Dickinson Couple Repairs Potholes City Can't Afford To Fix

DICKINSON — Residents in the coast community of Dickinson are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to filling potholes. Fed up with hearing about cracked rims, blown tires, or a damaged suspension from their friends and neighbors, Zachary and Stephanie Weeks are repairing some of the city’s worst potholes.

So why isn’t the City of Dickinson stepping up? Dickinson, which was one of the hardest hit communities by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, doesn’t have the money to make all of the needed street repairs, according to a KPRC report.

Last year, the City of Dickinson earmarked $1.6 million in revenue for street repairs that were generated in part by the Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund, derived through sales tax revenue.

The 2018-19 budget, which took effect on Oct, 1, has $2.8 million listed on the Restricted Fund Balance, which are proceeds and interest from the Street Maintenance Sales Tax, and an additional $500,000 from the city’s general fund.

The Weeks said they hope the city will be able to repair the other potholes, but they’ve received some donations that could help them make other repairs.

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