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): B100-00-00-R003
Vendor/Entity Legal Name: Harris County and Armand Bayou Nature Center
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 Harris County and Armand Bayou Nature Center for property acquisitions to conserve areas along Armand Bayou, HCFCD Unit B100-00-00. (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-44, Project ID B100-00-00-R003, Agreement No. 2022-200, Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion: The proposed interlocal agreement between Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County and the Armand Bayou Nature Center would allow for right-of-way acquisition within the Armand Bayou Watershed for the preservation of the flood way, floodplain and other critical habitat in its natural state. The District is contributing $2 million in funds from the 2018 Harris County Flood Control bond election and $3 million from the State of Texas Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Cost State (RESTORE) Act. The County is contributing $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Interior Gulf of Mexico Energy Security (2006) (GOMESA) Act. The Armand Bayou Nature Center is contributing $1.94 million in funds.
Expected Impact: Acquisition of these parcels will preserve the floodplain in its current natural condition, preserve the natural function of the floodplain, and prevent any future development of the floodplain.
Alternative Options: No action, the tracts will remain in private ownership with possible future development.
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): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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4.a.5 - Planning Services |
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FY 23 |
FY 24 |
Next 3 FYs |
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Non-Labor Expenditures |
$5,000,000 |
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Total Incremental Expenditures |
$5,000,000 |
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$ |
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Existing Budget |
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Bonds |
$2,000,000 |
$ |
$ |
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Grant |
$3,000,000 |
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$ |
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Total Current Budget |
$5,000,000 |
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$ |
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Additional Budget Requested |
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$ |
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Total Additional Budget Requested |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$5,000,000 |
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$ |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Requested |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: January 31, 2023
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court 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): Agreement and Map