Harris County Flood Control District
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is a government agency that was established to reduce the effects of flooding in Harris County, Texas, United States. The flood control district has its headquarters in Houston.[2]
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| Abbreviation | HCFCD |
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| Formation | 1937 |
| Founder | Texas Legislature |
| Type | Special Purpose District |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Manage Flood Control in Harris County |
| Headquarters | 9900 Northwest Freeway, 77092 |
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Region | Southeast Texas |
Budget (2015) | $154.6M[1] |
Revenue | Tax Rate of $0.027 per $100 Value |
Staff (2015) | 380 |
| Website | www |
After destructive floods occurred in 1929 and 1935, residents of Harris County advocated for relief of flooding issues. The 45th Texas Legislature established the flood district on April 23, 1937, and the Harris County Commissioners Court was designated as the district's governing body.[3]
Flood on Franklin Avenue, Houston, 1935, which was a catalyst for the formation of the HCFCD
Magnolia Bridge
The Magnolia Bridge was found responsible for the devastating flooding in 1935.[4]
References
- "" Harris County Flood Control District Federal Briefing, 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2017
- "Contact Info Archived 2010-09-19 at the Wayback Machine." Harris County Flood Control District. Retrieved on March 7, 2010.
- "History of the District Archived 2009-12-19 at the Wayback Machine." Harris County Flood Control District. Retrieved on March 7, 2010.
- "Houston's Lost History: Downtown Flood of 1935". RedPub. Archived from the original on May 19, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
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