ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and the HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT to fund the purchase of approximately 19.8105 acres of land, located at 17030 and 17050 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77060 (“property”), the relocation of the property residents and the demolition of the improvements on the property - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON

This was Item 14 on Agenda of September 8, 2021

The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and the Harris County Flood Control District  (County), to enter into a joint agreement for the property located at 17030 and 17050 Imperial Valley, Houston, Harris County, Texas (the Property). The Interlocal Agreement will allow the City to close on the Property on behalf of both entities and receive funds from the County to complete the acquisition, relocation of current tenants, and demolition (the Project). When these activities are completed, the City will transfer the Property to the County for installation of flood mitigation measures and long-term maintenance of the site.

The City will enter into an Option Agreement under a separate Ordinance with AMG City View Apartments, LLC to use Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery 2017 (CDBG-DR17) funds to purchase the Property, pursuant to applicable approvals and clearances. The Project comprises approximately 19.8105 acres of land and 417,463 square feet of improvements and the purchase price totals $37,781,336.00. The City and the County will each contribute $18,890,668.00 towards the Project. The County’s share will be received and administered by the City, while the City holds title.

Upon approval of the Texas General Land Office and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City will close on the Property and acquire title. Once the City has relocated all of the tenants and completed demolition, the City will transfer title to the Property to the County for the installation of flood mitigation measures to be maintained in perpetuity for a use that is compatible with open space, recreational, or flood plain and wetlands management practices. Open green space will reduce the amount of water running off into streets or storm sewers, and will reduce the impact of future flooding in the area. 

The following is a breakdown of estimated costs for the Project:

No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.

This item was reviewed by the Housing and Community Affairs Committee on August 31, 2021.

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Tom McCasland, Director

Roxanne Lawson

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