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): G103-38-00-E01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Water Development Board
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 Texas Water Development Board for grant funds in the amount of $5,000,000, with no required match, for the Kingwood Diversion Ditch Improvements (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-38-00-E001, Precinct 3).
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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 TWDB to fund the Kingwood Diversion Ditch Improvements in the San Jacinto River Watershed. The 89th Texas Legislature allocated funds for this project in Senate Bill 1 to the Harris County Flood Control District. Senate Bill 1 was signed by the Governor on June 22, 2025, and will be effective on September 1, 2025. This allocation from the Texas Legislature is being obtained through the Texas Water Development Board. These grant funds were secured by Representative Charles Cunningham, HD127.
Expected Impact:
This grant would fund an initial phase of construction, to be determined in design. Once fully constructed, the recommended alternative is expected to reduce the risk of flooding in the area and provide a reduction in peak water surface elevation along both Bens Branch and the K...
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