121 linear feet of road -widening (2-Lane Urban to 4-Lane Urban) of Hughes
Road.
The City is requesting $4,880,634 from Harris County towards the total proposed project cost of
$10,300,000. Contributions from the City and PEDC would total $5,519 637 in the following form:
• $5,150,000 — City of Pearland
• $269,366 — Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC)
Kevin Cole, Mayor
City of Pearland
cc: Trent Epperson, Interim City Manager
Joel Hardy, Grants Administrator
Amy Johnson, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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GARCIA
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CIP Partnership Project Request Form
Requesting Agency Information
Requesting Agency
City of Pearland
Requesting Agency Primary POC
First Name
Jameson
Last Name
Appel
Title
Assistant Director of Capital Projects
Phone Number
281.652.1757
Email Address
jappel@pearlandtx.gov
Physical Address
2016 Old Alvin Road, Pearland TX 77581
Requesting Agency Secondary POC
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Hardy
Title
Grants & Special Projects Administrator
Phone Number
281.652.1795
Email Address
jhardy@pearlandtx.gov
Physical Address
3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland TX 77581
Request Summary
Project Type (Check One)
✓ Street
❑Drainage
Sidewalk
1 Traffic Improvements
❑Parks
❑Planning Studies
❑Others
Estimated Project Cost
$10,300,000
Funding Commitment by Requesting Entity
$5,150,000
Funding Requested From Precinct 2
*Note that this is a not -to -exceed amount
$4 880 634
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Alternative Requests from Precinct 2 other than
funding
Other Funding Source/Funding Partners
$269,366
Proposed Project Start Date
October 1, 2023
Project Information Data
Al. Project Location (Ex. Sample Rd from A St. to B St.)
* Include standalone aerial exhibit (Ex. Google maps screenshot)
The project is located on the existing segment of Hughes Road in Pearland, Texas, beginning on its west end
point at Pearland Parkway and ending at the Pearland City limits to the east. Hughes Road is located in the
northeast section of Pearland, with the proposed improvements located primarily in Harris County.
Approximately 17% of the proposed project limits are located within the Brazoria County section of roadway,
the majority (83%) is in the portion of the City located within Harris County. The surrounding characteristics
include residential neighborhoods, neighborhood parks, South Belt Elementary School, Dixie Melillo Middle
School, a site for a future Pasadena Middle School, with the roadway traversing across/over Clear Creek
approximately 1,044 linear feet to the northeast of Hughes Road's intersection with Pearland Parkway.
A. Project Description
The project consists of a combination of street and traffic improvements, widening existing Hughes Road from two (2) lanes to a four (4) lane
boulevard section, with the addition of a 6-ft sidewalk along the west side of the road. Additional improvements include a sidewalk connection to
Green Tee Terrace Trail and a second bridge along Clear Creek that mirrors the existing bridge. Landscaping, irrigation, and utility relocations
are also scoped within the project limits. From end to end, the proposed project improves an estimated 6,121 linear foot section of roadway that
fails to support the traffic flows stemming from the egresses of four neighborhood streets that spill into the road from three subdivisions. The
current limitations cause traffic problems for residents in the Enclave at Highland Glen, The Preserve at Highland Glen, and Riverstone Ranch at
Clear Creek subdivisions. U.S. Census data for the estimated service area indicates that there are a total of 9,460 residents in the applicable
Block Group (482013501003), which is representative of about 7.51 % of the 125,990 Pearland population. All of the residential characteristics
involving traffic congestion issues are located in the Harris County portion of this Pearland proposed project, so a partnership consideration
seems warranted due to the value of sharing in the investment opportunity regarding the proposed improvements. As the thoroughfare
progresses towards Pearland Parkway from unincorporated Harris County into the City of Pearland, the 4-Lane portion of Hughes Road
collapses into a 2-Lane, creating a number of bottlenecks and traffic jams. This prevents the neighborhood streets and minor collectors from
being able to clear out and/or enter onto Hughes Road.
Attachments include an aerial map of the project area and its limits, the City's most recently adopted Multi -Modal Master Plan, and the
Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) completed by Gauge Engineering. All of these publications are recently produced and/or adopted, and
represent the most current aspects of substantiation for the values of the proposed scope of work. Costs may differ slightly from the proposal
due to the current supply chain and construction cost economies, but the design elements and other required characteristics of a typical road
construction project are consistent.
