Adopt an Ordinance approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and the Harris County Flood Control District to initiate a small scale pilot project for the removal of submerged, abandoned vehicles from Sims and Brays bayous within the City and Harris County Precinct 2 (the “Project”).
This Project is to serve as a learning model to understand the logistics involved. The Harris County Flood Control District (the “District”) will perform all administrative duties associated with the Project, including, but not limited to, contracting with contractors, media contact, site security, water and road traffic plans and crowd control, and all necessary coordination, scheduling and notification required by agencies. The District will coordinate with the appropriate law enforcement agency to develop and follow a crime scene protocol for vehicle removal, custody, storage, and final disposition.
The total Project cost is estimated to be $40,000. On September 29, 2015, Harris County Commissioner’s Court approved the terms of the Interlocal Agreement and agreed to contribute $20,000 towards the estimated costs of the Project. If City Council approves this Interlocal Agreement, the City will be obligated to contribute $20,000 in matching funds toward the total estimated cost of the Project. Participation in funding the Project will not in any way commit the City to financial participation in the implementation of any future projects developed in relation to the Project.
The District will work diligently to complete the Project within six (6) months or until funding runs out, whichever occurs first. Either the City or County may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by 30 days’ written notice.