The Flood Control District wants to apply for a $7.5 million federal FEMA grant to build more resilient infrastructure in the Galveston Bay Watershed area (Precinct 2), which would require Harris County to provide a $2.5 million matching contribution.

What it means for you

If the grant is awarded, up to $10 million could go toward flood-resilience projects in the Galveston Bay Watershed area of Precinct 2, with the county covering $2.5 million of that cost.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.