8. Funding Commitment and Agency Priority
The City has multiple options for funding the portion of the total obligation related to the proposed improvements. The
project has been approved by Pearland City Council to appear before the voters in a May 2023 bond election, and the
City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) policy affords the ability to utilize Certificates of Obligation (COs) to fund
projects that secure external funding. The HC Precinct 2 Partnership Project program represents the type of
opportunity that can support either option, which is the impetus for the request. As stated in the Letter of Commitment,
the City proposes to utilize $5,150,000 in unrestricted City funds in the form of COs or possible General Obligation
bonds (depending on the outcome of the May 2023 election), plus a small contribution from the Pearland Economic
Development Corporation (PEDC - $269,366), towards the estimated $10,300,000 in total cost of the project.
The project is in the City's current Thoroughfare Plan, which is an online GIS map layer that can be found at
https://maps.pearlandtx.gov/datasets/8f6399cf9f094fb98ae43161 eb8fa16a_0/explore?location=29.540990%
2C-95.336542%2C11.97. A Google search of the terms "City of Pearland Thoroughfare Plan" will also lead to a link to
the web portal that identifies roadways that are prioritized for improvement. However, as many technical priority
factors as there are, the residents of the impacted neighborhoods along Hughes Road have formally and officially
expressed disconcert with the existing conditions, as they purport to serious impediments to safety, promote heavy
congestion during peak times, and are out of line with Level of Service D standards in the HCM (Highway Capacity
Manual).
While obviously a priority from a City operations standpoint, there is also a notable level of concern stemming from the
residents of the affected neighborhoods, as they have made the call for better traffic management, traffic calming, and
infrastructure improvements that add to the capacity of the existing roadway. Citizens have begun to appear before
City Council with complaints and concerns, and our local officials are meeting with Homeowner Association
representatives that are involved in the advocacy charge to resolve the problem. Ultimately, the priority is to relieve
the major traffic congestion issues that are prevailing throughout the systems of ingress/egress where three
subdivisions are concerned, increasing the roadway's capacity for handling the unwavering Daily Traffic Volume along
the applicable segment of Hughes Road.
C. Master Plan Element
The project involves proposed improvements to a Secondary Thoroughfare, and is part of the City's
Thoroughfare Plan and is also related to a set of prioritized mobility elements included in the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Thoroughfare Plan is a GIS map layer in the City's spatial data system
and can be accessed at:
https://maps. pearlandtx.gov/datasets/8f6399cf9f094fb98ae43161 eb8fa 16a_0/explore?
location=29.540990%2C-95.336542%2011.97
The original Comprehensive Plan element related to the current proposed project came in the form
of a 4-lane extension at Pearland Parkway, mainly to accommodate the need for additional
capacity where turning lane elements were concerned.
D. Flooding Threat/Safety/ Traffic Improvement
There are safety and traffic improvement characteristics to the proposed project that make it a compelling option for investing local funds. As the
attached Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) illustrates, there are three existing streets intersecting Hughes Road including Harbor Ridge
Lane, Alexander Ridge Lane, and Riverstone Falls Drive. Harbor Ridge Drive is a one-way stop -controlled t-intersection. Alexander Ridge Lane
is a two-way stop -controlled intersection. Traffic does not stop along Hughes Road for unsignalized intersections. The Riverstone Falls Drive
intersection has been recently reconstructed from a one-way stop -controlled t-intersection to a signalized t-intersection. The roadway utilizes
pavement markings to merge motorists to a single lane in either direction surrounding the intersection. Unfortunately, these unsignalized,
two-lane, and one-way stop -controlled t-intersection characteristics do not serve the area well, and an expansion to four -lane capacity is critical.
The residents of these communities have a growing population of advocacy representatives that have expressed public concern about the traffic
congestion, which has reached a level that impacts commute times, school bus ingress/egress, and emergency access. It should be noted that
there is only one median opening for left turns with a 300 ft queue to allow access to the southern driveway for the ongoing construction of
George A. Thompson Intermediate School. There are no other median locations within the project limit.
The technical data in support of the traffic congestion issues exists in the most recent Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) for the area. Based on
2020 build -out projections and the traffic counts performed in January 2023, the existing Daily Traffic volumes exceed the Highway Capacity
Manual roadway condition levels (Level of Service) for a 2-lane road by several thousand counts at peak times (7am - 8am mornings, and 4pm -
5pm afternoons). The 14,252 Daily Traffic Volume for Hughes Road is over the Level of Service D (10,700) standard, and suggests that a
4-Lane Urban street is needed in the applicable segment to provide the Level of Service D characteristics that can handle the volume of traffic
counts actually moving through the thoroughfare and related neighborhood streets. Summarily, the 2-Lane Urban street that is currently in place
functions, but is not meeting community standards expressed by the residents and is overburdened based on the data.
