Legislation Details

File #: 26-4459    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 6/26/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to increase grant funds in the amount of $6,750,000, with a required match of $1,687,500 and extend the period of performance to August 31, 2028, for the State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-014, Project ID G103-80-03.1-E001/G503-06-00-E001, Precinct 3).
Attachments: 1. CAO_Signed_OMB 02F69401-1.pdf

Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Y. Stuckett, P.E., CFM, Executive Director

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): G103-80-03.1-E001/ G503-06-00-E001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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): HCFCD, HCTRA, HHS

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to increase grant funds in the amount of $6,750,000, with a required match of $1,687,500 and extend the period of performance to August 31, 2028, for the State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-014, Project ID G103-80-03.1-E001/G503-06-00-E001, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
It is recommended that the Flood Control District be authorized to accept an amendment to the EPA Clean Water STAG (Congressionally Directed) Grant award. This grant award amendment will continue to provide financial and technical assistance to the Flood Control District for construction of the conveyance improvements and storm water detention basin in the San Jacinto River watershed. The project will provide flood risk reduction to the surrounding communities. The award consists of $8,350,000 of federal funds with a required cash match of $2,087,500. The amendment extends the period of performance to 8/31/2028 with an increase in federal funding of $6,750,000. This federal appropriation was secured by Representative Crenshaw.

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