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File #: 23-2313    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 4/13/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District No. 442 to continue coordinating and supporting the mutual interests and activities of the parties, and for approval of payment in the amount of $50,000.00. (Project ID P700-01-00-Y001, Countywide).
Attachments: 1. 031423 AGMT HC SWCD NO. 442 CW backup
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: Interlocal Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): P700-01-00-Y001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District No. 442

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 to renew an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District No. 442 to continue coordinating and supporting the mutual interests and activities of the parties, and for approval of payment in the amount of $50,000.00. (Project ID P700-01-00-Y001, Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
This renewal will allow the FCD to continue coordinating and supporting the mutual interests and activities of the parties hereto and the efficient use of their respective natural and other resources in carrying out a broad program, including support of the District's Water Quality Compliance, Public Education and Environmental Research Programs, in accordance with Section V of the Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioner's Court on April 19, 2011. The ongoing multi-year study of Chinese Tallow management at the Greens Bayou Wetlands Mitigation Bank is concluding this year and additional research programs associated with the Flood Control District's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program are beginning.

Expected Impact:
The FCD has allocated $50,000.00 in the Operation and Maintenance Budget for FY 2022-2023 to continue the partnership outlined in the Interlocal Agreement and this payment will contribute to funding the ongoing research and collaboration.

Alternative Options:
The alternative is that we do not renew this agreement and terminate work wi...

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