PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The county is awarding a $10,482,548 construction contract to MB Western Construction Co. to build Phase 1 of a regional stormwater detention basin at Forest Green for the Flood Control District.

What it means for you

This project is intended to add stormwater detention capacity in the Forest Green area, which could help reduce flooding for nearby residents.

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 →Forest Green

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?$10,482,548Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?MB Western Construction Co.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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