E. Level of Protection/Level of Service/ Connectivity
The current roadway's Daily Traffic Volumes have been categorized via the Highway Capacity
Manual (6th Edition - Exhibit 16-16), which generalize acceptable maximum service volumes for
Hughes Road at Level of Service D (10,700 for 2-Lane Urban road; 22,300 for 4-Lane Urban road).
The current actual DTV for the road has been determined to be 14,252, which is 3,552 (25%) over
the categorical maximum for the street. Connectivity into areas that provide access to public
schools, parks, retail nodes and employment centers is a primary function of Hughes Road, as it is
the primary ingress/egress for the three neighborhoods that represent an estimated 3,262
residences and 9,460 people.
F. Area Protected
The area proposed for protection involves a region of the City and unincorporated Harris County that seems to overlap with
Municipal Utility District No. 509 and U.S. Census Block Group 48-201-350100-3. It is in the northeast corner of the City of
Pearland's corporate boundaries, and is served by Pearland Parkway as a major thoroughfare and Hughes Road as a Secondary
Thoroughfare.
The direct impact of the existing roadway and proposed improvements affect 9,460 people that reside in the various subdivisions
and neighborhoods that are contiguous to Hughes Road. Indirectly, vehicular traffic from further north and northeast that need to
access the various businesses and job centers, retail shopping, schools, other residences, and the access routes to area highways
and major thoroughfares is also impacted. Based on the traffic study, there are another 4,792 area residents that feel the burden of
the problematic limitations on this road's capacity.
The area is mostly comprised of relatively newer development, as the subdivisions are the result of development activities
associated with Harris-Brazoria County MUD 509, which is among the newest of in -City Municipal Utility Districts. MUD 509 was
formed in 2007. The 2016 population of MUD 509 was approximately 288, so the major increases in residential development in the
area have produced more vehicular traffic, outmatching the capacity of the road. With new annexations and development over the
past three years, as well as the re-emergence of vehicular traffic per post -pandemic conditions, this problem began in late 2021.
Based on the configuration of neighborhoods, thoroughfares, collectors, and the location of various facilities and community
institutions, this problem impacts those that are served by three (3) middle schools, six (6) elementary schools, two (2) area
churches, and two (2) college campuses. The enhancements will impact 6,121 linear feet of roadway, over 1,100 linear feet of
drainage, includes 9,770 square feet of bridge improvements, also providing illumination and traffic signalization improvements for
the proposed roadway expansion.
G. Ancillary Benefits
There are a number of ancillary benefits to completing this proposed scope of work. According to historical U.S. Energyy Efficiency Conservation
Block Grant (EECBG) program outcomes involving traffic signalization and roadway expansion improvements, hydrocarbon emission reductions can
be expected, as these measures are proven to reduce fuel consumption by the quotient of Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes that experience
reduced idle times. Based on the Daily Traffic Volume of 14,252 and the anticipated reduction in gallons of fuel consumption per 1/5th of DTV, a total
of 2,850 gallons of fuel consumption can occur daily. Burning one gallon of gasoline is understood to emit 19.4 Ibs of Co2 into the air, which results in
this project potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55,297 Ibs/day.
Improved quality of life is achieved as those traveling to/from work, school, and recreational/leisure activities experience less time in the car and more
at the intended destination, and the contributions to the visual quality of the community occur as a result of an environment that is less congested with
traffic. Despite attempts to fund transportation alternatives, those infrastructure projects have yet to become the subject of successful investments, so
bike paths and multi -use trails are not available to the extent needed to offset the existing and projected build -out for the affected areas.
Commute times are reduced, promoting general community economic impacts that traditionally tie to workplace/workforce efficiencies, academic
matriculation, access to local businesses and commerce. Safety improvements include increased emergency accessibility to residential areas and
fewer impediments to getting to local hospitals and emergency care facilities. Fire and police will also see improved response times to these areas.
H. Level of Partner Participation
The proposed partnership contributions involve a 50% allocation of City funds ($5,150,000), in
addition to a 3% contribution from the Pearland Economic Development Corporation ($269,366).
The City is requesting a 47% cost contribution from Harris County Precinct 2, which totals
$4,880,634. The proposed total cost of $10,300,000 represents an 8% increase in the estimates
from the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER - attached), due to the anticipated price increases
associated with the timeframe for reaching the construction and bid phase of the project.
