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<br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 <br /> <br />La Porte, like many communities, is increasingly challenged by l <br />resources. While the City has benefitted economically over the y <br />because of its growth, now the City needs to focus more on maint <br />rehabilitation, and replacement of aging infrastructure and to f <br />areas, e.g., poor drainage, inefficient and redundant infrastruc <br />addition, as detailed in Chapter 2, Land Use and Development, the City <br />needs to now provide additional attention and resources to promo <br />public and private sector development and redevelopment/revitali <br />already existing areas. One of the ways to accomplish this is th <br />investment in infrastructure and services. <br />2.2 Focus Areas, Goals, Actions and Initiatives <br />Throughout the planning process a number of issues were identifi <br />regarding storm drainage, flood control, and other public infras <br />there was a general consensus about maintaining high quality pub <br />services. These discussions formed the basis of the following fo <br />along with an analysis of existing conditions and review of curr <br />plans, and ordinances. Each focus area contains contextual infor <br />planning considerations, goals, (and their rationales), and advi <br />implementation actions and initiatives. The areas of focus are a <br /> <br /> Focus Area 1 Improved Flood Control and Drainage; <br />Drainage Collection <br /> Focus Area 2 Adequate, Efficient, and Resilient Public Utilities; <br /> <br /> Focus Area 3 Maintaining and Improving Public Safety Services; and <br /> Focus Area 4 Need for Increased Sustainability. <br />Focus Area 1 Improved Flood Control and Drainage <br />Storm Drainage Summary <br />The City lies within three major watersheds; Armand Bayou, Clear <br /> <br />Open, roadside ditches in Old <br />flat with an average elevation of 24 feet above sea level, and t <br />Town La Porte <br />approximately three miles of coastline along Galveston Bay. <br /> <br /> <br />Drainage collection in the built environment is through a combin <br />methods. In the older areas, e.g., Old Town La Porte, collection is prima <br />through open, roadside ditches. In the more recently developed a <br />e.g., Spencer Landing, collection is primarily through undergrou <br />sewers. (see inset) While there are identified drainage problems <br />the City, the older areas have greater drainage and flooding pro <br /> <br /> <br />Storm sewers in Spencer <br />As displayed in Map 3.1, Storm Drainage System, the City conveys its <br />Landing <br />storm drainage through approximately 35 miles of Harris County F <br /> <br />Source: Kendig Keast Collaborative <br />Control District (HCFCD) drainage channels, which <br />3.2 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />