2023-08-28 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND BUDGET DISCUSSION #3 AGENDA KK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND BUDGET DISCUSSION #3
AGENDA
AUGUST 28, 2023 6:30 P.M.
PEARLAND CITY HALL ICOUNCIL CHAMBERS 13519 LIBERTY DRIVE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION AND THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA FLAG AND TEXAS FLAG
III. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Mayor J. Kevin Cole, Mayor Pro-Tern Joseph Koza, Councilmembers Tony
Carbone, Alex Kamkar, Adrian Hernandez, Layni Cade, Jeffrey Barry, Rushi
Patel.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENTS
In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests
that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-
minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group. This is not a
question-answer session, however, it is an opportunity to voice your thoughts with City
Council.
V. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
1. Public Hearing: A request by Adam Clent, Beacon Land Services, applicant,
on behalf of PRD Land Development Services, representing BAHAM Interests
Limited Partnership, owner, for approval of a zone change for 3.8452 acres of
land from General Business (GB) District to General Commercial (GC) District,
to wit:
Legal Description: Being a 3.8452-acre tract of land out of a called 4.846-
acre tract out of Lots 63 and 64 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home
Company Subdivision of Section 9, H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 234,
Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in
Volume 2, Page 24 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 7029 Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas.
City Council Regular Meeting and Budget Discussion #3 - Aug 28 2023
Public Hearing:Zone Change Application-ZONE 23-06 AIR-23-390- Pdf
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance No.
2000M-249 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
amending Ordinance No. 2000M, the zoning map of the City of Pearland,
Texas, for the purpose of changing the classification of certain property; being
a 3.8452-acre tract of land out of a called 4.846-acre tract out of Lots 63 and
64 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 9,
H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 234, Brazoria County, Texas, according to
the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Page 24 of the Plat Records of
Brazoria County, Texas (located at 7029 Broadway Street, Pearland,
Texas). Zone Change Application No. ZONE 23-06, a request by Adam Clent,
Beacon land Services, applicant, on behalf of PRD Land Development
Services, representing BAHAM Interests Limited Partnership, owner, for
approval of a zone change from General Business (GB) District to
General Commercial (GC) District; providing for an amendment of the zoning
district map; containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an
effective date and other provisions related to the subject.
Consideration and Possible Action- First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-249 AIR-23-391 -
Pdf
VII. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
2. Public Hearing: A request by Tessie Gurley, applicant, on behalf of Barclay
Barnett, owner, for approval of a zone change for 1.11 acres of land from Old
Townsite Residential (OT-R) District to Old Townsite Mixed Use (OT-MU)
District, to wit:
Legal Description: A 1.11-acre tract of land being a residue of Lot 8 of the
Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 3, H.T. &
B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 232, and being a residue of Lot 8 as conveyed to
Raymond E. Maness and Wife, Nellie D. Maness by Deed Recorded in Volume
423, Page 465 of the Deed Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 2430 South Austin Avenue, Pearland, Texas.
Public Hearing:Zone Change Application-ZONE 23-09 AIR-23-396- Pdf
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
2. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance No.
2000M-250 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
amending Ordinance No. 2000M, the zoning map of the City of Pearland,
Texas, for the purpose of changing the classification of certain property; being
a 1.11-acre tract of land being a residue of Lot 8 of the Allison Richey Gulf
Coast Home Company Subdivision of Section 3, H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey,
Abstract 232, and being a residue of Lot 8 as conveyed to Raymond E.
Maness and Wife, Nellie D. Maness by Deed Recorded in Volume 423, Page
465 of the Deed Records of Brazoria County, Texas (located at 2430 South
Austin Avenue, Pearland, Texas). Zone Change Application No. ZONE 23-
City Council Regular Meeting and Budget Discussion #3 - Aug 28 2023
09, a request by Tessie Gurley, applicant, on behalf of Barclay Barnett, owner,
for approval of a zone change from Old Town Residential (OT-R) District
to Old Town Mixed Use (OT-MU) District; providing for an amendment of the
zoning district map; containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an
effective date and other provisions related to the subject.
Consideration and Possible Action- First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-250 AIR-23-397-
Pdf
IX. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3
3. Public Hearing: A request by Joshua McGinn, applicant, on behalf of Renee
McGuire, owner, for approval of a zone change for 2.0784 acres of land from
Single-Family Residential-2 (R-2) District to General Business (GB) District, to
wit:
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Development Plat of Community of Faith
Bible Church, a subdivision of 2.0784 acres of land in the City of Pearland,
Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in County Clerk's File No.
