Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Precinct One
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for grant funds in the amount of $2,623,992, with no required match, for the FY 23 TxVEMP Freight Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) acts as the lead agency responsible for the administration of funds received from the Volkswagen State Environmental Mitigation Trust (Trust) for projects that reduce nitrogen oxides (NOX) in the environment.
Expected Impact:
Precinct One is committed to modernizing the fleet, lowering costs and reducing overall emissions.
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Location: Harris County Precinct One
Address (if applicable): 7901 El Rio, Houston, TX 77054
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: November 12, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Sophie Elsner, Policy Director, Precinct One
Attachments (if applicable):
TCEQ - TxVEMP application