Legislation Details

File #: 25-6441    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 10/3/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/16/2025 Final action: 10/16/2025
Title: Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend the period of performance to March 21, 2026 for the Flood Mitigation Assistance 2020 Grant Program (Halls Bayou Watershed, Project ID P103-00-00-H001, Countywide).
FPrimary 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: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): P103-00-00-H001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Federal Emergency Management 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 accept an amendment to an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend the period of performance to March 21, 2026 for the Flood Mitigation Assistance 2020 Grant Program (Halls Bayou Watershed, Project ID P103-00-00-H001, Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
It is recommended that the Flood Control District be authorized to accept an amendment for grant award for voluntary buyouts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2020 Grant Program. The amendment extends the grant period of performance by one year to March 21, 2026, and does not change the funding.

Expected Impact:
If the period of performance is extended, the Flood Control District will be able to continue to perform voluntary buyout tasks agreed upon in the grant agreement. The Flood Control District will utilize its resources and applicable consultants during the design and construction phases of the project, as well as the management of the grant approval process in compliance with Harris County statutes, applicable laws of the state of Texas, and Policy regarding Federal Grant Awards.

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