Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Marus 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): Q700-01-00-Y002
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston-Galveston Area Council
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 from the Houston-Galveston Area Council grant funds in the amount of $5,325,861.83 with a local match of $750,000, for the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation, Crosby Eastgate Mitigation Bank Project (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-48, Project ID Q700-01-00-Y002, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
The Flood Control District has been sub-awarded a grant from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC). This project is the Crosby Eastgate Mitigation Bank which was selected for funding by HGAC as a subrecipient of their Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grant award. The proposed Crosby East Gate Mitigation Bank site is approximately 240 acres and is adjacent to Cedar Bayou. The basic goal of the proposed project is to restore pre-channelization hydrological and ecological site conditions on the bank area. In addition, it will enhance approximately 70 acres of established wetlands and re-establish approximately 85 additional acres of wetland at the site. $750,000 of available local funding through other funds (non-bond CIP funding) will be used to complete the engineering design and acquisition for Q700-01-00-Y002. It is estimated that $429,885 will be used to complete design and it is estimated $320,115 will be used for property acquisition.
CDBG-MIT Grant Funds $5,325,861.83
Flood Control District Local Funds $750,000.00
Total Project Cost $6,075,861.83
Expected Impact:
This grant will provide funding assistance for the Crosby East Gate Mitigation Bank. The project site is approximately 240 acres and is adjacent to Cedar Bayou. The basic goal of the proposed project is to restore pre-channelization hydrological and ecological site conditions on the bank area. In addition, it will enhance approximately 70 acres of established wetlands and re-establish approximately 85 additional acres of wetland at the site.
The Flood Control District will utilize its resources and applicable consultants during the project, as well as the management of the grant approval process in compliance with Harris County statutes, applicable laws of the state of Texas, and Policy regarding Federal Grant Awards.
Alternative Options:
The alternative would be not to accept this grant award. The Flood Control District would need to utilize a different funding source to pay for this project.
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:
This action is consistent with the Strategic Plan overarching goals of reducing the number of structures at risk of flooding and improving the quality of life of Harris County residents.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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3/14/2023 |
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MOU with HGAC (for application) |
Location: Q700-01-00-Y002
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Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Yesenia Martinez, Commissioners Court Coordinator, Flood Control District
Attachments (if applicable): Order, Grant Award (ILA with HGAC)