PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The Court approved awarding a $999,911 professional engineering and architectural services contract to Michael Baker International, Inc. to conduct watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District from March 2026 through September 2027.

What it means for you

Michael Baker International will study watershed conditions for the Harris County Flood Control District, work that can inform future flood mitigation decisions.

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

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

4–0, per the official record.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Harris County

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$999,911Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Michael Baker International, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the March 19, 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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