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Ord. 2000T-39 2023-07-10Ordinance 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 severability clause, and an effective date and other provisions related to the subject. WHEREAS, on the 5th day of June 2023, a Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Pearland, Texas, notice being given by publication in the official newspaper of the City, the affidavit of publication being attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes as Exhibit "A", said call and notice being in strict conformity with provisions of Section 1.2.2.2 of Ordinance No. 2000T; and WHEREAS, on the 5th day of June 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City submitted its report and recommendation to the City Council, whereby the Commission recommended approval of the amendments, said recommendation attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes as Exhibit “B”; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That certain provisions of the Unified Development Code are hereby amended as shown in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. Savings. All rights and remedies which have accrued in favor of the DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B5F4B06-9C2E-436D-BE54-AAB93054328C City under this Ordinance 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. Codification. It is the intent of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, that the provisions of this Ordinance shall be codified in the City's official Unified Development Code as provided hereinabove. Section 6. Publication and Effective Date. The City Secretary shall cause this Ordinance, or its caption and penalty, to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Pearland, upon passage of such Ordinance. The Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B5F4B06-9C2E-436D-BE54-AAB93054328C PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on First Reading this 26th day of June 2023. ________________________ J. KEVIN COLE MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________ FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC CITY SECRETARY PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on Second and Final Reading this 10th day of July 2023. ________________________ J. KEVIN COLE MAYORATTEST: _____________________________ FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________ DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B5F4B06-9C2E-436D-BE54-AAB93054328C Exhibit A Legal Notice DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B5F4B06-9C2E-436D-BE54-AAB93054328C Exhibit B Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation Letter Recommendation Letter June 6, 2023 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members 3519 Liberty Drive Re: Recommendation on Amendments to the Unified Development Code – 2000-T-39 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members: At their regular meetings on June 5, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the following: A request by the City of Pearland, applicant, for approval of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), Ordinance No. 2000T, in accordance with Section 1.1.4.1 of the Unified Development Code, to include: i) Amendments to 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. ii) Amendments to Chapter 2, Section 2.2.3.3 (b), Processing of Application and Decision, regarding the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission to review and comment on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) petitions. Staff presented two options for the Commission to discuss and ultimately to make a recommendation to the City Council. The first option would create a formal vote with a requirement that the City Council also pass a simple majority vote to enact the permit. The second option simply clarified the language in the UDC and kept the current voting status. There was no comment from the public. The Commission generally discussed the effect of a formal vote, how their comments were recorded and presented to the DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B5F4B06-9C2E-436D-BE54-AAB93054328C Council. After discussion, a motion was made to recommend option 1 and the motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. Sincerely, Mohamed Bireima, AICP Senior Planner On behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B5F4B06-9C2E-436D-BE54-AAB93054328C Exhibit "C" Section 2.2.3.3 Processing of Application and Decision (a) Meeting and Notification. The Director shall schedule a public meeting and hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council on the application for a Conditional Use Permit, shall cause personal notice to be given in accordance with Section 1.2.2.3, and shall cause notice to be posted on the subject property in accordance with Section 1.2.2.4. (b) Planning &Zoning Commission Recommendation.An application for a Conditional Use Permit shall be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall vote to recommend approval or denial of the Conditional Use Permit on the night of the hearing. (c) City Council Discussion and Decision. The City Council shall conduct a public meeting and hearing on the application, following receipt of comments and recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The City Council shall be the final decision maker regarding whether to approve, approve with conditions or modifications, or deny the permit. The Conditional Use Permit shall gain approval with a simple majority vote of the City Council. Section 2.2.3.3 Processing of Application and Decision (a) Meeting and Notification. The Director shall schedule a public meeting and hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council on the application for a Conditional Use Permit, shall cause personal notice to be given in accordance with Section 1.2.2.3, and shall cause notice to be posted on the subject property in accordance with Section 1.2.2.4. (b) Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation. An application for a Conditional Use Permit shall be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall vote to recommend approval or denial of the Conditional Use Permit sought by the applicant. (c) City Council Decision. The City Council shall conduct a public meeting and hearing on the application, following receipt of recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The City Council shall be the final decision maker regarding whether to approve, approve with conditions or modifications, or deny the permit. The Conditional Use Permit will become effective by the favorable simple majority of all members of the City Council. 