2025 Community Project Funding

Agriculture

  • Project: Tomball Fire Rescue 100ft Aerial Ladder
  • Intended Recipient: The City of Tomball, TX
  • Address: 401 Market St. – Tomball, TX 77375
  • Amount: $2,100,000
  • Request Explanation: Tomball continues to be a fast-growing community and requires all that all areas of a municipality’s responsibility to grow to meet the needs of the community.  Replacement of the fire apparatus is essential to maintain high levels of safety of the public and is one of the most important pieces of equipment that fire fighters need to perform their jobs effectively and safely.  The service life of these pieces of equipment at the City of Tomball are set at 20 years, and the ladder fire apparatus is nearing the end of it’s serviceable life and a new one is needed.  The plan is to purchase a new ladder and move the existing ladder in a reserve capacity to provide redundancy and help ensure the ability of our fire fighters to respond to a fire of any level.

 

 

Energy and Water

  • Project: Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project – Harris, Chambers, and Galveston Counties, Texas
  • Intended Recipient: Army Corps of Engineers
  • Address:
  • Amount: $154,000,000
  • Request Explanation: The Houston Ship Channel is the busiest deep-draft waterway in the country, with as many annual ship calls as three of the largest American ports combined. It has more than 200,000 barge movements annually. Each year, the Houston Ship Channel generates more than $906 billion in national economic impact and provides $62.8 billion in tax revenue. Its cargo and job opportunities touch every congressional district in the country. Of the more than 3.4 million American jobs supported and generated by the Channel, more than 75% are in communities with poverty rates above the national average, providing access to economic growth to millions of Americans.
     

 

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs

  • Project: University of Houston Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility and Controlled Unclassified Information Facility Development
  • Intended Recipient: The University of Houston
  • Address: 4300 Martin Luther King Blvd. – Houston, TX 77204
  • Amount: $18,000,000
  • Request Explanation: A multi-use SCIF would be used by defense agencies, businesses and collaborators at UH to perform sensitive and/or classified work in service of the national defense. This SCIF is critical to creating a defense technology ecosystem that will accelerate defense solutions and catalyze economic growth, providing a secure environment where defense agencies, UH and other academic partners and industry can collaborate to produce technology innovation. We propose a SCIF that has the ability to undertake computational, dry lab and wet lab enabled research tasks. Currently, a shared-use facility such as this does not exist in the greater Houston area – all current SCIFs in Houston are closed for collaborative use and are used only by the agency or business that built and maintains them.

 

 


Commerce, Justice, Science

  • Project: HPD Grappler and In-Car Camera Initiative
  • Intended Recipient: Houston Police Department
  • Address: 1200 Travis St. – Houston, TX 77002
  • Amount: $4,400,000
  • Request Explanation: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that about 360 people are killed annually and many more are seriously injured as the result of police pursuits. This number includes suspects, police officers and bystanders alike. Grappler devices deploy a nylon net to stop suspects fleeing from police. The Grappler device attaches to a Chevy Tahoe vehicle. Additionally, In-car video, combined with body-worn camera videos, has increased the level and quality of digital evidence available in DWI cases, thereby augmenting adjudication of those cases. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as the funding of this project will greatly increase public safety in the soon-to-be third largest city in the United States.

 

  • Project: HPD SPIDR Tech Public Engagement Initiative
  • Intended Recipient: Houston Police Department
  • Address: 1200 Travis St. – Houston, TX 77002
  • Amount: $1,294,000
  • Request Explanation: The project will reduce administrative call volume and complaints by automatically sending follow-up emails and text messages to crime victims. It will also quickly allow HPD to gain insight with quick, mobile-friendly surveys automatically sent to crime victims, reporting parties, and other community members.

 

  • Project: HPD Protecting Our Own Citywide Ballistic Helmet Initiative
  • Intended Recipient: Houston Police Department
  • Address: 1200 Travis St. – Houston, TX 77002
  • Amount: $2,588,000
  • Request Explanation: The Houston Police Department is responsible for protecting its most important asset, which is its officers. Additionally, with the increase in active attack/shooter incidents locally as well as throughout Texas and the United States, it is more important than ever to provide officers with the tools to stop these threats and save lives. Even the response to school shootings has changed based on the increased numbers of events and deaths associated with them. As we learned in the Uvalde school shooting, time is not on your side in an active attack/shooter event. To save lives, officers must get to the shooter or shooters as soon as possible and have the training and tools to stop the threat and save lives. To successfully address violent crime, the Houston Police Department must protect the safety of its’ officers while working within tight budgetary constraints.

