Primary Department: County Judge
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section
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 by the County Judge for adoption of a resolution to update the Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as approved by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed to assist county and local officials protect life and property by reducing long-term vulnerability and future potential losses to property that result from natural hazards. Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations Title 44 Part 201.6, Harris County is required to review and revise its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, provide opportunities for public comment, and resubmit it for State and Federal approval every 5 years in order to maintain eligibility for mitigation grant funding.
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Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R3: Strengthen t...
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