The City has no preference for which of the two governmental jurisdictions leads/lets the project,
but would emphasize the importance of design and construction taking effect in compliance with
local standards. This will ensure the roadway characteristics are consistent with Pearland
thoroughfare planning and development, tying into other traffic management and ancillary facets
used by Pearland in road construction (fiber, drainage, striping, signalization, etc.).
1. Operations and Maintenance Cost to Harris County
The City agrees to cover any and all operations and maintenance costs associated with the project,
once complete.
Signature of the Applicant/Applicants Agent:
Name and Title:
Date:
Joel Hardy, Grants & Special Projects Administrator
March 8, 2023
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Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project Application
For Fiscal Year 2023-2024
pg. 1
Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project Application Process
Partnership Project Rules:
Harris County Precinct 2 is seeking potential Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and maintenance
projects to be funded in partnership with other area agencies to serve the citizens of Harris County.
This program applies only to the allocation of Harris County resources: funding for study, final
design, right-of-way acquisition and construction of capital and maintenance projects. Precinct staff
listed under the "Points of Contact" section of this document will coordinate these requests.
• Eligible applicants include Local Governments, MUDs, School Districts, Public Transit
Providers, Economic Development Corporations, TIRZ, Management Districts and Public Ports.
Other project sponsors must have a letter of support from the owner of the asset or
government entity.
• Proposed Project must be partially or entirely located within Harris County Precinct 2.
• Only eligible costs identified in the project application will be considered. Estimated costs for
planning, design, environmental determination and mitigation, right of way acquisition, and
construction must be identified in the application.
• All projects must have a letter of funding commitment or a letter of support from the
organization's leadership expressing the agency's support for the project. Projects within
multiple jurisdictions must provide letters of support from each jurisdiction.
• Partners must have the decision -making body (i.e. City Council/Board) approve a
resolution to commit funding and work with Precinct 2 on this partnership project(s).
Precinct 2 will not consider the project for partnership until resolution has been passed
by the partner's decision -making body (please refer to attached sample resolution
template at the end of this document).
Additionally, the recommendation of a potential project through the Prioritization Procedure does
not guarantee county funding; funding must be approved by members of Harris County
Commissioner's Court.
Project Submittal Process
Harris County Precinct 2 will send requests for project submittal to the appropriate agencies on the
date outlined in the project selection schedule.
Submittals may be made electronically by email or CD, including a signed letter of intent (L01).
Project submittals should clearly address the project evaluation criteria listed herein and re-
established annually under this procedure. Maps and similar graphic aids demonstrating prospective
project elements are recommended. Additionally, where local master plans are referenced, copies of
those master plans should be included.
pg. 2
In addition to new projects, Harris County Precinct 2 requests agencies resubmit projects that were
previously reviewed but have not been selected as a potential partnership project. Resubmitted
projects will be re-evaluated under the most recent prioritization criteria.
Requested projects will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined in the next section. The requesting
agency will be required to make a presentation to Harris County Precinct 2 staff.
Capital Improvement Project Prioritization Criteria
Established prioritization criteria will allow Precinct staff to uniformly evaluate agency requested CIP
projects.
Project submittals that do not incorporate LOIs are disqualified from consideration. Through the
weighted criteria listed below, a maximum total of 100 points per project is possible. If insufficient data
is provided for a criterion, no points will be awarded in that category. No set point threshold exists for
determining the Precinct's recommendation decisions; the threshold is established following evaluation
of a given year's submittals and based on available funds. Prioritization criteria, maximum point value
and associated submittal requirements are listed below:
A. Project Description (0 Points)
A summary of the proposed project, including a location map and information concerning project goals,
problems to be addressed, anticipated project features, and relationships to any other planned, ongoing
or completed infrastructure projects.
B. Funding Commitment and Agency Priority (12 Points)
Rank in priority (from first to last) among the agency's current fiscal year submittals. A number of
integrated projects required to improve a particular watershed/corridor may be consolidated and
classified as a single, phased project.
Demonstration of financial commitment and timing to the project. The submittal should answer some
or all these questions:
• Is the agency ready to fund and implement the project and enter into an Intergovernmental
Agreement?
• Is the project a part of or consistent with an articulated, short or long-range CIP program, Harris
County Flood Control District or Agency's departmental strategic plan? If so, the component of
the plan indicating the project should be included in the submittal.
