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Residents, city discuss erosion and ownership questions along drainage easement near Stafford Run
Summary
Council reviewed a map and heard from a resident who has repeatedly replaced backyard fences as a drainage channel on city property has eroded yards; staff said ownership is mixed (city, county, drainage district) and will coordinate with Director Riggs to clarify responsibility and options to stabilize the channel.
The council examined a drainage easement that runs between Stafford Run and Woodland West where erosion has caused fences to lean and yard loss for adjacent homeowners.
Council members noted CenterPoint’s transmission right‑of‑way abuts the channel and said the ownership and maintenance responsibilities are mixed among CenterPoint, the city, Fort Bend County and a drainage district. A public works representative said the city bought a segment of the ditch when the school was built and that some sections may be maintained by the county or a drainage district; staff recommended Director Riggs review titles and return with a plan.
A resident, Kendall Guidry, described repeated fence failures and ongoing loss of backyard land: "I've lost probably 4 feet of land...I've changed my fence four times," Guidry said, pleading for a solution after years of calls. Council asked staff to evaluate whether the city is responsible for repairs on this segment and to bring recommendations and cost estimates back in a few weeks.
Council did not take formal action but directed staff to investigate ownership, erosion control options (including bank stabilization or concrete channeling) and to coordinate with the county and drainage district where appropriate.
