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Utility l1~ti'astrllctllre Systel11S 18 Chapter 6 GOAL 6.1: Explore creative uses of drainage facilities. OBJ. 6.1a: Create aesthetic/recreation uses that are compatible with drainage facilities. The paradigm shift of the use of drainage facilities for recreational purposes is well underway. The regional detention pond between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway west of SH 146 on F216- 00-00 will be a dual use detention pond and park complete with jogging trails and park benches. The detention pond for the Fairmont Park subdivision on Driftwood Drive has been designed for conversion from a strict detention pond to a park/detention pond facility. The City is in negotiations with the City of Pasadena and Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) to convert parts of the proposed regional detention pond for the B112 system to a combination regional detention pond/recreational facility. Also, the existing right-of-way for B 1 06-00-00 has been proposed to be a drainage channel and a horse riding trail. The planned detention system for the Lakes at Fairmont Greens development will incorporate a pedestrian trail and park system along the City's Golf Course. OBJ. 6.1b: Construct drainage facilities such that they meet or exceed environmental requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) requirements. New large scale drainage facilities designed and built by the City are adhering to all applicable environmental regulatory minimums. Storm sewer design criteria have been adopted for the City of La Porte. La Porte, due to its population size, is considered a Tier II city in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The regulations for Tier II cities have not been promulgated and are still in litigation. Until such litigation is resolved, there is no requirement for Tier II cities to be monitoring or designing to NPDES regulations or minimums. OBJ.6.1c: Update and maintain a master plan for drainage. Figure 6.1 The La Porte 2020 Comprehensive Plan is still considered the master drainage plan with slight modifications per specific master plan studies for individual watersheds. The master plans are followed where applicable. HCFCD will initiate new studies in 2006. OBJ. 6.1d: Acquire property for detention reservoirs. The City, where needed, has proactively sought the purchase of lands for detention purposes such as the Little Cedar Bayou Regional Detention Pond. This was done after a careful identification of the lands needed for the proposed pond based on elevations and the detention volumes in the final product. In February 2006, the final land needed for the F216 linear detention system was purchased by the City. The plans for widening 2,700 feet of the F216 ditch are in final design. Funding for construction, due to extensive purchases ofland for both the F216 and FI0l projects is short and phasing of the project may be necessary. With the purchase of over 15 acres, the City of La Porte is preparing for another phase of widening for the F 1 0 1 drainage system to lessen the impact of flooding for the former Lomax area of the City. A major challenge for this project is the portion of the channel that crosses a major pipeline corridor, which will require extensive engineering and funding.