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Documentation of Public Meeting

Project Location

Montgomery County

State Highway (SH) 75 CSJs: 0110-03-078, 0110-03-079, 0110-03-080

Project Limits

From Farm-to-Market (FM) 3083 to FM 2432

Meeting Location

Willis High School Cafeteria, 1201 FM 830, Willis, TX 77378

Meeting Date and Time

February 16, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

Translation Services

Spanish

Presenters

No formal presentation was made.

Elected Officials in Attendance

Thomas Belinoski, Willis City Council Member No. 3 Thomas Luster, Willis City Council Member No. 4

Total Number of Attendees (approx.)

23

Total Number of Commenters

10

Contents

A. Comment/Response Matrix

B. Notices

C. Sign-in Sheets

D. Comments Received

E. Figures

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A. Comment/Response Matrix

Public Meeting Comments - SH 75 from FM 3083 to FM 2432

Commenter

Number Commenter Name

Date

Received Source Comment Topic Response

1

City of Willis (Pat

Riley, Director of

Public Works; Leonard

Reed, Mayor) 2/16/2017

Written letter

and City of

Willis

Resolution

In support of the proposed project; Future

anticipated development along this corridor

north of Willis will drive the need to widen

SH 75, therefore the City of Willis requests

that the improvement and widening of SH

75 in Montgomery County from Rogers Road

to Shepard Hill Road be included in this

proposed project.

2 William E. Miller 2/16/2017

Comment Form

at Public

Meeting In support of the proposed project Comment Noted

3 Thomas Luster 2/16/2017

Comment Form

at Public

Meeting

In support of the proposed project;

proposed project needed to control traffic in

the area; need to sequence traffic signals

from Conroe to Willis so traffic would not

stop if driving the proper speed Comment Noted

4 Colleen Ellis 2/16/2017

Comment Form

at Public

Meeting

In support of the proposed project; There is

already too much noise from racing cars up

and down SH 75 next to my home. Sidewalk

along the side of my property brings more

transients. What are the plans for lighting?

5 Gene Smith 2/16/2017

Comment Form

at Public

Meeting

In support of the proposed project; Project

specifications should be changed to specify

hot mix asphalt (full depth) in lieu of

concrete pavement. Comment Noted

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Public Meeting Comments - SH 75 from FM 3083 to FM 2432

Commenter

Number Commenter Name

Date

Received Source Comment Topic Response

6 Terry Wibber 2/16/2017

Comment Form

at Public

Meeting

In support of the proposed project; I am

concerned that my customers heading north

on SH 75 will have to make a u-turn to come

back to my business. I have been in business

at that location for 17 years and would like

to petition for a cut in the median.

7 Eileen Robinson 2/12/2017

E-mailed to

TxDOT

Concerned about how the proposed SH 75

project is related to/interacts with the

proposed Energy Corridor in Montgomery

County

TxDOT is not aware of this project; the

proposed SH 75 roadway

improvements are being developed

independently of any other project,

have a defined purpose and need, and

have independent utility.

8 Ernest Butler 2/17/2017

E-mailed to

TxDOT

I cannot tell whether the ROW expansion

will affect my billboard. Please let me know

if/how the proposed project will affect my

billboard.

9 Larry Austin 2/23/2017

E-mailed to

TxDOT

Madera Estates (a wedding venue located at

3201 N Frazier, Conroe, TX 77303) is

requesting a median opening and a left turn

lane into the property.

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Public Meeting Comments - SH 75 from FM 3083 to FM 2432

Commenter

Number Commenter Name

Date

Received Source Comment Topic Response

10

Girls Scouts of San

Jacinto Council 3/3/2017

E-mailed to

TxDOT

Requesting the following additions to

project: installation of flashing yellow

caution light at camp entrance to slow down

traffic (set to flash only at certain times

when the facility is typically in use),

reduction of the speed limit, construction of

a dedicated right turn lane into the main

camp entrance, street lighting that would

not adversely impact the camp experience,

wide median openings at two locations, and

dedicated left turn lanes at one location;

additionally, the Girl Scouts would like to see

the water drainage plan due to concerns

about increased erosion on the property and

the lighting plan due to concerns about the

intrusion of light into the camp property.

