The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 6, Issue 11 – June 24, 2024
Vol. 6, Issue 11 – 06.24.2024
District F:
It has been a productive couple of weeks at City Council. The body passed the City of Houston’s $7.3 billion budget and $650 million firefighter settlement. District F has been active in the community. From a packed June swim clinic and a thriving youth-led conference to activations with Alief ISD to support summer jobs, we are working hard for all constituents.
Fire safety is public safety. As part of my Summer of Safety initiative, I am announcing a collaboration with the Houston Fire Department (HFD) to promote fire safety and prevention ahead of July 4th. This initiative ensures all residents have crucial safety information to prevent fire-related accidents during the holiday.
We will canvass the Collingham Apartment Complex (10800 Kipp Way Dr, Houston, TX 77099). Recent fires in the area, especially at multi-family properties, underscore the importance of this level of outreach. Education and preparedness are paramount when considering that we can save someone’s life and/or property.
Public safety remains a top priority for District F. As you may have seen, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s life was taken too early. We must protect our communities by enhancing comprehensive public safety initiatives. Please look out for your neighbors, friends, and family.
Jocelyn Nungaray’s funeral services will be held this Thursday. The community is invited to attend and pay their respects. Funeral services will be held at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery at 13102 North Freeway, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Donations can be made in tribute to Jocelyn at GoFundMe.
In close, please let me know how my office can support your communities. Together, we are stronger, better, and more productive. Sincerely,
Councilmember Tiffany D. Thomas
HOT SPOT TEAM UPDATE
WEEK OF JUNE 3
Total Work Orders: 29
Hotspot of the Week: 11998 Moonmist
Total Man Hours Worked: 40
Tree Waste: 600 lbs.
Mattresses: 2
Furniture Waste: 13 piece
Tires: 16
Trash Debris: 550 lbs.
Shopping Carts: 0
Bandit Signs: 132
Landscaping: none
System: 0 pending illegal dump site and 0 pending missed yard waste, with 2 pending landscaping locations as of 6.21.2024
DISTRICT F NEWS AND UPDATES
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Chelford City Diversion Packages 2 and 3 are moving forward with Takeover Agreements passed on the June 12th City Council Meeting. These projects rehabilitate and improve wastewater operations in District F. Please connect with Houston Public Works for questions at [email protected]. You can track projects at engagehouston.org.
STATEMENT ON CITY OF HOUSTON BUDGET
STATEMENT ON UNIVERSITY METRO BRT
DISTRICT F YOUTH-LED CONFERENCE
Youth engagement is essential to public safety. Councilmember Thomas joined District F and AliefVotes for an engaging youth conference at the West Houston Institute on civic engagement, voting, and local issues. With over 103 attendees and dozens of partners, we must engage the youth the District!
JUNE SWIM CLINIC
Councilmember Thomas hosted an annual swim safety event at the Alief Pool in partnership with Houston Parks, Houston Waves, and Coach CPR LLC. We have another on July 13th, and Houston Parks has classes at Alief, Independence Heights, Lincoln, and MacGregor. Sign up for free swim classes here.
CIVIC LUNCHEON WITH THE LINKS
Councilmember Thomas joined Representative Joyce Beatty and Symone Sanders at the Links 44th National Assembly to discuss what’s at stake for our democracy and the importance of local governance.
SUMMER JOBS WITH ALIEF ISD
Councilmember Thomas is collaborating with the City and Alief ISD partners to co-create solutions around public safety and summer jobs. We laid out a plan, identified partners, and sourced funding. We must ensure our youth have supportive environments to learn, grow, and thrive.
BEAT THE HEAT PRESS CONFERENCE
Summer is here! Councilmember Thomas joined Reliant, City, and County leaders to remind District F residents to stay calm and manage their electricity use during summer. Reliant’s Beat the Heat portable air conditioner program provides seniors, disabled individuals, and families. If you want to learn more, contact the Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301. The Alief Neighborhood Center is a cooling center.
SUMMER SAFETY SPLASH PRESS CONFERENCE
Mayor Whitmire joined Councilmember Thomas on the westside to underscore the importance of swimming safety and to recruit additional life guards at the Alief Neighborhood Aquatic Center. The pool will be open Wednesday & Friday from 1 PM to 7 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM beginning June 9th.
ASIAN RESTAURANT WEEK
Councilmember Thomas celebrated Asian Restaurant Week with District F stakeholders. Beyond the culinary delights in District F, we celebrate entrepreneurs who foster economic opportunities and create jobs in our district and city.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
There are 600,000 people experiencing homelessness in the nation. Housing-first works. Councilmember Thomas joined her colleagues in Washington, D.C., for an insightful conversation with the National League of Cities on local solutions to ending homelessness.
6/4 – Agenda Item #3: RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $10,330,917.65 and acceptance of work on contract with TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for FY22 Roadway Rehabilitation #1 – 3.31% over the original contract amount.
6/12 Agenda Item #51: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Takeover Agreements for completion of Chelford City Diversion Package 2 & 3 and Lift Station Renewal and Replacement Package II Projects between City of Houston and SURETY COMPANY (MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY) – DISTRICTS A – PECK and F – THOMAS
6/12 – Agenda Item #55: ORDINANCE appropriating $3,216,517.50 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC for Beltway Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
PERMITS
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
You can engage with your neighbors and receive accurate information about District F and the greater Houston area from community partners, elected officials, and public safety leadership.
