Legislation Details

File #: 26-3455    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/21/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for discussion and possible action on the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs managed by the Harris County Flood Control District and the Harris County Department of Housing and Community Development.
Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director

Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

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 for discussion and possible action on the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs managed by the Harris County Flood Control District and the Harris County Department of Housing and Community Development.
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Background and Discussion:
This item provides space for discussion and possible action on the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs managed by both the Flood Control District and the Department of Housing and Community Development. Teams have been working with the Texas General Land Office on potential approaches to maximize the benefits county entities can deliver utilizing the grant funds.

Expected Impact:
Additional transparency and discussion around the CDBG-funded programs managed by Harris County entities. Potential action on a path forward for the programs.

Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item #
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