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B. Notices

OUR GOALS (REQUESTING LATEST LETTERHEAD FROM TXDOT) MAINTAIN A SAFE SYSTEM ADDRESS CONGESTION CONNECT TEXAS COMMUNITIES BEST IN CLASS STATE AGENCY

An Equal Opportunity Employer

P. O. BOX 1386 | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77251-1386 | (713) 802-5000 | WWW.TXDOT.GOV

January 23, 2017 CERTIFIED MAIL Certified Title FirstName LastName ATTN: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DIRECTOR Position, Organization Addr1 City, ST Zip RE: Notice of Public Meeting

Montgomery County

State Highway (SH) 75 Limits from Farm-to-Market (FM) 3083 to FM 2432

Control 0110-03-078, -079, and -080

Dear Salutation LastName:

Attached is a notice for the upcoming public meeting for the proposed SH 75 improvements

from FM 3083 to FM 2432 in Montgomery County, Texas. This public meeting is being held to

present the proposed design and to seek comments from local officials and citizens. You, or your

representative, are cordially invited to attend. See attached meeting location map.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Willis High School Cafeteria

1201 FM 830

Willis, Texas 77378

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Open House

We are available to meet with you before the public meeting to review the proposed project and

answer any questions that you may have. If you have any questions in the interim, please contact

Pat Henry, P.E., at (713) 802-5241.

Sincerely,

Quincy D. Allen, P.E.

District Engineer

Houston District

Attachments

cc: Pat Henry, P.E.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal

environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23

U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by

FHWA and TxDOT.

Notice of Public Meeting

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Houston District, will hold a public meeting regarding

the proposed widening of State Highway (SH) 75 from Farm-to-Market (FM) 3083 to FM 2432, in

Montgomery County, Texas. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Willis High

School Cafeteria, 1201 FM 830, Willis, Texas 77378. The meeting will be held in an open house format

from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No formal presentation will be made.

The purpose of the Public Meeting is to present the proposed project to the public and receive comments.

TxDOT, Houston District, proposes to widen SH 75 from a two-lane roadway with open ditches to a

four-lane divided roadway with curb and gutter and a swale to convey stormwater between FM 3083 and

FM 2432 in Montgomery County, Texas. Five-foot sidewalks would be constructed on both sides of the

roadway. The purpose of the project is to facilitate mobility in central Montgomery County for the

traveling public. The proposed improvements would potentially require approximately 9.0 acres of

additional right-of-way. No buildings would be displaced as a result of the proposed project.

Maps showing the proposed projects location and design drawings will be available for review at the

Public Meeting. This information will also be available by appointment for review Monday through Friday

between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, at the TxDOT Houston District

Office, located at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007, and at TxDOTs Montgomery County

Area Office, located at 901 N. FM 3083 East, Conroe, TX 77303. To schedule an appointment at the

Houston District please contact Ms. Sharon Xu, at (713) 802-5265.

All interested citizens are invited to attend this public meeting. Written comments from the public

regarding this project are requested and may be presented for a period of 15 calendar days following

the meeting. Written comments may be submitted either in person or by mail to the TxDOT District

Office, Director of Project Development, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251. Written comments must

be postmarked or emailed to hou-piowebmail@txdot.gov by March 3, 2017, to be included in the Public

Meeting Summary. For more information visit,

http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/houston/021617.html.

