The county is approving a $15,000,000 interlocal agreement with the City of Bellaire to fund construction of the Cypress Ditch Regional Flood Mitigation Project, which will increase drainage capacity between South Rice Avenue and Brays Bayou.

What it means for you

Residents in the Brays Bayou watershed area, particularly near Cypress Ditch, could see reduced flood risk as the ditch is reconstructed to carry more water.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.