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City of Euless

Capital Project Request

Department: PUBLIC WORKS Date Prepared: March 22, 2011
Submitted By: RON YOUNG Date Completed:
Project Title: MISCELLANEOUS CREEK MAINTENANCE
Project Type: DRAINAGE Sub - Type: CREEK MAINTENANCE

Project Code: DR1201 Priority: A
COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION:

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECTS AND/ OR MASTER PLAN:
The City of Euless completed drainage master plan studies for the major creeks that traverse the City. They
include Little Bear Creek, Hurricane Creek, Boyd Branch and Blessing Branch.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project provides for maintenance in the creeks described above including removal of fallen trees that impede
the flow of creek water in the natural creek channels, clearing brush and debris at major bridge crossings, and
preventative maintenance. This project does not address items that are deemed cosmetic enhancements.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

JUSTIFICATION:
Natural creek erosion undermines the root systems of trees adjacent to creek banks which results in trees falling
into or across creek channels. These fallen trees together with accumulated brush and debris can impede the
flow of storm water in the natural creek channels resulting in a rise in the normal water surface elevation. Fallen
trees that are conveyed down stream in the natural creek channels may cause damage to the substructure of
bridges spanning the creek channels.

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