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.
Expected Impact:
The proposed Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project will further reduce riverine flood risk for residents of the Elm Grove, Mills Branch, North Kingwood Forest, and Woodstream Village subdivisions in the San Jacinto River Watershed. The Flood Control District expects that this project will reduce the 100-year floodplain by 116 acres, removing up to 276 structures from the floodplain and lowering the water surface elevation for the structures in the floodplain.
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 is to not accept the grant amendment, wherein the project will need to be funded entirely with other funds.
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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02/06/2025 |
165 |
Approval to apply |
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02/06/2025 |
166 |
Approval to apply |
Location: Taylor Gully channel flows west to east, bordering Montgomery County in the northwest and running eastward toward Mills Branch and Caney Creek in Harris County.
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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, Budget, Award Amendment