Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Tina Petersen, P.E.
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
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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Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a white paper identifying potential preliminary tunnel pilot projects in Harris County, including high-level scope, delivery and funding strategies, and benefits.
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Background and Discussion:
Following an April 10, 2025, directive from Commissioners Court, the Flood Control District compiled a white paper summary identifying potential preliminary pilot project options using deep tunnel conveyance for flood mitigation in Harris County. This is not an exhaustive look at potential alignments and is meant to be a preliminary analysis based on existing information.
This white paper summary identifies key considerations, including conceptual segments, potential benefits, estimated costs, high-level timeline, and implementation considerations including environmental permitting and right-of-way acquisition.
Expected Impact:
Sharing additional data with Commissioners Court to inform future discussions around potential tunnel pilots.
Alternative Options:
N/A - white paper in response to Commissioners Court directive.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation,...
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