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the Brookglen right-of-way closures, HCFCD has indicated they are waiting on City Council approval. Mr. Wingate said the City has applied for Harris County Precinct 2 partnership grant funding for Northside Phase III and that a decision may come as soon as Friday. Member Engelken mentioned HB 5338 (Paul), which would establish a Gulf Coast Resiliency District to replace Harris County Flood Control District and Harris County Toll Authority and requested a statement in support be sent. City Manager Alexander said he would provide the Committee with the text, after which the Committee may choose to make a recommendation for the City Council. d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the status of current drainage projects. [Lorenzo Wingate, Assistant Director of Public Works] Mr. Wingate reviewed the projects on the project list. 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] Chair Martin addressed the bar ditch on the east side of S. Broadway, asking who was responsible for the maintenance. Mr. Wingate said it was TXDoT and that the City has been performing the work when TXDoT had not. 4. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for May 8, 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. Members expressed interest in the House Bill but concern about the possibility of a similar situation at a different level of government. ADJOURN he meeting was adiod-rned without obiection at 5:16 o.m. Lee Woodward �,pitpE�eeretary----- April 10, 2023 - Drainage and Flooding Committee Minutes