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Design begins for Katy’s 3B Learning Center Katy officials took the first steps to revamp the city’s 3B Learning Center At a Sept. 22 meeting, Katy City Council approved a $24,750 design contract with KGA/DeForest Design LLC to prepare preliminary design plans and construction observation for the center. Diving in deeper The center, an outdoor learning space for Katy students and an intended home for bees, butterflies and birds, will also house the city’s parks depart- ment, Community Impact previously reported. The design contract aims to bring several ele- ments to the 5-acre area, located at 5402 Franz Road, including: • Trail system layout and signage • Landscape and irrigation • Decking and outdoor learning areas
Fort Bend County adds 2 district courts Fort Bend County has received two new district courts from the 89th Texas Legisla- ture to support its growing population. The details House Bill 16, which was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott Sept. 17, brings the coun- ty’s total number of courts to 10 with the last district court added in 2015. The request was first brought up during the initial session although it was vetoed by Abbott after being lumped with other court-related items. Zooming out Several other Greater Houston area coun- ties received an additional court including Brazoria, Montgomery and Harris, who received five, according to the bill.
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Once design is complete, the project will be put out for bid, said Kevin Browne, director of Katy’s Parks and Recreation Department. Construction is anticipated to cost $164,205 but an updated project will be submitted with the final design.
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