TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 National Night Out is designed to heighten crime/ drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. It is intended to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are invested in the unity and quality of their communities. Groups organize block parties or cookouts and are visited by local emergency services and city dignitaries. The Nassau Bay Police Department, the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department, Nassau Bay EMS and City staff will make their rounds to visit each registered event location. We want to bring the parties back to the neighborhoods so there is a better opportunity for residents to meet those that live next to them. This also allows the City's first responders more time to spend visiting with the residents by going to each registered block party.
To register, go to www.nassaubay.com/nno and fill out the Block Registration Form. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 30.
GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
In-person event cancelled, virtual screenings planned Due to ongoing concern related to COVID-19, the Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival originally planned for September 24-25 has been cancelled for in-person attendees. This cancellation includes the Gala and Awards Banquet. For more information, visit www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com.
“Out of concern for the health and well-being of all of our guests, we have been forced to cancel the 2021 Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival,” Founder Hal Wixon said. “We are planning virtual screenings of the films and will provide information on our website. We hope our festival participants will watch the films online and support our talented filmmakers.”
NASSAU BAY GARDEN CLUB
Becky Kadel, President of the Nassau Bay Garden Club As summer is winding down our gardening thoughts turn to fall. The Nassau Bay Garden Club will resume meeting at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The Club's meeting on September 14 will be a State of the City report by Mayor Bob Warters and City Manager Jason Reynolds. The meeting begins with social time at 9:30AM and meeting begins at 10:00AM. The October 12 meeting will be about edible gardening, and the Club's November 9 meeting will be on the Eastern Glades, the Jewel of Memorial Park. Dues are $35, but come join the Garden Club for a get to know experience.
CITY INVESTMENTS IN WATER/SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE - FY 2020-21 The City of Nassau Bay Public Works Department dedicates time year-round to water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The City’s water and sewer network is a vital community asset and the City Council is being proactive to ensure our water is safe to drink and our sewer system is sustainable for long-term use. Why are these projects necessary? A majority of the water and sewer lines in Nassau Bay are the original lines that were installed in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, and improvements and upgrades are now needed to ensure adequate water pressure and capacity, and to support firefighting capabilities. To that end, throughout fiscal year 2020-21, the Public Works Department has addressed a range of water and sewer infrastructure projects as detailed below. Several of these efforts represent the first phases of multi-year projects. 1. Water lines/infrastructure -- Engineering - $100,000
Project summary: Engineering services for the rehabilitation of 22,090 linear feet of water lines, to include new water valves and fire hydrant installation, funded through the Texas Water Development Board. 2. Sewer infrastructure -- $35,000
Project summary: Elevation of Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide tanks at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and replacement of the existing gas feed system. The goal is to reduce the threat of tanks being punctured during a flooding event, which could potentially cause a chemical release.
3. Sewer infrastructure -- Upgrade to Sand Filter (Engineering) - $155,520
Project summary: At the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the treatment process ends when wastewater is processed through the sand filter. Sand filtration allows for the removal of suspended matter/sinkable particles as the final stage of water treatment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, as mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. With support from FEMA, the sand filter will be elevated once complete, which will enable the operations to continue during flood events. These funds paid for the engineering portion of this project. Tentatively, this project will be completed in March 2022. 4. Sewer infrastructure -- Spiral Screen emergency repair - $100,120
Project summary: Part of the wastewater treatment plant process, the spiral screen allows for the removal of nonsand grit. The use of a spiral screen is mandated by TCEQ, and this emergency repair process kept operations in compliance. 5. Sewer infrastructure -- Engineering - $50,000
Project summary: Engineering services for 12,710 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines to include manhole rehabilitation, funded through the Texas Water Development Board.
To continue to monitor the progress associated with these and other water and sewer projects, visit the City’s website, www.nassaubay.com, and navigate to the Public Works page.
