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: Position
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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Request for approval of 66 positions effective December 13, 2025, to support the voter-approved maintenance program and other support functions.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) requests authorization from the Commissioners Court to establish 66 additional positions to support the voter-approved maintenance program. These roles are essential for scaling to meet increased operational demands and ensuring continued delivery of the expanded maintenance program.
Expected Impact:
Provide critical staffing necessary to meet increased operational demands and ensuring continued delivery of the expanded maintenance program.
Alternative Options:
There are no other options, as these positions were already approved as part of the FY2026 budget.
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, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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