The Public Meeting will be conducted in English. Persons interested in attending the meeting who have

special communication or accommodation needs, or need an interpreter, are encouraged to contact the

TxDOT District Public Information Officer at TxDOT (713) 802-5076. Requests should be made at least five

days prior to the public meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental

laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a

Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

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Aviso de Reunin Pblica

El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT por sus siglas en ingls) llevar a cabo una Reunin

Pblica sobre planes de ampliar la carretera SH 75 desde la FM 3083 hasta la FM 2432, en el Condado de

Montgomery, Texas. La reunin se llevar a cabo el jueves el 16 de febrero de 2017, en la cafetera de la

escuela Willis High School, 1201 FM 830, Willis, Texas 77378. La reunin se llevar a cabo como un foro

informativo desde las 5:30p.m. hasta las 7:30p.m. No habr una presentacin formal.

El propsito de la Reunin Pblica es presentar el proyecto propuesto al pblico y recibir comentarios. El

proyecto propuesto ampliara la carretera SH 75 de dos carriles no divididos con zanjas abiertas, a una de

cuatro carriles divididos con bordillo y cuneta para desaguar el agua de lluvia entre la FM 3083 y la FM

2432 en el Condado de Montgomery, Texas. Aceras de cinco pies se construiran a ambos lados de la

carretera. El propsito del proyecto propuesto es facilitar la movilidad en el centro del Condado de

Montgomery. La ampliacin propuesta podr requerir aproximadamente 9 acres adicionales de derecho

de va. Ningn edificio sera desplazado como resultado del proyecto propuesto.

Mapas que muestran la ubicacin y diseo del proyecto propuesto estarn disponibles en la Reunin

Pblica. Esta informacin tambin estar disponible al pblico de lunes a viernes desde las 8:00 de la

maana hasta las 5:00 de la tarde, con la excepcin de das festivos estatales, en la Oficina del TxDOT

Distrito de Houston, localizada en el 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007 y tambin en el

sucursal de TxDOT del Condado de Montgomery, ubicado en el 901 N. FM 3083 East, Conroe, TX 77303.

Para una cita favor de comunicarse con la Sra. Sharon Xu, al telfono (713) 802-5265.

Todos los ciudadanos interesados son invitados a asistir a esta reunin pblica. Solicitamos comentarios

del pblico por escrito sobre este proyecto. Los comentarios pueden ser entregados hasta quince das

despus de la reunin. Comentarios por escrito pueden ser entregados en persona o por correo a: Director

of Project Development, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251. Todos los comentarios tendrn que ser

recibidos antes del 3 de marzo de 2017 para que sean incluidos en el resumen de la Reunin Pblica.

Comentarios escritos debern ser matasellados por correo antes del 3 de marzo de 2017 para ser incluidos

en el resmen de la reunin pblica o enviados al email hou-piowebmail@txdot.gov. Para mas

informacin favor de visitar la siguiente pgina: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-

involved/about/hearings-meetings/houston/021617.html.

La Reunin Publica ser en ingls. Las personas interesadas en asistir a la reunin que necesitan ayuda

comunicndose, asistencia especial, o que necesiten un intrprete, favor de comunicarse con las Oficinas

de Relaciones Pblicas de TxDOT al telfono (713) 802-5076. Las solicitudes debern hacerse por lo menos

cinco das antes de la Reunin Pblica. TxDOT har un esfuerzo razonable para acomodar sus necesidades.

La revisin ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables

para este proyecto estn siendo o han sido, llevadas a cabo por TxDOT conforme con la Ley 23 U.S.C. 327

y un Memorndum de Entendimiento publicado el 16 de diciembre del 2014, y realizado por la FHWA y

el TxDOT.

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C. Sign-In Sheets

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D. Comments Received

From: Pat HenryTo: Carrington Wright; Christine BergrenSubject: RE: Comment- QuestionDate: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 9:41:50 AM

Our response should be we are not familiar with this proposed thoroughfare and our project was developed independently and has its own purpose and need. From: Carrington Wright Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 9:39 AMTo: Pat Henry; Christine BergrenSubject: RE: Comment- Question I havent heard of this either, is it on the long range plan? They did mention that they saw the Montgomery County Proposed thoroughfare, so they could have been looking at some future planning documents that are local to Montgomery County. Sorry I dont know, maybe Patrick has heard of this.

