PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is awarding a $3,430,555 contract for riparian (streambank and vegetation) management services to UFL INC. as primary contractor and The Urban Foresters, LLC as secondary contractor for the Flood Control District.

What it means for you

This contract funds ongoing management of vegetation and streambanks along county waterways, which supports flood control infrastructure maintenance.

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

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$3,430,555Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?UFL INC.; The Urban Foresters, LLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Flood Control District brought it forward. Taken up at the August 25, 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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