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Second Notice: Proposed Changes to Design Standards, Chapters 9 and 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2018
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008
Second Notice: Proposed Changes to Design Standards, Chapters 9 and 13
Houston, TX – City Council Member Dave Martin is requesting residents participate in providing public input on the approved changes to Chapter 19, and the proposed changes to Design Standards, Chapters 9 and 13, of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The City of Houston is looking for ways to reduce the risk of flood loss for future development and redevelopment which requires revisions to Chapters 9, 13, and 19. As District E will be impacted by new regulations, the Houston Public Works (HPW) Department will be hosting an open house meeting to provide information and solicit feedback on Monday, July 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood, Texas 77345.
CHAPTER 19 GUIDELINES
The City of Houston adopted amendments to Chapter 19 in April and has posted an updated draft of the guidelines for public review and comment through today, Friday, June 29, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. These amendments will go into effect September 1, 2018.
DESIGN STANDARDS
Design Standards (Chapter 9 and 13 of the Infrastructure Design Manual and the Building Code) impact detention, sheet flow and fill. HPW is seeking public input on proposed changes through Monday, July 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. For more information on these proposed changes, please click here.
PUBLIC INPUT AND NEXT STEPS
Public input on the amended changes to Chapter 19 can be made before today, Friday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m:

Public input on proposed changes to the Design Standards (Chapters 9 and 13) can be made before Monday, July 30 @ 5:00 p.m:

For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov

July 10: San Jacinto River Watershed Community Meeting

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2018
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008
Districte@houstontx.gov

New Date (Kingwood): San Jacinto River Watershed Community Meeting
Houston, TX – Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood residents aware that the San Jacinto River Watershed Community Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, Texas, 77345.

Of the five watersheds within District E, there are three upcoming watershed community meetings.
New Date (Kingwood) San Jacinto River Watershed: Tuesday, July 10, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, Texas 77345.

Greens Bayou Watershed: Saturday, June 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Magnum-Howell Center, 2500 Frick Road, Houston, Texas, 77038.

Clear Creek Watershed: TBD
Residents of the Clear Creek Watershed, please continue to check
HCFCD’s website for updates on scheduled meetings within your watershed.

If you are unsure which watershed you reside in, please visit the
interactive map

The meetings will conclude August 1, allowing time for county officials to finalize the bond package for voters.

Today, June 12, Harris County Commissioners Court approved to place the $2.5 billion flood bond issue on the August 25 ballot, asking voters to finance a 10 to 15 year program of flood mitigation projects that include drainage improvements, upgraded warning systems, infrastructure repairs, home buyouts, and construction of more detention basins.

For more information, please contact Harris County Flood Control District Bond Program Hotline at 713-684-4107.

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Lake Houston Community Association (The Enclave HOA) April Meeting

The April meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 17.

The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. at
Community Asset Management Conference Room.

Community Asset Management
9802 FM 1960 Bypass Rd W
Humble, TX 77338
281 852-1155

Agenda April 17, 2018 LHCA Meeting

 

National Drug Take-Back Day in Kingwood @ METRO Park & Ride

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2018

Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008
jessica.beemer@houstontx.gov

National Drug Take-Back Day in Kingwood

Houston, TX – Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place this year on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kingwood METRO Park & Ride, 3210 West Lake Houston Parkway, Houston, Texas 77339.

The national event, sponsored by the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, aims to provide safe and convenient disposal of prescription drugs while also educating the public on the potential for the abuse of prescription medications.  Sites will be available throughout the City of Houston for residents to drop off unused or expired drugs for safe disposal by law enforcement personnel. To learn more about
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, please click here:  https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.

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B.O.P.A (Batteries, Oil, Paint (latex only) and Antifreeze ) Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2018

Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008
jessica.beemer@houstontx.gov

Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston Hosts
Mobile B.O.P.A Event at Kingwood Metro Park and Ride

Houston, TX – Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston are hosting a Batteries, Oil, Paint (latex only) and Antifreeze (B.O.P.A.) mobile collection event on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Kingwood Metro Park and Ride, 3210 West Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, Texas 77339.

The event is free and open to all City of Houston residents. A valid Texas driver’s license or other proof of residency will be required. This is a rain or shine event, except in the case of severe weather. Business waste will not be accepted.

Many common household materials are considered hazardous and need disposal. When Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is disposed in the trash, it can contaminate landfills and subsequently ground water. This event provides a free and safe alternative for residents to rid their homes of potentially dangerous materials. Below is a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items for the April 28th collection event:

ACCEPTED ITEMS: rechargeable household and automobile batteries, motor oil and filters, LATEX paint, antifreeze, small appliances and scrap metal. Used motor oil will be limited to 15 gallon. All liquids are required to be in sealed, non-leaking containers that are labeled as to their contents.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: business, medical and agricultural waste; oil-based paints, solvents, flammables, pesticides, herbicides and other similar hazardous materials, and electronic waste.
For more information about the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department and its services, residents may check online at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, like the department on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow SWMD on twitter @houstontrash or call 3-1-1 (713-837-0311), the City of Houston’s Customer Service Hotline.

For more information, please contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at
districte@houstontx.gov