The Office of the County Engineer asked the court to approve accepting a federal grant of $9,635,733.46 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, with no county match required, for a road drainage master plan project under the PROTECT program.

What it means for you

Harris County will receive over $9.6 million in federal funds to develop a road drainage master plan, potentially improving how the county manages water drainage along roads, at no cost to local taxpayers.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, 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.