A Message from the Mayor 9/3

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Debris Piles and Traffic Bring About New Concerns

As if our messy situation weren’t bad enough, it’s now becoming even worse with a steady influx of scavengers and onlookers, and the additional traffic they create, particularly in hardest-hit Southdale. We’ve been getting lots of questions, so I take this opportunity to share and address these concerns with a broader audience.

Some amount of scavenging is to be expected. It’s not illegal per se, but we’re concerned about it because many residents are reporting that scavengers are rummaging through their belongings at the curb and leaving an even bigger mess behind. In some cases they’re opening and dumping bags out in yards and in the streets to pick through their contents, and not bothering to clean up again after themselves. If you observe this kind of activity, don’t hesitate to call the Bellaire Police at (713) 668-0487. We’ve got officers on patrol who will respond. See also Chief Holloway’s suggestions, which he sent out this morning.

Debris removal is still on schedule to begin this coming week. That puts us well ahead of the game, especially as small cities throughout our area are in need of those same contract services. Meanwhile, the City’s regular solid waste collection has resumed. It’s very slow going, not only because of the extremely high volume, but also because of all the traffic and parked cars on the residential streets they’re trying to get to. We’ve got all hands on deck; in addition to the solid waste crews a whole bunch of other city employees (among them the City Manager and HR Director) have been out driving every pickup truck in our fleet helping to collect garbage bags. An added benefit of using pickup trucks is that they can get down the east-west residential streets more easily than the garbage trucks can. They’re working through the weekend to get the job done, and the normal solid waste schedule will resume on Tuesday.

With cars and contractors’ trucks lining both sides of every street in Southdale, traffic is a real challenge. In response, BPD officers are patrolling the neighborhood on bicycles. They’re directing traffic as needs arise and are better able to get around in responding to calls for service. Please help them by avoiding that and other heavily congested areas if you don’t need to be there.

We thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we’re working hard to serve you.

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Debris and scavengers

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Bellaire Police Chief Byron Holloway acknowledges that the scavengers seen on our streets are frustrating for some homeowners. Bellaire officers are warning them to stay away or ask during daylight hours. Bellaire is still under a curfew from midnight to 5:00 am.

Chief Holloway offers these suggestions to homeowners:

1. Place items that are drying in the backyard and not the front yard.

2. If possible, do not place drying items next to debris piles. This gives the appearance that the item is being thrown out. Keeping the trash separate from the debris will help to prevent tearing of the trash bags as items are moved.

3. If you do place items which are intended to keep in the front yard, consider placing them closer to the house than the street.

4. Signage will keep some, not all, from going through items. Suggested sign wording: No taking/No agarrar

Chief Holloway also reminds residents that per Supreme Court rulings, when a person puts items in a trash pick-up area they have little or no expectation of privacy.

City officials are working with contractors in place before Harvey and are developing a pickup schedule for debris to be announced soon. The city’s solid waste crews have resumed regular schedules. Reminder that Monday is the Labor Day holiday and there will be no trash pick-up.

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Solid Waste Weekend Update

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City crews will continue on Sunday, September 3, picking up regular household trash for those households east of Loop 610 in Solid Waste Area C (north of Bellaire Blvd). Please continue to separate your household trash from debris; it is very helpful for the crews. Information on storm debris pick up will be available next week.

There will be no trash pickup in the City on the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 4, 2017. Regular scheduled solid waste service will resume on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

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Road to Recovery

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Recovery from any disaster can be long and difficult. The resources provided here are intended to provide you with information on what next steps to take. If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please contact the City of Bellaire at 713-662-8222. Our team is here to help you and your family in any way we can.

While City services were impacted by Hurricane Harvey, we are resuming normal operations beginning Tuesday, September 5. City offices are regularly open Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

We are still updating the page so continue to check back in. https://www.bellairetx.gov/1400/Bellaire-Recovery—Hurricane-Harvey

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Weekly Crime Reports

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Weekly Crime Reports for 08/21 – 08/27/2017

8/21/2017 2:03 90Z ALL OTHER OFFENSES DRIVING WHILE LIC SUSPENDED/INVALID ENH 5400 BREABURN

8/21/2017 20:09 FRAUD USE/POSS OF IDENTIFYING INFO x PEMBROOK CT.

8/22/2017 3:06 35A DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATIONS POSS MARIJ < 2OZ 4700 BELLAIRE BLVD.

8/22/2017 3:06 MINOR POSSESS ALCOHOL 4700 BELLAIRE BLVD.

8/21/2017 13:11 90Z ALL OTHER OFFENSES DRIVING WHILE LIC SUSPENDED/INVALID B 7800 IH 610 SB

8/22/2017 11:32 IDENTITY THEFT CREDIT CARD ABUSE 8xx CAROL DRIVE

8/21/2017 20:24 35A DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATIONS POSS MARIJ < 2OZ 5400 BELLAIRE BLVD

8/21/2017 20:24 90Z ALL OTHER OFFENSES DRIVING WHILE LIC SUSPENDED/INVALID 5400 BELLAIRE BLVD

8/23/2017 3:57 220 BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING BURGLARY OF BUILDING 5859 BISSONNET ST

8/22/2017 14:33 90Z ALL OTHER OFFENSES DRIVING WHILE LIC SUSPENDED/INVALID ENH 5300 BELLAIRE BLVD

8/22/2017 15:54 90Z ALL OTHER OFFENSES FAIL TO ID TO POLICE 4500 BELLAIRE

8/24/2017 15:13 250 FORGERY/COUNTERFEITING FORGERY FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT 5320 BELLAIRE BLVD

8/24/2017 18:42 35A DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATIONS POSS CS PG 1 >= 1G < 4G 5800 BISSONNET

8/24/2017 18:42 26A FALSE PRETENSE/SWINDLE/CONFIDENCE GAME FICTITIOUS LIC PLATE 5800 BISSONNET

8/24/2017 18:42 90Z ALL OTHER OFFENSES HPD WARRANTS 5800 BISSONNET

8/24/2017 17:40 26C IMPERSONATION FRAUD USE/POSS OF IDENTIFYING INFO 47xx TAMARISK LN

For further details, see link https://www.bellairetx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20236

If you have questions, call 713.662.8103, although no additional information about the reports will be released.

** Disclaimer – Not all crimes will be listed in the reports. **

Full disclaimer http://bellairetx.gov/1259/Crime-Reports

  1. These reports will include specific Part I crimes (murder, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, auto theft, and arson).
  2. Some crimes are withheld that have active investigations, and might interfere with the investigation or apprehension of a suspect.


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