2019012786 in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 3888 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, Texas.
Public Hearing:Zone Change Application-ZONE 23-10 AIR-23-406- Pdf
X. NEW BUSINESS
3. Consideration and Possible Action - First Reading of Ordinance No.
2000M-251 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
amending Ordinance No. 2000M, the zoning map of the City of Pearland,
Texas, for the purpose of changing the classification of certain property; being
described as Lot 1, Block 1, Development Plat of Community of Faith Bible
Church, a subdivision of 2.0784 acres of land in the City of Pearland, Texas,
according to the map or plat recorded in County Clerk's File No. 2019012786
in the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas (located at 3888 Pearland
Parkway, Pearland, Texas). Zone Change Application No. ZONE 23-10, a
request by Joshua McGinn, applicant, on behalf of Renee McGuire, owner, for
approval of a zone change from Single-Family Residential-2 (R-2) District
to General Business (GB) District; providing for an amendment of the zoning
district map; containing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an
effective date and other provisions related to the subject.
Consideration and Possible Action- First Reading of Ordinance No. 2000M-251 AIR-23-407-
Pdf
XI. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 4
4. Public Hearing: A request by Prasad Maragani, Petrichor Technical Group,
LLC., applicant, on behalf of Kashif Kabani, owner, for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Gasoline Station within the General
Business (GB) District, on approximately 0.8583 acres of land, to wit:
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1 of Bailey Retail Center, an addition in the
City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the filed plat recorded
City Council Regular Meeting and Budget Discussion #3 - Aug 28 2023
in County Clerk's File No. 2020011083 in the Plat records of Brazoria County,
Texas.
General Location: 4109 Manvel Road, Pearland, Texas.
Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit Application CUP23-14 AIR-23-412- Pdf
XII. NEW BUSINESS
4. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-CUP23-14 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Gasoline Station use, within the General
Business (GB) District, to accommodate a fueling station associated with a
proposed convenience store, on approximately 0.8583 acres of land, being
described as Lot 1, Block 1 of Bailey Retail Center, an addition in the City of
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the filed plat recorded in
County Clerk's File No. 2020011083 in the Plat records of Brazoria County,
Texas (located at 4109 Manvel Road, Pearland, Texas). Conditional Use
Permit Application No CUP23-14, for Gasoline Station use, within the General
Business (GB) District, at the request of Prasad Maragani, Petrichor Technical
Group, LLC., applicant, on behalf of Kashif Kabani, owner, containing a
savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date and other
provisions related to the subject.
Consideration and Possible Action: Conditional Use Permit Application CUP23-14 AIR-23-413-
Pdf
XIII. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under the "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine and require
little or no deliberation by the City Council. These items will be enacted/approved by
one motion unless a councilmember requests separate action on an item, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered by separate
action (VI. Matters Removed from Consent Agenda). Approval of the Consent Agenda
enacts the items of legislation.
A. Consideration and Possible Action -Approval of minutes for the City Council
Special Meeting held on August 12, 2023, City Council Special Meeting held
on August 14, 2023, and the City Council Regular Meeting held on August 14,
2023.
Approval of Minutes AIR-23-418- Pdf
B. Consideration and Possible Action - Excuse the absence of Councilmember
Adrian Hernandez from the August 14, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
Excuse the absence of Councilmember Adrian Hernandez AIR-23-419- Pdf
C. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution R2023-204 - A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a supply contract
for the purchase of sixty-four (64) Level III ballistic Shields in accordance with
the specifications of Request for Proposal No. 0623-01, to Fernandez
Investment Group, Incorporated (dba Cop Stop), in the estimated amount of
$241,582.72.
Grant-Funded Purchase of Ballistic Shields AIR-23-376-Pdf
D. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023 - 205 - A
City Council Regular Meeting and Budget Discussion #3 - Aug 28 2023
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving
participation in the Texas Department of Transportation's Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) comprehensive grant to enhance traffic safety in
the City of Pearland; authorizing matching funds in the amount of twenty
percent (20%); and designating an authorized official.
TxDOT STEP Traffic Enforcement- FY 2024 AIR-23-393-Pdf
E. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution R2023 - 206 -A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving participation in the
Texas Department of Transportation's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP) grant for Commercial Motor Vehicles to enhance traffic safety in the
City of Pearland; authorizing matching funds in the amount of twenty percent
(20%); and designating an authorized official.