From: Pat Henry Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 9:32 AMTo: Carrington Wright; Christine BergrenSubject: FW: Comment- Question Comment received. Havent heard of the energy corridor mentioned. From: HOU-PIOWebMail Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 9:20 AMTo: Pat HenrySubject: FW: Comment- Question Kristina HadleyPublic Information OfficeTxDOT-Houston DistrictPhone: (713) 802-5076Kristina.Hadley@txdot.gov Follow us on twitter @txdothoustonpioWatch us @www.youtube.com/txdotpio

From: Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2017 10:31 PMTo: HOU-PIOWebMailSubject: Comment- Question Dear Sirs:I am a concerned citizen living in the area mentioned in the public meeting at the Willis High School February 16, 2016 at the Willis High School Cafeteria 5:30pm-7:30pm.Although your notice states no buildings will be affected by the widening of Hwy 75 from FM 3083 to FM

mailto:/O=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=852D7CA3CFB44C7EA542FAAABB3BEAF3-PHENRYmailto:Carrington.Wright@txdot.govmailto:Christine.Bergren@txdot.govmailto:Kristina.Hadley@txdot.gov

2432, and Powell Street, Willis, TX, I have seen theMontgomery County Proposed thoroughfare for the Energy Corridor coming within the next years, and I am concerned the taxpayers and citizens have not been notified so they canBe made aware of the impact of this proposal.Even though you say no buildings will be affected, it is leading up to the fact that the Energy Corridor is to be built next, which indeed will affect businesses.

Please make it very clear this is only the preliminary plan, and it is preparing the way for the Energy Corridor to come through our area, which will affect many businesses and landowners.Please make it known at the public hearingI am a concerned citizen, and I saw East Montgomery County almost lose millions of dollars in businesses and public park area for a mere renumeration for the land that was going to beDeclared unfit for public habitation (condemned). East Montgomery County went to court and won the right to keep the land where the Veterinarians business was located, as well as the park near East Montgomery County Park, so the public has a place for families and community to meet and build their community.Please give our citizens the whole truth, and your plans to widen and prepare for the Energy Corridor is coming, and it will affect many people, and the Tolls we will eventually be required to pay just to go shopping and travel near the Energy Corridor. (I realize it isnt built yet, but this is just the beginning to the preliminary plans to do so).

Sincerely,

Eileen Robinson

From: Elizabeth MartinTo: Carrington WrightSubject: FW: SH 75Date: Friday, February 17, 2017 3:32:37 PM

Carrington,ThisemailisfromthegentlemenlastnightthatownsthebillboardatStation37+00ontheschematic.Couldyoupleasegetmeaclearerzoomedinpicture,showingwhereifatalltheROWlinewillimpactthebillboard?Thanks

Elizabeth A. MartinProject Manager & Right of Way AgentTexas Department of TransportationRight of Way Division Houston Office7600 Washington AvenueHouston, Texas 77007elizabeth.martin@txdot.gov(713) 802-5710 Office(832) 244-2627 - Cell(713) 802-5445 - FaxFrom: Ernest Butler Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 8:28 AMTo: Elizabeth MartinSubject: Re: SH 75 Elizabeth,I cannot tell for sure but it appears that the ROW expansion will affect my billboard. I reviewed 2017 pictometry photos but I cannot tell were the ROW line is or is proposed to be. Could you check your aerials. This board has been in my family for many years and I do not want to loose it. Sincerely,Ernest Butler

On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 6:10 PM, Elizabeth Martin wrote:

http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot/get-involved/hou/sh-75/021617-schematic1.pdf

