Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): KHOU-TV, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an agreement with KHOU-TV, Inc. for sharing meteorological and hydrological data on a near real time transmission feed. (Agreement No. 2022-170, Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
This agreement is between the Harris County Flood Control District and KHOU to share in near real-time District flood warning system rainfall and stream elevation data. This data will be utilized by KHOU to show rainfall amounts, locations, and stream levels throughout Harris County and the region on both traditional and social media platforms.
Expected Impact:
This effort will have no impact on county services, staffing, or costs. It will have a positive impact on the ability to warn residents of the potential for flooding in areas during heavy rainfall events and the partnership with KHOU will help to drive viewers back to the Flood Warning System website.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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