Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Executive Session
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Gricelda Medrano, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris Galveston Subsidence District for a term ending January 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District regulates groundwater withdrawal throughout Harris and Galveston counties for the purpose of preventing land subsidence, which leads to increased flooding. Harris County Commissioners Court appoints a total of 3 Directors to the Board of the Subsidence District, with each seat representing agriculture, industry, and a Municipal Utility District (MUD), respectively. This nominee will fill the seat representing a MUD.
Expected Impact:
Appointment to an expired at-large seat, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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