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From: Pat HenryTo: Carrington Wright; Sharon Xu; Christine BergrenSubject: FW: SH 75 Public Meeting CommentDate: Monday, February 27, 2017 11:27:26 AMAttachments: Adam Galland.vcf

From: HOU-PIOWebMail Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 11:24 AMTo: Pat HenrySubject: FW: SH 75 Public Meeting CommentKristina HadleyPublic Information OfficeTxDOT-Houston DistrictPhone: (713) 802-5076Kristina.Hadley@txdot.govFollowusontwitter@txdothoustonpioWatchus@www.youtube.com/txdotpio

From: Adam Galland Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:07 AMTo: Cc: HOU-PIOWebMail; Sharon XuSubject: SH 75 Public Meeting CommentHelloLarry:IamforwardingyourcommentstoourAdvancePlanningSectionandthePIOemail.TheyaredesigningtheschematicforSH75andhastedthepublicmeeting.WehaveaWeddingVenueandwehost90to100Weddingsperyear.Average#ofcarsis180perevent.Theplanshowsnoturnlaneatmyproperty.Ibelieveweneedone.Iherebyrequestyoudesignacutinthemedianatoneofmydrivewaysallowingaleft-handturnintomyproperty.Address:MaderaEstates3201NFrazierConroe,Texas77303

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March 3, 2017

Director of Project Development Texas Department of TransportationHouston District P.O. Box 1386 Houston, Texas 77251 Sent Via Email Dear Director of Project Development: RE: Public Meeting Comments -- SH 75 (from FM 3083 to FM 2432) Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council owns a 917 acre tract of land located in Montgomery County, Texas that borders the proposed widening of State Highway (SH) 75 from Farm-to-Market (FM) 3083 to FM 2432. Our organization operates 3 Girl Scout camps within the boundaries of this property. We understand this $57 million project has not been approved for funding and the actual construction may not commence for another 3 years. We appreciate the opportunity to offer comments at this time and want to begin thoughtful discussion regarding how this roadway and walkways will affect our Girl Scout camps. Thank you for the invitation to attend the Public Meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Willis High School Cafeteria in Willis, Texas. The Chair of our Properties Committee and 3 staff members attended this meeting. We have a number of comments regarding the proposed project. Our comments focus on the safety and security of our girls and adult volunteers which are a top priority. I have attached a copy of your Comment Form along with our comments which are due March 3, 2017. Additionally, last October we received a request from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to gain access and entry into 3 property tracts. We reviewed the Right-of-Entry agreement and understand we are not required to grant TxDOT right-of-entry at this time. We want to be cooperative, but can only allow access into our property under the terms and conditions expressed in a Limited Right-of-Entry agreement we sent via email to Mr. Jeff Allen from Cox/McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. in December. Mr. Allen forwarded the information to TxDOT and as of this date, we have received no response from your office. I have attached a copy of the Limited Right-of-Entry agreement for your review. We look forward to continuing our communication as this project progresses so that we can work together to ensure safety for both those traveling along SH75 as well as those attending Girl Scout camp activities. Sincerely,

Mary Vitek Chief Executive Officer

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GirlScoutsofSanJacintoCouncilCommentsSubmittedtoTexasDepartmentofTransportation(TxDOT)SH75RoadwayImprovementProjectfromFM3083toFM2432March3,2017

1) ProjectDesignCommentsUponnoticeofthisproject,GirlScoutsbeganinformingitsBoardofDirectorsandmembersofthePropertiesCommitteeandalsohadrepresentativesattendthePublicMeetingheldFebruary16inWillis,TX.WerequestthefollowingwithrespecttotheSH75RoadwayImprovementProject:

Installationofablinking/flashingyellowcautionlightatthecampentrancetoslowdowntrafficfromthecurrentspeedof50mph:Werequestayellowblinking/flashingcautionlightplacedonatimertoflashonlyonFridayfrom4:30p.m.tomidnightandallday/nightonSaturdayandSunday,andthroughouttheweekduringsummerresidentialcamp.ThisistheperiodourGirlScoutstypicallyenterandexitthecampproperty.Weusuallyhave800to1,200personsinthecampproperty.

