The county approved spending $30,660 to purchase wetland mitigation credits from the Greens Bayou Wetlands Mitigation Bank to offset 0.511 acres of wetland impacts from the East T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 1B project.

What it means for you

Federal Army Corps of Engineers permit requirements are met for a detention basin project in Precinct 3 by purchasing wetland mitigation credits.

Outcome

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

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.