Plantation Colony Sidewalks being Repaired and Replaced

Dear Resident,

A City of Sugar Land contractor is scheduled to begin sidewalk rehabilitation work in the Plantation Colony Subdivision during the week of September 20. The scope of the project is to remove and replace sidewalk slabs that, over time, have settled and created tip hazards.

The contractor has been instructed to remove and replace individual sidewalk slabs within one week's time. The objective is to ensure that homeowners will be directly inconvenienced by the presence of the contractor in their front yard for no more than 7 days. The entire Plantation Colony Subdivision Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project is scheduled to last approximately 90 days.



It is anticipated that the removal and replacement of the sidewalk slabs will be minimally invasive to residents' front yards. However, if an area greater than four inches in width from the new sidewalk is disturbed, it will be repaired using sod. If the disturbed area is less than four inches in width it will be filled with bank sand. In most cases the sidewalk will not be removed and replaced in the same day.

Areas where the sidewalk has been removed will be secured with orange construction fencing to ensure pedestrian safety when the contractor is

not present.



The City requests residents turn off their irrigation systems when construction starts in front of their home. Residents are welcome to turn the systems on once the construction is complete. Please test irrigation systems immediately after the completion of the work at your home so that if the system was damaged during construction, repairs can be made promptly. The City's contractor will make the repairs professionally and at no charge to the resident.



Should you have any questions or if you would like additional information, please feel free to contact me at any time.



Sincerely,

Michael Leech

Assistant Director of Public Works

The City of Sugar Land

mleech@sugarlandtx.gov

(281) 275-2483 office

(713) 201-3379 cell

Sugar Land Police E-Policing Newsletter

Dear Sugar Land residents,


We are committed to impacting crime in your area, but we cannot do it well without help from the community. We need citizens like you to assist us with crime detection and deterrence. Always be observant of any suspicious persons or vehicles and notify the police department at 281-275-2525 as quickly as possible. If you see a crime in progress, call 911.

Bullying

September always makes me want to go out and buy bouquets of freshly sharpened pencils, thumb through L.L. Bean magazines and begin stock piling cardigan sweaters in varying shades of orange. The idea of starting the school year with new shoes and a new hair cut was always invigorating! But along with all the good things September brings, it also brings up the topic of bullying. If you have watched the news in the past few years, you will have already seen the many stories of children troubled by this problem. All too often, bullying is ignored and let go until it is a serious issue. However, there is a way to stop this, and there are signs along the way; you just have to pay attention.

Every day in our communities, children and teens are threatened, teased and tormented by bullies. As a parent, teacher or friend, you hold the key to preventing and stopping it. Below you will find a link to the National Mental Health Information Center. On this page, you will find links and resources for parents, grandparents, educators, children and teens.

We are so busy today that often times children fall through the cracks of everyday life. Between sports activities, church functions and family commitments, little time is spent talking with our children about their day. You will see on the “15+ Make Time To Listen” portion of the NMHIC site that it only takes a few minutes a day to really find out what is going on in our children’s lives.

Read more about bullying

Crime Trends:

During the months of July and August, Sugar Land experienced four incidents of a person identifying themselves as a police officer. The suspect’s intent was to steal the victim’s credit cards after asking for the person’s wallet and identification. This crime very rarely occurs, but a criminal who is this daring needs to be taken off the street as soon as possible. The suspect in the Sugar Land cases was dressed normally and on foot when he made his initial contact with the victims. The suspect displayed what appeared to be a gold badge and said he was a police officer. If approached by someone who tells you they are a police officer, but there are no obvious indications they are for real, like the presences of a marked police car or a uniform, consider taking the following actions.

If you are pulled over by an unmarked car:

turn on hazard lights and continue driving until you reach a well-lit, public area;

stay inside your vehicle with the doors locked, and roll your window down just enough to speak with the person; and

always ask for identification.

If approached on foot by someone who tells you they are a police officer, ask for identification and closely look and read the card. Anyone can purchase a badge that might look real, so always ask for an identification card. If your are still unsure, request a supervisor. If an officer refuses to show you their identification, this action should concern you.

If this person leaves or you suspect the identification is fake, immediately report the incident to the police department. A real law enforcement officer will respect your concern and take the time to explain his actions and properly identify himself.

Enforcement Alert

From Aug. 20 through Sept. 6, SLPD will be out in force looking for intoxicated drivers. The City has received a state grant allowing officers to work in an overtime capacity to specifically target drunk drivers through the Labor Day holidays. Have a designated driver or call a cab before risking injury to yourself or someone else.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns about crime in your area, please feel free to call our office.

Crime Prevention Unit:

Sgt Mike Richards

281-275-2509

Officer Eric Babnew

Beat 1

281-275-2578

Officer Amy Cummins

Beat 2

281-275-2575

Officer Harris Johnston

Beat 3

281-275-2580

Officer Ron Foster

Beat 4

281-275-2579



Officer Lauren Stockholm

Beat 5

281-275-2956



Beat Map



Daily Crime Report

To check criminal activity in your area, click here. You may perform a search on your specific subdivision or view all areas of the City.



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