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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District No. 442
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 an interlocal agreement with Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District No. 442, in the amount of $50,000 to continue coordinating and supporting the mutual interests and activities of the parties (Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
This interlocal agreement will allow us to continue funding support for the agreement for ongoing research with the University of Houston Clear Lake to analyze soil and vegetation in areas of native plant communities and provide data-driven feedback on impacts soil parameters to stormwater quality and flood management. This funding support will also enable the Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District to apply for state matching funds to promote ongoing soil and water conservation programs that support mutual interests of the parties.
Expected Impact:
The Flood Control District has allocated $50,000.00 in the Operation and Maintenance Budget for FY 2025- 2026 to continue the partnership outlined in the Interlocal Agreement and this payment will contribute to funding the ongoing research and collaboration.
Alternative Options:
The alternative to approving this item would be to not review this agreement and terminate work...
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