TxDOT STEP CMV Traffic Enforcement FY 2024-Pdf
F. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-200 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending a
Design Build contract with CDM-Smith, to include the purchase of Cradlepoint
modems and accessories required associated with the Phase 3B installation of
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Project components, in the
estimated amount of 78,283.73 (total contract amount of$7,921,809.66).
CDM Contract Amendment-SCADA Cradlepoints AIR-23-408- Pdf
G. Consideration and Possible Action - Resolution No. R2023-191 - A
Resolution of The City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to participate in a cooperative purchase
agreement with the Buyboard Purchasing System for the purchase of (5)
Traffic signal cabinets, and (5) Traffic signal camera detection (Gridsmart) to
upgrade the existing outdated traffic signal cabinet and detection system to
conform to the City of Pearland specifications, in the amount of $204,545.00,
from Cubic Trafficware.
Traffic Signal Cabinets&Cameras Purchase AIR-23-350-Pdf
H. Consideration and Possible Action — Resolution No. R2023-202 - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, accepting the
City's Investment Report for the quarter ending June 2023.
QuartedV Investment Report—June 2023 AIR-23-401 -Pdf
I. Consideration and Possible Action — First and Only Reading of
Ordinance No. 1627 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland,
Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Pearland, Texas Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2023A; setting certain parameters for the Certificates;
authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, and
terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions relating thereto; and
declaring an emergency.
Authorizing Parameter Ordinance, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023A AIR-23-399-Pdf
J. Consideration and Possible Action — First and Only Reading of
Ordinance No. 1628 -An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland,
Texas, authorizing the issuance Of City of Pearland, Texas Certificates of
Obligation, Series 202313; setting certain parameters for the certificates;
authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, and
terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions relating thereto; and
declaring an emergency.
City Council Regular Meeting and Budget Discussion #3 - Aug 28 2023
Authorizing Parameter Ordinance, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023B (TIRZ)AIR-23-432-
Pdf
K. Consideration and Possible Action — First and Only Reading of
Ordinance No. 1629 -An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland,
Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Pearland, Texas Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2023C; setting certain parameters for the certificates;
authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, and
terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions relating thereto; and
declaring an emergency.
Authorizing Parameter Ordinance, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023C AIR-23-403-Pdf
L. Consideration and Possible Action - First and Only Reading Ordinance
No. 1012-5 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas,
repealing Chapter 20, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article IV,
Minors, of the City Code of Ordinances; containing an effective date and other
provisions related to the subject; and containing emergency, savings and
severability clauses.
Repeal of Curfew Ordinance AIR-23-370-Pdf
XIV. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
5. Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Discussion #3
Budget Discussion#3 AIR-23-414-Pdf
XV. MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
XVI. OTHER BUSINESS
XVII. MAYOR/COUNCIL ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary at 281.652.1840 or by e-mail at
citVsecretarV(a)pearlandtx.gov. Requests for special services must be received Forty-eight (48)
hours prior to the meeting time. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your
needs.
I, Frances Aguilar, City Secretary, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on
the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all
times and to the City's website, https://www.peariandtx.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551,
Texas Government Code. This said Notice was posted at City Hall, 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland,
Texas 77581 on August 24, 2023 by 6:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least
72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Frances Aguilar TRC, MMC
City Secretary
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CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas (the "City") will
meet at its regular meeting place at City Hall, Pearland, Texas at 6 30 p m on the 28th day of
August, 2023, which is the time and place tentatively set for the passage of an ordinance and
such other action as may be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of the City's certificates
of obligation, payable from ad valorem taxation and a limited (in an amount not to exceed$10,000)
subordinate pledge of certain revenues of the water and sewer system of the City, in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of$9,395,000 bearing interest at any rate or rates, not to exceed the
maximum interest rate now or hereafter authorized by law, as shall be determined within the
discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance and maturing over a period of years not to
exceed forty (40) years from the date thereof, for the purpose of evidencing the indebtedness of
the City to pay all or any part of the contractual obligations to be incurred for the construction of
public works and the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, buildings, land and
rights-of-way for authorized needs and purposes and for the payment of contractual obligations