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 September 1 23 1 23 Ordinance 2000T-39 20 July 26 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. 23 1 23May UDC Amendments Legal 30 1 May 17 6 REPORTER NEWS, May 17, 2023 LEGALS LEGALSPublished May 17, 24 & 31, 2023 LEGALS LEGALSREPORTER NEWS CLASSIFIEDS 281-485-7501LEGALSLEGALSPublished May 10 & 17, 2023CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXASNOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Pearland Purchasing Division, 3523Liberty Dr., until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, and all bids will beread aloud via virtual meeting. Interested parties may join meeting by calling:#281-652-1775; Meeting: #1790, Access Code: #0971 on that date for: RFP 0423-09 HVAC – Refrigeration Repairs and Quarterly PreventativeMaintenance of HVAC Systems and Ice Machines Bid forms, specifications and all necessary information may be obtained fromthe following website: https://pearland.ionwave.net. Vendors are encouraged toreturn the bid response electronically using the City’s e-bid system, but may sub-mit by hard-copy, with either manner due by the closing date and time statedabove. ANon-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Council Chambers locatedat 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581 at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May24, 2023.See bid solicitation for virtual link option if preferred. Vendors should register on the City’s e-bid system https://pearland.ionwave.net.Once registered on the City’s e-bid system, bid documents may be viewed onthe site. If further assistance is needed, please email ebids@pearlandtx.gov nolater than 5:00 PM Friday, May 26, 2023, and refer to RFP0423-09. Bid ClosingDate: 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. First Publication:May 10, 2023Second Publication:May 17, 2023 Counseling Connections for Change, Inc. Request for Qualifications For Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for the 2023 Facility Rehabilitation Project Request for Qualifications and Scope of Work Counseling Connections for Change, Inc. is requesting Statements ofQualifications (SOQ) from Architectural/Engineering Design firms that can ade-quately demonstrate they have the resources, experience, and qualificationsnecessary to provide damage assessments, architectural design, and engi-neering for facility repairs and renovations to the CCFC facility located at 2549Roy Road, Pearland TX 77581. Federal Funding Funding for this project is being provided by the City of Pearland’s CommunityDevelopment Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing& Urban Development (HUD). The successful offeror must be registered in theSystem for Award Management (SAM.gov) system and cannot be debarredand/or suspended from doing business with the federal government. A suc-cessful offeror should also have a history of success in architectural design andengineering activities involving federal funding, preferably with HUD’sCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Instructions for Submission Interested parties must register to participate in this solicitation by completingand submitting the required Letter of Interest/Intent (LOI) Form to CounselingConnections for Change, Inc. via email todawn@counselingconnections.org or by mail: Attn: Dawn Lawless,Counseling Connections for Change, 2549 Roy Road, Pearland, TX 77581, nolater than 2pm on May 24, 2023. The LOI Form and full RFQ are both availablefor downloading at www.counselingconnections.org. Pre-bid Site Visits Prior to the submission of bids, interested parties that have submitted a Letterof Intent/Interest will be allowed to visit the facility for the purpose of obtaininga visual overview of the applicable facility and to gain insight into the prospec-tive scope of work. The tentative options for participating in on-site inspectionsof the facility include: • Optional Site Visit 1 May 31, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Optional Site Visit 2 June 9, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Anticipated RFQ Submission Deadline and RFQ Public Opening: 2pm onJune 30, 2023 All SOQs submitted electronically will remain confidential until the opening dateand time when they will be publicly unsealed, and names of offerors readaloud at 2549 Roy Road, Pearland, TX 77581. An email announcing thesame will also be sent to all registered vendors that have submitted therequired interest form and a full proposal, immediately thereafter. First Publication: May 10, 2023 Second Publication: May 17, 2023 LEGALS LEGALSPublished May 10 & 17, 2023LEGALSLEGALSPublished May 17 & 24, 2023 NOTICE TO BIDDERSCITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS Sealed proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023 andread aloud into the public record for the following project: Argovitz Detention ExpansionPearland Economic Development CorporationBID NO.: ITB0523-13 The Project entails the expanding of Argovitz Detention Pond, located betweenSmith Ranch Road and SH 288 frontage road north of FM 518, by excavatingthe north side of the pond, installing a pilot channel to connect to the existingpilot channel, installing a new backslope interceptor structure and associatedslope paving, placing 6” of compacted fill material on 11.74 acre lot to the northof the pond, and excavating