 



Interior and Environment

  • Project: Cypress Park Regional Stormwater Detention Basin
  • Intended Recipient: Harris County Flood Control District
  • Address: 9900 Northwest Freeway – Houston, TX 77092
  • Amount: $2,500,000
  • Request Explanation: This funding request is for the design of a large stormwater detention basin, located in the Cypress Creek watershed near the confluence with Little Cypress Creek. The proposed detention basin will be the largest of the 22 stormwater detention basins prioritized in the Cypress Creek Implementation Plan. Preliminary engineering and design work must be conducted to analyze the site and choose the most efficient and beneficial project alternative.

 

  • Project: Cypress Rosehill Stormwater Detention Basin
  • Intended Recipient: Harris County Flood Control District
  • Address: 9900 Northwest Freeway – Houston, TX 77092
  • Amount: $6,200,000
  • Request Explanation: The existing basin was constructed originally to mitigate for the Cypress Rosehill Road expansion. This project was a joint effort between Harris County Precinct 3, Harris County Engineering Department, and the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). The existing basin currently provides 179 acre-feet of storage to mitigate for the runoff conveyance and improve storm sewer management. The requested funding will be used to complete the additional work needed to expand the basin, including constructing the slopes and maintenance berms of the basin to HCFCD standards, along with constructing the inflow and outflow culverts that connect this new phase to the existing basin and storm sewer system.

 

  • Project: Jersey Village Water and Wastewater Line Rehabilitation and Replacement Project
  • Intended Recipient: The City of Jersey Village, TX
  • Address: 16327 Lakeview Dr. – Jersey Village, TX
  • Amount: $2,000,000
  • Request Explanation: The City of Jersey Village is undertaking a critical infrastructure project to replace approximately 99,000 linear feet of aging water and wastewater lines, some of which are over 40 years old. This proactive initiative aims to prevent potential collapses or breaks that could lead to environmental contamination. By upgrading these essential lines, we ensure the continued provision of safe drinking water and effective wastewater treatment, safeguarding the health and well-being of our community residents. At its core, the project directly contributes to the health and safety of the community by ensuring the continued provision of safe drinking water and the effective treatment of wastewater. Preventing contamination of drinking water and local environments is crucial for preventing waterborne diseases and safeguarding public health, aligning with federal priorities for community well-being.



Transportation, Housing and Urban Development

  • Project: Memorial Drive Street and Drainage Reconstruction
  • Intended Recipient: Harris County PCT. 3
  • Address: 1001 Preston St. suite 924 – Houston, TX 77002
  • Amount: $10,000,000
  • Request Explanation: This is one of the busiest and oldest east/west thoroughfares on the west side of the metro area. Approximately 1.7 miles lie within the city of Hunters Creek Village. For decades the road has been repaired and rehabilitated but has exceeded its serviceable life and needs a full reconstruction. The project will provide reliable and efficient transportation for multi-modal forms of transportation for a large population of western Harris County travelling public including public transportation.

 

  • Project: Phase 2 – S. Persimmon and Timkin Street – Road, Utility, and Drainage Improvements and Extension
  • Intended Recipient: The City of Tomball, TX
  • Address: 401 Market St.
  • Amount: $22,000,000
  • Request Explanation: S. Persimmon Road currently connects to FM 2920 (Main St.) and extends south to the city limits which is Holderrieth Road. This corridor is an important north-south minor arterial for the eastern portion of the city and as shown on the City of Tomball master throughfare plan, it connects to the city of Tomball’s business and technology park on the south end to Main Street (FM 2920). Timkin Road extends from S. Chestnut Road to Persimmon but it is identified to extend east to Hufsmith Krohville. School traffic is increasing greatly by expansions to Concordia Lutheran High School (private school) which uses Timkin as a main corridor for their students especially during dismissal of school and for their athletic facilities. Tomball Independent School District (TISD) has purchased the BJ Services campus (previously oil and gas servicing company campus) which will house TISD’s Innovation Center and a new elementary on the se corner of the property (construction to begin 2025). This increase of traffic does not have clear access to enough signalized intersections to get across FM 2920 (Main St.) safely. A project widening Persimmon from FM 2920 south to Lizzie Lane will allow for additional capacity for traffic and will improve drainage conveyance for the area. The extension of Timkin, tying into Persimmon, to Hufsmith Krohville will connect the new TISD elementary school as well as provide the TISD Innovation Center more accessibility to signalized intersections. Regionally these improvements will provide the city with a safer major north-south arterial, creating more safe capacity for school and commercial traffic. This sector of Tomball continues to develop with many residential subdivisions as well.

