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: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a policy recommending best practices on how to improve efficiency and coordination regarding clean up and maintenance of the County's floodways owned by the Flood Control District, as it pertains to unhoused individuals.
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Background and Discussion:
On May 7, 2024, Commissioners Court discussed an item related to maintenance of Flood Control District-owned land and people experiencing homelessness. During that discussion, Commissioners Court directed the Flood Control District to develop a policy focused on clean up and maintenance of Flood Control District-owned property as it relates to unhoused individuals.
The item requested the Harris County Flood Control District, Sheriff's Office, Housing and Community Development Department, Public Health Services, Fire Marshal's Office, and County Attorney's Office to coordinate with the City of Houston, Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, Texas Department of Transportation, and others on the policy development.
An update was provided to Commissioners Court on August 6, 2024, to share progress on the coordination and discussions to date. As the process has moved forward, the Flood Control District and other named entities have reviewed existing policies and potential legal conside...
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