Hurricane Beryl caused extensive tree damage throughout Riverstone, including the LID 15 levees and drainage channels. LID 15 has removed the highest priority tree debris from homes and other structures. An additional round of tree removal will be scheduled in September to address trees on fences and other hazards. However, the majority of Beryl storm debris removal from LID 15 property has been delayed due to changes in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations. The City of Sugar Land and their debris removal contractor are not able to provide the services LID 15 needs, and the Interlocal Agreement no longer meets FEMA reimbursement requirements.
To address the significant amount of storm damage, LID 15 will start an emergency bidding process in September. The District must hire its own contractor to complete Hurricane Beryl storm debris removal. In order for LID 15 to remain eligible for 75% FEMA reimbursement, the formal bidding process will take several weeks to complete before a contract is awarded.
While LID 15 will remove all eligible storm debris, residents are reminded that any damage to private property caused by downed trees or limbs remains the responsibility of the property owner. Additional information on LID 15’s Tree Maintenance and Removal Policy is available on line through the District website: www.fblid15.com.
