Vol. 2, Issue 32 – 09.24.21
FROM THE DESK OF COUNCIL MEMBER TIFFANY D. THOMAS
Dear Friends:

Autumn is here, and I hope you enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend. I want to underscore several local and statewide opportunities that impact our quality of life and call for action.

As you know, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 1 to the Mitigation State Action Plan for $4.3 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) without projects that directly benefit our district (Huntington Village). I want to encourage residents in this subdivision to submit public comments during the public comment section.

Alternatively, individuals may also submit public comments via USPS mail, fax, email, or through the GLO’s website at any time before 5 p.m. on September 29, 2021:

Texas General Land Office Community Development and Revitalization
P.O. Box 12873 Austin, TX 78711-2873
Fax: 512-475-5150
[email protected]
recovery.texas.gov/public-notices

Secondly, Alief ISD has a bond referendum where a combined total of the four propositions is $541,700,00. The referendum is on the November 2021 election ballot and includes the following:

Proposition A (General Construction) = $482,585,000
Proposition B (Other Recreational Facilities) = $9,095,000
Proposition C (Crump Stadium Upgrades and Maintenance) = $19,430,000
Proposition D (Technology Equipment) = $30,590,000

Would you please make this a priority and learn more about your role in the bond referendum? Click here to learn more https://www.aliefisd.net/Page/15291

Community residents often approach me with ideas to financially support projects; however, they do not apply through the funding channels we have available in the city. I want to encourage those interested in submitting a qualifying project to complete a neighborhood grant application. I have designated a portion of our council district service funds to match the awarded amount once approved through the department of neighborhoods. Details to apply are below.

Lastly, I want to address the statements made by the former housing director during the housing and community affairs committee meeting this past Tuesday (9/21/21). Like many of you, I was shocked and taken aback by his comments and was unprepared to respond without having information in front of me. Moving forward, I have requested long-term solutions to communicate transparency in the city to the general public. For example, 1/ disclosing all prime and sub-partners on NOFA applications requesting supplemental funding from community development block grants (CDBG-DR17), 2/ providing the council with scoring metrics on staff recommendations on approved projects in briefing documents before the council votes. As chair of the committee, it is my responsibility to ensure we have specific controls in place. I will keep you all updated on the status of the internal investigation regarding the statements reported.

Enjoy this weather, and I hope to see you all next month as we celebrate National Night Out on October 5, 2021.


Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas
Houston City Council District F

MAYOR’S STREET REHABILITATION INITIATIVE/WORK AUTHORIZATION N0.11  BARKER-CYPRESS
(HARRIS COUNTY LINE – WESTHEIMER RD.)
Work Authorization No.11 has been issued to Overlay along Barker-Cypress from Harris County Line to Westheimer Rd.

Construction has begun and is anticipated to end by October 18, 2021. This Work Authorization will take 31 days to be completed.

The project contractor is Angel Brothers Enterprises, Inc.

Houston Public Works Transportation Division has several major infrastructure projects coming to District F.We will benefit from over $5M in significant rehab investment from Alief to Briar Meadow. Access the  detailed summary of projects, costs, and tentative timelines so you and your neighbors can prepare for construction.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

City Council Meeting
September 22, 2021
To View City Council Agendas
To Watch Videos of Previous City Council Meetings
CONSTITUENT UPDATES
NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
CALL FOR APPLICATIONSGrants support neighborhood improvement and beautification projects

Application Deadline – November 5, 2021

The FY 2022 Neighborhood Matching Grant Program application period is open! The program supports neighborhood improvement and beautification projects by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursements ranging from $500 to $5,000. The application deadline is November 5, 2021, 5 p.m. The program is administered by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) in partnership with participating Houston City Council offices.

For the program guidelines and application form, go to www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods and click on “Neighborhood Matching Grants.”

WE NEED YOUR INPUT
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The Office of Council Member Thomas is excited about the upcoming National Night Out! On October 5th thousands of Texans will be in celebration and community building with neighbors and HPD. Our office invites you all to participate if you have not before.

