Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): DR-4781-TX and DR-4798-TX
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 Office of Management and Budget for approval of an addendum to the subrecipient agreement with Texas Department of Emergency Management for Harris County and Harris County Flood Control District for the 2024 Severe Storms/Derecho incident and Hurricane Beryl.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 9, 2024, Governor Abbott authorized the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to utilize the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Solid Waste Fund to expedite financial support for local jurisdictions' debris activities in the aftermath of the 2024 Severe Storms/Derecho Incident (DR-4781) and Hurricane Beryl (DR-4798). This initiative is designed to accelerate recovery efforts and improve cash flow for local communities as they await FEMA's obligation of Public Assistance (PA) debris project funding. The TCEQ Solid Waste Fund will also cover the required 25% non-federal cost share for eligible debris-related operations, easing the financial burden on jurisdictions and minimizing the risk of economic strain as recovery efforts continue.
An addendum to the terms and conditions of the subrecipient agreement is attached, and upon approval, Risk Management will sign and submit to TDEM for Harris County and Harris County Flood Control District. Risk Management will work with the County's disaster recovery consultant and County departments to obtain all necessary supporting documentation and submit to FEMA and TDEM.
Expected Impact:
Acceptance of the addendum will accel...
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