Pitfalls & Successes Evolution of a Regional Type 3 IMT PAT HUGHES, DIRECTOR SUGAR LAND DEM

Original San Jac IMT Established as one of 8 state-wide regional teams HGAC COG region encompasses 13 counties Built around 5 sub-regions Each sub-region represented Each sub-region’s responsibility

San Jac 13-County Region [Original Makeup] 1 – North – Walker, Liberty & N. Harris 2 – Central – Houston 3 – East – SE Harris & Chambers 4 – South – Galveston & Brazoria 5 – West – Austin, Colorado, Matagorda, Wharton & Fort Bend

Original San Jac (successes) Smaller span of control More buy-in within smaller group Communications easier Resource familiarity Resource availability

Original San Jac (pitfalls) Coordinated communications Political concerns Territorialism Consistent management Minimal Leadership

San Jac 13-County Region Population over 5,465,000 Austin Brazoria Chambers Colorado Fort Bend Galveston Harris Liberty Matagorda Montgomery Walker Waller Wharton Houston 2,257,000 Harris County 3,984,000

San Jac IMT - Evolution Change Needed – Leadership wavering – State expecting more New Steering Committee – Diverse group interested in regional team concept Team Member Dynamics – Deployable – Regional asset – Diversify team member make-up

San Jac IMT – Evolution (continued) Notifications & Information – Blackboard Connect CTY – – Comprehensive team meeting Application & Credentialing – Verify existing members training and credentials – Establish application process – Coordinate activities with TFS

San Jac IMT – Evolution (continued) Working Groups – Deployment / Activation – Training – Membership – Funding – Management & Marketing

San Jac IMT – Next Steps Roster – Update existing – Outline application process Information Sharing – Annual meetings – Establish website Regional Resource – Identify opportunities for assignment – Establish link with RLOs

San Jac IMT – Next Steps (continued) Training Go-Team – TFS Expectations – Crossover with TIFMAS Partnerships / Expansion Funding Stream

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