Title
Resolution - A Resolution to Consider Support for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application to the Texas Department of Emergency Management for Watson Branch Channel Improvements
Recommendation
The Environmental Services and Emergency Management Staff recommends the approval of the
resolution.
Description/History
FEMA has made grant funds available through the HMGP program for COVID response funding. HMGP funds are not required to be spent on projects related to the disaster declaration the funds were allocated
to address. Many local jurisdiction plans do not include specific fundable projects related to pandemic response, therefore other projects are anticipated to be approved for funding.
The City has identified the Watson Branch Channel as a capital project to begin FY24 and continue through FY25 to address property and roadway flooding, and have worked with a consultant to prepare a
preliminary design for a solution. This grant would provide 75% of the funding to complete the design and 75% of the anticipated construction costs of the project. Expected total cost to complete construction
plans and all construction is $4,603,335. The Federal funding portion would be $3,425,501.25 and the City’s portion $1,150,833.75. The local funding would be provided without impacts to the existing
drainage utility fees. Grant funding would allow the project to be expedited and relieve roadway and property flooding
concerns in the area around the Daulton pickle plant at N Main St and Debbie Ln.
Justification
This project reduces roadway flooding and protects private properties from flood risk.
Funding Source
The grant is reimbursable at a rate of 75% Federal to 25% local match. The City’s local match would be
made from the Drainage Utility Fund.
Prepared By
Howard Redfearn
Stormwater Manager
Environmental Services Department