RESOLUTION 23-08 IN SUPPORT OF 88-HB 2900 RESTRICTING THE USE OF DRAINAGE

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RESOLUTION 23-08 IN SUPPORT OF 88-HB 2900 RESTRICTING THE USE OF DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION STAXES TO FUNE WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS TABLED IL. DRAINAGE REPORT: Amos Roy presented the drainage report on various areas of the District: SPINDLETOP BAYOU: Dragline — Finally got it on Spindletop and it is running so. She moves about 100 yards of dirt an hour, when it is running. Making our way up towards the Winnie ditch, we have the new dozer out there with it and we use one of the Cat bucket machines out there to help assist Ill. relaying some dirt for a little bit. Finally got it out there, we are doing something with Spindletop. I know that has been the topic of conversation for a while. We are there. Komatsu Dozer - This machine is assisting the dragline on Spindletop Bayou knocking down and spreading the dirt that the dragline moves. Cat 329 Bucket/Hammer - This machine is being used to relay some of the dirt that is being moved by the dragline. Long Reach 60’ - This machine is still on the east side of Oyster Bayou. When cutting the remaining vegetation that the short reach could not reach it will cover approximately 600 feet per day. This machine has made it to Fairview recently. NOTE: This makes Oyster Bayou Cleaned on both sided from 110 to Fairview covering 8 linear miles of ditch. Ultimately covering 16 miles of ditch bank. EAST FORK OF DOUBLE BAYOU: Long Reach 50’ — Originally as this mon Double Bayou to finish the last 2 miles that needs to be cl

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