PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The county is awarding a $2,539,099 construction contract to Environmental Allies, LLC to build the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin, funded through federal CDBG-DR/GLO disaster recovery grants.

What it means for you

A new stormwater detention basin will be built in the Brookglen area, which is intended to help manage flood risk for nearby residents.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Brookglen area, Harris County

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$2,539,099Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Environmental Allies, LLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Flood Control District brought it forward. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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