The Woodlands Edition | December 2024

Government

BY ANGELA BONILLA & JESSICA SHORTEN

The Woodlands Township approves arts center study Following an extended executive session, The Woodlands Township board members voted Nov. 20 to begin a Phase 2 study for a Performing Arts Center in The Woodlands. The details Board members approved a contract with AMS Planning and Research, a consulting „rm that specializes in performing arts and culture centers in communities. Township President and CEO Monique Sharp said the study would cost $43,090 to complete, but it would provide a cost analysis for the construction and operation of a performing arts center. A number of community members and local arts leaders also spoke at the meeting, asking the board to continue to push the project forward. Stay tuned Board Chair Brad Bailey said the study would take around 12 weeks to complete.

Water, sewer utility projects enter Phase 2 Shenandoah City Council approved $9.6 million in contracts at its Nov. 13 meeting for Phase 2 of a project to provide water and sewer utilities to the Tamina community. What to know Phase 1 of the project has been completed from David Memorial Drive east almost to Johnson Road, according to the agenda for the Nov. 13 meeting. The construction schedule shows work will be completed by Oct. 31, 2026, with „nal documenta- tion completed by Dec. 31, 2026. According to the city, engineering is currently in progress to extend utilities north and south of Tamina Road and areas east of Johnson Road. The six projects for Phase 2 include $5.16 million for two contracts with ISJ Underground to install underground water and sewer utilities as well as sanitary manholes and „re hydrants on the eastern side of the project. Another two projects will go to PMG Project Management Group and Sequeira Civil Construc- tion for construction of four lift stations totaling

Shenandoah city limits Phase 2 water lines planned

Water lines*

OLD HARDY RD.

HOLLINS RD.

SWEET REST RD.

POST OAK DR.

MCCOWAN ST.

CARMITA PIERSON

SIMONS LN.

PINE HAVEN

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*ALIGNMENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE SOURCE: CITY OF SHENANDOAHCOMMUNITY IMPACT

$3.4 million. A contract for $1.13 million will go to Bull G Construction for plumbing, according to meeting materials. How we got here Following a joint eƒort between Montgomery County and the city in 2023, $21 million in Ameri- can Rescue Plan Act funds were allocated to bring in new water and sewer infrastructure in the unincorporated community of Tamina.

Shenandoah council member resigns

Township approves new permitting fees The Woodlands Township board of directors approved a new set of permitting fees Nov. 20, a move ocials estimated will raise around $1 million in additional revenue for the township in 2025. Two-minute impact Historically, the township has used a refundable deposit for homeowners to ensure all property improvements were inspected and constructed according to design standards, township President and CEO Monique Sharp said. However, a growing number of requests have put a strain on township staƒ and „nances, she said. The fees will not apply to “routine repair and maintenance” changes, such as: • Nonsecurity barrier fences • Siding repair

New permit fees established

Commercial improvements: $0.50 per square foot New home construction: $0.50 per square foot

Shenandoah City Council member Ted Fletcher has resigned from Position 2 as of Nov. 5. What to know Fletcher resigned from his position “due to

Home demolitions: $450 per request

Variance requests/hearings: $300 per request Permits with Harris/Montgomery County: $15 per page

Ted Fletcher

personal and professional reasons” on Nov. 5, according to the agenda packet for the Nov. 13 meeting. In a letter, Fletcher thanked the city, the council and residents for allowing him to serve the community. Fletcher won re-elec- tion in 2023 against David Teague. Mayor John Escoto nominated resident Joe Summerlin to „ll the unexpired term through 2025, and he was unanimously approved.

SOURCE: THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIPCOMMUNITY IMPACT

• Driveway repair and replacements • Color and material changes • Air conditioning units • Roo „ng According to prior reporting, projections showed the move would produce an estimated $1 million in revenue for the township in 2025.

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