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: Asset Management
Project ID (if applicable): Z100-00-00-R007
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a new unit designated as T101-02-00 to be accepted as part of the Flood Control District’s maintenance system, which is a channel constructed by Castlewood Municipal Utility District and coordinated by the Channel Ownership Program (Barker Reservoir Watershed, Project ID Z100-00-00-R007, Precinct 4).
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Background and Discussion:
The Flood Control District's Channel Ownership and Maintenance Responsibility Program (Channel Ownership Program) was established to address uncertainties regarding drainage infrastructure ownership and maintenance responsibilities within Harris County. Many channels lack formally dedicated drainage easements, have unidentified owners, or have no designated agency responsible for their upkeep. This ambiguity creates challenges in determining accountability for maintenance and responding to public service requests. To resolve these issues, the Channel Ownership Program investigates and identifies channels that meet the program’s criteria. The program coordinates with public agencies to establish ownership and maintenance responsibilities, updates property records to reflect drainage easements dedicated to public entities and assigns a responsible agency for ongoing maintenance.
As part of this initiative, the Flood Control District has worked with the Castlewood Municipal Utility District (MUD) to facilitate the transfer of an open channel that was constructed and previously maintained by Castlewood MUD. A primary objective of the Channel Ownership Program is to identify drainage infrastructure within Harris County that was never formally dedicated to the Flood Control District by a MUD and to collaborate with these entities to ensure the proper transfer of right-of-way. This effort enhances the Flood Control District’s ability to manage and maintain critical drainage infrastructure effectively.
The specific channel reach under consideration is located within the Barker Reservoir watershed. The proposed action will ensure that this drainage facility receives the necessary maintenance and oversight from the Flood Control District, improving overall flood management within the watershed.
Expected Impact:
Accepting this channel for maintenance will add approximately 4.4547 acres of channel right-of-way to the Flood Control District’s responsibilities. This addition will require ongoing maintenance efforts; however, it will ensure that the channel receives consistent oversight and servicing by the Flood Control District’s Infrastructure Division and its mowing contractors. With regular maintenance and monitoring, the channel’s functionality will be preserved, reducing potential drainage issues and enhancing overall flood management within the Barker Reservoir watershed.
Alternative Options:
The only alternative would be to take no action and leave the channel under the responsibility of the Castlewood Municipal Utility District. However, this would be detrimental in the long term, as the Flood Control District is better equipped to manage and maintain open channels through its dedicated Infrastructure Division and established maintenance programs. Without the Flood Control District’s oversight, the channel may not receive the necessary level of maintenance, potentially leading to degradation, reduced drainage capacity, and increased flood risk for surrounding areas.
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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/8/2025
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): N/A