Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): G100-00-00-G001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Marine Construction Permit Fee with the Port of Houston, in the amount of $11,000, for construction of an outfall into Black Duck Bay, located on submerged lands owned by the Port of Houston. (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Project ID G100-00-00-G001, Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
The City of Baytown and the Flood Control District are partnering on a proposed project to enhance the existing storm sewer system. This project involves upgrading the main trunk line beneath Oklahoma Street to Minnesota Street and improving the existing outfall into Black Duck Bay, which is located on submerged lands owned by Port of Houston. These upgrades are necessary as the current system cannot handle a 2-year storm event. The improvements will increase the system's capacity to better manage stormwater and reduce flooding risks. The proposed system is designed to contain the (5-year) in accordance with the City of Baytown's 2021 ordinance. The Interlocal Agreement associated with this request is Agreement No. 2022-48.
Expected Impact:
This partnership project is the first phase in addressing recurring flooding in West Baytown, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. Many homes in this area were built before 1940. The project involves replacing the Oklahoma storm sewer trunkline, which drains a 110-acre area and serves as the primary outfall for West Baytown.
Alternative Options:
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