Staff reports Northview drainage under budget; board to consider using leftover funds for nearby repairs

Hector reported to the Angleton Better Living Corporation that the Northview drainage project is progressing under budget. The project had an allocation of $61,226; to date staff estimates final costs for the ditch-cutting and road repairs will be under $25,000, leaving funds available to address additional localized drainage issues.

Hector proposed using remaining funds for another nearby drain repair (Gardenia/Mimosa area). He said he will collect formal quotes and return to the board at the next meeting with concrete proposals. Board members noted other troubled locations (Spanish Trace) that may need larger investments and cautioned fund-balance and sales-tax variability as considerations when prioritizing further work.

Staff emphasized they will include drainage items and updated funding availability in the October packet after fiscal-year close and when final sales-tax numbers are available.