Legislation Details

File #: 26-7042    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 10/13/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2026 Final action: 10/29/2026
Title: Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2028, and reallocate budget for the Cooperating Technical Partners Program grant (Project ID Z100-00-00-PG010, Countywide).
Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Y. Stuckett, P.E., CFM

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

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): Z100-00-00-PG010
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Federal Emergency Management Agency

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
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 Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2028, and reallocate budget for the Cooperating Technical Partners Program grant (Project ID Z100-00-00-PG010, Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
The Urban Flood Risk Study is a grant-funded effort to develop models and mapping products to inform decision-makers in Harris County about urban flood risk.

Expected Impact:
This amendment will allow the Flood Control District additional time to utilize remaining grant funds.

Alternative Options:
The alternative would be to lose any grant funds unspent as of 9/30/2026.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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/...

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