Adopt an Ordinance approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston (“City) and the Harris County Flood Control District (“District”) to remove submerged, abandoned vehicles from Sims, Brays and Buffalo bayous within the City and Harris County Precincts 1 and 2 (the “Project”).
The District and City successfully completed a pilot project to remove 20 submerged vehicles from Brays and Sims Bayou. This Project is aimed to remove the remaining identified submerged vehicles located on Brays, Sims and Buffalo bayous. The District will perform all administrative duties associated with the Project, including, but no 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 $220,000. On November 15, 2016, Harris County Commissioner’s Court approved the terms of the Interlocal Agreement and agreed to contribute $110,000 towards the estimated costs of the Project. If City Council approves this Interlocal Agreement, the City will be obligated to contribute $110,000 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 twelve (12) 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.