Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Precinct 2
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Transportation/Maritime Administration (MARAD)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Commissioners Court Office
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation/Maritime Administration (MARAD) for grant funds in the amount of $52,091,659, with a required match of $13,022,915 for the FY2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 2, as the official applicant, is partnering with Houston Jacintoport, LLC to develop one of the last undeveloped deepwater, rail-served parcels along the Houston Ship Channel into a secure, multimodal terminal. The project will add berthing capacity, dry bulk cargo handling, and enhanced emergency response capabilities. Strategically located at the entrance to the channel's patrol zone, the facility will improve vessel safety, reduce congestion, and strengthen regional maritime security and resilience
The total project cost is $65,114,574. We are requesting $52,091,659 (80%) in FY2026 PIDP funding. The remaining $13,022,915 (20%) will be provided as a non-federal match by Houston Jacintoport, LLC and affiliated partners. This includes 10% construction contingency and 5% soft costs. The proposed timeline anticipates design completion by Q3 2026, construction...
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