Reductionofthecurrentspeedlimitof50mph:Vehiclesenteringthemaincampentrancehave

toslowdownsignificantlyonthemainroadormoveofftheroadontotheloosegravelandsoftportionoftheroadshoulder.Thecurrentplanreducesthespeedto45mphwhichisstilltoofasttoenterthecampsafely.WewouldliketoseeafurtherreductionofthespeedalongourcampfrontagewhichextendsfromLeagueLineRoadtoSilverSpringsRoadonSH75.Loweringthespeedwillalsolowerroadnoiseenteringintothecampenvironment.

AdedicatedrightturnlaneintothemaincampentranceoffnorthboundSH75(entrance105on

theTxDOTmapandmarkedwitharedarrow)whichwillallowsafeentryintocamp.

StreetlightingalongtheimprovedSH75roadwaytobekeptatlowlevelstoreducethebrightnessofthelights:Weareconcernedthatroadwaylightingmaypenetratetoofarintoourcampandnegativelyaffectthecampenvironment.

Awidemedianopeningwithdedicatedleftturnlanesatourmaincampentrance(#1)and

anotherwidemedianopeningatanotherentry/exitroad(#2)toallowtraffictosafelyenterandexitourcamponthenorthandsouthboundsidesofSH75:WhilestudyingtheprojectmapwenoticedtherewasnomedianopeninginthedividedSH75atourmaincampentrancenoratanotherentry/exitroad(TxDOTmapmarkedwithredarrows,#1and#2).Therearemedianopeningsatthemainentrancesofseveralsubdivisions,butnotattheaforementionedcampentrances/exits.

Waterdrainageplanforthisproject:Weweretoldthisplanwasstillindevelopment.Weare

specificallyconcernedabouttheareaaroundStewartsCreekwhichentersourcamppropertyatSH75.StewartsCreekpassesunderSH75viaabridgeasitentersthecampproperty.Thebridgeisapproximately55.5longby55wide.Thebridgerestrictsandcontrolstheflowofwaterintocampespeciallyduringandafterahardrain.Weareconcernedwemayencounter

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significanterosionofcamppropertyifthisareaiswidenedorthewaterflowischanged.WeencounteredaseriousdrainageanderosionissuerecentlyonthesoutheastportionofourcamppropertyasStewartsCreekexitsthecampatthenewlyconstructedLeagueLineRoadextension.Picturesofthecurrentbridgeareattached.

Roadwaylightingplan:Weweretoldthisplanwasstillindevelopment.WhilewewanttheSH75roadwaytobeadequatelylitfortrafficandpedestriansafety,wedontwantthelightingtobesobrightastodetractfromthecampingexperiencewearetryingtodelivertoourmembers.

2) ProjectmanagementcommentsGirlScoutsofSanJacintoCouncilownsa7acretractoflandonthesouthsideofthenewlyconstructedLeagueLineRoadextensionnearSH75.Thisundevelopedpropertycouldbeusedforstagingandstoringheavyequipment.Weareopentoleasingthispropertytobeusedinthismannerduringthisproject.PleasenotifyusimmediatelyregardinganyeminentdomainclaimsbyTxDOTtopurchaselandfromthisGirlScoutsofSanJacintoCouncilcamppropertyduetorequiringadditionalrightofway.Landtakenmayresultinsignificantcoststocureresultingfrom:movingourfence,reconstructinganinteriorroadalongtheinsidefenceperimeter,replacingmaturetreesandpotentiallycreatingaphysicalbermorotherbarriertomaintainoursecurityplanonbehalfofourmembers.Thesephysicalbarriersalongourcampperimetermaintainahighlevelofsecurityandprivacyforourgirlandadultvolunteermembersandserveasabuffertoreducenoiseandlightintrusion.

