SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and the City of Hilshire Village (Hilshire Village) to construct sidewalk improvements along Wirt Road from IH-10 westbound feeder road to Westview Drive.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt an ordinance approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and the City of Hilshire Village (Hilshire Village) for sidewalk improvements along Wirt Road.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is an opportunity for the City and Hilshire Village to work together to construct sidewalk improvements along Wirt Road from IH-10 westbound feeder road to Westview Drive, referred to as the Wirt Road Safety Project.
DESCRIPTION: This project consists of sidewalk improvements and potential crosswalk locations at intersecting streets and wheelchair ramps on the east and west sides of Wirt Road. Hilshire Village and Harris County entered into a separate agreement in which Hilshire Village will be responsible for funding the design and Harris County will be responsible for funding the construction. The City will not have any financial obligation under this agreement with Hilshire Village.
LOCATION: The project area is located along Wirt Road from IH-10 westbound feeder road to Westview Drive. Bound by Long Point Road on the north, IH-10 on the south, Bingle Road on the west and Antoine Drive on the east.
SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT: The agreement entails the City agreeing to assist Hilshire Village in the review and permit approval process of the Wirt Road Safety Project.
FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating Impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Carol Ellinger Haddow, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works