 

  • Project: Memorial Drive Phase 2
  • Intended Recipient: Memorial City Redevelopment Authority
  • Address: 9600 Long Point Rd. suite 250 – Houston, TX 77055
  • Amount: $7,000,000
  • Request Explanation: Memorial Drive, an important arterial road that facilitates the movement of residents, commuters, and goods, after decades of use, has deteriorated, posing significant safety risks and hindering efficient traffic flow. The current condition of Memorial Drive fails to meet modern standards for safety, accessibility, and drainage. First and foremost, the proposed project aims to enhance safety along Memorial Drive. Currently, the lack of dedicated left-turn lanes, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, and outdated traffic signals contribute to congestion and accidents. By installing raised medians, dedicated left-turn lanes, and an 8-foot-wide shared-use path, the project will greatly improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. Furthermore, the reconstruction of Memorial Drive presents an opportunity to address longstanding drainage issues in the area. The replacement of open ditches with upgraded storm sewers will mitigate flooding risks and improve drainage efficiency, safeguarding nearby properties and infrastructure from water damage during heavy rainfall events. Together these improvements will safeguard Memorial Drive for the coming years, allowing safe and efficient transit throughout the corridor for members of TX 38th district. Note that this project was submitted in FY24 (under the City of Bunker Hill Village) and a partial award was received. This request seeks additional resources consistent with the original request.

 

  • Project: Interstate 10 Gateway Lighting
  • Intended Recipient: Harris County Improvement District 4 – The Energy Corridor District
  • Address: 777 North Eldridge Parkway suite 270
  • Amount: $5,000,000
  • Request Explanation: The project will install electrical conduit and lighting at three major intersections underneath the elevated Interstate 10 (IH-10) in the heart of the Energy Corridor. The proposed intersections are IH-10 and N. Dairy Ashford Road, IH-10 and N. Eldridge Parkway, and IH-10 and State Highway 6. The electrical installation and lighting will be placed on columns of the existing overpasses, illuminating the right-of-way. These improvements are critical public safety measures necessary for safe public spaces, pedestrian crossings, and vehicular turning movements. Additionally, these improvements promote public safety by illuminating city right-of-way while also enhancing the Energy Corridor District’s aesthetics. IH-10 runs through the Energy Corridor, creating a barrier through one of Houston’s major activity centers. With these improvements, the right-of-way underneath IH-10 will be a safe, well-lit space that supports better community connectivity.

 

  • Project: Westside Infrastructure Project
  • Intended Recipient: City of Hedwig Village, TX
  • Address: 955 Piney
  • Amount: $10,000,000
  • Request Explanation: The West Side Infrastructure Project will improve safety, access, and resilience in the City of Hedwig Village. The roadway, sidewalk, and drainage infrastructure in the project area does not meet current design standards, presenting safety challenges to the project area. The neighbors and children need to have sidewalks in good condition to safely traverse the route to and from St. Ceclia Church and School. Additionally, the drainage infrastructure is undersized causing the roadway to drain slowly during major rain events presenting challenges accessing the nearby properties. Lastly, the current asphalt construction of the roadways requires frequent and expensive repairs. The replacement of the asphalt roadways with concrete will greatly extend the roadway’s useful life while saving the City valuable funding from a decrease in maintenance costs.

 

  • Project: Voss Rd. Safety Improvement Project
  • Intended Recipient: Harris County PCT. 4
  • Address: 1001 Preston St. – Houston, TX 77002
  • Amount: $12,000,000
  • Request Explanation: Voss Rd. serves as a vital connector between commercial and residential areas in West Houston. The proposed improvement section is surrounded by dense multi-family and connects Westheimer road. The primary aim of this project is to ensure smoother travel along Voss Rd. and enhance overall road safety. Voss Rd. serves as a “principal thoroughfare” in the area, accommodating a significant volume of traffic, including commuters, residents, and commercial vehicles. Additionally, the corridor is home to numerous apartment complexes and businesses. The deteriorating pavement poses a significant risk to motorist and cyclist alike. This project will provide an opportunity to mitigate these risks and create a safer, more accessible transportation corridor for all user.