3) LimitedRightofEntryConditionsGirlScoutsofSanJacintoCouncilsentaLimitedRightofEntryagreementtoJeffAllenfromCox/McLainEnvironmentalConsulting,Inc.onDecember20,2016.Mr.AllenforwardedthisagreementtoTxDOTonthesamedate.NoresponsehasbeenreceivedfromTxDOT.Insummaryourrequirementsare:Entranceintopropertyforvisualinspection,observation,andconductingalinealsurveyandappraisalofthesurfaceonly.Noenvironmental,geological,orotherassessmentwhichrequiresdisturbanceofthesurfaceofthepropertyshallbepermitted.Noboring,trenchingordigginguponthepropertyshallbepermitted.Notlessthanfortyeight(48)hourswrittennoticefromTxDOTtoGirlScoutspriortoentryuponthepropertytoperformtheactivitiespermittedinthisagreement.TxDOTshallcoordinatethetimingofactivitiestoaccommodateanyreasonablerequestsbyGirlScouts,andshallpermitarepresentativeofGirlScoutstobepresentduringallsuchpermittedactivities.Noaccesstothepropertyafter4p.m.onFridayafternoon,onweekendsoratanyothertimewhenGirlScoutsandadultvolunteersmaybepresent.TxDOTguaranteesthatrepresentativesenteringthepropertyhavecompletedandbeenclearedbyacriminalbackgroundcheckattheexpenseofTxDOT.

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TxDOTagreesasaconditionoftheagreement,toindemnify,defend,andholdGirlScoutsharmlessfromandagainstanyandallinjury,loss,damage,orliability(oranyclaimsinrespecttotheforegoing),andcostorexpenses(includingreasonableattorneysfeesandcourtcosts)whicharisefromthelinealsurveyorappraisaloftheproperty.TxDOTwillprovideGirlScoutswithacopyofanysurveyorappraisaloftheproperty,atTxDOTsexpense,withinthirty(30)daysofcompletionofsame.AcopyoftheLimitedRightofEntryagreementinitsentiretyisattached.

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LIMITED RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT

Whereas, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on behalf of the State of Texas, desires to conduct a lineal survey and appraisal on Parcels R39195, R39196 and R39198 for the proposed project to widen SH 75 from a two lane roadway with open ditches to a four lane divided roadway with curb and gutter and a swale to convey stormwater (Project), which is located at Camps Silver Springs and Agnes Arnold, Montgomery County, Texas (the Property); and

Whereas, TxDOT has requested the Property owner, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto, Texas (Girl Scouts) to grant permission to enter the Property for purposes of conducting a lineal survey and appraisal; and

Whereas, TxDOT and Girl Scouts wish to enter into this Right of Entry Agreement (the Agreement) to allow the State to conduct lineal survey and appraisal on the Property;

Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises, rights, and obligations set forth in this Agreement, Girl Scouts grants to TxDOT, and the TxDOT accepts with all the obligations set forth in this Agreement, the right to enter upon the Property for the limited purpose of visual inspection, observation, and conducting a lineal survey and appraisal of the surface. However, nothing in this agreement shall be construed to grant permission for any other type of activity to be conducted on that portion of the Property designated in Exhibit A only. No environmental, geological, or other assessment which requires disturbance of the surface of the Property shall be permitted. Neither States employees, nor its agents or independent contractors will bore, trench, or dig upon the Property for any reason.

TxDOT shall provide Girl Scouts not less than forty-eight (48) hours written notice to Girl Scouts prior to entry upon the Property to perform the activities permitted by this Agreement. TxDOT shall coordinate the timing of activities permitted by this Agreement to accommodate any reasonable requests by Girl Scouts, and as part of such coordination shall permit a representative of Girl Scouts to be present during all such permitted activity, at Girl Scouts option. Girl Scouts shall not grant access to the Property after 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, on weekends or at any other time when Girl Scouts and adult volunteers may be present. TxDOT will guarantee that representatives entering the Property have completed a criminal background check, at the expense of TxDOT, and meet the standards set out by Girl Scouts.