• Does the project have a current schedule of funding, implementation, including anticipated
milestones and deliverables?
pg. 3
C. Master Plan Element (8 Points)
Relationship to existing or ongoing transportation, mobility or drainage master plans. Points will be
awarded based on the project's relative significance or priority within the overall plan. lithe
associated master plan was formally adopted (e.g., through council action) by the submitting agency,
this should be indicated on the LOI for the project submittal. If the associated master plan was
completed by an agency other than the County, then a copy of the plan, or an executive summary,
must be provided with the proiect submittal to receive points in this category.
D. Flooding Threat/Safety/ Traffic Improvements (15 Points)
Existing threats to property, congestion or safety issue that will be mitigated by the proposed project.
Fewer points will be awarded to those projects that are intended to resolve issues caused by inadequate
regulation by the requesting agency. The submittal should answer some or all these questions:
• Is the project intended to address an existing flooding hazard, roadway congestion, traffic mitigation,
and or mobility issue?
• Has documented flooding of structures, vehicular or pedestrian crash related incident occurred
that would be prevented or lessened in the future by the project?
E. Level of Protection/Level of Service/ Connectivity (10 Points)
• For Street and mobility projects, priorities will be given to complete street type of project and
project that includes future land use projection and growth. Project connectivity components will
also be considered as a key element.
• For Drainage projects, Flood return frequency protection in comparison to protection under
existing conditions. Preference is given to projects offering higher flood return frequency (10-
year to 100-year) protection. When applicable, information regarding both the anticipated design
level of protection and the effective level of protection, such as that provided by storm drains
combined with curb and gutter roadways, should be provided.
F. Project Area (25 Points)
Characteristics of the geographic area protected by the proposed project. The submittal should answer
these questions:
• What current population would directly and indirectly benefit from the project?
• What is the age of area development, and how long has the problem existed?
• What is the number of benefitted public buildings (schools, libraries, churches, etc.)?
• What amount of infrastructure (roads, drainage/flood control or wastewater facilities, etc.)would
benefit or be enhanced (e.g., storm drain capacity increase from 2-10years.)?
pg. 4
G. Ancillary Benefits (12 Points)
Other benefits of the submitted project. Benefits may include:
• Water conservation/recharge opportunities (e.g., three additional points may be earned byother
identified ancillary benefits, if one of the following is applicable: Will promote the efficient reuse
of storm water? Work to sustain or increase ground water levels? Improve aquiferquality?);
• Low Impact Development (LID) (e.g., two additional points may be earned by otheridentified
ancillary benefits, if the project will include alternative stormwater management techniques (green
stormwater infrastructure, low impact development methods or features.);
• Community Economic Impacts (e.g., two additional points may be earned by other identified
ancillary benefits as described below, if one of the following is applicable; Does the project
provide a benefit needed for economic development? Will the project enhance economic
diversification, business expansion and economic growth? Is the project consistent with the
agency's development general plan?);
• Water quality implications (e.g., will storm -water be managed through basins or wetlands prior to
its discharge to the receiving waters?);
• Vegetation and wildlife habitat implications (e.g., will an existing wildlife corridor be
maintained/enhanced, or will new habitat areas be created through the provision of dedicated
drainage/open space areas?; Does the design intent include disturbance mitigation elementsand
landscape restoration techniques that are regional in nature and compatible with existing native
Sonoran Desert biomes?);
• Environmentally sensitive areas (e.g., designated wildlife areas or riparian corridors) to be
protected;
• Multiple -use features, benefits, and contributions such as ground water enhancement (either
through groundwater percolation, infiltration or direct recharge), support for alternative forms of
transportation such as multi -use trails and bike paths, support for both passive and active
recreation opportunities, restoration of riparian and native desert habitats, and otheropen space
uses and activities;
• Contributions to the visual quality of the environment through preservation or enhancementof
the natural character of the landscapes of Harris County and/or enhancement of local
community character;
• Improvement of quality of life indicators such as preservation or enhancement of cultural and
historic resources, improved shade and tree canopy/reductions in impervious surfaces, and
opportunities for conservation education within the community;
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H. Level of Partner Participation (12 Points)
Proposed cost -share contribution by the submitting agency or other agencies. Harris County Precinct 2
typically requires a fifty -percent cost share contribution from its partners. Preference is given to
projects with maximum external agency participation. If the project has an economic development
component, the agency and the development beneficiary is expected to contribute a higher level of cost
share participation, with the county contributing the least cost share among the project partners and/or
beneficiaries. If a future bond election is identified as a source of funding, this should be reported in the
submittal. Forms of cost -share participation may include:
• Direct agency funding
• Non -cash contributions (e.g., rights of way);
• Previously acquired land required for the project (not to exceed 30% of an agency's cost share
credit); and
• Third -party funding sources (e.g., federal funds or private contributions).
