• Flood Project W147, aka “Baby Bayou,” was inspected on April 30th, and all drains were clear of debris and blockages in the Westmont neighborhood.

• The new street signals on Westpark, Richmond, Meadowglen, and Westheimer Rd are being turned on and should be complete by Friday, May 27th.

• The concrete replacement panel project on Richmond Ave/Kirkwood/Pallisides has reached substantial completion. The project started on May 17th and is complete.

 
For Carver Crest (Piney Point):
The sidewalk application is approved, and once the notice to proceed is ready, it will be shared and will include a start/stop date.
 
For Westmont:
Flood Project W147, aka “Baby Bayou,” was inspected on April 30th, and all drains were clear of debris and blockages in the Westmont neighborhood.
 
For Briarmeadow:
Per the May 3rd meeting, the Storm Water Action Team (SWAT) met with the contractor assigned to complete the drain upgrade project and established a timeline to repair damage from equipment. The expected deadline is June 13th (weather permitted). As shared in a follow-up email on May 17th and with your HOA, if there are additional issues, don’t hesitate to contact the project manager, Mr. [email protected] / 832-395-3077.
 
As we enter hurricane season, it is essential to remind you how your local drainage works. My office receives an incredible amount of photos, emails, and phone calls complaining about the amount of water on the street immediately after or during a rain event, such as a declared thunderstorm.
 
That is precisely how they are supposed to work.
 
The city streets serve as secondary detention for the drainage system – so the water does not flood your home. In addition to street flooding, it is customary to expect your drains and streets to recede between 6-12 hours unless we are expecting a declared hurricane or extended periods of rain. KPRC featured a story on Houston drains in 2019 with a recent update. The District F office created infographics in 2020 for resident education. (see below)
 

       

 
Suppose you see someone pouring cement into city drains. In that case, trash or landscape contractors leaving leaves and cuttings unbagged, please say something to minimize blockage and damage to our gutters, and remember always to call 311 and share the S.R. # with my office.
 
Hug your loved ones, enjoy graduation, and have a quiet weekend if you choose to. There is so much going on in the world, be kind to yourself, especially others.
 
Happy Memorial Day Weekend,
 
 
Councilmember Tiffany D. Thomas
 

May 17th 

Item #27 Ordinance consenting to the creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 255. 

Learn more here. 

May 25th 
Item #6 Approval of final contract amount of $15,496,027.46 and acceptance of work on contract with BRH-GARVER CONSTRUCTION L.P., for Chelford City Diversion Package No. 1. 

Item #33 Oridnance to award a Construction Contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. for Westpark Drive Paving and Drainage: Wilcrest to Dairy Ashford and appropriate funds.

Learn more here. 

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