for professional services, to wit: (i) construction and improvements to streets, roads and
intersections within Shadow Creek Ranch, and (ii) professional services rendered in connection
with the above listed projects The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the
Certificates on time and in full is $12,035,719 Such estimate is provided for illustrative purposes
only and is based on an assumed interest rate of 4 368% Market conditions affecting interest
rates vary based on a number of factors beyond the control of the City, and the City cannot provide
any assurance regarding the rate of interest that the Certificates will bear upon their issuance As
of the date of this notice, the aggregate principal amount of outstanding public securities of the
City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes (excluding public securities secured by an ad
valorem tax but designated by the City as self-supporting) is $340,460,000 and based on the
City's expectations, as of the date of this notice the combined principal and interest required to
pay all of the outstanding public securities of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem
taxes (excluding public securities secured by an ad valorem tax but designated by the City as
self-supporting) on time and in full is $442,432,474
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY, this 26th day of June 2023
/S/Fra nce-A
Frances Aguilar TRMC, MMC
City Secretary
City of Pearland, Texas
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CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas (the "City") will
meet at its regular meeting place at City Hall, Pearland, Texas at 6 30 p m on the 28th day of
August, 2023, which is the time and place tentatively set for the passage of an ordinance and
such other action as may be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of the City's certificates
of obligation, payable from ad valorem taxation and a limited (in an amount not to exceed$10,000)
subordinate pledge of certain revenues of the water and sewer system of the City, in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of $55,250,000 bearing interest at any rate or rates, not to exceed
the maximum interest rate now or hereafter authorized by law, as shall be determined within the
discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance and maturing over a period of years not to
exceed forty (40) years from the date thereof, for the purpose of evidencing the indebtedness of
the City to pay all or any part of the contractual obligations to be incurred for the construction of
public works and the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, buildings, land and
rights-of-way for authorized needs and purposes and for the payment of contractual obligations
for professional services, to wit: (i) construction and improvements to Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation -Old Town District& Barry Rose Service Area, (ii) construction and improvements
to Barry Rose Water Reclamation Facility in the City, (iii) other construction, repairs,
improvements, additions and extensions to the City's water and sewer system, and (iv)
professional services rendered in connection with the above listed projects The estimated
combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates on time and in full is$101,007,206
Such estimate is provided for illustrative purposes only and is based on an assumed interest rate
of 4 414% Market conditions affecting interest rates vary based on a number of factors beyond
the control of the City, and the City cannot provide any assurance regarding the rate of interest
that the Certificates will bear upon their issuance As of the date of this notice, the aggregate
principal amount of outstanding public securities of the City secured by and payable from ad
valorem taxes (excluding public securities secured by an ad valorem tax but designated by the
City as self-supporting) is $340,460,000, and based on the City's expectations, as of the date of
this notice the combined principal and interest required to pay all -of the outstanding public
securities of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes (excluding public securities
secured by an ad valorem tax but designated by the City as self-supporting) on time and in full is
$442,432,474
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY, this 26th day of June 2023
IS/Frances,Ag%44',ic -
Frances Aguilar TRMC, MMC
City Secretary
City of Pearland, Texas
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas (the "City") will
meet at its regular meeting place at City Hall, Pearland, Texas at 6 30 p m on the 28th day of
August, 2023, which is the time and place tentatively set for the passage of an ordinance and
such other action as may be deemed necessary to authorize the issuance of the City's
certificates of obligation, payable from ad valorem taxation and a limited (in an amount not to
exceed $10,000) subordinate pledge of certain revenues of the water and sewer system of the
City, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $10,157,220 bearing interest at any rate or
rates, not to exceed the maximum interest rate now or hereafter authorized by law, as shall be
determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance and maturing over a
period of years not to exceed forty (40) years from the date thereof, for the purpose of
evidencing the indebtedness of the City to pay all or any part of the contractual obligations to be
incurred for the construction of public works and the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment,'
machinery, buildings, land and rights-of-way for authorized needs and purposes and for the
payment of contractual obligations for professional services, to wit: (i) renovations and
improvements to the existing City natatorium, (ii) construction of a new Law Enforcement
Training Center at the former site of Fire Station #4, (iii) renovations and improvements to the
City's existing Public Safety Building, (iv) construction and improvements to Dixie Farm Road
Transition near Mary's Creek and Cowart's Creek Bridge, (v) construction and improvements to
