Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D, P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): C147-00-00-E001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): FEMA through Texas Division of Emergency Management
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) grant funds in the amount of $9,886,000 with a required cash match of $34,994,000 for the Channel Conveyance Improvements to the Sims Bayou Watershed (Bond ID C-09, Project ID C147-00-00-E001, Precinct 1).
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Background and Discussion:
It is recommended that the Flood Control District be authorized to accept the grant award funds from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year 2023 Pre-Disaster Mitigation (Congressionally Directed) Grant Program to fund the design engineering and construction of conveyance improvements (C147-00-00-E001) in the Sims Bayou Watershed. Design for the first stage of this project is already underway but additional funding beyond local sources was required to construct the entire project.
The funding is available specifically for this project in the FY23 Federal Budget and was submitted by Congressman Al Green, representing the 9th District of Texas.
Expected Impact:
The project includes the deepening of an existing Stormwater Detention Basin and channel conveyance improvements from north of the Sam Houston Tollway to where the tributary joins Sims Bayou near Trafalgar Drive. This project will reduce the risk of flooding for residents, and therefore, shrink the regulatory floodplain while avoiding adverse impacts to Sims Bayou or to the natural environment.
The Flood Control District will utilize its resources and applicable consultants during the design and construction phases of 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 to accept the grant funding, wherein existing flooding risks remain in place, or the project will need to be funded entirely with local funding.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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4/4/23 |
203. |
Approval to apply for LPDM grant funding |
Location:
The Conveyance Improvements to C147-00-00 Project includes the deepening of an existing Stormwater Detention Basin and channel conveyance improvements from north of the Sam Houston Tollway to where the tributary joins Sims Bayou near Trafalgar Drive.
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
4.a.2-Construction Services |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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Grant |
$ |
$9,886,000 |
$9,886,000 |
$ |
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Bonds |
$ |
$34,994,000 |
$34,994,000 |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Current Budget |
$ |
$44,880,000 |
$44,880,000 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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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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Anticipated Court Date: March 26, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
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, Map, SF-424, SF-424D, SF-LLL, Lobbying Certification Form, TDEM Award Letter, Subrecipient Agreement for TDEM-Administered Grant Awards, Grant Terms & Conditions document, and Record of Technical Consideration document.