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 with the Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District Bo. 442, which would result in discontinued research programs and pursuing the mutual interests of the parties.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
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/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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5/22/2025 |
94. |
Approved renewal |
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8/6/2024 |
137. |
Approved renewal |
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5/16/2023 |
139. |
Approved renewal |
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4/5/2022 |
82. |
Approved renewal |
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3/30/2021 |
142. |
Approved renewal |
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4/28/2020 |
2.f. |
Approved renewal |
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4/9/2019 |
2.b. |
Approved renewal |
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2/27/2018 |
2.e. |
Approved renewal |
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4/11/2017 |
2.d. |
Approved renewal |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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4.a.1 - Operation Services |
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Tax Revenue - FCD |
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$50,000 |
$50,000 |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
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): Original Agreement