1. Operations and Maintenance Costs to Harris County (6 Points)
Total operations and maintenance costs to be borne by the County. Maximum ratings are assigned to
requests with minimal operations and maintenance costs to be borne by the County or HCFCD.
Maintenance Projects Prioritization Criteria
Established prioritization criteria will allow Precinct staff to uniformly evaluate agency requested
maintenance projects. Any assets repaired through this program shall remain maintained by its
current agency.
Project submittals that do not incorporate LOIs are disqualified from consideration. Through the
weighted criteria listed below, a maximum total of 100 points per project is possible. If insufficient data
is provided for a criterion, no points will be awarded in that category. No set point threshold exists for
determining the Precinct's recommendation decisions; the threshold is established following evaluation
of a given year's submittals and based on available funds. Prioritization criteria, maximum point value
and associated submittal requirements are listed below:
A. Project Description (0 Points)
A summary of the proposed project, including a location map and information concerning project goals,
problems to be addressed, anticipated project features, and relationships to any other planned, ongoing
or completed infrastructure projects.
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B. Safety (25 Points)
Existing threats to life and property. Fewer points will be awarded to those projects that are intended to
resolve issues caused by inadequate regulation by the requesting agency. The submittal should answer
some or all these questions:
• Is the project intended to address an existing flooding hazard, traffic safety, and or mobility issue?
• Has documented flooding of structures, vehicular or pedestrian crash related incident occurred
that would be prevented or lessened in the future by the project?
C. Infrastructure Condition (20 Points)
• Condition of existing infrastructure requiring maintenance should include visual aids to support
your application.
D. Project Area (15 Points)
Characteristics of the geographic area protected by the proposed project. The submittal should answer
these questions:
• What current population would directly and indirectly benefit from the project?
• What is the age of area development and how long has the problem existed?
• What is the number of benefitted public buildings (schools, libraries, churches, etc.)?
• What amount of infrastructure (roads, drainage/flood control, etc.)would be repaired?
E. Level of Partner Participation, Funding Commitment and Agency Priority (25 Points)
• Proposed cost -share contribution by the submitting agency or other agencies. Harris County
Precinct 2 typically requires a fifty -percent cost share contribution from its partners. Preference
is given to projects with maximum external agency participation.
• Rank in priority (from first to last) among the agency's current fiscal year submittals. A
number of integrated projects required to improve a particular asset may be consolidated
and classified as a single, phased project.
• Demonstration of financial commitment and timing to the project. The submittal should
answer some or all these questions:
(1) Is the agency ready to fund and implement the project and enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement?
(2) Is the project a part of or consistent with an articulated, short or long-range maintenance
program, Harris County Flood Control District or Agency's departmental strategic plan? If so,
the component of the plan indicating the project should be included in the submittal.
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(3) Does the project have a current schedule of funding, implementation, including
anticipated milestones and deliverables?
F. Operations and Maintenance Costs to the Harris County (15 Points)
Total operations and maintenance costs to be borne by the County. Maximum ratings are assigned to
requests with minimal operations and maintenance costs to be borne by the County or HCFCD.
Points of Contact
Proposals should be submitted online and/or to:
Tiana Orellana
Operations Coordinator
partnership@pct2.hctx.net
Office: 713-274-2662
Questions regarding Partnership Project Procedures or General Questions should be directed to -
Byron Acevedo
Sr. Director of Engineering
Byron.Acevedo@pct2.hctx.net
Office: 713-875-9758
Year 2023 Project Selection Schedule
Jan 9, 2023 Agency Notices Mailed
Feb 10, 2023 Agency Project Proposals Submittal Deadline
March 10, 2023 Precinct 2 Project Evaluation Completion
March 31, 2023 Precinct Recommendations
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Sample Resolution Template
WHEREAS, (name of entity) is a (city/school district/special purpose district/nonprofit) with (residents/students/clients)
who are also constituents of Harris County Precinct 2; and
WHEREAS, both entities share the goal of improving the experiences of their shared constituents (living and
working/attending school) in (name of entity) and Harris County Precinct 2; and
WHEREAS, (name of project) is critical infrastructure that serves the shared goals of (name of entity) and Harris County
Precinct 2;
BE IT RESOLVED that (name of entity) commits to submitting a partnership application with Harris County Precinct 2 in
(name of project) and commits to $(amount of funds) in this goal.
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