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Welcome to the City of Shoreacres. Some say we are a restful retreat
from the hustle and bustle of neighboring large cities. Some love our
quaint bay front atmosphere. And because our City is small and has many
lovely trees, others say we provide a country-like environment to our
residents. We have a community fishing pier, boat access to the Bay, a
kayak launch, and Shoreacres is home to the Houston Yacht Club. But we
are so much more.
Our city is a place where neighbors get to know each other and
are active participants in community functions and organizations. In
today’s world, we are extremely proud of that. And through both good
times and tough times, we support our city. We extend welcome and
community encouragement to our residents. With our
environmentally-conscious attitude, Shoreacres folks are eager to take
part in programs that promote the cleanliness of Galveston Bay, the
protection of wetlands, and the preservation of natural resources and
wildlife. Designated as a bird sanctuary, the City of Shoreacres prides
itself on the large variety of species that inhabit the local waters,
estuaries, and wooded areas.
Our city is a General Law
City, with a Mayor and five Council members elected to two year terms.
City Hall acts as a court house, council chambers, police station,
administrative building and a community meeting area, providing a
central location for citizens.
The first homes were built
in 1925 in what was known then as the Shoreacres Country Club
subdivision. Shortly after, country homes designed with plenty of
windows for the ocean breeze were built on wooded bayside tracts. In an
effort to enhance the country club atmosphere, Shoreacres, Inc. donated
six acres of bay front property in 1927 to be the site of the Houston
Yacht Club, which is our sole business establishment. Because of its
increasing population, Shoreacres incorporated as a city in November of
1962.
Shoreacres extends
newcomers a neighborly welcome and we hope you enjoy living in this fine
community. This website provides information that may make your move to our city
a little easier. If any of us can be of any assistance, please contact
City Hall.
Dolly Arons, Mayor
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Disaster Recovery Grant Projects Move Forward
Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2010
On Thursday, August 12, 2010, the City received notification that
authorization for project engineering has been issued by the Texas
Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA). TDRA is the lead state agency for
the distribution of federal disaster recovery funds from the Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
On August 2, TRDA executed a contract with the City of Shoreacres making
$5,566,470.00
available to the City for five specific disaster recovery projects.
Those five projects will rehabilitate the City's water system
facilities; rehabilitate waste water pumping stations; improve (repave
with concrete) certain streets; improve flood and drainage facilities
(ditches and culverts); and, construct a new
police
building. A general description of each project can be found in contract
Exhibit A. The distribution of grant funds, by project category, can
be found in contract
Exhibit B.
Cobb, Fendley, & Associates has been designated as the City's project
engineering firm.
The TDRA contract includes a 'Project Implementation Schedule' that
indicates preliminary engineering is to be complete in November and that
bidding award of construction contracts could be as soon as February
2011. The schedule anticipates construction to start in May 2011.
Driveway Requirements Revised
Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
On Monday, August 9, 2010, City Council adopted
Ordinance 2010-68
[City Code Sec. 54-41]
revising the construction specifications for driveways in the city. The
updated requirements allow the use of pervious surfacing materials and
require connections to city streets to be concrete.
[more]
Council Appoints Alderman to Fill Vacancy
Posted: Thursday, June 17, 2010
 City
Council has appointed Connie Ramirez to fill the vacancy created by the
election of Dolly Arons as Mayor. Ms. Ramirez owns a home on Miramar
Drive that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike. She will serve on council
until the City’s next general election is held in 2011.
New Fence Regulations Are In Effect
Posted: Monday, September 21, 2009
At
their regular meeting, Monday, September 14, the Shoreacres City Council
passed
Ordinance 2009-51 amending the City's fence regulations.
[more]
City Defines
Flood Surge Hazard Area
and Restricts Use of Fill Dirt
Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The City of Shoreacres has amended its
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to address special flood surge hazards
at the east end of the City approaching Galveston Bay.
[more]
Protect Yourself With
Flood Insurance
Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2009
 Since
standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding, it’s important to
have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical
storms, heavy rains and other conditions that frequently impact the
Texas.
Find out more about the
National Flood
Insurance Program and how it can help you protect yourself.
[more]
Please Check
Your House Numbers
Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Did
you know that each house is required to have legible address numbers
that can be seen from the street?
[more]
Aerial Photographs of Shoreacres: 1930 to 2008
Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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