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: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): D518-03-00-E001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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): HCFCD, HCTRA, HHS
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $959,752, with a required match of $239,938, for the FY 2024 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (Keegans Bayou Drainage Improvements in Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-07, Project ID D518-03-00-E001, Precinct 4).
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Background and Discussion:
It is recommended that the Flood Control District be authorized to apply for grant award funds from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fiscal Year 2024 Clean Water STAG (Congressionally Directed) Grant Program to fund the construction of the Keegans Bayou Drainage Improvements near Old Richmond Road Project (D518-03-00-E001) in the Brays Bayou Watershed. The proposed D518-03-00-E001 Keegans Bayou Drainage Improvements near Old Richmond Road project will further reduce flood risk in the Brays Bayou Watershed. The Flood Control District plans to source the required local cash match ($239,938) from the Bond Program. Federal appropriations funding for this award was secured by Representative Lizzie Fletcher, Texas Congressional District 7.
Expected Impact:
The proposed Keegans Bayou Drainage Improvem...
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