Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom Ramsey, Commissioner Precinct 3
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): 19104MF14S01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
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): Infrastructure (Design, Construction, Maintenance)
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a grant application submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency via Texas Division of Emergency Management - Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - DR-4332 - Hurricane Harvey for grant funds in the amount of $1,585,284.61, with a local match of $10,609,212.39, for the Precinct 3 Norchester Subdivision Drainage Improvements Construction Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The Precinct 3 Norchester Subdivision, located in the northwest part of Harris County, is prone to frequent flooding and has experienced multiple severe flood events. The proposed grant request funding for the construction phase of this project aims to reduce flood-related damage, protect property, and mitigate impacts on stormwater systems draining to Anderson Ditch and Cypress Creek. Planned infrastructure upgrades include improved storm sewer systems and the addition of detention basins. Harris County Precinct 3 is seeking funding through the FEMA-TDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which supports projects that reduce long-term risk to life and proper...
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