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: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): G103-38-00-E001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Protection Agency
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 by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Environmental Protection Agency grant funds in the amount of $1,600,000, with a required cash match of $400,000, for the Kingwood Diversion Ditch project (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-38-00-E001, Precinct 3).
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Background and Discussion:
It is recommended that the Flood Control District be authorized to accept grant award funds from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fiscal Year 2022 Clean Water STAG (Congressionally Directed) Grant Program to fund the design of the Kingwood Diversion Ditch (G103-38-00-E001) in the San Jacinto River Watershed. The proposed project was submitted by Congressman Dan Crenshaw, representing the 2nd Congressional District of Texas. The proposed G103-38-00-E001 Kingwood Diversion Ditch project will further reduce riverine flood risk along the Bens Branch channel. The Flood Control District plans to source the required local cash match ($400,000) from the Bond Program.
Expected Impact:
The project is expected to benefit structures in the vicinity of Bens Branch with additional reduction in street flooding. The Flood Control District expects that this project will reduce the 100-year floodplain by 223 acres, removing up to 69 structures from the floodplain and lowering the water surface elevation for the structures in the floodplain. The Flood Control District will utilize its resources and applicable consultants during the design and construction phases of the project, as well as the management of the grant approval process in compliance with Harris County statutes, applicable laws of the state of Texas, and Policy regarding Federal Grant Awards.
Alternative Options:
The alternative is to not to apply for the grant funding, wherein existing flooding risks remain in place, or the project will need to be entirely funded with local funding.
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):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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04/23/2024 |
268. |
Application |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
4.a.3 - Engineering Services |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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Bonds |
$ |
$400,000 |
$400,000 |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Current Budget |
$ |
$400,000 |
$400,000 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Grant |
$ |
$1,600,000 |
$1,600,000 |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$1,600,000 |
$1,600,000 |
$ |
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Total Funding Request |
$ |
$2,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Additional Positions Request |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Total Personnel |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Anticipated Court Date: October 29, 2024
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): Grant Agreement and Order