Title
Consideration of and action on entering into an interlocal agreement with Harris County for the reconstruction of a portion of Ivy Avenue.
Body
Summary:
Around March of 2016 Harris County Precinct 2 informed the city that they were developing plans and specifications to reconstruct of Ivy Avenue from the pipeline corridor, north of East 1st Street, south to 8th Street. The design will replace the existing street with a new concrete curb and gutter section. The county request a 50% city participation in the improvements, which based on current estimates amounts to $1,135,673.40. In addition, the city will also be expected to participate in excess cost associated with any project overruns. The estimated cost of the reconstruction (including soft cost) is $2,510,184.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
$1,135,673.40 out of reserves
Recommended action
Staff recommends council approve the interlocal agreement and fund the project.