Vol. 2, Issue 16 – 04.22.21

RESOURCES
Free COVID-19 Vaccine
Drive-Thru Event
Sunday, April 25th
1PM – 3PMMission Bend United Methodist Church
3710 Highway 6 South
Houston, TX 77082

To register online, click here.

Churches and facilities in District F: if you are interested in potentially becoming a vaccination site, please click on the image to fill out our survey.

Iglesias y instalaciones en el Distrito F: si está interesado en convertirse en un sitio de vacunación, haga clic en la imagen para completar nuestra encuesta.

Các nhà thờ và cơ sở ở Quận F: nếu bạn quan tâm đến việc có khả năng trở thành một địa điểm tiêm chủng, vui lòng nhấp vào hình ảnh để điền vào bản khảo sát của chúng tôi.

If you’ve have missed rental or utility payments due to being impacted by the pandemic, apply for assistance from the Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Assistance will NOT be first-come, first-served.  To receive help over the phone, call 832-402-7568.

To check on your application status, click here.

DISTRICT F OFFICE
On Tuesday, April 20th, Council Member Thomas presented a proclamation to Reverend Rhett Caviel of McGee Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in recognition of his distinguished community service amid the ongoing pandemic and recent winter storm.

Hackberry Park Update
The Parks Department continues to work diligently to clear the lines connecting the ponds to assure a constant level pond system. Once this has been completed, sidewalks will be cleared of all debris/mud.

CIP UPDATE:
Chelford City Diversion Pkg. #1
(along Westpark Dr)
Chelford City Diversion Pkg. 1- R-000536-024A-4 (Along Westpark Dr from West Houston Center Blvd to Dairy Ashford Rd)

  • At Dairy Ashford Rd and Westpark Dr: shaft construction is anticipated to start the week of 04/30/21. There will be lane closures.
  • Substantial completion is anticipated on 09/08/21.

Chelford City Diversion Pkg. 1 – R-000536-024-4 (Along Westpark Dr West of Dairy Ashford)

  • Construction is in progress with anticipated substantial completion on 05/03/2022.

For more information on this Capital Improvement Plan project, click here.
For those interested in being on this year’s Steering Committee for the Youth Conference, please fill out this form (intended for youth ages between 15 – 18 years old). After you have filled out this form, please send your resume and cover letter to I[email protected].
CONSTRUCTION BID OPPORTUNITY
Project Name and Number: Harwin Park / F-000708-0020-4

Project Description: Click here.

Qualification Submittal Date: Thursday, May 6, 2021
Proposal Submittal Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021
Project Location: 11305 Harwin, Houston TX, 77072.
Project Manager: Duncan Elliott – 832.393.8044
Estimated Construction Budget: $ 600,000.00

Pre-submittal Meeting: Tuesday, 4/27/21 at 2 PM | Microsoft Teams Meeting +1 936-755 1521 17369330# | Conference ID: 173 693 30#

Pre-proposal Meeting:  Tuesday, 5/25/21 at 2 PM | Microsoft Teams Meeting +1 936-755-1521 715517490# | Phone Conference ID: 715 517 490#
Click on the form to report homeless encampments in our district.  The Solid Waste Department will sanitize these sites to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

READING RAINBOW
Texas officials and activists say murder conviction for George Floyd’s death “is only one step” in reforming policing
Medicaid expansion, federal coronavirus aid could spur legislative fights as Texas House debates $246 billion state budget

UPCOMING EVENTS
Alief Super Neighborhood Meeting
Tuesday, April 27th
6:30PM
Agenda
Join Zoom Meeting
Dial In: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 833 3163 8472
Passcode: 983489
Alief Super Neighborhood
Volunteer Event at Harwin Park
Saturday, May 1st
8:30AM
The City of Houston is providing 50 YARDS of mulch for the trees that were planted in Harwin Park. Rain or shine, help is needed in spreading this mulch.Requirements:  Mask, social distancing, closed-toe shoes.
Some shovels will be available, but if you have one, please bring it!
The City of Houston invites job seekers to the Turnaround Houston Readiness Fair, held virtually on Thursday, April 29 through Sunday, May 2. Job seekers can chat live with hiring employers and resource organizations from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday. To register, click here and choose Turnaround Houston from the drop-down menu. Or, for more information, go to www.houstontx.gov/turnaround.More than 700 job openings from dozens of employers will be available at this event. There will be positions available for all skill levels, and job seekers can also connect with hiring managers and company representatives, as well as find information about job readiness tools, training and continued education. Those who have criminal histories are welcome to attend.
The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program at the University of Houston (UH) is committed to promoting the inclusion of HUB vendors in university procurements. The HUB Program ensures compliance with state HUB laws, assists UH departments in locating HUB vendors; as well as offering HUBs assistance to facilitate access and contracting opportunities.To register for the workshop taking place on June 8th, click on the image or click here.