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Ord. 1358-25 2023-06-12 ORDINANCE NO. 1358-25 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending non-development usage and service fees; containing a savings clause, a severability clause, a repealer clause, providing for publication and an effective date. WHEREAS, various departments of the City charge fees for usage, permits, and other services not related to development; and WHEREAS, the organization of all such non-development fees into one ordinance enhances the efficiency of the fee amendment process and improves customer service; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That the charges and fees contained in the attached Exhibit “A” are hereby adopted. Section 2. Savings. All rights and remedies which have accrued in favor of the City under this Chapter and amendments thereto shall be and are preserved for the benefit of the City. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. Section 4. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed but only to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. Publication and Effective Date. The City Secretary shall cause this Ordinance, or its caption, to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Pearland, upon passage of such Ordinance. The Ordinance shall then become effective ten (10) days from and after its publication, or the publication of its caption, in the official City newspaper. DocuSign Envelope ID: BBE0B535-ADAB-44EE-88F4-91B0A63EA115 ORDINANCE NO. 1358-25 2 PASSED and APPROVED ON FIRST READING this the 12th day of May 22nd, A. D., 2023. ________________________________ J.KEVIN COLE MAYOR ATTEST: _____________________________ FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MCC CITY SECRETARY PASSED and APPROVED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING this the 12th day of June, A. D., 2023. ________________________________ J.KEVIN COLE MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________ FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MCC CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________ DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY DocuSign Envelope ID: BBE0B535-ADAB-44EE-88F4-91B0A63EA115 1 FEE SCHEDULE EMS Ambulance Application Fee (per company) $250.00 Ambulance Permit Fee (per ambulance) $100.00 Ambulance Re-inspection Fee $ 75.00 FIRE Inspections Access Control Inspection $ 100.00 Hot Work $ 75.00 Spray Booth $ 75.00 Re-inspection Fees 1st Re-inspection $ 75.00 2nd Re-inspection $ 75.00 3rd Re-inspection and thereafter, each $200.00 After hours Inspection $200.00 (After 5:00pm Monday-Thursday; after 4:00pm on Friday, and on weekends) POLICE Accident Report $ 6.00 (As may be amended from time to time by State Statute) Notarized Accident Report $ 8.00 (As may be amended from time to time by State Statute) Clearance Letter $ 5.00 (As may be amended from time to time by State Statute) Copies $ 0.10 per page CD/DVD $ 1.00 Crafted Precious Metal Dealer License fee $100.00 annually Alarm Permit: Residential Rates provided in Commercial Ordinance No 569-3 2 False Alarm Fee: Police Department (per occurrence after 5 per yr.) Rates provided in Fire Department (per occurrence after 5 per yr.) Ordinance No 569-3 Community Development Short-term Rental Application Fee $ 75.00 Short-term Rental Inspection Fee $ 100.00 Short-term Rental Reinspection Fee $ 50.00 UTILITY BILLING Delinquent Fees: Processing Fee $ 50.00 “Red Flag” Identity Report $ 3.00 New Service Fee residential $ 30.00 commercial/industrial/builders $ 50.00 Deposits: Commercial $200.00 Residential Owner $100.00 Residential Renter $185.00 Residential Garbage Only $ 50.00 Additional deposit for services terminated twice within six months Residential $ 75.00 Commercial S 170.00 Meter Cost: New/Replacement 5/8" $271.00 1” $328.00 2" Displacement $633.00 2" Compound $1,528.00 3" $8,555.00 4" $10,005.00 6" $13,402.00 8" (6 x 8) $14,605.00 10" $28,515.00 12" $29,693.00 (subject to change based on contract pricing) New meters would also require deposit and connection fee 3 Meter Apparatus Fee Based on cost Meter Testing: 5/8 – 3/4" Meter $80.00 1" Meter $100.00 1 1/2" Meter $100.00 2"- 8" Meters $150.00 8" and above Meters $200.00 Same Day New Service Connections $100.00 After-Hours Processing Fee $100.00 Broken Lock Fee $100.00 Tamper/Pulled Meter Fee $200.00 Containment Traps/Interceptor Fee $100.00/year Including but not limited to grease, grit, grass, oil, lint and other contaminants. Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing Test Report Fee $ 40.00 Annual Registration $100.00/year Meter Inspection/Installation Initial $ 40.00 Re-inspection $ 75.00 Temporary Fire Hydrant Meter Deposit $1,500.00 ($100.00 non-refundable) Temporary Fire Hydrant Location Change $ 50.00 Hydrant Meter Cost Recovery/Meter Rental Fee $ 50.00/month Temporary Connect/Disconnect Fee* $ 10.00 Temporary Water/Sewer Service* $ 50.00 *For ten (10) days, up to 2,000 gallons and connection fee, for Residential Landlords/Property Managers Water and Sewer Rates-Residential and Commercial Base (Single Unit by Meter Size) Water Sewer 5/8” $18.74 $27.01 3/4" $28.12 $40.51 1" $46.86 $67.51 1 1/2" $93.73 $135.03 2” $149.95 $216.04 3” $281.16 $405.08 4” $468.60 $675.13 4 6” $937.18 $1350.24 8” $1499.49 $2160.39 10” $2155.53 $3105.57 Multi-Unit (per unit) $18.74 $27.01 Residential Water Volumetric 0 - 2,000 gallons In base 2,001 - 6,000 gallons $4.82 6,001 – 17,000 gallons $6.04 17,001 – 28,000 gallons $7.26 28,001+ gallons $9.67 Residential Sewer Volumetric 0-2,290 gallons In base 2,2910 gallons $5.94 Commercial/Multi-Unit Volumetric 0 - 2,000 gallons In base In base 2,001+ gallons $6.04 $5.94 Irrigation Volumetric 0 - 2,000 gallons In base 2,001+ gallons $7.26 Residential Wastewater Billing for Existing Customers Monthly volumetric billing amount (gallons) to be based on the lesser of the customer’s 1) monthly metered water usage used for water billing, or 2) Winter Quarter Average (WQA), which is the average consumption of the months of December, January, February, which are typically billed in Jan, Feb, Mar, not to exceed 12,000 gallons. The WQA will be adjusted each April or May. Residential Wastewater Billing for New Residents Monthly volumetric billing amount (gallons) to be based on the customer’s monthly metered water usage used for water billing, not to exceed 12,000 gallons until a WQA can be established. Residential water/sewer rates for existing/new customers If a larger (1” to 2”) domestic water meter is required for a residential home to maintain water pressure due to the location of the home from the water main, the request submitted by the developer/resident will be assessed by Engineering to evaluate the distance, friction loss, and water pressure. The distance between the home and the water main shall be a minimum of 100’ for consideration. The use of a 5/8” water-meter size for 5 determining the rate for water/wastewater impact fee/base fee and a monthly fee for a single-family residential home will be approved by engineering if found applicable. Billing Adjustments Water adjustments may be given for leaks, excluding irrigation leaks, for all customers. Residential customer sewer adjustments may be given only after evaluating the residential customer’s billed consumption, determined in accordance with Ordinance 870-6. Customer without metered water Default billing amount (gallons) of 10,000. Customer outside City Limits All charges for water and sewer service are at a rate of 1 ½ times that existing in the City. Sewer Use Credit Program Application Fee $500.00 Monthly Administrative Charge $ 50.00 Annual Testing Fee See Above If repairs are needed, in addition to the testing fee, there will be charges for labor and parts, plus retesting fee of $75.00 Accounts opened for the purpose of the sewer use credit for sub-metering will not be required to put down a deposit nor billed water or sewer rates. Solid Waste & Recycling Services FWS Residential Garbage Fee $19.25 95-Gallon Replacement Cart (trash or recycling) $57.97 Additional 95-Gallon Trash Cart $11.23 per Month Additional 95-Gallon Recycling Cart $7.58 per Month Unusual residential Garbage Accumulation Service $236.36 per Hour Disposal Fee – Unusual Residential Garbage Accumulation $13.70 per Yard FINANCE NSF or Returned Check/Credit Card Fee $ 25.00 ENGINEERING Grading Permit $125.00 After Hours/Weekend Inspections $ 60.00/hr. Holiday Inspections $ 75.00/hr. PUBLIC WORKS 6 Water Tap Fee’s All taps include meter, cts, corporation, saddle, curb stop and meter box. 5/8” and ¾” Short Tap $1,300 5/8” and ¾” Long Tap $1,700 ¾” U-branch Assy w/2nd ¾ meter* $800.00 + *Added cost if needed 1” Short Tap $1,400 1” Long Tap $1,700 2” Short Tap $3,200.00 2” Long Tap $3,400.00 Gravity Sewer Tap Fee’s 4” Short Tap $1,100 4” Long Tap $1,500 Force Main Tap Fee’s 2” Short Tap $1,400 2” Long Tap $1,800 Additional Cost if applicable Restoration – Sod $ 75.00 (Includes prep & install of 10’ x 10’ area of sod) Restoration – Sidewalk & Sod $ 285.00 (Includes prep & install of 4’ wide x 6’ long sidewalk and 10’ x 10’ area of sod) Traffic Control $ 225.00 (Rental cost of 3 water filled barriers or rental of 2 static message boards for 1 month) Commercial Meter Deposit $ 100.00 Banner Deposit $ 50.00 Banner Installation Fee $400.00 CITY SECRETARY Copy Charge: (pursuant to State law, including but not limited to and as may be amended from time to time by State Statute) Paper $ 0.10 Oversize Paper $ 0.50 Diskette $ 1.00 Magnetic tape Actual Cost Data Cartridge Actual Cost Tape Cartridge Actual Cost Rewritable CD (CD-RW) $ 1.00 Non-rewritable CD (CD-R) $ 1.00 Digital video disc (DVD) $ 3.00 JAZ Drive Actual Cost Other electronic media Actual Cost 7 VHS cassette $ 2.50 Audio cassette $ 1.00 Oversize paper copy $ 0.50 Specialty paper Actual Cost Labor charge $ 15.00 Overhead 20% of labor Alcohol Beverage Permit: BE - (Malt Beverage) Retail Dealer’s On-Premises License$150.00 BQ -Wine & Malt Beverage Retailer’s Off-Premises Permit $ 60.00 BF – Retail Dealer’s Off Premises License $ 60.00 BG-Wine & Malt Beverage Retailers Permit $175.00 MB - Mixed Beverage Restaurant w/Food & Beverage Certification $750.00 BP –Brew Pub License $500.00 P –Package Store Permit $500.00 X Market Research Packager’s Permit $300.00 G – Winery Permit $ 75.00 Peddlers Permit Primary Permit Holder $ 75.00 max of 3 months Assistant working under primary $ 5.00/mo. per assistant Surety Bond (required) $1,000.00 ANIMAL SERVICES 1st impound $ 30.00 2nd impound $ 40.00 3rd impound $ 50.00 Adoption unaltered $ 35.00 Adoption altered with Rabies $ 90.00 Adoption altered w/out Rabies $ 75.00 Livestock impound per head $125.00 2nd impound $150.00 3rd impound $200.00 Quarantine impound $ 60.00 Daily board domestic $ 10.00 per day Daily board livestock $ 30.00 per day Dangerous Dog registration $100.00 Disposal Domestic Animals Up to 25 lbs $ 30.00 26 lbs to 60 lbs $ 60.00 61 lbs and over $ 90.00 Large animal contract $375.00 8 Euthanasia on demand $ 60.00 Surrender of owned pet $ 50.00 Cat carrier $ 5.00 Micro-chip implant includes pet registration $ 20.00 9 PARKS & RECREATION - Programs, Leagues, and Events Program Fees Resident Fee Program cost less 20% discount Non-Resident Fee Program Cost *League and Events: Flat rate schedule; no resident discounts apply. Park & Pavilion Rentals – Rates & Deposits Facility Deposit Half Day Resident Half Day Non- Resident Half Day Non- Profit Full Day Resident Full Day Non- Resident Full Day Non- Profit Centennial Park Pavilion $50 $60 $90 n/a $120 $180 n/a Southdown Park Pavilion $50 $60 $90 n/a $120 $180 n/a Southdown Park Stage & Lawn $140 $180 $270 $90 $360 $540 $180 Independence Park Large Pavilion $200 $180 $270 $90 $270 $405 $135 Independence Park Stage & Lawn $300 n/a n/a n/a $450 $675 $225 Independence Park Lawn A $50 $60 $90 $30 $90 $135 $45 Independence Park Lawn B $50 $60 $90 $30 $90 $135 $45 Independence Park Full Park* $500 n/a n/a n/a $1,200 $1,800 $600 Gazebo at City Hall $50 n/a n/a n/a $30 $60 n/a The Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch Pavilion $50 $60 $90 n/a $120 $180 n/a *Full Park only includes rentable amenities; park closure must be processed via special events permit application. Park & Pavilion Rental - Administrative Fees: Administrative Fee for Rental Cancellation: $ 25 10 Park & Pavilion Rental – Special Events Fees Service Resident Non-Resident Special Event Permit Application Fee $100 $100 Independence Park Stage Custodial Fee $100 $100 Dedicated Wi-Fi Connection Fee Independence Park) $75 per event $150 per event Dedicated High Power Fee (Independence Park) $300 per event $600 per event Equipment Ceiling Rigging Fee Independence Park) $25/attachment, per event $50/attachment, per event Dedicated Wi-Fi Connection fee applies to the use of a dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi Connection. Dedicated High-power fee applies to any event requiring use of high power (> 120v) electrical Service. Events that are open to the public and that include the sale of anything (e.g., ticket sales, merchandise, food and beverages, alcohol, etc.) will be charged the base area rental fee and 5% of net revenues. West Pearland Community Center West Pearland Community Center Rentable Spaces Facility Deposit Non-Profit Resident Non-Resident Meeting Room $140 $15/hour $60/hour $70/hour Banquet Hall $140 $60/hour $85/hour $95/hour West Pearland Community Center Administrative Fees Administrative Fee for Rental Cancellation $25 Indoor Facility Rental Cleaning $180 Porter Fee for events over $75 in attendance $17.25 per hour, each Knapp Activity Center Facility Membership Resident $25/year Non-Resident $50/year Administrative Fees Transportation: City wide $2/roundtrip Trip $5/roundtrip 11 Delores Fenwick Nature Center Category Non-Profit Organization Field Trip $8/guest $8/guest Classroom Rental $25/hour $50/hour Administrative Fees Administrative Fee for Rental Cancellation $25 Indoor Facility Rental Cleaning Fee $180 Miscellaneous branded merchandise will be sold in accordance with adopted cost-recovery model. Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium Initiation Fee (for all) $32 Facility Membership Fees Annual Membership with Contract Category Resident Non-Resident Adult $330 $495 Additional Person $165 $247.50 Active Adult $231 $346.50 Additional Active Adult $110 $165 Household $660 $990 Student $231 $346.50 Pearland & Alvin ISD Staff $280 $280 Military $280 $280 Natatorium Only Individual $220 $330 Household $440 $660 Monthly Membership without Contract Adult $32.20 $52.80 Additional Person $17.60 $26.50 Active Adult $24.20 $36.50 Additional Active Adult $12.10 $18.70 Household $69.30 $104.50 Student $24.20 $36.50 Pearland & Alvin ISD Staff $29 $29 Military $29 $29 12 Natatorium Only – Monthly without Contract Category Resident Non-Resident Individual $23.10 $35.20 Household $46.20 $69.30 Non-Resident Fee = resident rate + 50% Monthly Fee = annual divided by 12 + 50% Recreation Center and Natatorium Membership includes facilities, drop-in childcare, and basic health and fitness classes. Natatorium Only membership includes access to the natatorium only. Trial Memberships (One Time Per Individual) $30 for 30 Days $7 for 7 days Group Exercise Punch Pass 20 punches for $50 Day Passes Ages 18+ $ 8 12-17 years $ 5 3-11 years $ 3 Family $ 18 Child Care $ 5 Definitions: Individual: 12-59 years old Student: 12-24 enrolled as student. If over 18, must provide student ID Pearland & Alvin ISD Staff: Any current employee of Alvin or Pearland Independent School District must provide proof of employment annually. Military: Any active-duty service members or veterans. Must provide proof of service annually. 1. A Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), or 2. A Department of Defense (DoD) Identification Card— either a Common Access Card (CAC) or Uniformed Services ID Card, or. 3. A state-issued driver' s license or ID with a Veterans designation. Active Adult: 60+ years Household: Up to five people residing in the same home Additional Person: addition to an existing membership/ fee. Must reside in same home as primary. Child: 3-11 years Family: up to 2 adults and 3 children 13 Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium Rentable Spaces Facility Space Deposit Non-Profit Member Resident Non-Member Non- Resident Non-Member Entire Facility 25%of rental cost $225/hour $450/hour $675/hour $900/hour One Full Court *Day = 12 hours Facility Space Deposit Non-Profit Member Resident Non-Member Non- Resident Non-Member Hourly $140, or up to 25% of rental cost $40/hour $80/hour $120/hour $160/hour Daily $140, or up to 25% of rental cost $400/day* $800/day* $1,200/day* $1,600/day* Entire Gym *Day = 12 hours Facility Space Deposit Non- Profit Member Resident Non- Member Non- Resident Non- Member Hourly $140, or up to 25% of rental cost $80/hour $160/hour $240/hour $320/hour Daily $140, or up to 25% of rental cost $800/day* $1,600/day* $2,400/day* $3,200/day* One Multipurpose/Activity Room $140, or up to 25% of rental cost $33/hour $65/hour $98/hour $130/hour Entire Multipurpose/Activity Room $140, or up to 25% of rental cost $65/hour $130/hour $195/hour $260/hour Zone Meeting Room – Meetings Only, unless rented in a Party Package $140, or up to 25% of rental cost $15/hour $30/hour $30/hour $30/hour 14 Natatorium Facility Space Deposit Non-Profit Member Resident Non-Member Non- Resident Non-Member Entire Natatorium (4-hour minimum) 25% $100/hour n/a $150/hour $200/hour Meet Room (3-hour minimum) 25% $20/hour $30/hour $45/hour $60/hour Patio (3-hour minimum) 25% $20/hour $30/hour $45/hour $60/hour Activity Pool (5-hour Minimum) 25% $30/hour $40/hour $60/hour $80/hour 1-Time Events Facility Space Deposit Non- Profit Member Resident