September 2016 Vol. 1 Issue 1
As the year draws to an end we can look back on 2016 as another successful year of Capital Improvements. Each year we strive to enhance the effectiveness and beauty of our infrastructure, providing our residents and citizen’s safe passage and exceptional utility services.
Catlet/Belfast/Pineybrook—Street Drainage and Sidewalk project was a huge success.
2016 Sidewalk Rehab is wrapping up the first section in Bayou Glen
From the desk of….. Victor Campos—Street Supervisor/ Mosquito Control The city has sprayed for mosquitos one zone each night from April to October resulting in spraying the entire city twice a week and will continue to spray weather permitting.
There is a City Ordinance for Heavy Trash! (96-2139) We have a schedule by zones – find it here: http://www.laportetx.gov/heavytrash You could face an ordinance violation for: Too much – more than 10 CU Yards. (6’ high x 6’ wide x 8’ long) Putting out too early…more than 5 days before scheduled pick up
The Do’s……….
Place trash away from parked cars and mailboxes.
Place within 3ft. of edge of Street.
Separate your household garbage from heavy trash because they go to two different Landfills.
The DONT’s…….
DON’T place trash under low hanging limbs or low hanging power lines.
DON’T place rock or concrete at roadside, we do NOT accept.
DON’T place contractor debris (Including but not limited to scrap lumber, concrete, bricks, scraps, wire and roofing material) we do NOT accept.
DON’T put hazardous waste in heavy trash.
The Elevated Water Storage Tank in Fairmont Park is now complete. This project includes interior coating of the water compartment, exterior coating and lighting to illuminate the new “Life by the Bay” logo. Keep an eye on the Main Street tower.
MEET MIKE
Public Works Radio Station Microphone
… He helps us dispatch emergencies to our crews during an emergency …..
Health & Safety Fair September 24th from 10-1 La Porte Junior High
City University September 29 From 6—9 Public Works