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CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
JULY 26, 2019
Budget Work Sessions Underway
League City is in the midst of the Fiscal Year 2020 budget
process, and this week, the League City Council began
reviewing the proposed budget at one of a series of public
workshops and hearings. The next two work sessions will take
place on Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30 from 6 to
8 p.m. at the Civic Center. On Tuesday, August 6, Council
will hold a final work session for outstanding issues before
moving to a public hearing. Residents are encouraged to
attend these public work sessions and participate in the City’s
budget process. The work sessions are recorded and can be
watched live on Channel 16 or on the City’s website. For more
information about the proposed 2020 budget, click here.
Fall 2019 Beyond the Oaks
League City’s Fall 2019 Parks and Recreation Guide, Beyond the Oaks, is now available
online for residents to begin planning a fall season full of activities, sports, and fun events.
The guide includes information on children, adult, and senior classes and activities,
registration details and deadline dates for Thanksgiving camps and sports leagues, and
upcoming special events hosted by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, such
as the Clear Creek Paddle Race on August 17. The guide also includes a full listing of
programs and activities at the Helen Hall Library like “Stars Wars Reads Day” and free
computer classes. Click here to access. A print version will be available soon for residents
to pick up at City facilities.
Weekend Road Closure
TxDOT crews will be closing the northbound frontage road from FM 646 to SH 96/Calder/Brittany Bay from 9 p.m. on
Saturday, July 27 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 28. All motorists traveling north who wish to access the SH 96 intersection
must enter the I-45 northbound main lanes using the entrance ramp from FM 646, exit to FM 518, turn left onto the I-45
southbound frontage road, and travel to the SH 96 intersection. Residents are encouraged to check the Houston Transtar
website for traffic updates.
League City | City Manager’s Update JULY 26 | 2019 League City Business Expo The League City Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Expo and Home & Garden Show at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center on July 25, drawing hundreds of League City residents to network and learn more about local businesses. The League City Communications, Public Works, Fire and Police Departments participated in the event, interacted with residents and handed out League City “goodies” to those who attended. Governor’s Small Business Workshop August 1 Space is still available for League City residents to register for the Governor’s Small Business Workshop on August 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center. The workshop provides small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to interact with small business resource providers, such as business lenders, business- oriented nonprofits, and local, regional, state and federal agencies. Small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend the workshop to receive interactive, hands-on assistance from resource providers, and gather the information needed to start and strengthen their businesses. To register, click here. Library Updates Volunteer Bazaar Are you looking to volunteer, but don’t know where to start? The Helen Hall Library will be hosting a Volunteer Bazaar on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Civic Center! A variety of local nonprofit organizations will be available to offer multiple volunteer opportunities. This event is FREE and open to the public.
League City | City Manager’s Update JULY 26 | 2019
CIP Updates
Fire Station No. 6 (FR1701): The A/C duct rough-in League City Animal Care and Adoption Center
is approximately 75 percent complete. Waterproofing (PD1502): This week, the contractor has completed the
of the exterior building has begun and is scheduled to sally port brick installation, roof deck, and installed the
be completed by next week. The masonry contractor access door gates. Work has continued with insulating and
is installing the final small segments of the interior walls installing drywall for the building’s interior walls, the divider
of concrete masonry units (CMU blocks). The interior walls in the kennel areas are being installed, and the sites
hollow metal framing has begun. The brick installation is irrigation system wiring is being installed. Concrete for
scheduled to commence next week, weather permitting. the new sidewalk surrounding the animal play yards was
The completion of the new fire station near the intersection installed in several locations, and all internal data/power
of League City Parkway and South Shore Boulevard is on wiring is still being run through the building. The project is
schedule to be completed in the spring of 2020. on schedule and anticipated to be completed in the first
quarter of 2020.
South Shore/State Hwy 96 Fire Station No. 6 Median
Cut (ST1912): Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP) has
completed relocating two light poles. The design for the
median cut project is tentatively scheduled to be completed
by mid-August and construction is tentatively projected to
commence in September. The median cut provides entry and
exit for fire trucks for Fire Station No. 6. There are signal lights
that will notify oncoming traffic to stop so the fire trucks may
exit the fire station safely in emergency situations.
Deer Ridge Drive Buyout and Overland Flow
Improvements (DR1902): This project is part of the GO
Bond authorized on May 14, 2019 to analyze and design
overland flow to provide proper drainage of Deer Ridge
Drive into Bradshaw Ditch, while reducing excessive
flooding in the street during extreme events. Council
approved a design contract on May 28, 2019 to begin
the project. The survey and the hydrologic and hydraulic
(H&H) studies are underway, which will identify whether
drainage between homes or a home buyout is preferred.
