HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-2026 Drainage minutesMINUTES OF THE DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
Members Present: Jay Martin, Chuck Engelken, Mandi Williams (arrived at 5:16 p.m.)
Members Attending Remotely: None
Members Absent: Bill Bentley, alternate
Council -appointed Officers Present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Clark T. Askins, City
Attorney; Lee Woodward, City Secretary
The City of La Porte Drainage and Flooding Committee met on July 13, 2026,
at the City Hall Council chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway,
La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Chair Martin called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. CITIZEN COMMENT - There were no comments.
3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the
June 8, 2026, meeting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
Member Engelken moved to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2026, meeting; Chair
Martin declared the minutes approved.
4. 100-ACRE-FOOT POND - Presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding the status of the 100-acre-foot detention pond project near the
Pasadena Convention Center and Brookglen Subdivision, as established in
amended interlocal agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of
Pasadena. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
Without objection, item 7. was taken up before this item. Mr. Mayo said the project
could be substantially complete by the end of month and the city's design consultant
is expected to provide the City of La Porte with a letter confirming the requirements of
the agreement have been met in full.
5. HCFCD PROJECT UPDATE - Presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and Harris County
Precinct 2 current and future plans related to Flooding in the City of La Porte.
[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
Mr. Mayo said he had met recently with HCFCD staff on F-216 Phase III between Sens
Road and the Union Pacific Railroad, including property acquisition, construction, and
desilting, for just under $10M, for which HCFCD will provide a letter of agreement.
6. CURRENT DRAINAGE PROJECT UPDATE - Presentation, discussion, and
possible action regarding the status of current drainage projects. [Ray Mayo,
Director of Public Works]
Mr. Mayo said Brookglen Improvements Phase II was on the Council agenda tonight,
which, when done, will complete all the projects in that subdivision.
7. Topographical Surveys for New Construction - Presentation, discussion, and
possible action to provide administrative staff of the City of La Porte with
direction on a proposal to require topographical surveys for lot grading and
final inspection for all new construction as well as any project requiring grading,
drainage improvements, or earthwork as determined by the Building Official or
the Engineering Manager. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning and Development]
Without objection, this item was taken up before item 4. Chief Building Official Chip
Jerauld provided a presentation and answered questions with Mr. Hvitlr ck. Member
Williams arrived during this item.
8. ADDITIONAL DRAINAGE CONCERNS - Presentation, discussion, and possible
action to provide administrative staff of the City with direction, if necessary,
regarding additional drainage concerns. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
Mr. Mayo was congratulated for his team's successful response to recent heavy
flooding on Dwire. He said there is an issue on S. Carroll Street, close to the bay,
where drainage has changed a lot that is now to be developed.
9. SET NEXT MEETING -Without objection, the next meeting was set for August 10.
10.COMMITTEE COMMENT -There were no comments.
11.A ! JOU ' ' Without objection, Chair M. -. a adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
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