The court approved adding projects to federal disaster and mitigation grant program lists, authorized two county departments to negotiate agreements and coordinate with the state land office, and directed the Flood Control District to develop recommendations for speeding up those programs.

What it means for you

Harris County will move forward on new flood recovery and mitigation projects funded by federal CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT grants, and will prepare a list of options for the court to consider to help those projects move faster.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that Commissioners Court approve the additions to the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT project lists; authorize the Harris County Flood Control District and Harris County Housing and Community Development to negotiate any agreements necessary to advance eligible projects; to authorize the two departments to coordinate with the Texas General Land Office on required contract amendments, program updates, and related approvals; and direct the Flood Control District to implement the associated phasing and funding realignment strategy; and to direct the Flood Control District to work with the County Attorney’s Office and other relevant departments to compile a list of vetted recommendations on what Commissioners Court can do to help expedite projects under the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs and return to Commissioners Court with the recommendations for consideration and possible approval. The motion carried by the following vote: