Housing and Community Development wants permission to apply for up to $20,000,000 from the Texas General Land Office for Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds, and to grant three named officials the authority to sign related contracts and amendments across several federal housing and disaster grant programs.

What it means for you

If awarded, up to $20,000,000 in disaster recovery funds could flow to Harris County housing programs; the signatory authority change also streamlines how the county executes contracts across multiple existing federal grant programs.

Outcome

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

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.