A preliminary recommendation from the engineer is
anticipated in approximately 30 days.
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CIP Updates
Dickinson Avenue Reconstruction (RE1702C):
Last week, the contractor installed one lane of new concrete
pavement between SH 96 and Hewitt Street, which is
approximately 2,500 feet. Work has mobilized for the
storm sewer installation along Beaumont Street. Residents
should be aware of changing traffic patterns as work along
Beaumont Street is in progress. Construction to replace
nearly 2.5 miles of asphalt roadway started in mid-January
and is scheduled to be completed in January 2020.
Parks Project Update - Highway 270 Boat Ramp Update put funds into the renovation of the boat ramp. The next
(PK1804): On Monday, July 22, the City of League City step includes providing several technical reports and
received notification from the Texas Parks and Wildlife forms to TPWD, but the biggest hurdle that will take a
Department (TPWD) that the Boating Access grant for year or more, is a US Corps of Engineers (COE) permit
the Highway 270 Boat Ramp has moved forward to for the proposed kayak launch that is part of the project
become a pending project in the grant process. This and for the in-the-water reconstruction on the boat ramp
means the renovation work is a step closer to beginning lanes. During the waiting time for the Corps permit, the
even though a considerable amount of time may still City and its consultant will work with TPWD and USFWS,
be required to complete the grant-required paperwork coordinating environmental clearances. The City’s plans
and get final approval from the United States Fish and for the boat ramp include renovating launching lanes by
Wildlife Service (USFWS), the grantor of the repair repairing damage and extending one of the lanes and
funds. A pending project meets TPWD’s and USFWS’s changing the angle on any that are required.
standards and means that both agencies would like to
Public Works Updates
Bayou Maintenance TCEQ Training
Stormwater crews have mobilized heavy equipment to Employees from Public Works (Water, Wastewater, and
East Gum Bayou, which runs along FM 646 towards SH Line Repair) attended an eight-hour Cross Connection
146. They have begun mowing and removing small trees Control Class provided by TEC Services. The training
in preparation for planned maintenance. Next, they will class was a TCEQ approved training for Water and
begin desilting the flowline and work to re-establish proper Wastewater license renewal credit hours. Training included
ditch grade by excavation of spoils that have accumulated recognizing a cross connection between a potable water
over time. The cleaning and clearing of this outfall improves system and a non-potable system, identifying various
the overall flow and drainage for the surrounding areas. backflows, prevention assemblies, regulatory rules and
Crews expect to complete this work in four to six weeks, regulations, back siphonage, backpressure, and negative
weather permitting. impacts for failing to adequately prevent or control
backflow events.
League City | City Manager’s Update JULY 26 | 2019 Public Works Updates Grissom Road to Close for Repairs Calder Road Repairs Next week, Streets crews have plans to make repairs to During the week of July 22, the City’s Street Department Grissom Road to rehabilitate the roadway. These repairs performed an asphalt level up on areas of concern along are being performed in order to level the roadway by the southern segment of Calder Road, between Ervin filling in the deep ruts that have formed and to prolong Street and Cross Colony. Asphalt level ups are one to the life expectancy of the roadway. While this work is two-inch overlays that improve the roadway and provide in progress, Grissom Road will be closed to thru traffic a cost-efficient means of utilizing resources for temporary Eastbound and Westbound between Abigail Lane and or short-term roadway issues. The bid process for the long Massengale Lane, starting at 8 a.m. and ending by 4:30 term improvements of the section of roadway is scheduled p.m. Monday through Friday. This work is expected to to occur within the next few months. be completed by the end of the week. Message boards have been set out to notify drivers of this upcoming closure. Drivers will still have access to their homes, but will need to drive from either Bay Area Boulevard if needing to access homes west of Abigail Lane, or drive from West Nasa Boulevard if needing to access homes east of Messenger Lane. Call for Service Earlier this week, a resident on Civil Drive reported experiencing chronic sewer problems. Line Repair crews televised the service line from the house to the main and found the line had grade issues. In order to correct the grade issues with the City line, the line was replaced from the City clean out to the main sewer line across the street.
