Legislation Details

File #: 26-1682    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 3/5/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Hollaway Environmental & Communication Services, Inc., in the amount of $111,408, to provide community engagement and public outreach in support of flood risk communications and MAAPnext Program (Project ID Z100-00-00-P025, Bond ID Z-10, Agreement No. 2021-86, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.20%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%).
Attachments: 1. 031926 AMEND HOLLAWAY 2021-86 CW backup.pdf
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: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): Z100-00-00-P038
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hollaway Environmental & Communication Services, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 28.20%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

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 an amendment to an agreement with Hollaway Environmental & Communication Services, Inc., in the amount of $111,408, to provide community engagement and public outreach in support of flood risk communications and MAAPnext Program (Project ID Z100-00-00-P025, Bond ID Z-10, Agreement No. 2021-86, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.20%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%).
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Background and Discussion:
This project includes updates to project website content, educational materials, outreach through traditional and social media, and preparation for end execution of public meetings. This amendment makes available $111,408 in grant funds which have been awarded by FEMA.

Expected Impact:
This agreement will help educate the public about the flood risk information developed as part of the MAAPnext initiative to help them make informed decisions to protect their life and property against flood hazards. The public and other stakeholders will learn why we have done MAAPnext, how the risk was evaluated, and what the results mean for them.

Alternative Options:
The alternative to approving this item would be to reduce our planned MAAPnext outreach efforts, which would res...

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