Bryan among cities receiving mitigation funds from Texas General Land Office
AUSTIN / BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) – Bryan is one of a handful of Texas cities receiving mitigation funds from the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced Tuesday that the GLO approved $45,027,000 in regional funds to improve critical infrastructure – including roads, drainage, water detention, and sewer systems in Fayette and Nueces counties. The funds will also support projects in Bryan, Missouri City, Patton Village, and Seguin. The GLO prioritized local input through the Regional Mitigation Program in order to ensure funding addresses the unique needs of each community and region.
Below is a breakdown of how the funds will be distributed:
Table For Regional MIT $45 Mil
For more detailed project descriptions, you can visit the Regional Mitigation Program webpage and click on 'Approved Regional Mitigation Program Project Descriptions' under Regional Mitigation Program Approved Projects in the drop down menu.
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