65% of Harris County Flood-Bond Projects that Lost Funding Are in Precinct 3
65% of Harris County Flood-Bond Projects that Lost Funding Are in Precinct 3
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 07/11/2023 8:09pm
Article Summary:
Majority of Harris County Flood-Bond Projects That Lost Funding are in Precinct 3
Approximately 65% of the subdivision drainage projects associated with the $2.5 billion 2018 Flood Bond in Harris County have been put on hold due to various reasons such as lack of funding, inflation, and shortfalls in partner contributions. Out of the projects that lost funding, 65% were located in Precinct 3. The county has not set a deadline for revisiting these projects, is diverting funds from other sources, and has not articulated a plan for raising additional funds. Commissioner Ramsey is seeking other sources of funding to support these projects. There are concerns about the fairness and constitutionality of the funding cuts based on race-related factors.
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Date: 07/11/2023 8:09pm
Article Summary:
Majority of Harris County Flood-Bond Projects That Lost Funding are in Precinct 3
Approximately 65% of the subdivision drainage projects associated with the $2.5 billion 2018 Flood Bond in Harris County have been put on hold due to various reasons such as lack of funding, inflation, and shortfalls in partner contributions. Out of the projects that lost funding, 65% were located in Precinct 3. The county has not set a deadline for revisiting these projects, is diverting funds from other sources, and has not articulated a plan for raising additional funds. Commissioner Ramsey is seeking other sources of funding to support these projects. There are concerns about the fairness and constitutionality of the funding cuts based on race-related factors.
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