C-37 West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin

C-37 West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin
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Recent Actions

September 14, 2021 – Harris County Commissioners Court approved $1,000 for excavation and removal services in advance of this project.

July 20, 2021 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized the Flood Control District to exchange one parcel of land with another from Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District as part of the Langham Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Phase II Exchange – 2018 project in support of this project.

December 1, 2020 - Harris County Commissioners authorized a real estate dedication of a drainage easement for the public in support of this project.

May 19, 2020 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized an agreement with no funds required between the District and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District to allow for an exchange of property in support of this project.

February 11, 2020 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized an agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 166 to excavate material in this detention basin.

September 24, 2019 – Harris County Commissioners Court authorized a $66,010 agreement with a pipeline company in support of this project 

July 30, 2019 – Harris County Commissioners Court authorized negotiations with an engineering firm for materials engineering and testing services in support of this project 

February 26, 2019 – Harris County Commissioners Court authorized negotiations with the Cypress—Fairbanks Independent School District in support of this project 

December 18, 2018 – Harris County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 166 in support of this project 

October 23, 2018 – Harris County Commissioners Court authorized negotiations Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 166 in support of this project

Project Description

This project would provide additional stormwater detention in support of flood damage reduction in the Addicks Reservoir Watershed. Stormwater detention basins reduce flooding risks by storing excess stormwater during heavy rain events and slowly releasing it back to the bayou when the threat of flooding has passed.

Bond List

May 2020 Update
2018 Bond Projects List (PDF)

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Project Location Map: Unit Number U500-01-00

Project Lifecycle

Every flood damage reduction project is unique. Yet each project begins and ends, with common and predictable milestones along the way. Whether a project moves forward – and how quickly – depends on many factors, including the availability of funding at each milestone, shifting community priorities for flood damage reduction, and other changing circumstances (such as the price of trees or concrete) from year to year.

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Community Engagement meeting

A Community Engagement Meeting for this project was held October 10, 2019, at the Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, Texas 77433.

Meeting video Presentation summary