SUBJECT: Agreement for Right of Way Procurement between the City of Houston and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for Improvements to FM 525 from Lee Road to US 59.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt an ordinance approving and authorizing an Agreement for Right of Way Procurement between the City of Houston and TxDOT and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: The Texas Transportation Code 201.103 and 222.052 established that the State shall design, construct and operate a system of highways in cooperation with local governments. Texas Transportation code 201.209 authorizes the State and a Local Government to enter into agreements in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. The State has deemed it necessary to make certain highway improvements on FM 525. The improvements to this section of FM 525 will necessitate the acquisition of certain right of way and the relocation and adjusting of utilities.
DESCRIPTION: This agreement is for the acquisition of additional right-of-way needed to widen portions of FM 525 between Lee Road to US 59.
LOCATION: The project area is located in Key Map Grids 374Z and 375W.
SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT AND FEE: TxDOT has submitted a total cost estimate for the acquisition of the right of way in the amount of $145,385.00. The City will be responsible for 10% of the estimated acquisition cost in the amount of $14,538.50.
FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating Impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
ACTION RECOMMENDED: It is recommended that City Council adopt an ordinance approving and authorizing an Agreement for Right of Way Procurement between the City of Houston and TxDOT and appropriate funds in the amount of $14,538.50.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Director
Houston Public Works
WBS No. N-TX0525-0001-7