Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval to renew the Legislative News Subscription to the Texas Water Association for the period of November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2026, at a cost of $1,425.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Water Association (formerly Texas Water Conservation Association) is an organization whose membership includes drainage districts, river authorities and other water agencies across the State of Texas. Participation in the organization will provide the Flood Control District and Harris County Intergovernmental and Global Affairs Department with access to an array of resources, including the opportunity to engage in flood-infrastructure focused State and Federal policy discussions through participation on the board of directors as well as involvement through conferences, committee meetings and panel discussions. This renewal is for the State Legislative News Subscription (through November 2026) at the members rate of $1425.
Expected Impact:
Opportunity to engage in flood-infrastructure focused State and Federal policy discussions.
Alternative Options:
Not participate in policy discussions
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
01/31/2023
156.
Approval for New Membership
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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