Non-Member Non- Resident Non-Member 50 Meter Pool (4-hour minimum) 25% $55/hour n/a $75/hour $110/hour 25 Yard Cross (4-hour minimum) 25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour 25 Meter Course (4-hour minimum) 25% $30/hour n/a $45/hour $60/hour Diving Well (4-hour minimum) 25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour 1 Tank Water Polo (4-hour minimum) 25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour 2 – 3 Tank Water Polo (4-hour minimum) 25% $55/hour n/a $75/hour $110/hour Long Term Rentals – Charges per Lane Facility Space Deposit Non- Profit Member Resident Non- Member Non- Resident Non- Member Activity Pool 25% $4/hour n/a $6/hour $8/hour 50 Meter Pool 25% $7/hour n/a $10/hour $14/hour 25 Yard Cross Course 25% $2.50/hour n/a $3.50/hour $5/hour 25 Meter Course 25% $3.75/hour n/a $4.50/hour $6/hour Diving Well 25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour 1 Tank Water Polo 25% $25/hour n/a $35/hour $50/hour 2 – 3 Tank Water Polo 25% $56/hour n/a $80/hour $112/hour 15 Party Packages Rates – 2 Hour Party Packages Deposit 1 – 10 Guests 11 – 20 Guests 21 – 30 Guests 31 – 40 Guests Residential Rate $140 $112 $152 $192 $232 Non-Residential Rate $140 $142` $182 $222 $272 Administrative Fees Set Up Fee – Floor Covering $150 per court Indoor Facility Rental Cleaning Fee $180 Administrative Fee for Rental Cancellation $25 Set Up Fee – Natatorium Pool Configuration $300/configuration Set Up Fee – Natatorium Timing System $200 Additional Fees Other fees may apply, inquire with department for other add-on options Recreation Center & Natatorium Rental Staffing Number of Participants Custodial Staff Natatorium Event Staff Additional Lifeguards/Staff Supervision – After Hours < 75 n/a 50 per day $15 per Lifeguard or Facility Attendant 75 – 200 1 porter @ $17.25/hour 50 per day $15 per Lifeguard or Facility Attendant 201 - 500 1 – 2 porters @ $17.25/hour each 100 per day $15 per Lifeguard or Facility Attendant 501 – 1000 2 porters @ $17.25/hour each $150 + additional fees listed below* $15 per Lifeguard or Facility Attendant >1000 2 – 3 porters @ $17.25/hour each $200 + additional fees listed below* $15 per Lifeguard or Facility Attendant *Parking lot attendants: 2 attendants are required for all events anticipated 500+ in attendance. Rate is $15/hour per attendant. *Heavy Clean / Restoration Fee: For large rentals/ meets anticipated 500+ in attendance, $250/per day. *Natatorium Events anticipated 500+ in attendance will incur additional Aquatic Supervision CPO/AFO Fee $35/hour. 16 Athletic Field Usage Fees Recognized Sports Association Deposit Player Fee Competitive Play Fee Utility Fee $500/season $10/Resident Per Session $20/Resident Per Session $150/month $500/season $20/Non-Resident Per Session $30/Non-Resident Per Session $150/month Field Usage – Practices Field Type Resident Non-Resident Additional Cost Games – Grass $15/hour $25/hour Plus $10/hour for lights Games – Turf $30/hour $50/hour Plus $10/hour for lights Field Usage – Games Field Type Resident Non-Resident Additional Cost Games – Grass $20/hour $30/hour Plus $10/hour for lights Games – Turf $40/hour $60/hour Plus $10/hour for lights Tournaments Field Level Type Hourly Per Day Additional Cost Field Level 1 $25/hour $200/field Plus $10/hour for lights Field Level 2 $20/hour $150/field Plus $10/hour for lights Lights are non-negotiable and in on-hour increments. Tournament director must turn in tournament schedule one week prior to the tournament start date. Light Schedule Daylight Savings – Lights are turned on at 5:00 PM Non-Daylight Savings – Lights are turned on at 7:00 PM Other Fees Miracle Field rental “Specialized Groups ONLY” $200 per field/per day Field Set-Up Fees Specialized Field Preparation $40 per field One-time basic field lining and dirt work $10 per field Staffing Fees Dedicated on-site athletic maintenance staff $25/hour per person 17 Health Fees for Health Certificates and Re-inspection on Food Related Establishments Full Service Limited Preparation 1 - 4 employees $150.00 $125.00 5 - 9 employees $200.00 $150.00 10 - 25 employees $350.00 $200.00 26 - 50 employees $500.00 $225.00 51 - 100 employees $600.00 $250.00 101 or more employees $750.00 $250.00 Foster homes $50.00 Prepackaged Only $150.00 Mobile Units $225.00 Additional units $225.00 Produce Vendor $100.00 Schools / Daycares $125.00 Temporary fees for Special Events $50.00 Pre-opening inspection fee $100.00 Re-inspection Fee for failing initial inspection $75.00 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION The Reporter News 103 S. Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546 State of Texas Galveston, Brazoria, and Harris Counties hereby certify that the appended notice was published in the REPORTER NEWS, a newspaper of general circulation in Galveston, Brazoria, and Harris Counties, for issues as follow Reference No Date 20 No Date: 20 No Date 20 Owner Subscribed and sworn before me this day of 20 JAMES MICHAEL FOREWAN Notary 1D #1 32083993 My Commission Expires Notary Public, State of Texas August 1, 2027 OF 1 July 26 23 20 September 23 1 Ordinance 1358-25 4 REPORTER NEWS, July 26, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS (281) 485-7501 LEGALSLEGALS LEGALSLEGALS LEGALSLEGALS Published July 12, 19 & 26 Help Wanted! SALES REPRESENTATIVE We’re looking for a customer-oriented professional with excellent communication and negotiation skills. For inquiries please email: jim@myreporternews.com NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS Sealed Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, and read aloud into the public record for the following project: Dixie Farm Rd at Cowart’s Creek Bridge Transition Area and Dixie Farm Rd at Mary’s Creek Bridge Transition Area City of Pearland, Texas COP PN: TR2205 ITB: 0623-16 The project will consist of the following for Dixie Farm Rd at Cowart Creek Bridge Transition Area and Dixie Farm Rd at Mary’s Creek Bridge Transition Area: The project will entail the improvements for the bridge transition at Cowart’s Creek and Mary’s Creek including realigning geometry for a smoother transition. The improvements will include removal of existing roadway elements, widening of concrete pavement, installations of curb, concrete median, islands, pavement markings, and traffic signs. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held in person at the City of Pearland Public Works Rio Grande Conference room at 2016 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, Tex- as 77581 at 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2023. All bids should be submitted through the E-Bid system located on the City’s website at: https://pearland.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. All interested Bidders are advised to register as a “supplier” on the City’s E-Bid System at the above web- site by clicking on “Supplier Registration” and completing a short registration questionnaire. Electronic Bid Documents, including Plans, Technical Specifica- tions and Bid Forms are available for download after registration is approved by City Purchasing office. No plan fees or deposits are required for bid documents obtained through the City’s E-bid System. Questions regarding electronic bidding should be directed to City Purchasing Office at ebids@pearlandtx.gov. Bid Documents are also available for review at the following plan houses: Amtek Plan Room (713) 956-0100 The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (713) 334-7100 Virtual Builders Exchange (832) 613-0201 McGraw Hill Construction – Dodge Reports (800) 393-6343 Bid Security, in the form of Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond, pay- able to the City of Pearland in the amount of 5% of the total base bid price, must accompany each Bid proposal. See Instructions to Bidders for Bond submittal information and instructions. The City of Pearland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Frances Aguilar City Secretary, City of Pearland Published July 26 & August 2 CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID NO. 2023-15 VENDING MACHINE Sealed Competitive Bids shall be submitted via one (1) electronic copy, each copy on one flash drive or CD. Each flash drive/CD must contain only one (1) file in PDF format and must match identically. The PDF files must include the ink signature of a person with the authority to bind the vendor into a contract. All sub- mitted materials must be clearly marked with BID NO. 2023-15, and addressed to the City of Friendswood, Attn: City Secretary, and are to be received at Friend- swood City Hall, City Secretary’s Office, 910 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX, 77546 before 2:00P.M., AUGUST 10, 2023. The City of Friendswood (the “City”) reserves the right to reject any or all bid and to waive any informality in the bids received. The contract, if any, will be awarded to the bidder who provides