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CITY OF PEARLAND
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
Public Comment Period and Public Meeting
for an Amendment to the 2011-2014 TIP
H-GAC is announcing the opening of a 30-day public comment period to give the public an opportunity to review and provide comments on Amendment No. 1 to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The amendment will include sponsor requested changes and corrections to the 2011-2014 TIP*approved in June.
The public comment period begins on Monday, July 19, 2010 and will end on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm. A public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the H-GAC offices, 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor Conference Room A at 5:30 pm. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments to H-GAC. All written comments may be submitted to Transportation Public Information, Houston-Galveston Area Council, P.O. Box 22777, Houston, Texas 77227-2777, email to publiccomments@h-gac.com, or fax to (713) 993-4508. For more information, please visit: http://www.h-gac.com/taq/public_info.
*The 2011-2014 TIP includes the program of projects for each of the region's public transit providers. The transit providers in the Houston-Galveston region are the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO), Harris County, Fort Bend County, Connect Transit, and The District. This public notice and public comment period will satisfy the federal public notice requirements for each of the transit providers regarding its transit program of projects for fiscal years 2011-2014. The proposed program of projects, unless amended, will meet the requirements regarding the final program of projects. Upon amendment, H-GAC will make available a final publication of the program of projects.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, H-GAC will provide for reasonable accommodations for person attending H-GAC functions. Requests from persons needing special accommodations should be received by H-GAC staff 24 hours prior to a function. The public meeting will be conducted in English, and requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least two working days prior to a function. Please call 713-993-4557 for assistance.
CITY OF PEARLAND SEEKS CANDIDATES...
The City of Pearland is seeking candidates for a number of openings on a variety of boards - groups that provide advice, recommendations, and reviews to City Council in certain specialized areas.
Board openings include Electrical; Animal Control Advisory Committee; Pearland Economic Development; Gas & Plumbing Code; Parks, Recreation, & Beautification; and Planning & Zoning Commission.
Also, 'Alternate' positions are available on the Zoning Board of Adjustments, Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and the [Television] Channel Review Board.
Terms of service, meeting times, duties, and minimum required qualifications vary by board, so please visit www.cityofpearland.com and select the 'Boards & Commissions' link on the left side of the page for details and to download an application, or call the City Secretary's Office at 281-652-1840.
HURRICANE INFORMATION
Hurricane season is around the corner, June 1 through November 30. Predictions are that we will have an above-average season, so NOW is the time for us to get our families, our homes and our businesses prepared.
Here are some probabilities from the Department of Atmospheric Science:
15 Named Storms, including 8 Hurricanes & 4 Major Storms (CAT 3, 4, 5)
44% probability for at least one major storm between Florida to Brownsville (the average over the last century is 30%)
58% probability of at least one major storm to track into the Caribbean (the average over the last century is 42%)
We will be hosting a Mini Hurricane Seminar/Discussion on June 12th at the Pearland Community Center 3523 Liberty from 10 a.m. to Noon. There will be several short presentations including one from the National Weather Service. After the presentations, there will be a panel of Emergency Management Coordinators from Brazoria County along with other City staff members, Center Point, Brazoria County Drainage District, and American Red Cross. We will take questions from citizens and answer to the best of our ability.
HURRICANE AWARENESS TIPS
WHEN LOCAL OFFICIALS CALL FOR AN EVACUATION:
WHEN THERE'S A HURRICANE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO, FILL YOUR GAS TANK AND KEEP IT FULL. START MONITORING RADIO AND TV BROADCASTS -- AND LISTEN TO INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS. HURRICANES MAY TAKE SEVERAL DAYS TO ARRIVE. MAKE EVACUATION PLANS BEFORE THE STORM. GET YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT READY TO GO -- WITH FOOD, WATER, BATTERIES AND OTHER SUPPLIES. WHEN LOCAL OFFICIALS CALL FOR A MANDATORY EVACUATION, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT:
EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS CAN HAPPEN ANY TIME. KEEP EMERGENCY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN YOUR HOME, OFFICE AND CAR - ESPECIALLY DURING HURRICANE SEASON. YOU'LL NEED NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, WATER AND BATTERIES. YOU'LL ALSO NEED CASH, CREDIT CARDS, COPIES OF MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS AND INSURANCE INFORMATION. DON'T FORGET PRODUCTS FOR BABIES, THE ELDERLY AND SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. WHEN LOCAL OFFICIALS CALL FOR A MANDATORY EVACUATION, TOP OFF YOUR GAS TANK BEFORE YOU GET ON THE ROAD.