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Parks and Recreation Updates
Family Fun Night July 26 Entry fee
If you are looking for a fun and family-friendly activity to (no pre-registration)
cool off from the heat, you won't want to miss out on the Residents: $6
last Family Fun Night of the summer at Hometown Heroes Non-residents: $10
Pool. On July 26 from 6 to 10 p.m., come out and enjoy July 26
Hometown Heroes Pool, 1001 E. League City Pkwy.
a movie in the pool. Before the movie begins, kick-off the Activities and open swim
Bring the entire family for
afternoon with open swim and our fast-track obstacle time from 6 to 8 p.m.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT!
course. Food and snacks will be available for purchase in Movies will begin at We will have open swim, concession
stand food, and a dive-in movie.
our concession stand. The featured movie is Shazam! sunset. For questions, call Event fee:
281-554-1180. • Residents $6
• Non-residents $10
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Activities and open swim time from 6-8 p.m.
Movies will begin at sunset.
Park Operations
The League Park Boundless Playground will be reopening
this week after being closed for remodeling of the parks
administration office exterior. Staff have been preparing
by reapplying fall surfacing/engineered wood fiber/
mulch. Staff also made a few brick repairs damaged by
the temporary project fencing and other site cleanup.
The rear gate to the maintenance yard at Countryside
Park was recently upgraded from a double swing gate to
a more secure and user-friendly single poll away panel
gate.
At Hometown Heroes Park, crews have kept busy
by replacing a failed faucet in the outside bathhouse
restrooms. The electronic features failed on the motion
activated and metered faucet, causing it to run
continuously. Staff also programmed a failed irrigation
valve decoder, which automates that particular valve’s
assigned number in the timer program to come on or turn
off. The failed decoder was not allowing that irrigation
zone to come on based on the programmed schedule.
Fall Youth Sports Registration Now Open
Registration for fall soccer, indoor volleyball, flag football and baseball is now open for League City residents.
Residents can register in person at Hometown Heroes Park, or online. Other programs also open for registration
include Mini Chef classes for youth ages 8-15, Thanksgiving Break Day Camp and Christmas Break Camp for youth
ages 6-12. First time participants must come into Hometown Heroes Park with proof of residency, such as a water bill
or electric bill. For questions regarding fall programs, please contact the parks and recreation office at 281-554-1180.
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Public Safety Updates
Accolades Patrol Vehicle Design
During Tuesday’s Council meeting, certificates of League City Police Chief Gary Ratliff is letting his officers
recognition were presented to League City first responders decide what the future of LCPD vehicles looks like, at least
who participated in the search efforts of former Kemah for the patrol vehicles. Chief Ratliff approved eight different
Police Chief Chris Reed. Reed died in a boating accident graphic concepts (plus the current look) to be put up for
in June, and members of the League City’s Police and Fire a vote amongst the officers to decide what the incoming
Departments played a key role in assisting search and patrol vehicles will look like. In two weeks, the votes will be
rescue attempts. tallied and the top two designs will be put to a final vote
to determine the new look of LCPD patrol cars well into the
2020s.
League City EMS is recognizing
Paramedic Liza Martinez for
being sworn-in as an American
Citizen on Wednesday, July
24. Some members of the EMS
Department showed support for
her by attending her swearing-in
ceremony. Congratulations, Liza!
League City Police Arrest Juggers
On July 24 at approximately 12:40 p.m., League City Police arrested
22-year-old Timothy Ray Autman and 32-year-old Antonio Mathew
Whitehurst for Felony Theft. Autman and Whitehurst were observed
parking near the victim’s vehicle in a restaurant parking lot in the 400
block of West Main Street in League City. The suspects then broke the
victim’s vehicle window to gain entry and stole a bank bag from the
passenger compartment. The suspects had followed the victim from a bank
on FM 270 South to the restaurant, where officers observed the suspects
committing the crime. This type of crime is commonly referred to as Autman Whitehurst
“Jugging.” Autman was charged with Felony Theft, a state jail felony, and
his bond was set at $2,000. Whitehurst was charged with Felony Theft, a
state jail felony, and his bond was set at $60,000.
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Public Safety Updates
Treating Heat Related Injuries 2. Heat exhaustion
This week, EMS staff received shift training on the •Extreme or heavy sweating
recognition and treatment of heat-related injuries, •Intense thirst
something that is all too common during the hot summer •Nausea or vomiting
days in our area. •Headache and dizziness
•Muscle cramps
EMS wants residents to “know the signs and symptoms” •Weakness and lack of concentration
of heat related injuries. There are 3 basic stages of heat Remove the person from the hot environment, cool them
injuries: off, and rehydrate with water. If symptoms do not resolve,
consider calling 911 for EMS.
