Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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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 accept from the Houston Advanced Research Center grant funds in the amount of $6,040,000, with no required match, for the FY 2024 ForUsTree Program.
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Background and Discussion:
GTRI has been awarded federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Forest Services
for an initiative that will increase tree canopy, foster community resilience, and improve access to employment in underserved communities in Houston and Harris County. The initiative, "ForUsTree: Creating an Inclusive Community Canopy within Houston and Harris County," will use equitable and inclusive engagement and a community-based approach to implement multiple tree plantings, reforestation projects, and educational activities in the region's most vulnerable areas.
GTRI and the County desire to enter into this Agreement in furtherance of the "ForUsTree: Creating an Inclusive Community Canopy within Houston and Harris County" initiative. Each of the following County Departments will be executing their own respective ILA with GTRI: Harris County Flood Control District, Precinct 2, Precinct 3, and Precinct 4.
Expected Impact:
There is no anticipated budget impact to Harris County
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
X Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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No Application - Direct Allocation
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