ON THE ROAD IN AN EVACUATION:
HURRICANES ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MAKE EVACUATION PLANS IN ADVANCE. KEEP HIGHWAY MAPS IN YOUR CAR AND LEARN EVACUATION ROUTES BEFORE THE STORM. WHEN LOCAL OFFICIALS CALL FOR A MANDATORY EVACUATION - HIGHWAYS WILL BE CROWDED. WATCH FOR TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY SIGNS - AND LISTEN TO YOUR CAR RADIO. REMEMBER, MAKE TRAVEL PLANS IN ADVANCE, MONITOR TV AND RADIO -- AND EXPECT YOUR TRIP TO TAKE LONGER THAN USUAL.
FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS IN EMERGENCIES:
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, YOUR FAMILY NEEDS A PLACE TO CALL AND A PLACE TO MEET. PLAN AHEAD TO KEEP IN TOUCH. CHOOSE A LOCATION IN YOUR TOWN TO MEET IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD IS BLOCKED OFF. WHEN LOCAL TELEPHONES DON'T WORK, YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO CALL OUT-OF-STATE. CHOOSE A FRIEND OR RELATIVE OUT OF STATE -- AND TEACH YOUR KIDS THE PHONE NUMBER. REMEMBER, PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES WITH YOUR FAMILY. CHOOSE A PLACE TO CALL AND A PLACE TO MEET.
LEAVE EARLY WITH FRAGILE FAMILY MEMBERS:
HURRICANES ARE DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE. MAKE SPECIAL PLANS FOR BABIES - THE ELDERLY - AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE FAMILY MEMBERS. IT WILL TAKE MUCH LONGER TO TRAVEL DURING A MANDATORY EVACUATION. MAKE SURE YOUR EMERGENCY KIT INCLUDES SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS - AND SUPPLIES FOR BABIES AND THE ELDERLY. MAKE TRAVEL EASIER FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. LEAVE BEFORE THE OFFICIAL EVACUATION BEGINS.
LEAVE EARLY IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS:
WHEN A HURRICANE THREATENS, BE PREPARED. IT WILL TAKE MUCH LONGER TO TRAVEL DURING A MANDATORY EVACUATION. IF YOU'VE GOT SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS - AND YOU CAN TRAVEL ON YOUR OWN - IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO LEAVE AHEAD OF THE CROWD. MAKE YOUR EVACUATION PLANS IN ADVANCE. BRING SPECIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES ALONG WITH YOUR EMERGENCY KIT. LEARN YOUR ROUTES AHEAD OF TIME. AVOID CROWDED HIGHWAYS. LEAVE EARLY -BEFORE A MANDATORY EVACUATION BEGINS.
TRAVELING WITH EXTRA VEHICLES? LEAVE EARLY:
WHEN A HURRICANE THREATENS, BE SMART. DON'T MAKE TRAFFIC WORSE. IF YOU HAVE EXTRA VEHICLES, GET THEM OUT EARLY - BEFORE A MANDATORY EVACUATION. IF YOU WAIT UNTIL THE MANDATORY EVACUATION - TAKE ONLY ONE VEHICLE. REMEMBER, IF YOU WANT TO TRAVEL WITH A BOAT, A CAMPER, AN EXTRA CAR OR TRUCK - DON'T CROWD THE HIGHWAYS. GET THESE EXTRA VEHICLES OUT OF THE EVACUATION ZONE BEFORE LOCAL OFFICIALS ORDER A MANDATORY EVACUATION.
