HIGHLIGHTS MONTGOMERY COUNTY During its March 28 meeting, the Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved Aug. 8-11 as budget workshop days to discuss the upcoming scal year 2023-24. OAK RIDGE NORTH The City Council on March 27 received the nal bill from Entergy for moving utility lines for a project to realign Robinson Road across Hanna Road. After allowing for discounts for work and delays, the nal bill came in at $240,737 to move utility lines underground.
Precincts to each receive $5 million in ARPA funds
Oak Ridge North delays dog park plans OAK RIDGE NORTH The Oak Ridge North City Council postponed concepts for a dog park within Marilyn Edgar Park due to costs and concerns over the area not being big enough for the project. BY JESSICA SHORTEN 45 S. HILLSIDE DR. SPRING PINES DR. N Marilyn Edgar Park
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY Each Montgomery County precinct will receive $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds following approval from the Montgomery County Commissioners Court at its March 28 meeting. The funds will be used for stormwa- ter projects, according to the agenda. Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack said ARPA funds could also be used for one-time maintenance on storm sewers in neighborhoods that need it. “I think it’s a great opportunity,” Noack said. “I’m glad that the committee is going to allocate those funds for us.” Projects using these allocated funds will still require approval of the Commissioners Court before starting, according to the agenda.
Director of Economic Develop- ment Jordan Buras presented the Oak Ridge Economic Development Corp.’s recommendation during the March 27 City Council meeting regarding the construction of a dog park. According to Buras, based on the size of Marilyn Edgar Park, the fencing for a dog park area would cost approximately $15,000. The council and other ocials disagreed with spending money on fencing for a park, which they said would not provide more services and space. Council Member Alex Jones, who also serves on the EDC, said he felt the project should be held o if there was no immediate demand.
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“Ultimately, we would much rather reserve the rest of that money and put it in the bank and wait for a Marilyn Edgar Park renovation where we might be able to better utilize space elsewhere in the park area,” Jones said. The scope of the plan would not have provided divided spaces for large and small dogs nor any shaded areas for pets or people. “I can’t see spending $15,000, you know, to just throw up a fence and say, ‘Here it is,’” Mayor Paul Bond said.
The Woodlands Township board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. April 26 at
2802 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Shenandoah City Council will meet at 7 p.m. April 26 at 29955 I-45 N., Shenandoah. 281-298-5522.www.shenandoahtx.us
Oak Ridge North City Council will meet at 7 p.m. April 24 at 27424 Robinson Road, Oak Ridge North. 281-292-4648. www.oakridgenorth.com
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