Greater NorthsideManagement District (the “District”) was created by the State of Texas under the provisions of Chapter 3812 of the Special District Local Laws Code to supplement public services for the property owners, business owners, and residents inside the District boundaries. This Maintenance Agreement (“Agreement”) is necessary for the District to take on obligations relating to certain improvements within the District service area.
Description/Scope:
This Agreement establishes the service area managed by the District and allows the District to perform all necessary maintenance to the improvements made within the services area. The District’s obligations include operating, maintaining, adjusting, repairing, installing, and other responsibilities relating to improvements, which include street furniture, irrigation systems, plantings, lightings, pavers, way finding signs, street signs, monuments, art works and other enhancements to the streetscape.
Location:
The District’s service area encompasses an area in bounded by Langley Rd. / Little York Rd / Carby Rd. Parker Rd. (north), Airline Dr. / Yale St. / N. Main St. / Studewood St. (west), I-10 (south), and Hwy 59 / Hirsch Rd. (east).
Scope of This Agreement:
The City, through the Houston Code of Ordinances, requires abutting property owners to maintain improvements in the public right of way including trimming trees, controlling weeds between the private property line and the curb in the right of way, repairing sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and maintaining facilities associated with individual vault right easements. The City has agreed to allow the District to place improvements within the City right-of-way with the understanding that the District will maintain these improvements. The District will not assume the maintenance requirements of abutting property owners. This Agreement establishes the respective duties and obligations of the District and the City concerning the ownership, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of these Improvements.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council adopt an Ordinance approving and authorizing a Maintenance Agreement between the City of Houston and Greater Northside Management District.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Director
Houston Public Works