HURRICANE WATCH AND HURRICANE WARNING:
HURRICANES ARE DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE. THEY CAN GET MUCH STRONGER - AND CHANGE DIRECTIONS -- IN A MATTER OF HOURS. A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS A HURRICANE IS ABOUT 36 HOURS AWAY. A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS A HURRICANE WILL HIT YOUR AREA IN 24 HOURS. WHEN A STORM IS ANYWHERE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO, BE PREPARED TO EVACUATE. MAKE YOUR EVACUATION PLANS NOW -- BEFORE A STORM. AND GET YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLIES TOGETHER NOW -- BEFORE A STORM.
Recreation Center and Natatorium to Open Late Summer
The 107,000 square foot Recreation Center and Natatorium is a joint partnership with the
Pearland Independent School District and the Pearland Economic Development Corporation. The facility consists of a gymnasium, weight room, dance/aerobics room, racquetball courts, locker rooms and an elevated indoor track. It also houses a multipurpose room, kitchen and a drop-in play area for children. Inside the natatorium is a competition pool (50 meters x 25 yards), two 3-meter diving boards, two 1-meter diving boards and a warm-up pool (25 yards wide by 4 lanes wide). The competition pool can be set in seven different configurations for recreational/lap swim, long and short course swim meets, water polo, competition diving and synchronized swimming. The warm-up pool is a shallow pool with a zero-depth entry. Primary uses for the warm-up pool include water exercise classes, swimming lessons and therapeutic recreation programs. The natatorium will also be home to both the Pearland and Dawson High School swim and water polo teams. The project is funded with $16.2 million in bond funds which were approved by Pearland voters in May of 2007, along with $3.5 million from the Pearland Independent School District and $1.9 million from the Pearland
Economic Development Corporation. The Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium offers
a number of affordable membership options. For detailed information, please call
281-652-1673 or visit www.pearlandparks.com.
Recreation Center & Natatorium Grand Opening
The Pearland Parks & Recreation Dept. cordially invites the Public to the Grand Opening of the Recreation Center & Natatorium. Light refreshments will be served, and ample parking is available. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Demonstrations and free use of facilities are offered from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Location: Recreation Center and Natatorium
4141 Bailey Road, Pearland, TX
When: Saturday, August 7, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 281-652-1673
PEARLAND CELEBRATES NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
PEARLAND, TX - The City of Pearland is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month by offering 31 days of exciting events and programs for people of all ages and capabilities. The campaign was formally recognized in a proclamation made by Pearland Mayor, Tom Reid, in the July 12 City Council Meeting. Since July 1985, America has celebrated Park and Recreation Month. This year's theme is Celebrate, Advocate, Recreate! Park and recreation agencies and citizens are encouraged to plan special events and initiatives that remind local decision makers and the community of the exciting and vital role that parks and recreation play in the lives of Americans. "I assure you that our department is committed to our vision of being the leader in providing quality services that connect the community through people, parks and programs," said Michelle Smith, Pearland Parks and Recreation Director. "We will continue to advocate for programs and facilities that provide opportunities for citizens to be physically active, socially involved and stay emotionally connected to this community. That is what this month is all about." "Park and Recreation Month is the time to show all of America, citizens and public decision makers alike, of the extremely exciting and important role that parks and recreation play for communities," said Barbara Tulipane, CEO of the National Recreation and Parks Association. "I can't think of a better excuse for citizens to get out every day and experience for themselves the positive health effects, economic benefits, social interaction, and connection to nature and open space that comes with vibrant and supported parks and recreation." The Pearland Parks and Recreation Department has put together a calendar of events highlighting a variety recreational opportunities within the month of July. Copies can be downloaded at www.pearlandparks.com. Park and Recreation Month is a program of the National Recreation and Park Association. For more information, go to www.nrpa.org/july.
Forwarded from Brazoria County:
Reservation Launch Time and Other Details Announced for Texas Appliance Rebate
Program - (AUSTIN) - The Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program reservations officially
begin Monday, April 5, at 7 a.m. CT, when consumers can receive rebate forms for select
ENERGY STAR® appliances by visiting the online reservation system at
www.TexasPowerfulSmart.org or calling (877) 780-3039. Texans can use the rebates to
buy energy efficient appliances in eight different appliance categories and replace the same
type of old, functional appliance. See attached for additional details, or visit
www.TexasPowerfulSmart.org.
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