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Council holds public hearing on CDBG application as residents press for Lizzie Lane drainage work
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Summary
A required public hearing on a Texas CDBG application prompted questions about prior grant-funded projects and timetables for the Lizzie Lane drainage work; staff said a design is out to bid in April and construction could begin May–June with an estimated cost of about $1.2–$1.25 million.
Council opened the required public hearing for a Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant application and invited public comment.
Samuel Shannon (written comment) said past projects that named Lizzie Lane had not delivered work on that street and asked when Lizzie Lane would be addressed. Staff responded that a 2018 grant and a more recent grant included Lizzie Lane in the project area but that the mechanics of outfall, detention and conveyance meant work proceeded in phases. Staff said the current Lizzie Lane drainage design is scheduled to go out to bid in mid-April, with construction expected to start between May and June and an estimated construction cost of roughly $1.2–$1.25 million (grant-funded with city match).
Staff outlined the staged approach: first secure an outfall, then address detention and conveyance (channel deepening and widening), and then the roadway/storm-sewer collection work. The city noted the EDC purchased property to assist with detention for the watershed and that a separate South Persimmon & Timken project will improve conveyance and outfalls that connect to the area. Council also said it is seeking TxDOT off-system funding opportunities this summer that could support roadway widening and drainage work.
Council adopted a resolution designating authorized signatories for the CDBG application on a recorded 5–0 vote; staff said the grant requires an authorized mayoral and city-manager contractual signatory and finance signatories.
