Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24102MF3K001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Galena Park
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Galena Park to provide access to debris removal services to the City for certain limited periods authorized by and at the sole discretion of the County, UPIN 24102MF3K001, Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County and the City of Galena Park seek to enter an Interlocal Agreement to support emergency debris removal following the severe weather disasters declared under FEMA DR-4781-TX. The agreement enables the County to provide debris removal services within the City during authorized periods. This cooperation ensures compliance with FEMA requirements and supports timely recovery efforts.
Expected Impact:
This interlocal agreement will allow the City of Galena Park to request assistance via the County debris contracts, when activated. The interlocal is structured so that the City would reimburse the County for services rendered and then request reimbursement by the state/federal government. There would be some project management time needed by County staff on the City's behalf.
Alternative Options:
This is a maintenance project. Failure to maintain it now may result in a more costl...
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