09-17-07 Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting

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CITY OF LA PORTE 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 wW\'i.laportetx.gov Phone: (281) 471-5020 I Fax (281) 470-5005 September 19, 2007 Mr. Michael D. Talbott, PE. Harris County Flood Control District 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77092 Dear Mr. Talbott: As you are aware, the impact of Tropical Storm Erin has drawn much attention to drainage issues throughout the City of La Porte. During a recent meeting, the City Council appointed a sub-committee, consisting of four members of Council, to focus on possible short and long term actions to assist in alleviating some conditions that prevent our drainage systems froW operating at peak design efficiency. We sincerely appreciate Mr. John Randolpb's attendance at that meeting. The fIrst meeting of the drainage and flooding sub-committee was held on September 17, 2007. One of the important conclusions of that meeting was the need for inter-jurisdictional cooperation and coordination with HCFCD; Precinct 2, Harris County and State /Federal Agencies in order to put into effect any meaningful long term solutions. As such, the committee has extended an invitation to you or your representative to attend future meetings so that all efforts to improve drainage in La Porte can be weighed and balanced with the interests and actions taken by other jurisdictions. The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for September 24,2007, 5 PM at City Hall, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas 77571, in Council Chambers. We apologize for the short notice for this meeting but hope to establish a schedule for future meetings in a more timely manner. We look forward to coordinating our efforts with you in hopes of having a favorable impact for drainage within the region. The point of contact for this project is Wayne J. Sabo, Director of Planning. He may be reached at 281-470-5056. cc: Mr. John Randolph, Senior Project Coordinator, HCFCD . ...:..:;n;..;..:...:....;.;:...~~__...::"=..~..__,!_ ."~,..".._. '-..~~i,.""'~.....",.,..,..~_..;;,__ " ..., -.' ~'--o-.,_.~~........~~, -,',_ .,.. .-"t..==_--,-~.._......,~=.J. L L.,,"..~