LAN serves as Program Manager for the Halls Bayou Bond Implementation Program, overseeing a nearly $400 million flood risk reduction initiative covering 45 square miles of the Halls Bayou watershed, encompassing 37 tributaries and a population of 160,000.

LAN has been active in securing and managing significant grant funding for the program:

• $200M in CDBG-MIT grant applications prepared and submitted

• $50M in TWDB FIF grants and subsidized loans

• $16M in CDBG-DR grant funds currently managed

• $13M in FEMA LPDM grants

• $4M in TWDB FIF funds managed

LAN supported McLennan County in securing and administering funding to improve long-term water supply reliability and implement infrastructure improvements identified through regional water planning efforts. LAN prepared and submitted a successful Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant application and continues to support project implementation and funding compliance.

LAN has supported the County in securing and managing significant project funding:

• 50% Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant secured for water supply planning and infrastructure improvements

• $10M in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding secured to advance identified water projects

• $4.4M in ARPA funds allocated and administered for strategic mitigation projects

• Ongoing project monitoring and compliance support to meet funding requirements

LAN led the development of the City of Beaumont’s comprehensive master drainage plan, evaluating more than 100 square miles of drainage area, including 525 miles of open channels and 800 miles of storm sewer. The study established a citywide framework to prioritize drainage improvements, reduce flood risk and support future development planning.

LAN supported the City in securing and administering funding for the program:

• $287K in Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Protection Planning Grant (FPPG) funding secured

• $75K in local partner funding secured

• $362K total project funding administered

• Grant administration and ongoing coordination with TWDB throughout project execution

LAN designed the City of Sugar Land’s Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) to strengthen flood preparedness and improve real-time monitoring across the community’s watersheds. LAN identified strategic stream gauge locations, developed system infrastructure plans and secured funding to support implementation while maintaining compatibility with regional flood warning systems.

LAN supported the City in securing and implementing project funding:

• $225K in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding secured

• Prepared and submitted HMGP application to obtain construction funding

LAN provided consulting and project assistance for the design and construction of a 35,000 LF water transmission main to improve water delivery capacity and support continued growth in Williamson County. The project expanded regional water infrastructure serving the Jarrell-Schwertner Water Supply Corporation and the City of Jarrell through coordination with multiple stakeholders.

LAN supported the project through funding coordination and implementation assistance:

• $14M in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding secured through the Federal Treasury Department

LAN supported development of the TAC Center Railroad Car Storage and Transload Project through grant strategy, application preparation and preliminary engineering to advance freight rail infrastructure improvements and increase regional transportation capacity.

LAN supported the project in pursuing significant federal grant funding:

• $94.73M in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant funding pursued

• $131.97M total project value supported through preliminary engineering and grant development

• Prepared and submitted the CRISI grant application