Hickory Slough Regional Detention Pond and pump station, (vi) construction and improvements
to Clear Creek Trail (Barry Rose Water Reclamation Facility to University of Houston Clear
Lake), (vii) construction of an Emergency Distribution Warehouse (viii) construction of Fire
Station No 6 on County Road 100, (ix) improvements to the existing City recreation center; and
(x) professional services rendered in connection with the above listed projects The estimated
combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates on time and in full is
$15,475,444 Such estimate is provided for illustrative purposes only and is based on an
assumed interest rate of 4 125% Market conditions affecting interest rates vary based on a
number of factors beyond the control of the City, and the City cannot provide any assurance
regarding the rate of interest that the Certificates will bear upon their issuance As of the date of
this notice, the aggregate principal amount of outstanding public securities of the City secured
by and payable from ad valorem taxes (excluding public securities secured by an ad valorem
tax but designated by the City as self-supporting) is $340,460,000, and based on the City's
expectations, as of the date of this notice the combined principal and interest required to pay all
of the outstanding public securities of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes
(excluding public securities secured by an ad valorem tax but designated by the City as self-
supporting) on time and in full is $442,432,474
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY, this 26th day of June 2023
IS/FrcmcokApiaa v'
Frances Aguilar TRMC, MMC
City Secretary
City of Pearland, Texas
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ZONE23-06 Legal Notice
4 REPORTER NEWS, June 28, 2023
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2023-14
2023 COMPREHENSIVE MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN
Request for Qualifications (RFQs) shall be submitted via one (1) paper copy,
along with one (1) electronic copy in PDF format on a flash drive. Each flash
drive must contain only one (1) file in PDF format and must match written re-
sponse identically. Submittal shall be signed by a person having authority to bind
the qualified professional in a contract. All submitted materials must be clearly
marked with RFQ NO. 2023-14, 2023 COMPREHENSIVE MASTER DRAINAGE
PLAN, and addressed to the City of Friendswood, Attn: City Secretary, and are
to be received at Friendswood City Hall, City Secretary’s Office, 910 S. Friend-
swood Dr., Friendswood, TX, 77546, on or before 2:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY
26, 2023.
The City of Friendswood (the “City”) reserves the right to reject any or all sub-
mittals and waive any informality in submittals received. Any contract resulting
from this RFQ shall be awarded to the responsible offeror whose qualifications
are determined to be the most advantageous to the City considering the relative
importance of price and the other evaluation factors included in this request for
qualifications.
Specifications and related information may be downloaded from the City of
Friendswood’s website 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.
For additional information, please contact Jildardo Arias, Director of Engineering
at (281) 993-3411 or via email to engineering@friendswood.com.
/S/Leticia Brysch, City Secretary
City of Friendswood, Texas
Published June 28 & July 5
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Pearland, in Brazoria, Harris and Fort Bend Counties, Texas, will hold a public
hearing on Monday, July 17, 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 hold
a public hearing and first Ordinance adoption consideration on Monday, August
14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581, for
the following cases:
1. Zone Change Application No. ZONE23-06: A request by Adam Clent,
Beacon Land Services, applicant, on behalf of PRD Land Development
Services, representing BAHAM Interests Limited Partnership, owner, for
approval of a zone change for 3.8452 acres of land from General Business
(GB) District to General Commercial (GC) District, to wit:
Legal Description: Being a 3.8452-acre tract of land out of a called 4.846-
acre tract out of Lots 63 and 64 of the Allison Richey Gulf Coast Home
Company Subdivision of Section 9, H.T. & B.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract
234, Brazoria County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded
in Volume 2, Page 24 of the Plat Records of Brazoria County, Texas.
General Location: 7029 Broadway Street, Pearland, Texas.
At said hearing, all interested parties shall have the right and opportunity to ap-
pear and be heard on the subject. For additional information, please contact the
Community Development Department at 281-652-1765.
Mohamed A. Bireima, AICP
Senior Planner
Published June 28
BRAZORIA DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Brazoria Drainage District No. 4
will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. at the offices lo-
cated at 4813 West Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581 for purposes of presenting
and reviewing the District’s proposed Revised Rules, Regulations & Guidelines.
The proposed Revised Rules, Regulations & Guidelines apply generally accept-
ed engineering criteria to control flooding and detain excess runoff of orderly
development by providing the means of near zero downstream impact after de-
velopment in order to achieve adequate retention, detention, and conveyance
of storm and flood waters through the District’s jurisdiction, in accordance with
its Flood Protection Plan. They address the review and approval procedures of
drainage plans for construction activity within the District and the issuance of
permits for construction of improvements.
You may contact John Genaro, Superintendent, at the District’s office at (281)485-
1434 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, if you
are interested in reviewing these documents.
