09-17-07 Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting

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Minutes of Drainage and Flooding Committee September 10,2007- Page 2 The committee reviewed and discussed Resolution 99-31 of the "Public Improvement Criteria Manual ("PICM") Called for in Ordinance 1444 of the City of La Porte (The Development Ordinance of the City of La Porte), relating to Drainage Criteria and Improvements. The committee determined a subcommittee consisting of Chairman Mosteit and Committee Member Moser would be assigned to meet with staff to review, discuss and ask questions regarding the Fill Dirt policies and procedures for the City of La Porte. Chairman Mosteit requested staff provide maps of drainage canals in the City of La Porte from both the Harris County Flood Control District and the City of La Porte. Committee Member Moser requested a Maintenance Program Schedule (including de-silting of ditches) from the City of La Porte and Harris County Flood Control District. He also inquired if there was a possible need for a Engineering Consultant to assist the City Engineer. Committee Member Engelken requested an update on studies/survey conducted by HCFCD in the City of La Porte. The committee requested staff to verify Little Cedar Bayou Project being on HCFCD schedule of projects. 6. Review Fill Dirt Policies and Procedures for the City of La Porte. The committee determined a subcommittee consisting of Vice-Chairman Clausen and Committee Member Engelken would be assigned to meet with staff to review, discuss and ask questions regarding the Drainage Criteria for the City of La Porte. 7. Discuss Involvement and Coordination with Local Governmental Entities regarding Drainage and Flooding issues. The committee requested staff to contact surrounding cities and inquire if they are experiencing drainage and flooding issues in addition to including Precinct 2, Harris County Flood Control District, and Area Public Officials to distribution lists to receive notification of future meetings held by the Drainage and Flooding Committee. 8. Committee Comments. The committee had comments. The next Drainage and Flooding Meeting will be held on September 24, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 9. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.