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Farrar's office announcement of TxDot's delay to let contract for MKT-Eureka Detention Channels
Alicia Nuzzie of State Rep Jessica's Farrar's office attended Cottage Grove Civic Club's March 2nd meeting and brought an update regarding TxDot's plans to let the construction contracts for the MKT-Eureka Detention Channel project that borders the northern portion of our neighborhood.
James Koch, who is the project person for this at TxDot, told her that TxDot is not going to let the project on April 1st, 2010. They said this project is not funded. They said this project is a back up project to stimulus money and that they don't have enough money at this time to move forward. The information Cottage Grove received about letting dates was sourced from HGAC, and James said this information is not accurate. James said there are three ways this project could move forward: 1) with any leftover Stimulus I money (which was highly unlikely), 2) if it is done through Traditional funding (through money from the TX Legislature) or 3) if there is a Stimulus II package that is granted. If a Stimulus II package is granted, this project still may not move forward since federal transportation projects have to meet certain criteria for the use of the money. If the project is done with Traditional funding, the project would not begin until 2012.
This was all the information Alicia had at the time, but said she would continue to monitor and research this project to make sure residents had correct information. -cornishhen
James Koch, who is the project person for this at TxDot, told her that TxDot is not going to let the project on April 1st, 2010. They said this project is not funded. They said this project is a back up project to stimulus money and that they don't have enough money at this time to move forward. The information Cottage Grove received about letting dates was sourced from HGAC, and James said this information is not accurate. James said there are three ways this project could move forward: 1) with any leftover Stimulus I money (which was highly unlikely), 2) if it is done through Traditional funding (through money from the TX Legislature) or 3) if there is a Stimulus II package that is granted. If a Stimulus II package is granted, this project still may not move forward since federal transportation projects have to meet certain criteria for the use of the money. If the project is done with Traditional funding, the project would not begin until 2012.
This was all the information Alicia had at the time, but said she would continue to monitor and research this project to make sure residents had correct information. -cornishhen
What Will TxDot's channels in the MKT-Eureka Right-of-Way Look Like?
WOBA_tree cross section: Drawing by White Oak Bayou Association for Cottage Grove Civic Club.
Uploaded on 3/1/2010 3:53:53 PM
Which image do you prefer, the one on the left or the one on the right? As of today, Cottage Grove has no commitment from the City of Houston to fulfill its promise of using its 40+ acre purchase of the MKT ROW for hike and bike trails and related purposes. In one month, on April 1, TxDot is letting the contract to build its detention channels through the MKT ROW and their plan will eliminate existing landscape and install fencing.
Since the plan originated in 2008, Cottage Grove Civic Club has been requesting a holistic approach be taken regarding this major infrastructural change. More information on the subject can be found in Linda Mercer's document "The Eureka Trail In Urban Houston: At Risk or In Development?" and in White Oak Bayou's "MKT Section Sketch: Base Condition through Mature Tree Condition".
More history about Cottage Grove and TxDot's MKT White Oak Bayou Connector at Cottage Grove Civic Club's website Our History tab. - cornishhen
Since the plan originated in 2008, Cottage Grove Civic Club has been requesting a holistic approach be taken regarding this major infrastructural change. More information on the subject can be found in Linda Mercer's document "The Eureka Trail In Urban Houston: At Risk or In Development?" and in White Oak Bayou's "MKT Section Sketch: Base Condition through Mature Tree Condition".
More history about Cottage Grove and TxDot's MKT White Oak Bayou Connector at Cottage Grove Civic Club's website Our History tab. - cornishhen
New Trees along MKT trail
The City of Houston has planted new trees along the native gully that follows the rail line through the MKT-Eureka right-of-way located in the north western section of Cottage Grove near the intersection of Kansas Steet and Hempstead Highway.
Have you seen our elementary school's billboard on the freeway?
