EAST ALDINE DISTRICT


The East Aldine District is one of the older Districts, having been created in 2001, and in August 2002 its Service and Action plan was adopted. Executive Director David Hawes presented the history and the accomplishments of the District to the luncheon audience.

The District covers 15 square miles, and has 15,000 residents. It is supported by a 1% sales tax, and that generates about $3.5 million per year.

Its Service Plan calls for new Sewer and Wastewater facilities, Public Safety, Mobility, Economic Development, and improvements in lifestyle for its residents.

Hawes pointed out that three Water/Sewer projects have been completed, and three more are now funded and construction has started. A study has shown a need for a total of $150 in this type of improvement. Inwood Place, Sherwood Place, and Benton Place are the next areas to receive water/sewer, a $3.5 million project east of US59.

The District’s Public Safety includes a “Directed Response” Unit with 4 deputies and a Sergeant; 2 day/evening officers for Calls for Service, a Nuisance Abatement officer, and bike patrols in the parks and shopping areas.

Mobility work will include widening of Aldine Mail Route from Airline to Aldine Westfield, and new intersection designs.

Other accomplishments include a Clean Aldine program, Signage and Monumentation plans, Walkable trails, Economic Development plans, including a new Community Campus complex, and leadership grants for worthy recipients.