Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D, P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): K100-00-00-P007
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $900,000, with a local match of $412,500, for the FY 2023 Cypress Creek Watershed Study Program BRIC-DHS-23-MT-047-00-98. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Project ID K100-00-00-P007, Precincts 1, 3 and 4).
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Background and Discussion:
The proposed watershed study project will evaluate the current state of riverine flood risk in the Cypress Creek watershed to inform further preliminary engineering and potential structural flood mitigation measures. If the grant is awarded, the Flood Control District will utilize available funding in its annual budget as the required local cash match ($412,500.00).
Expected Impact:
The project includes the study of the current state of the Cypress Creek watershed, building from previous studies in the watershed. The project will evaluate current areas at risk of flooding for residents, and evaluate potential measures to shrink the regulatory floodplain, while avoiding adverse impacts to Cypress Creek or the natural environment.
The Flood Control District will utilize its resources and applicable consultants throughout the study project, as well as the management of the grant approval process, in compliance with all Harris County statutes, applicable laws of the state of Texas, and Policy regarding Federal Grant Awards.
Alternative Options:
The alternatives are: 1) not to apply for / acc...
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