08-12-19 Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting Minutes

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Mr. Rahman, Flood Mitigation Director for HC Precinct 2 Commissioner Garcia, provided background on the prior Sens Road project along Spencer Highway. Member Earp noted flooding following the Sens Road development was still flowing into residents' yards and was worse than previously and asked that detention be reviewed. Mr. Raman agreed to look at the pond and report at the next meeting. (b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the status of current drainage projects. [Lorenzo Wingate, City Engineer] Lorenzo Wingate, City Engineer, noted that TDEM has listed five of the City's eight projects (Brookglen; Bayside Terrace; Lomax/F101-03-00; Little Cedar Bayou Park, F216 Phase II1; and Battleground Estates) as "alternates" (as opposed to "primary" or to not being considered at all) and funding possibilities will not be known for a time, as long as perhaps a year, as allocations and re -allocations are made. Mr. Wingate agreed to find out if TDEM had ranked the "alternate" projects and said the other projects on the list were under construction in some part. Member Engelken asked that the spreadsheets henceforward include columns for percentage complete, whether the projects were on or off track, and which department(s) were responsible for each. (c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding additional drainage concerns and provide staff with direction. [Lorenzo Wingate, City Engineer] Lorenzo Wingate, City Engineer, noted street flooding on Roseberry in even a very insignificant rain event that recently occurred on July 22, categorizing it as "nuisance flooding" that dispersed very quickly but worth review for alleviation, such as at Carlow at Roseberry. The Committee consented to further evaluation of the Roseberry drainage system to determine any necessity for potential improvements. 3. Set date for next Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting The next meeting date was set for September 9, at 5:00 p.m. 4. Committee Comments Page 2 of 2 August 12, 2019 - Drainage and Flooding Committee Minutes