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The Flood Management Committee of the Fort Bend EDC takes a regional approach to flood management within Fort Bend County.What We DoThe Flood Management Committee of the Fort Bend EDC and its members speak with a collective voice when presenting concerns and opinions to those local, state and federal agencies that directly impact our levee systems which protect the vibrant community that is Fort Bend County. The sustainability of Fort Bend County (FBC) is intertwined with its levees. Over $35 billion in property investment and approximately 150,000 residents are protected by nearly 100 miles of levees. Nearly 27 percent of the total value in Fort Bend is protected behind levees. These levees are entirely locally constructed without any federal funding. Each of the levees is operated and maintained under the oversight of a Levee Improvement District (LID) or a Municipal Utility District (MUD) run by its own set of directors. The County, the cities and the LIDs share the common goal of protecting their residents from flooding. What Is A Levee Improvement District (LID)? A Levee Improvement District, or LID, is a political subdivision of the State of Texas with taxing authority and bond capacity. The LIDs, funded through users within each special district, construct, manage, and maintains local levees. Each individual LID is managed by a board of levee directors, appointed by Commissioners Court or elected by voters in the district. LIDs are created and operate pursuant to the powers granted to them by the Texas Constitution and are subject to the administrative supervision of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Residents should contact their local LID for more information. Flood Management & Levee Safety 101 Learn more about the role of levee's, accredited levees, and why we must advocate for reasonable regulation that appreciates the role of accredited, self-funded levee protection. pullquote It is critical that we, as levee improvement district directors, speak with a unified voice on issues so vital to levee safety, growth, and development. Our accredited levees are some of the best in the nation, and we must work together to advance policies that support responsible flood mitigation efforts. Ken Beckman, Committee Chair The committee provides a forum for members and associate members to collaborate on flood risk management efforts and to promote policies, projects and initiatives that advance flood risk reduction within Fort Bend County. Utilizing expert consultants who possess decades of experience in flood mitigation efforts and federal congressional advocacy, the committee monitors and comments on state and national legislation where it has the potential to impact LID districts and Fort Bend County. Cooperating with FEMA, USACE, and other federal, state and local agencies, the FBEDC Flood Management Committee encourages oversight agencies to hasten the accomplishment of flood risk reduction and management in Fort Bend County. The committee serves as an aggregated body leveraging the combined value and voter populations of Fort Bend County to promote any and all flood management related activities in our county and our region. pullquote "It has never been more important that we, as a community, remain vigilant in our efforts to maintain local control of our levees, ensure they remain the best in the nation, and work collaboratively to develop public policy that supports quality growth. Jeffrey Wiley, President/CEO FBEDC Legislative Priorities
Across Fort Bend County, the region, and the nation, levee improvement districts and related stakeholders must engage in legislative vigilance. Quality flood mitigation and control efforts, including levees, are part of a larger effort to protect communities. The FBEDC Flood Management Committee is engaged at all levels to advocate for responsible flood protection policies and regulations that protect people and property. Levee Safety & Risk Rating 2.0 Letters & Support Documents Brazos River Erosion Study The FBEDC Flood Management Committee was created by the FBEDC Board of Directors to engage those interested in flood mitigation and reasonable and responsible public policy that protects land usage and private property rights while mitigating flood risk. Any member of the FBEDC board is eligible to serve on this committee. Members currently include:
Associate members (engineering companies, public sector leadership, construction companies, developers) Kendall Beckman, Chair Sienna Plantation LID Rick Ramirez City of Sugar Land Joe Zimmerman City of Sugar Land Debby Coffman First Colony LID Richard Sherrill First Colony LID Ron Frerich First Colony LID 2 Mark Vogler Fort Bend County Drainage District Stacy Slawinski Fort Bend County Engineer Rashid Khokhar Fort Bend County LID 2 Jerry Kazmierczak Fort Bend County LID 7 Don Burns Fort Bend County LID 10 Mike Rozell Fort Bend County LID 11 Glen Gill Fort Bend County LID 15 David Gornet Fort Bend County LID 17 Francis Ming Fort Bend County LID 17 Sam Popuri Fort Bend County LID 17 Kalapi Sheth Fort Bend County LID 19 Dan Noltensmeyer Fort Bend County LID 20 Andrew Van Chau Fort Bend County, Precinct 3 Daniel Wong Fort Bend EDC Executive Committee Jeff Perry Levee Management Services Craig Kalkomey LJA Engineering
Sonal Shah Fort Bend County MUD 46 Partners & StakeholdersThe FBEDC Flood Management Committee works collaboratively with area and regional stakeholders to promote regional solutions. There are more than 20 LIDs in Fort Bend County. Contact UsWhat is one of the main reasons why Texas has so many non Education special districts?Which of the following is one of the main reasons why Texas has so many noneducation special districts? special districts in Texas cut across city and county boundaries and rely on a 1 percent sales tax.
Which of the following is the responsibility of special districts?Special districts mostly provide a single service such as education, cemeteries, transportation, or fire protection, and they usually are used for ongoing service provision—including street lighting, park maintenance, and storm-drainage management—rather than for one-time projects.
How are most special purpose districts in Texas administered?Districts can be created by local government bodies, the Texas Legislature, or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Generally, SPDs are governed by the commissioners court of the county of their origin or by a board of directors.
Which of the following is the most common type of special purpose district in Texas?In addition to cities and counties, Texas has numerous special districts. The most common is the independent school district.
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What is the primary source of funding for non-school special districts like muds and lids?
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