SUBJECT: Conveyance of maintenance and access easements to Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) relating to the Inwood Forest Regional Detention Basin Interlocal Agreement 2017-0097. Parcels AY18-111, QY18-007 and QY18-008.
RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) Approve an Ordinance authorizing the transfer of two easements for detention purposes and one access easement relating to the Inwood Forest Regional Detention Basins "L" and "K" to HCFCD to be used for maintenance. Parcels AY18-111, QY18-007 abd QY18-008
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: On March 2, 2011, under Ordinance 2011-0173, City Council authorized the purchase of approximately 224 acres of land and improvements, formerly known as Inwood Forest Golf Course located in the vicinity of Antoine Drive between Victory and West Gulf Bank, for storm water drainage and passive recreation purposes. Parcels AY18-111, QY9-016 and QY9-017
On February 5, 2017, the City of Houston entered into Interlocal Agreement Number 2017-0097 with HCFCD to develop, construct, operate and maintain Inwood Storm Water Detention Basins for flood reduction and flood mitigation.
HCFCD, in cooperation with the City of Houston (City) has agreed to accept maintenance responsibilities for two storm water detention basins constructed by the City. Per Section X - Maintenance of the Agreement, acceptance of the City Constructed basins for HCFCD maintenance shall be in the District’s sole discretion and contingent upon the City’s compliance with District plan approval procedures.
Therefore, it is recommended City Council approve an Ordinance to transfer one access easement and two easements over Detention Basins “L” and “K” to HCFCD in order to conduct required maintenance operations going forward.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
M-000296-0009-2