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): P118-07-00-V007
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 439
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. 439, in the amount of $41,964.45, for the reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Unit P118-07-00, for a term of five years (Halls Bayou Watershed, Project ID P118-07-00-V007, Agreement No. 1581, Precinct 1).
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Background and Discussion:
HCMUD No. 439 currently performs mowing and maintenance activities along HCFCD Unit P118-07-00 within the Halls Bayou Watershed under MRA No. 1473. A renewal is required to correct the total reimbursable acreage to reflect accurate mowing limits and include the Flood Control District’s newly established tree planting sites within the maintained area. Under AGMT 1581, the Flood Control District will be responsible for watering, mulching, fertilizing, and staking the trees through the establishment period, ending April 30, 2028. During this period, the MUD will mow the tree sites as part of its regular channel maintenance activities, supporting vegetation control and improving the overall appearance, all at no additional cost to the Flood Control District. Upon completion of the establishment period, the MUD will assume full responsibility for the tree planting sites under the agreement. All other terms, conditions, and limitations of the renewal agreement remain unchanged from those previously approved.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this agreement renewal will result in continued increased mowing frequency of HCFCD Unit P118-07-00 beyond the Flood Control District’s standard schedule of three mowing cycles per year, supporting improved vegetation control and overall maintenance conditions. The inclusion of tree planting sites provides environmental benefits such as soil stabilization and improved flood risk reduction within the Halls Bayou Watershed. This enhanced mowing schedule will maintain lower grass heights for better aesthetics and reduce vegetation-related complaints within HCFCD 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 full responsibility for mowing and maintaining Unit P118-07-00 and associated tree planting sites, which could lead to rising operational costs, overgrown vegetation since the Flood Control 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): N/A
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Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
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