08-14-02 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Minutes

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Taylor Bayou Watershed Master Drainage Plan . Evaluate downstream conditions and increased runoff from planned future development. . Reduce the risk of flooding and drainage problems from planned future development in the watershed · Identify regional flood reduction measures such as channels, detention ponds, new bridges/culvert structures, storm sewer systems, or other stormwater management activities that will serve the future drainage needs in the watershed. · Coordinate closely with the City of La Porte and Harris County to accommodate the drainage needs for future roadway projects within the watershed. · Consider multi-use opportunities such as parks and trails within the recommended flood control measures. This MDP presents a technical analysis of the potential impacts to Taylor Bayou (HCFC Unit AI04-00-00) from the development of the TIRZ and the Taylor Bayou Watershed within the City of La Porte. This report also presents an analysis of the required detention facilities to mitigate the potential impacts. 2.1 Project Location This MDP is for the TIRZ within the Taylor Bayou Watershed within the City of La Porte. The limits of the improvements associated with this report are generally within the TIRZ Boundary and are confined by the Southern Pacific Railroad on the west, Fairmont Parkway to the north, Old SH 146 to the east, and extends south of McCabe. The TIRZ Boundary is shown on Exhibit 1. 2.2 Authorization The City of La Porte authorized CivilTech Engineering, Inc. to perform a drainage plan for the Taylor Bayou Watershed as part of the Standard Form of Agreement between the Owner and Engineer for the Studv and Report Phase Professional Services executed May 20, 2002. This work authorization was approved by City of La Porte Ordinance No. 2002-2555 and was assigned City of La Porte Project Number 826. CivilT e.:h Engineering, Inc. 2