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<br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br />Agenda Date Requested: October 14 2002 Aoorooriation <br />Requested By: Stephen Barr of Funds: N/A <br />Department: Account Number: <br />Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: -0- <br />Exhibits: ()rrlin~nc:p. Amount Requested: <br />Exhibits: AQreement Budgeted Item: YES NO <br /> <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br />In September, the City was approached by Harris County regarding surplus funds for projects that <br />could be quickly accomplished prior to the Harris County deadline for fund expenditures in April, <br />2003. Staff submitted 2 projects that were subsequently conditionally approved, totaling $250,000. <br />The agreement before you with Harris County is for a pedestrian bridge over Little Cedar Bayou, <br />connecting the Recreation & Fitness Center and the Special Programs Center, to Little Cedar Bayou <br />Park. The bridge will allow seniors and special populations to access the Little Cedar Bayou Nature <br />Trail as well as the amenities of Little Cedar Bayou Park. The bridge will also provide a means of <br />transportation for low and middle income residents living south of Little Cedar Bayou that are also <br />targeted for Community Development Block Grant funding. The bridge will be prefabricated and will <br />require engineering, construction of footings, and installation. The bridge will also be capable of <br />handling park maintenance equipment, allowing them to access the park without having to use public <br />roadways. The City will secure the engineering portion, conduct surveys if necessary, and provide <br />administrative oversight for the project through force account efforts. Funding for the project in the <br />amount of $150,000 will be provided by Harris County Community Development Block Grant money. <br />The City is not required to provide any capital expenditure for this project. <br /> <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends that Council consider approval of the proposed Agreement between the City of La <br />Porte and Harris County for installation of a pedestrian bridge over Little Cedar Bayou. <br /> <br />Action Required by Council: <br />Consider approval of the Agreement as described above. <br /> <br />Availability of Funds: <br />General Fund <br />_ Capital Improvement <br />Escrow Funds <br />Account Number: N/A <br /> <br />Water/Wastewater <br />_ General Revenue Sharing <br />N/A <br />Funds Available: YES NO <br /> <br />Approved for City Council Aaenda <br /> <br /> <br />s, Acting City Manager <br /> <br />)O)f01 <br /> <br />Date <br />