The rights granted to TxDOT under the terms of this Agreement shall commence on the date that this Agreement is executed by Girl Scouts and shall terminate upon completion of the survey, but in no event more than ninety (90) days from the date this Agreement is executed by Girl Scouts.

AS A CONDITION OF THIS AGREEMENT, TXDOT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD GIRL SCOUTS HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGE, OR LIABILITY (OR ANY CLAIMS IN RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING), AND COSTS OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS) WHICH ARISE FROM THE LINEAL SURVEY OR APPRAISAL OF THE PROPERTY, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE GROSSLY NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION OF GIRL SCOUTS. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD THAT TXDOT SHALL DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY GIRL SCOUTS FOR ANY CLAIMS AGAINST IT FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THIRD PARTIES, TXDOT, OR ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR CONTRACTORS, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR FOR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO THIRD PARTIES OR ANY OF TXDOTS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR

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CONTRACTORS, THAT ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THIS INDEMNIFICATION PROVISION SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

TxDOT agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, orders, rules, and regulations applicable to its activities permitted by this Agreement.

TxDOT shall provide Girl Scouts with a copy of any survey or appraisal of the Property, at TxDOTs expense, within thirty (30) days of completion of same.

This Agreement is made without any warranty of title to the Property, either express or implied.

This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement. All parties need not sign the same counterpart. The signatories to this Agreement represent and warrant that they are duly authorized to execute it on behalf of their respective parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by the parties hereto and is effective as of the ____ day of ___________, 2016.

GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO, TEXAS

By:

Its: ________________________

Texas Department of Transportation

By:

Its:

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF __________

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared __________________, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _____ day of__________, 2016.

NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS

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D. Figures

SH 75 Roadway Improvement Project From FM 3083 to FM 2432

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WELCOMESH 75 Roadway Improvement ProjectFrom FM 3083 to FM 2432

PUBLIC MEETINGFebruary 16, 2017 5:30 7:30 p.m. Willis High School Cafeteria 1201 FM 830 Willis, Montgomery County, Texas

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project arebeing, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16,

2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

AREA MAPS

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Limits: From FM 3083 to FM 2432Length: 4.9 milesProposed right-of-way width: 130 to 200Right-of-way needs: Total of approx. 9.0 acres to be acquiredDisplacements: No displacements anticipated

Proposed improvements: Widen road from a rural 2-lane roadway to 4-lane roadway

with a raised curb, raised median and dedicated left turn lanes at select intersections and cross streets.

Construct 5 sidewalksDesign speed: 45 miles per hourEstimated construction cost: $57 Million

NEED AND PURPOSE

Project Needs Increase capacity

Enhance safety

Accommodate population growth

Project Purposes The purpose of the project is to facilitate mobility in central

Montgomery County and enhance safety for the traveling public by adding additional travel lanes, sidewalks, wider shoulders, and a raised median with dedicated left turn lanes at selected intersections and cross-streets.

EXISTING TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION

PROPOSED TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION

PROPOSED TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTION

NEXT STEPS

Evaluate public meeting comments

Finalize environmental review & request environmental approval

Complete final design

Acquire right-of-way and begin construction activities when

funding becomes available

PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS

HOW TO COMMENTWritten Comments (choose one of the following methods)

Submit Comments TONIGHT: In the Comment Box

Submit Comments by MAIL to:Director of Project DevelopmentTexas Department of Transportation - Houston DistrictP.O. Box 1386Houston, Texas 77251-1386

Submit Comments ELECTRONICALLY by March 3, 2017: E-Mail: hou-piowebmail@txdot.gov

Comments must be postmarked or submitted via mail, e-mail, or online by March 3, 2017http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/houston/021617.html

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