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related to flooding in the City of La Porte. \[Lorenzo Wingate, Assistant Director of Public Works\] Jonathan St. Romain provided an update on HCFCD projects. He noted design was being completed on Brookgle. Due to the project receiving federal funding, HCFCD is required to perform an environmental assessment (EA), prior to construction. Mr. St. Romain explained that HCFCD is in the process of procuring professional services to complete the environmental assessment. HCFCD expects to award the EA contract by early April. Construction is expected to begin following completion of the EA, possibly in late spring/early summer. Mr. St. Romain said HCFCD did not anticipate closing Gladwyne Lane, but all is pending on a series of events tied to letters of no objection from CenterPoint Energy. Mr. Wingate clarified that the detention ponds will provide mitigation as the drainage channels will not be improved. Member Engelken expressed additional concern about drainage impacts to Brookglen overall. Mr. St. Romain said the Deer Creek F-212 project is in conceptual design and that, although it would need a Corps of Engineers designation, the work can and will be phased so a portion of the work can be bid this fall. Regarding F101-06 Channel Improvements, an additional study has confirmed some improvements to the west can be added for final design, once approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court and be bid and constructed in early 2024. Member Engelken asked that HCFCD provide better cleaning at the lots in Brookglen. d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the status of current drainage projects. \[Lorenzo Wingate, Assistant Director of Public Works\] Mr. Wingate said the City has applied for an additional grant through Precinct 2 for the agenda for additional funds for the Bayside Terrace project. e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff of the City with direction, if necessary, regarding additional drainage concerns. \[Lorenzo Wingate, Assistant Director of Public Works\] Member Williams addressed the lift stations in Lomax flooding raw sewage into the area during heavy rains. 4. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for March 13, 2023. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENT Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Committee members and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Chair Martin thanked Sarah Benavides for attending on behalf of the City of Pasadena and Johnathan St. Romain for HCFCD. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned without objection at 5:50 p.m. ____________________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary February 13, 2023 - Drainage and Flooding Committee Minutes