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): N/A
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 $2,000,000, with a required match of $500,000, for the FY 2023 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance Grants Program (Cypress Creek Watershed, 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY 2023 Clean Water STAG (Congressionally Directed) Grant Program to fund the construction of the Municipal Utility District 468 (MUD 468) Stormwater Detention Basin Project in the Cypress Creek Watershed. Community Project Funding for this project was secured by Representative Crenshaw. The proposed MUD 468 Stormwater Detention Basin project will further reduce flood risk in the Cedar Bayou Watershed.
Expected Impact:
The MUD 468 Stormwater Detention Basin Project aims to mitigate flooding in the Champion Forest area by enhancing stormwater detention basin capacity and reducing flood risk for hundreds of structures.
The Flood Control District will utilize its resources and applicable consultants during the design and construction phases of the pro...
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