1. Heat cramps
•Cramping or spasms of the most used muscles after 3. Heat stroke (A true emergency)
exertion •Reduced or no longer sweating
•Exhaustion •Hot, red, wet or even dry skin
•Excessive sweating •Headache, dizziness, confusion, disoriented, blurred
•Flushed or red skin vision
•Headache and or mild light headedness •Lack of coordination, fainting, loss of consciousness,
•Nausea seizure
Remove the person from the hot environment, cool them off, This is a true emergency. Call 911 for EMS then remove the
and rehydrate with water. patient from the hot environment if possible.
By recognizing symptoms in a timely manner, you can
prevent somebody from becoming seriously ill.
Teen Police Academy
The 3rd summer Teen Police
Academy is underway, and this
year’s group has shown to be
enthusiastically undertaking all tasks
assigned by Officer Galyean and
her team of instructors. The young
men and women have had the
opportunity to take part in “shoot/
don’t shoot” simulator exercises and
to feel what it is like to be outfitted
in SWAT gear, in addition to taking
part in many other activities.
League City | City Manager’s Update JULY 26 | 2019 Public Safety Updates School Supply Drive Kitchen Fire The League City Police Department Community Outreach On Tuesday morning, League City firefighters were joined Division will be hosting a School Supply Drive from July by firefighters from Webster and Dickinson in extinguishing 30 to August 14. The supplies will be distributed to local a kitchen fire at 888 Chinese Restaurant off West FM elementary schools that are in need of supplies for their 646 that had extended through the roof by means of the students who may face challenges obtaining supplies hood vent system. LCVFD arrived on scene to one building for the upcoming school year. You can drop off the items heavily involved. The cause of the fire and the failure in the collection box located in the League City Police of the automatic extinguisher to activate remain under Department lobby. investigation. No injuries were reported. Below is a list of the most needed items: •4 oz Elmer’s glue •Crayola crayons (8-count and 24-count) •5” blunt scissors •Quart size Ziploc bags •Gallon size Ziploc bags •Elmer’s washable glue sticks (.77 oz) •No. 2 wooden pencils •12-count colored pencils •70-count spiral notebooks •Kleenex tissues •Plastic folders with pocket and brads •Plastic supply box •Wide ruled notebook paper •100-count black marbled composition book •WetOnes hand wipes Animal Shelter Updates The summer is a busy season for the League City Animal Shelter with a high number of animals coming in and the number of pet adoptions temporarily dipping. Council Member Chad Tressler and his family recently decided to do their part in helping League City Pets Alive by fostering "Gusto," a sweet pitbull mix who was removed from terrible living conditions. Gusto was found malnourished and sick, but has now been receiving the best care from the Tressler family.
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Communications Updates
Mondays with Mayor Pat Lunch and Learn
Every Monday from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m., League City Dawan Clayborn, the new president of the League City
Mayor Pat Hallisey discusses important City issues Regional Chamber of Commerce, joined Communications
and initiatives, and answers questions Live on the Coordinator Nora Garcia in this week’s Facebook Live
City's Facebook page. Have something you want to “Lunch and Learn.”
talk about on Mondays with Mayor Pat? Email sarah.
greerosborne@leaguecitytx.gov.
Heart of League City
It’s Doggone Friendly in
League City
Living in a friendly community is
great, but living in a dog-friendly
community is exceptional! In
this edition of “Adventures of
a League City Local,” Ashley
Donde describes a few reasons
why League City is a great
place for dogs and their people.
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Communications Updates LC Local of the Week
Wilfork's Rings & Ribs
More than 200 youth, family, and friends converged on
League City’s Chester L. Davis Sportsplex last Saturday
and Sunday to participate in the inaugural Wilfork's Rings
& Ribs Summer Classic.
Former New England Patriot and Houston Texan star Vince
Wilfork and his wife Bianca created the unique event
as part of their involvement in their two sons’ baseball
experience. Wilfork, who earned two Super Bowl rings
(2004, 2014) with the Patriots, has built a post-football
reputation as an exalted pitmaster known for his barbecue
ribs and his humorous Kingsford charcoal ads.
By putting all three elements together, they have created a
unique baseball tournament for 9U, 10U, 11U, and 12U
youth in which the championship winning teams receive
commemorative rings and be served Wilfork’s “world
famous” ribs during post-game festivities.
Click here to read more about them
Events and Meetings
July 26: Family Fun Night
July 29: Budget Work Session
July 30: Budget Work Session
August 1: Governor’s Small Business Workshop
August 3: Astronomy in the Park
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