Kendall County court authorizes application for up to $337,500 in state flood funds to reduce drainage plan match

Kendall County Commissioners Court on July 21 voted 3–0 to authorize the county judge to execute a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Fund seeking up to $337,500 to help cover the county’s required match for the Kendall County Drainage Master Plan flood‑mitigation project.

County staff member Christina introduced the request and consultant Eric Shibe of Shibe Engineering described the four‑phase drainage study. "The total for that project is $3,370,712.32," Shibe said, and he gave the county match as "$692,678.08." Christina explained that, "If we apply for this match through the FIF, we are, able to receive up to $337,500," which would reduce the county’s remaining match obligation to about $355,178 if the award is made.

A commissioner asked why the judge is listed as the authorized official to sign application documents. Christina said the resolution names the county judge as the authorized representative for the application and that any subsequent award acceptance would be brought back to the court for formal approval; she identified Corinne as the financial officer on the application. The court approved the resolution by voice vote, recorded as 3–0 in favor.

The court record shows the county sought the FIF grant to avoid duplication of state funding across jurisdictions; consultant Shibe said limited study work in neighboring Kerr County and the city of Boerne is required because the Guadalupe watershed extends beyond Kendall County. The court did not discuss project implementation details beyond authorization to apply. The next procedural step is submission of the TWDB application and, if awarded, formal acceptance by the commissioners court.