swales to drain the northern property into the pond. A Non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Pearland EconomicDevelopment Corporation, City Hall at 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas77581 at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday May 25, 2023. All proposals should be submitted through the E-Bid system located on the City’swebsite at: https://pearland.ionwave.net. All interested bidders are advised toregister as a “supplier” on the City’s E-Bid System at the above website by click-ing on “Supplier Registration” and completing a short registration questionnaire.Electronic Proposal Documents, including Plans, Technical Specifications andProposal Forms are available for download after registration is approved by CityPurchasing office. No plan fees or deposits are required for proposal documentsobtained through the City’s E-bid System. Questions regarding electronic pro-posals should be directed to City Purchasing Office at ebids@pearlandtx.gov. Proposal Documents are also available at the following locations: Amtek Plan Room (713) 956-0100The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (713) 334-7100Virtual Builders Exchange (832) 613-0201 Bid Security, in the form of Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond,payable to the City of Pearland in the amount of 5% of the total base bid price,must accompany each Proposal. See Instructions to Bidders for Bond submittalinformation and instructions.The City of Pearland reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Frances Aguilar, TRMC, MMCCity Secretary, City of Pearland First Publication date May 17, 2023Second Publication date May 24, 2023 LEGALS LEGALSPublished May 17, 2023 Notice of 1st Public Hearingfor City of Pearland’sCommunity Development Block Grant Program Action Plan – Program Year 2023 The City of Pearland is receiving $466,162 for its Community DevelopmentBlock Grant in Program Year (PY) 2023 (City of Pearland fiscal year 2024) fromthe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City will con-duct this public hearing to provide information about the CDBG program.This public hearing will provide citizens and public officials with the 1stpublic hearing about the available funds.The public hearing will take place: May 22, 2023 - 6:30 PMPearland City Hall 3519 Liberty DrivePearland, Texas 77581 About the CDBG Program The national objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban com-munities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment andexpanding economic opportunities principally for low and moderate-incomepersons. Not less than 70% of CDBG funds must be used for activities thatbenefit low and moderate-income persons, and CDBG-funded “area-benefit”projects must be located in Pearland Census Block Groups comprised of morethan 45% low-moderate income households. CDBG goals include improvingthe urban environment in low and moderate income areas; eliminating blightinginfluences and the deterioration of property, neighborhoods and public facilitiesin low and moderate-income areas; and ensuring decent, safe, sanitary hous-ing for low and moderate-income residents. Eligible activities include but are not limited to: public facility construction andimprovements; handicapped accessibility; operational funding for non-profitagencies serving low income persons; rehabilitation of owner-occupied hous-ing; enforcement of City codes; clearance and demolition; and infrastructureimprovement activities. The City has not developed a spending plan at thistime. Public Comment Period The CDBG Public Comment Period for the PY 2023 CDBG program is antici-pated to begin on June 26, 2023. Further notice is pending. Program Amendment A minor amendment to a prior year Action Plan for Pearland may also be dis-cussed, as it relates to the reallocation of funds to cover the cost of improve-ments to the Melvin Knapp Senior Center. Fair Housing Issues The Public Hearing will also be a forum to discuss fair housing and relatedissues. Residents with suggestions and/or concerns will be provided opportu-nity to voice those issues during the public hearing. Notes:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this facility iswheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requestsfor special accommodations or interpretive services must be made to the CitySecretary’s Office at (281) 652-1653 at least 48 hours prior to this meeting. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXASNotice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City ofPearland, in Brazoria, Harris and Fort Bend Counties, Texas, will hold a publichearing on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3519 Liberty Dr.,Pearland, Texas 77581; and that the City Council of the City of Pearland will holda public hearing and first Ordinance adoption consideration on Monday, June26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581, forthe following cases:1. Amendments to the Unified Development Code (2000-T-39):Arequest bythe City of Pearland, applicant, for approval of proposed amendments to theUnified Development Code (UDC), Ordinance No. 2000T, in accordance withSection 1.1.4.1 of the Unified Development Code, to include:(i) Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 1.1.3.3 (a)(2), Advisory Capacity ofthe Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council to review, pre-pare reports upon and make recommendations concerning approval, con-ditional approval, or denial of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) petitions. (ii) Amendments to Chapter 2, Section 2.2.3.3 (b), Processing ofApplication and Decision, regarding the role of the Planning and ZoningCommission to review and comment on Conditional Use Permit (CUP)petitions.At said hearing, all interested parties shall have the right and opportunity toappear and be heard on the subject. For additional information, please contactthe Community Development Department at 281-652-1765. Mohamed A. 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