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This is EXHIBIT SR-Al, consisting of 3 pages, referred to in and part of the Agreement between OWNER and ENGINEER for Study and Report Phase Professional Services dated (tJD y ,pf) , 2002. OWNERa~ ENGINEER Mlt7 Initial: Study Objectives, Background, and Scope of Work Specific articles of the Agreement are amended and supplemented to include the following agreement of the parties: STUDY OBJECTIVES The City of La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (TIRZ) has identified a need to prepare a drainage plan for the Taylor Bayou Watershed. The drainage plan would identify drainage improvements needed to serve future development within its boundary limits and other contributing areas. The general planning objectives for this study are noted as follows: · Evaluate downstream conditions and increased runoff from future development. · Reduce the risk of flooding and drainage problems from future development in the watershed. · Identify regional flood reduction measures such as channels, detention ponds, new bridge/culvert structures, or other storm water management activities that will serve the future drainage needs in the watershed. · Coordinate closely with the City of La Porte and Harris County to accommodate the drainage needs for future roadway projects within the watershed. · Consider multi-use opportunities such as parks and trails within the recommended flood control measures. STUDY BACKGROUND The study area for this project encompasses approximately 1,100 acres or 1.7 square miles in the Taylor Bayou Watershed. Current land uses in the TIRZ study area includes undeveloped property, a golf course, industrial facilities, transportation corridors, and residential and commercial areas. It is the intent of this study to generally identify the drainage improvements needed to serve future development in the watershed. There are three primary drainage channels that drain the study area: HCFC Unit A 104-00-00 (Taylor Bayou), HCFC Unit AI04-07-00, and an unnamed tributary. Portions of both HCFC Unit Al 04-00-00 and Unit AI04-07-00 have been studied in detail by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish floodplain mapping and base flood elevations. Within the study area for the TIRZ, only HCFC Unit A 104-07-00 has been studied from its confluence with HCFC Unit AI04-00-00 to Fairmont Parkway. HCFC Unit AI04-07-00 was studied recently by Harris County in connection with the planned roadway project for the extension of Bay Area Boulevard. Preliminary engineering study reports have been prepared for the extension of Bay Area Boulevard from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway, and for Fairmont Parkway between 16th State Highway 146. These transportation improvement projects have been sponsored by Harris County Precinct Two. The projects are situated within the TIRZ boundary. This study will address the proposed drainage facilities identified in the reports. Page 1 of 3 Pages (Exhibit SR-Al - Study Objectives, Background and Scope of Work)