Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Precinct 3 for $900,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for Planning Studies.

CDBG-MIT funds come from the federal government and are meant to help communities reduce future disaster risk. This agreement would put $900,000 toward planning studies in Precinct 3 — work that can shape how the county prepares for flooding and other hazards.

This is a contract award between Harris County and Precinct 3. If approved, the $900,000 would go toward planning studies. The item was introduced on May 29, 2026 and is listed as file number 26-3749.

Key details

• Topic: CDBG-MIT $900K agreement approval for Planning Studies
• Agency: Harris County Precinct 3
• Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (federal)
• Cost to Attend: Free
• Why It Matters: Flood resilience & land-use planning for Precinct 3 neighborhoods

About Harris County Commissioners Court

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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Commissioners Court meetings are public. You can attend in person, look up the agenda online ahead of the meeting, or contact the staff lead listed for this item with questions. The contact on file is Paola Martinez at Paola.

Martinez@csd.hctx.net.

This grant is part of the CDBG-MIT program, which funds disaster mitigation work across Texas. If you live in Precinct 3 and have dealt with flooding or storm damage, these planning studies could affect future projects in your neighborhood. Keep an eye on how the funds are used once the contract is approved.