Can’t make it happen on October 5th? No problem. We encourage you all to have your event throughout the month of October. Complete the form below and express your interest. We’ll let you know if we can make your event!

Click HERE to sign up!

High School Students Encouraged To Apply To Police Chief Finner’s Youth Police Advisory Council

The Houston Police Department is inviting Houston area high school students to apply for the 2021-2022 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC).

Students will address issues affecting youth and the community, participate in community service projects and attend youth leadership conferences throughout the state. Additionally, the YPAC meets regularly with Chief of Police Troy Finner and other top HPD officials.

YPAC members are required to meet five times during the school year at the HPD Edward A. Thomas Building at 1200 Travis in downtown Houston.
Applications are available online at http://www.houstontx.gov/police/vip/images/ypac-app.pdfThe deadline to apply is Monday, October 1, 2021.

For more information on YPAC, visit www.houstontx.gov/police/vip/ypac.htm, email rhonda.holmes@houstonpolice.org or call 713-308-3200

HOT TEAM UPDATE
Our hot spot team has put in a lot of effort keeping our district clean. Here is progress from the week of September 13 – September 17. 
Total Work Orders Completed: 14
Hot Spot of the Week:  12702 Hunting Brook
Total Man Hours Worked: 72
Tree Waste: 640 lbs.
Mattresses: 3
Furniture Waste: 6 pieces
Tires: 7
Trash Debris: 270 lbs.
Shopping Carts: 5
Bandit Signs: 321
Landscaping: 0 sq. ft.
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a list of City of Houston COVID Vaccination Locations CLICK HERE
Children’s Museum of Houston
transforms into the goopiest and slimiest
Halloween hub for safe trick-or-treating daily!
Oct. 12 to 30CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Register NOW for our upcoming District F Youth-Led Conference taking place on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. This conference will focus on environmental justice in Houston. Candid discussions about food deserts, water contamination, flooding, air pollution, and community upkeep will be led by elected officials, community leaders, professors, and scientific experts. Tickets and swag bags are FREE!

Share with youth in your community and register here!

Parade applications are here.
Spanish Version
GET INVOLVED
Click on your association/organization to get meeting dates and website information.Don’t see your organization listed?
Send us your information to [email protected]

Alief Community Association
Ashton Village HOA
Ashford Park Owners Association
Bellaire West Community Improvement Association
Bellaire Villa HOA
Braewood Glen HOA
Brays Forest Improvement Corp
Brays Village
Brays Village East
Briarmeadow HOA
Brookfield East
Catalina Square Improvement Corporation
Crown Colony West
Huntington Village Community Association
Imperial Point Community Improvement Association
Keegans Glen HOA
Kirkwood Country
Kirkwood Village HOA Inc
Leamont HOA
Leawood West
Meadowvillage HOA
Parkglen West CIA
Parkridge
Piney Point Civic Club
Royal Oaks Home Association
Shadowlake HOA
Tanglewilde Property Owners’ Association
Westhollow Villa HOA
Westmont Civic Club
Westpark Village Maintenance Fund, Inc.
Wildflower Green HOA
Woodlake Forest Community Association
Eldridge/West Oaks SN 17
SN 20
Alief SN 25
Genesis Community  Management/One Orleans Place Condominium Complex

Midwest PIP Meeting
Officer [email protected]
832.394.2780
7277 Regency Square 77036
3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Westside PIP Meetings
Officer Tim Whitaker
832.394.5712
Timothy.Whitaker@HoustonPolice.Org

Westchase – Business
3599 Westcenter Drive
2nd Thursday, 11:30 a.m.

West Houston Security Group – Business
Location Varies (Call)
3rd Thursday (Every Other Month),
11:00 a.m.

Westside Apartment – Business
9700 Club Creek
3rd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.

Westside – Civic
3203 South Dairy Ashford
3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.