Stevenson_billboard_2010: Stevenson Elementary + Commuters = Excellent Learning for Your Children
Uploaded on 2/24/2010 12:35:34 PM
Stevenson Elementary is enticing commuters to take advantage of HISD's out-of-district school attendance. Their billboard can be seen driving westward bound just after the T.C. Jester exit, where they are located (www.stevensonelementary.com) - cornishhen
Come and meet our Cottage Grove leaders!
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Stevenson Elementary School Cafeteria
Street: 5410 Cornish St. Houston, TX 77007 (T.C. Jester Blvd and Larkin Street)
Cottage Grove Civic Club board election results 2010:
James Reid - President
Fernando Herrera - Vice President
Linda Mercer - Secretary
Vera Jane Smith - Treasurer
Agenda will cover
- Updates from Super Neighborhood 22
- TxDot IH-10 Freeway Expansion Project
- TxDot IH-10 Detention Ponds
- Cottage Grove 100 years
- Open discussion
- DUES ARE DUE $30
Parking available in lot adjacent to Larkin St. and Radcliffe St.
March 2, 2010 - Primary Election Date
The neighborhood of Cottage Grove is in Precinct 0071. Election polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday March 2, 2010. The following are the polling locations:
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- D Saint Marks United Methodist Church
1615 PATTERSON STREET HOUSTON 77007
- R Saint Lukes Missionary Baptist Church
714 Detering Street Houston 77007-5195
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I-10 Detention Pond Field Trip - Sun 2/14 at 1 PM
I10-Pond-Field-Trip: White Oak Bayou Assoc. field trip to view TxDot planned detention ponds in 2010
Uploaded on 2/13/2010 9:50:12 AM
Please join the White Oak Bayou Assoc. on Sunday, Feb 14 at 1PM for an I-10 Feeder Road Bayou Bridge and Detention Pond Sites Drive and Walk Field Trip.
We´ll meet at the parking area on the west side of Yale just north of I10 for a look at the proposed Yale bayou feeder road bridge sites and the old rail trestle. From there, we´ll wind around the area via vehicles and short walks to look at the I10 pump station site and to have a look at the proposed detention pond sites to get a feel for how they will function and could be modified to include park features for the benefit of the community. The entire outing will probably last about 90 minutes.
All who are planning to attend TxDOT´s I-10 Detention Pond - Drainage Public Hearing on Thursday, Feb 18th at Reagan HS are urged to join the Bayou Assoc on Sunday´s field trip.
cornishhen
Informational Meeting on TXDot's I-10 Feeder Road Project - 1/6/10
State Representative Jessica Farrar will host an informational meeting on TXDot's I-10 Feeder Road Project Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 6:30-7:30pm at Stevenson Elementary (5410 Cornish St, 77007).
If you have any questions regarding this project, we encourage you to attend this important meeting. TXDot representatives will be available to explain their plans for construction and answer questions.
Please help us spread the word to your members.
Alicia Nuzzie
District Director
State Representative Jessica Farrar-District 148 P.O. Box 30099 Houston, TX 77249 Phone 713-691-6912 Fax 713-691-3363 alicia.nuzzie@house.state.tx.us
posted by cornishhen
If you have any questions regarding this project, we encourage you to attend this important meeting. TXDot representatives will be available to explain their plans for construction and answer questions.
Please help us spread the word to your members.
Alicia Nuzzie
District Director
State Representative Jessica Farrar-District 148 P.O. Box 30099 Houston, TX 77249 Phone 713-691-6912 Fax 713-691-3363 alicia.nuzzie@house.state.tx.us
posted by cornishhen
Stevenson Elementary Thanksgiving Feast
Thursday, November 19th - Adult plates are $4.00 and will be pre-sold in the main office. Visit Stevenson Elementary's web site.
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What's Down There?
Work is being done at on the north end of Cohn Street next to Cottage Grove Park basketball court. The incoming neighborhood street is still passable while repairs are being made to the sixty+ year-old gas lines that lie ten feet underground. -- CornishHen
