Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Flood Control District
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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District for $10,700,000 in CDBG-MIT funding for Planning Studies.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Housing and Community Development Department (HCHCD), acting as the designated CDBG-MIT grantee, is requesting approval of a Written Agreement between HCHCD and Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for the allocation of $10,700,000 in CDBG-MIT funding. The proposed agreement outlines the responsibilities of HCFCD as the subrecipient, specifies the scope of the planning studies to be conducted, and establishes federal compliance requirements, including reporting, financial management, and record-keeping standards. This funding is designated for the development and execution of critical planning studies aimed at addressing flood risk, enhancing infrastructure resilience, and supporting long-term disaster mitigation efforts. These studies include; Upper Brays Bayou Watershed Feasibility Study, Clear Creek Watershed Tributary Feasibility Study, Lower Cypress Creek Watershed Tributary Feasibility Study, Cypress Creek Overflow Analysis, Upper Greens Bayou Watershed Tributary Feasibility Study, Halls Bayou Watershed Flood Risk Analysis Study, Hunting Bayou Watershed Feasibility Study, NE Harris County Neighborhood Assessments, Sims Bayou Watershed Tributary Feasibility Study, Spring Branch Subwatershed Feasibility Study, White Oak Bayou Watershed Feasibility Study, and the Winfield Basin Feasibility Study and Site Plan.
Expected Impact:
The proposed agreement will have a fiscal impact of $10,700,000 in CDBG-MIT funding. These studies will provide the necessary data and analysis to inform future mitigation projects, enhance flood protection, and promote the safety and well-being of Harris County residents. Approval of this request will allow Harris County to meet federal regulatory requirements while advancing its mitigation and resilience objectives.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
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): R3: Strengthen the County’s emergency response function.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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7/15/2024 |
145 |
Approval to complete updated planning activity applications for CDBG-MIT funding |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/9/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/9/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Disaster Recovery related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Kevin Garza, Assistant Director, HCHCD
Attachments (if applicable): Written Agreement between Housing and Community Development & Harris County Flood Control District