Title
Consideration of and action on an agreement with Harris County Precinct #2 for Phase 2 of the Battleground Hike and Bike Trail.
Body
Summary:
City of Deer Park staff submitted a grant application to Harris County in the first half of 2025 for the potential continuation development and construction of a 2nd phase of hike and bike trail that the City is currently partnering with Harris County to construct. The 1st phase of the trail is proposed to begins at the corner of Battleground Hwy and “X” Street and extends south towards San Augustine and the down to “P” street. The 2nd phase of this trail will pick up at San Augustine Street and continue south along the drainage ditch towards the Deer Park Adult Sports Complex ending at Pasadena Blvd. The proposed project was submitted to Harris County for consideration. The City of Deer Park was notified of a conditional approval and agreement of the grant application.
The next step would be for the City of Deer Park to approve entering into this agreement, as well as Harris County approving the grant application at Commissioners Court.
Attached is a copy of the Agreement provided by Harris County.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
$130,000 Funds appropriated by City of Deer Park
$130,000 Funds appropriated by Harris County
Recommended action
Approve the agreement with Harris County Precinct #2 for Phase 2 of the Battleground Hike and Bike Trail.