Inwood Forest Stormwater Detention Groundbreaking

District A’s Ditch Maintenance Program

Under the new Ditch Maintenance Program that I implemented recently, City-owned ditches are now being maintained more regularly in our community. Now I am ready to expand this assistance to roadside (open) ditches in front of your homes!

Program Details:
This program is to assist with cleaning, mowing, regrading, and desilting roadside (open) ditches in front of your homes or businesses for those in need. This will be a one-time cleanup as this new program is implemented with the possibility for more in the future.

Per the City Code of Ordinances [Article XI, Section 10-451 B (10)], it is the abutting property owner’s responsibility to maintain ditches free of debris so water can flow with minimal obstructions (clear of weeds, brush, rubbish, or any debris that may prevent the flow of water). This means that it is your responsibility to maintain the ditch in front of your home. While it might be your responsibility, it is not always feasible to do so. This is where the new Ditch Maintenance Program comes in to help in these circumstances!

Criteria to Apply:
This is a new pilot program I implemented and has limited funding. This program is for District A residents/businesses only. If you are not sure which council district you are in, please check here. We will maintain ditches on a first-come, first served basis until funding runs out. As of this time, we are only accepting applications if you meet one or more of the following:

• Senior citizen
• Limited mobility
• Unique circumstance where maintaining a ditch is not available/feasible

How to Apply:
Fill out the survey here. If you have any questions/concerns with the form, please contact my office.

If you have a flooding concern that is not related to an open ditch, please do the following:
1. Contact 3-1-1 and get a Service Request (SR) Number. Ways to contact 3-1-1:

• Call 3-1-1 (or 713-837-0311)
• E-mail [email protected]
• Submit it through the website: https://www.houstontx.gov/311/ 
• Submit it through the 3-1-1 app.

2. Send the SR Number and photos (if available) to my office:

• Email [email protected]
• Call 832-393-3010

Aron Ledet Park Construction

These improvements include replacing the playground, adding solar lighting to the park, improving the walking trail and concrete work, improving the spray ground, updating the basketball court, adding a picnic shelter, and repainting the existing pavilion.

Thank you to the Houston Parks Board for working with the community on the plan and design.

Langwood Panel Replacement Project

White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction Project Update

E100-00-00-E005 (FM1960 to Hollister)

• Construction is underway!
• The notice to proceed and mobilization for E100-00-00-E005 took place in mid-December 2022 and construction began in early January 2023.
• The construction contract for this segment allows for 420 calendar days which means the project should be completed by early 2024.
• Trails within the project limits will remain closed for the duration of construction for the safety of the public and construction personnel. Please contact Houston Parks Board for details on closures and detours.E100-00-00-E007 (Hollister to Cole Creek)

• The final remaining project segment was advertised for bids on March 31, 2023, under the new Project ID E100-00-00-E007 (formerly E100-00-00-E006).
• The Flood Control District anticipates construction beginning in summer 2023.
• Trails within the project limits will remain closed until the construction of this segment is complete for safety of the public and construction personnel. Please contact Houston Parks Board for details on closures and detours.

In the interim, the Flood Control District will continue to manage maintenance concerns, including mowing and illegal disposal issues. Any issues or concerns can be reported at www.hcfcd.org/contactus.

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