06-23-08 Drainage and Flooding Committee Minutes

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Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting - June 23, 2008 Page 2 Director of Public Works Steve Gillett and Project Manager Michelle Patton with Klotz and Associates provided an update on Creekmont Park Drainage and Overflow Path Short Term Project Two. The three Alternatives and Cost Estimates were discussed for Creekmont Subdivision Section Two. It was recommended not to move forward with short term project solutions at this time. The Drainage and Flooding Committee Members had the following questions. Committee member Engelken questioned the number of homes flooded in the Creekmont Subdivision and if some of the projects could possibly be funded by FEMA. Committee member Moser had question on the ditch at North H Street. Ms. Patton advised Alternative Two would be the most effective for all three of the alternatives analyzed. 5. Receive status report from staff for City-Wide Drainage Plan. Ms. Patton reported progress is being made on the City-Wide Drainage Plan and funding information received will be evaluated. Ms. Patton also reported F101 Project is also being evaluated. Committee member Engelken inquired if staff had an opportunity to look at the draft report from the University of New Orleans and evaluate if it would be a benefit to overall subdivisions in La Porte. Ms. Patton will confirm the status of the report with Gary Struzick. Mr. Engelken also questioned if watersheds outside the city were being observed. Committee member Moser inquired what other projects are being considered. Ms. Patton reported B 101 and A 104 are the next projects to be worked on. Chairman Mosteit reported he would like to meet with Commissioner Garcia in the near future to discuss downstream effects on the City of La Porte. 6. Administrative Reports. Receive reports from City Staff, Harris County Flood Control District and Harris County Precinct Two regarding city drainage issues. Director of Public Works reported on routine drainage maintenance being performed by the City. Mr. Gillett also reported Harris County Flood Control District (John Randolph not present) is working at Little Cedar Bayou on selective clearing and de-snagging of the channels will also be performed.