PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

The county is awarding an approximately $900,000 contract to Michael Baker International, Inc. for engineering and architectural services to conduct watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District through December 2027.

What it means for you

The Harris County Flood Control District will have professional engineers studying watershed areas to inform future flood control planning.

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

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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$900,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Michael Baker International, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Flood Control District brought it forward. Taken up at the June 11, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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