the goods and/or services at the best value for the City based upon the evaluation factors included in the bid specifications. The City pays for goods and services according to the provisions of Chapter 2251 of the Government Code. Specifications and related information may be downloaded from the City’s web- site at https://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/Bids.aspx or may be reviewed/inspected during regular business hours in the City Secretary’s Office, City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. A bid guarantee in the form of a bidder’s bond, certified check or a cashier’s check made out to “City of Friendswood” in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the greatest amount bid must accompany each submission. BIDS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE ACCOMPANYING BID GUARANTEE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER. For contracts in excess of $50,000, payment, performance, and maintenance bonds along with a bid guarantee are required by the City. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for AUGUST 3, 2023 at 10:00 A.M., at Friendswood City Hall, 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. For additional information, please contact Jeff Spears, Purchasing Coordinator at (281) 996-3274 or via email nbender@friendswood.com /S/Leticia Brysch, City Secretary Published July 26 & August 2 LEGALSLEGALS The following Ordinance were approved on July 10, 2023: ORDINANCE NO. 2000T-39 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, for the purpose of amending to the Unified Development Code of the City of Pearland, Texas, Ordinance No. 2000T, Chapter 1, Section 1.1.3.3 (a)(2), Advisory Capacity of the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council to review, prepare reports upon and make recommendations concerning approval, conditional approval, or denial of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) petitions; and Chapter 2, Section 2.2.3.3 (b), Role of the Planning and Zoning Commission to review and comment on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) petitions; and containing a savings clause, a sev- erability clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. For a full copy of the Ordinance, please contact the Office of the City Secretary at 281.652.1653. Frances Aguilar, TRMC, MMC City Secretary City of Pearland, Texas Published July 26 The following Ordinance were approved on July 10, 2023: ORDINANCE NO. 1358-25 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending non-development usage and service fees; containing a savings clause, a sever- ability clause, a repealer clause, providing for publication and an effective date. For a full copy of the Ordinance, please contact the Office of the City Secretary at 281.652.1653. Frances Aguilar, TRMC, MMC City Secretary City of Pearland, Texas Published July 26 LEGALSLEGALS LEGALSLEGALS VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.MYREPORTERNEWS.COM Friendswood Seniors Cruisin’ in 2024The Friendswood Senior Citizens are going cruising again, this time to the Eastern Caribbean onboard the Car-nival Dream. The eight day cruise will be from March 23rd to 31st, 2024 and will depart from Galveston. Stops include Key West, Florida, and three ports in the Bahamas before return-ing to Galveston.For more information or to book a cabin, contact Mickey McDaniel at (281) 489-1905. Annual Airshow returns to EllingtonThe Wings Over Houston Airshow returns to Ellington Airport this fall, celebrating its 39th consecutive year Oct. 14-15. “We’re thrilled to welcome the U.S. Air Force Thunder-birds back to the Wings Over Houston Airshow after their fan-favorite performance in 2021,” said show executive di-rector Bill Roach. The event includes displays of vintage aircraft and interac-tive areas for children and adults.Led this year by a Houston-native, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform enhanced maneuvers in their crowd-favorite demonstrations. “On our 70th anniversary, the 2023 Thunderbirds team built a demonstration worthy of our core mission: to unite in divided times, grow the American people’s trust in our institutions, and create a beacon of excellence in the name of service to something greater than ourselves,” said Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, Thunderbird 1, commander/leader. The event will also include performances by the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstartion Team, Aftershock Jet Truck, C-17 demo, Debby Rihn-Harvey, John and Shane McGillis, U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue, U.S. Navy Growler Airshow Team, ReMax Skydiving Team, Tulsa National Guard and more. Other special elements include a “Military Might!” drive-in style show Oct. 13 and the Guitars N’ Cars featuring a classic guitar auction benefitting U.S. VETS-Houston. For updated schedules and information, visit www.wingsover-houston.com. Tejano Fest planned August 5Tejano Jam Fest is planned from 6 to 11:30 p.m. on Satur-day, Aug. 5, at Independence Park, 3449 Pearland Parkway. The featured act will be Grammy winner Bobby Pulido. Performers also include Michael Salgado, Stefani Montiel, and Lucky Joe, with guest performances by Madison Pulido and Pearland’s own Bianca RuizTejano Jam Fest is presented by Ruiz Law Firm and in-cludes a 50-inch TV and backpack giveaways for back-to-school. Bilingual educators will be honored during a most valuable teacher award. For more information, contact Jim Luna, 979-665-1923. PPD offering citizens academyPearland Police Department is enrolling for its next Citi-zen Police Academy, set to begin Sept. 7. Designed to familiarize locals with the police officers who serve them and how law enforcement works, the program also allows police the opportunity to meet and hear from citizens. The first program in Pearland was held in 1995, and now has more than 1,100 graduates. Topics include procedures, SWAT, criminal investiga-tions, K9, drones, animal control, crash investigations, crime scenes and more. Participants visit the Brazoria County Detention Facility and act as the officer on mock building searches and traffic stops. The program is free and open to all who live or work in Pearland. Applicants must be 18 or older or 17 attending with a family member. For information or to apply, call 281-997-4193 or visit pearlandtx.gov/departments/police under “programs and classes.” Surfside at top of state rankingA research website that analyzes air quality data this week released a reporting ranking Surfside Beach as the “vacation hotspot with the cleanest air in Texas.” San Diego-based MyBioSource.com this month released a report on summer vacation destinations with the cleanest air, based on Air Quality Index that factors in pollutants such as s in particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and lead. On the Air Quality Index scale, a 0 represents clean air and a 500 is the highest concentration of pollutants. The Environmental Protection Agency has as-serted an AQI of between 51 and 100 is “acceptable.” Nationwide, vacation destinations in Hawaii and Alaska ranked topped the U.S. list with average AQI ratings under 10. In Texas rankings, South Padre Island at the bottom, scor-ing an average Air quality index of 47. Galveston scored an average 44, and Surfside Beach had the best average rating of 19. Surfside Beach also landed at No. 17 on the nationwide rankings. The full study and infographics can be found online at mybiosource.com/summer-vacation-air-quality-index. Library Gala returns September 30thStep into the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll as the Friendswood Library cordially invites you to a spectacular evening on September 30th from 7pm to 11pm. This year’s theme is “Through the Looking Glass.” Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey as you cross the boundary of the ordinary into the extraordinary, much like Alice in her ad-ventures.Enjoy a night of enchanting entertainment, delectable cui-sine, and captivating conversation. Expect the unexpected and pay tribute to Carroll’s timeless masterpiece, exploring themes of curiosity, knowledge, and the joy of imagination.The ‘Looking Glass’ themed gala is more than just a cele-bration of literature; it’s a journey into the fantastical realm, underpinned by the power of words and the thrill of explora-tion. Dress in your finest or come adorned in attire inspired by your favorite Carroll character, for an evening that prom-ises to be as thrilling as a mad tea party.Tickets will go on sale on July 31st and all funds will sup-port the Friendswood Library in its mission to foster lifelong learning and inspire the community through the power of literature. Your presence and contributions will aid in en-hancing library resources, programs, and services for the benefit of all.For more information, visit www.librarygala.com.