Legislation Details

File #: 25-0458    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 1/8/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/23/2025 Final action: 1/23/2025
Title: Request for approval to renew the membership to the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) for the period of March 1, 2025, through February 29, 2028, at a cost of $725.
Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to renew the membership to the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) for the period of March 1, 2025, through February 29, 2028, at a cost of $725.
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Background and Discussion:
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is a professional organization that leads collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national infrastructure challenges. Membership in SAME allows the Flood Control District to connect and collaborate for success within the public sector architectural, engineering and construction industry. Membership provides access to opportunities to collaborate and network with industry leaders in a collaborative public service environment and the ability to achieve professional, business, and project specific goals within the public sector infrastructure industry. It provides the opportunity for growth in both professional and personal skills and knowledge and exposure to industry-wide problems and solutions. Membership includes major funding partners on the Flood Control District projects such as the United States Army Corps of Engineers, allowing for collaboration in an informal environment and fosters relationships with agencies for the advancement of shared goals.

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