PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

The Harris County Flood Control District is accepting a $5,000,000 EPA grant for the Forest Green Stormwater Detention Basin project in Precinct 3, which requires a local match of $1,250,000.

What it means for you

This accepted grant will fund a stormwater detention basin project in Precinct 3, with Harris County contributing $1,250,000 in matching funds alongside the $5,000,000 in federal money.

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 →Forest Green Stormwater Detention Basin, Precinct 3

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?$5,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Harris County Flood Control DistrictLegistar record ↗

Who repays?U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Flood Control District brought it forward. Taken up at the April 16, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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