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: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): K169-00-00-V006
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 365
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 Municipal Utility District No. 365, in the amount of $85,809.75, for reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Unit K169-00-00, K169-01-00, K169-02-00, and K169-03-00, for a term of five years (Cypress Creek Watershed, Project ID K169-00-00-V006, Agreement No. 1576, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 365 (HCMUD No. 365) previously maintained HCFCD Units K169-00-00, K169-01-00, K169-02-00, and K169-03-00 within the Cypress Creek Watershed under Mowing Reimbursement Agreement No. 1423, which has now completed its full term. The proposed renewal will allow HCMUD No. 365 to resume maintenance activities and mow the units more frequently than the Flood Control District’s standard schedule of three mowing cycles per year. This increased mowing frequency helps prevent excessive vegetation growth, supports efficient drainage, and enhances overall channel conditions. The terms, conditions, and limitations of the renewal agreement remain unchanged from those previously approved.
Expected Impact:
Approval of the renewal will result in improved vegetation control along HCFCD Units K169-00-00, K169-01-00, K169-02-00, and K169-03-00 due to increased mowing frequency beyond the Flood Control District’s standard three cycles per year. This enhanced maintenance schedule will ensure efficient drainage and reduce flood risks within the Cypress Creek Watershed. Additionally, maintaining lower grass heights will improve the area’s appearance and result in fewer complaints about high grass within Flood Control District rights-of-way, all at no additional cost to the Flood Control District.
Alternative Options:
If the renewal is not approved, the Flood Control District would assume direct responsibility for mowing and maintaining Units K169-00-00, K169-01-00, K169-02-00, and K169-03-00, which could lead to rising operational costs, overgrown vegetation since the District only mows three times per year, and an increase in complaints from residents regarding high grass within the right-of way, as timely maintenance could become more challenging to manage.
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/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location: HCFCD Units K169-00-00, K169-01-00, K169-02-00, and K169-03-00
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Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
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): Agreement