R2024-057 2024-03-25RESOLUTION NO. R2024-57
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving
participation in the Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project, requesting
$400,000.00 towards the total estimated cost of $800,000.00 for the rehabilitation
and erosion repairs to the Pearland Parkway Bridge, located in Harris County,
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 REHABILITATION AND REPAIRS OF PEARLAND PARKWAY BRIDGE SHAFTS
AND CHANNEL BANKS 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 proposed REHABILITATION AND REPAIRS OF PEARLAND PARKWAY BRIDGE SHAFTS AND CHANNEL
BANKS and commits to a total of $400,000.00 toward this goal.
Section 2. That the City of Pearland requests a total of $400,000.00 in additional funds from Harris
County Precinct 2 for REHABILITATION AND REPAIRS OF PEARLAND PARKWAY BRIDGE SHAFTS AND CHANNEL
BANKS.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 25th day of March, A.D., 2024.
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J. KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
DocuSign Envelope ID: 0CD57C40-DC40-4143-AD02-00EC7FD2A8FE
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Drive
Pearland, Texas 77581
Tel: 281.652.1600
pearlandtx.gov
February 16, 2024
Adrian Garcia
Commissioner
Harris County Precinct 2
1001 Preston St. #924
Houston, TX 77002
RE: Letter of Intent and Commitment of Matching Funds for 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
rehabilitate channel bank and slope elements in neea of repair due to erosion at the shafts of the
Pearlana Parkway Bridge, locatea at Pearlana Parkway and Clear Creek While the location of
the prouiem is just outside the City limits, it is in Harris County, north of the City of Pearland
boundary. The City built the road/bridge all the way up to the beltway, so it makes sense that a
partnership oetween the County and the City aaaress this problem.
The total proposed cost is $800,000. The City has $400,000 of the funding needed to make the
improvements and repairs, so a 50/50 matching funds request is pro
oosea
The City's application is complete to the extent required by the Precinct, but project staff and
management are available to provide clarification, aaaitional information or otner documents
necessary as the process moves forward. On behalf of our citizens, we greatly appreciate the
opportunity and look forward to potentiai funding for this wonderful project.
Sincerely,
Trent Epperson, City Manager
ADRIAN
GARCIA
COMMISSIONER
CIP Partnership Project Request Form
Requesting
Agency
Information
Requesting Agency
City of Pearland
Requesting
Agency Primary POC
First Name
Lorenzo
Last Name
Wingate
Title
Director of Engineering
& Public Work
Phone Number
281.652.1641
Email Address
Iwingate@pearlandlx.gov
Physical Address
3519
Liberty
Dr Pearland,
Texas 77581
Requesting
Agency Secondary POC
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Hardy
Title
Grants/Special
Pro
ects Administrator
Phone Number
281.652.17895
Email Address
jhardy@pearlandtx.gov
Physical Address
3519 Liberty Dr Pearland, Texas 77581
Request Summary
Project Type
(Circle One)
Street,
Planning
Drainage, Sidewalk, Traffic Improvements, Parks,
Studies, Others
Estimated Project
Cost
$800,000
Funding Commitment by Requesting Entity
$400,000
Funding Requested From Precinct 2
'Note that this is a not -to -exceed amount
$400,000
Alternative Requests from Precinct 2 other than
funding
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Other Funding Source/Funding Partners
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Proposed Project Start Date
October
1,
2024
Project Information Data Pearland Parkway Bridge Soil Erosion Repair (at Clear Creek)
Al. Project Location (Ex. Sample Rd from A St. to B St.) Pearland Parkway @ Clear Creek
* Include standalone aerial exhibit (Ex. Google maps screenshot) Lat: 29.594639 Long: -95.266237
A. Project Narrative
The City of Pearland requests $400,000 for 50% of the cost of stabilizing the channel bank under
the Pearland Parkway bridge at Clear Creek, where an erosion problem located on the Harris
County side of the Creek. The Texas Department of Transportation inspected the Pearland
Parkway Bridge in August 2023, finding soil erosion concerns around the bridge shaft, channel
bank, and channel bottom. The potential for compromised structural strength and durability is an
issue that strongly supports the need to make improvements.
8. Project Readiness and Available Funding
The project has recently been identified as a result of the TxDOT bridge inspection in August 2023,
The project is located mostly on the north side of Clear Creek in the City of Houston within Harris
County. The city staff completed the review of record drawings, and site visits, and developed a
project to repair and rehabilitate the drainage channel slopes and bottom. The city has also hired a
consulting firm to develop alternative mitigation measures and preliminary cost estimates. The
project has not been funded and currently seeking grant funding to complete the project.
C. Consistent with Prior or Current Planning
Due to the only recent discovery of the problematic conditions, no prior or current planning
documentation has been established that puts the project in alignment with Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) planning. However, the conditions are urgent enough to warrant immediate action,
so the City is seeking additional funds to share in the cost of this interlocal matter.
D. Infrastructure Resiliency, Vision Zero or Traffic Safety, and Traffic Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation bridge rehabilitation and resiliency standards will be used to
reinforce the eroding conditions, using strategies known to create resiliency factors that are
sustainable for no less than 20 years. Standard design codes and strengthening procedures will be
used to rehabilitate any shafts in need of improvement, the channel bank, and other parts of
infrastructure impacted by the erosion.
The project will improve traffic safety and operations, as a failure could result in catastrophic
impacts if the bridge failed due to these conditions. While this is not the case at this time, the work
needs to be done as quickly as possible to avoid further erosion and concerns.
E. Flood Protection, Mobility Level of Serve, and Multimodal Connectivity
The proposed project will help stop further erosion of the existing channel. Continuous slope
erosion may not only cause a threat to the structural strength of the bridge pier and wash away the
roadway but also can cause flooding of the area.
F. Infrastructure Needs and Project Benefits
The average daily traffic count for the area along Pearland Parkway at Clear Creek varies from
26,445 to 30,108. This is a major thoroughfare used by as many as 200,000 vehicle travelers each
week. The impact for the area would have tremendous, long-term, negative impacts if a failure
occurred, with life -threatening consequences. While the conditions
This project consists of rehabilitating the existing drainage channel located in the City of Houston
within Harris County and adjacent to the Harris County Flood Control District drainage facility (Clear
Creek). The City of Pearland, the City of Houston, and the Harris County Flood Control District will
benefit from the project as the unexpected failure of the bridge and the drainage channel will impact
the residents living in all these areas.
G. Environmental, Economic, and Quality of Life Benefits
The proposed slope repair project will help to reduce and mitigate the potential environmental
issues resulting from the continuous erosion of slopes and the surrounding area. The primary
purpose of TxDOT bridge inspection is to ensure public safety and to preserve the life of the
structures through early detection and mitigating the deficiencies, Addressing the issues identified
by TxDOT's bridge inspector will help to avoid the economic burden caused by potential structural
failure and enhance the safety and serviceability of the bridges. A failure of the bridge and/or
unplanned intervention/rehabilitation will have a much higher economic impact than a planned
effort, Traffic management and manageable traffic detouring, beneath the life/health/safety issues
at the core of the concern, make this an important priority.
H. Stakeholder Partnerships and Contributions
The proposed partnership contribution involves a 50% allocation of City funds ($400,000) and a
50% cost contribution from Harris County Precinct 2. The total project cost is estimated to be
$800,000 which includes survey, design, and construction of the project.
I. Project Life Cycle Costs
The proposed drainage improvement is located outside the city limit and is expected to be
maintained by the City of Houston or Harris County.
Signature of the Applicant/Applicants Agent:
Name and Title:
Date:
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