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: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): G103-80-03.1-E001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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): HCFCD, HCTRA, HHS
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $1,750,000 with a required cash match of $437,500, for the FY 2024 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin Project, San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-80-03.1-E001, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
It is recommended that the Flood Control District be authorized to apply for grant award funds from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fiscal Year 2024 Clean Water STAG (Congressionally Directed) Grant Program to fund the construction of the Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin Project (G103-80-03.1-E001) in the San Jacinto River Watershed. The proposed G103-80-03.1-E001 Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project will further reduce riverine flood risk in the San Jacinto River Watershed. The Flood Control District plans to source the required local cash match ($437,500) from the Bond Program. Federal appropriations funding for this award was secured by Representative Crenshaw.
Expected Impact:
The proposed Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project will further reduce riverine flood risk for residents of the Elm Grove, Mills Branch, North Kingwood Forest, and Woodstream Village subdivisions in the San Jacinto River Watershed. The Flood Control District expects that this project will reduce the Atlas-14 100-year floodplain by approximately 100 acres, removing approximately 300 structures from the floodplain and lowering the water surface elevation for the structures in the floodplain. 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 apply for the grant funding, wherein existing flooding risks remain in place, or the project will need to be entirely funded 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.
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): N/A
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Location: Taylor Gully channel flows west to east, bordering Montgomery County in the northwest and running eastward toward Mills Branch and Caney Creek in Harris County. The G103-80-03.1-E001 Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project will feature a partially concrete-lined channel and replacement of existing culverts on Rustling Elms Drive, and a stormwater detention basin. This project is expected to benefit residents of the Elm Grove, Mills Branch, North Kingwood Forest, and Woodstream Village subdivisions.
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Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/6/2025
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): Order, SF-424, SF-424A, SF-LLL, EPA Form 5700-54, EPA Form 6600-06