Legislation Details

File #: 26-6315    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/10/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/22/2026 Final action:
Title: Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to extend the period of performance completion date to May 22, 2028, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Project ID Z100-00-00-H065, Countywide).
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Primary Department: Flood Control District

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Stuckett

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Amendment

 

Project ID (if applicable): Z100-00-00-H065

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Division of Emergency Management

 

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%

Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): HCFCD, HCTRA, HHS

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to extend the period of performance completion date to May 22, 2028, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Project ID Z100-00-00-H065, Countywide).

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Background and Discussion:

It is recommended that the Harris County Flood Control District be authorized to accept the time extension amendment to the United States FEMA HMGP grant DR-4332 amendment 6. This grant amendment will continue to provide financial and technical assistance to the Flood Control District for floodplain restoration under a pilot program in Harris County. The grant is being used for the voluntary buyouts of homes to be demolished and turned into green space in the floodplain. The award consists of $165,000,000 of federal funds and a 25% cash match of $ 55,000,000 from the Flood Control District. The amendment extends the period of performance to May 22, 2028, with no change in funding.

 

Expected Impact:

This time extension will allow the continuation of acquiring flood-prone properties, demolition, and creating open space to provide benefits to reduce disaster risk and create more resilient communities.

The Flood Control District will utilize its resources and applicable consultants during 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 alternatives are: 1) not to accept the grant amendment, and the remaining project will need to be funded entirely with local funding.

 

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.

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

This action is consistent with the Strategic Plan overarching goals of reducing the number of structures at risk of flooding and improving the quality of life of Harris County residents.

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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9/11/2018

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Precinct(s): Precincts 1, 3, & 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/22/2026

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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, POP Extension Letter, Approval Email