Published June 28 & July 5
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Pearland Economic Development Corporation
Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023, and read
aloud into the public record for the following project:
ENTRYWAY & CORRIDOR PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES:
Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC)
RFP NO.: 2023-06
The project entails performing pressure washing of select appurtenances and
flatwork at two (2) City entryways and corridors, maintained by PEDC on behalf
of the City of Pearland or Texas Department of Transportation, to be completed
and billed in full by September 30, 2023, in accordance with the specifications,
terms and conditions contained in the bid. The areas of focus are the entryways
of Dixie Farm Road and SH 35/ Main Street, and intersection seat walls and
islands on SH 35 from Beltway 8 to Broadway Street. Electronic Bid Documents,
including Technical Specifications, Diagrams, and Bid Forms may be obtained
from Pearland Economic Development Corporation via email request to jbyerly@
pearlandedc.com, mentioning the bid number in the subject line, or via hard copy
pick up at 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350, Pearland, Texas 77581 by appointment
(281) 997- 3000.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Pearland Economic De-
velopment Corporation at 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350, Pearland, Texas 77581
at 2:00 p.m. on July 6, 2023.
All bids should be submitted as one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy to
Pearland EDC, 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350, Pearland, Texas 77581. No plan
fees or deposits are required for bid documents. PEDC reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. No late submissions will be accepted.
Questions should be submitted in writing no later than 2:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday,
July 11, 2023. Questions may be directed to Jess Byerly by emailing jbyerly@
pearlandedc.com or in hard copy delivered to 3519 Liberty Drive, Suite 350,
Pearland, Texas 77581 and discussed by appointment (281) 997- 3000.
Jess Byerly, MPA
Development Manager, Pearland Economic Development Corporation
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Longtime Pearland ISD staffer retiresPearland ISD’s Chief academic officer Dr. Nyla Watson an-nounced retirement plans earlier this year. A 41-year employee of PISD, she will be officially retired at the end of June. Watson joined the district as a teacher in 1981 and served as the first principal of the Pearland Ninth Grade Center before being named executive director of instructional programs, assistant superintendent of instructional programs and eventually chief academic officer. Watson was named Rotarian of the year in 2013 and subse-quently was presented by the Pearland Masonic Lodge with the Community Builder Award for outstanding community service. She said she plans to spend time with family, traveling and enjoying her ranch.
Variety band closes concert seriesHybrid 7 will perform variety music to wind up the Con-cert in the Park Series this Friday at Independence Park 2449 Pearland Parkway. The 7 p.m. show is suitable for all ages and free to the public. Lawn chairs and pets on a leash are welcome. Food vendors on Friday will include Cousin’s Maine Lobster. Weather-related updates will be posted on the city website, parks.pearlandtx.gov/special-events/concerts-in-the-park or on the event hotline, 281-412-8989. For more information, email events@pearlandtxgov.
Fireworks set Tuesday at Independence ParkThe Celebration of Freedom at Independence Park begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, with fireworks display after sunset. Headline entertainment is planned by the Junior Gordon Band, along with strolling entertainers, a teen zone, booths and food trucks. The evening is free to the public courtesy of Bayway Chev-rolet. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, or blankets, sunscreen and bug spray. Outside food and beverages, non-mo-torized vehicles are allowed. Large tents or canopies, barbecu-ing or personal fireworks are prohibited.
Annual Airshow returns to EllingtonThe Wings Over Houston Airshow returns to Ellington Air-port this fall, celebrating its 39th consecutive year Oct. 14-15. “We’re thrilled to welcome the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds back to the Wings Over Houston Airshow after their fan-fa-vorite performance in 2021,” said show executive director Bill Roach. The event includes displays of vintage aircraft and interactive areas for children and adults.Led this year by a Houston-native, the U.S. Air Force Thun-derbirds will perform enhanced maneuvers in their crowd-fa-vorite 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 some-thing greater than ourselves,” said Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, Thun-derbird 1, commander/leader. The event will also include performances by the A-10 Thun-derbolt 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.wingsoverhouston.com.
“May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works— who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who reaches to the high mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 34 May my medita-tion be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD. 35 But may sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Praise the LORD, my soul. Praise the LORD. - Psalm 104:31-35
What does one do once one has figured it out? When you learned to ride a bike, did you help your friend learn how to ride theirs? Sure, you did! When you fig-ured out how to grill a great steak or cook some fall-off-the-bones-melt-in-your-mouth baby back ribs… did you keep the secret to yourself? Of course not! You let everybody know! And what about that stock tip or 60% sale on that thing you knew a friend was looking for… you kept quiet, right? Nah! You texted them as soon as you found out! But, truth be told… most folks in our culture are far quicker to tell a neighbor or friend about the new electric
hybrid car sitting in their driveway than they are to share thoughts about the case for Christ and what a difference it makes to follow in the way of Jesus. Faith matters.And what about this faith of yours? Everyone believes in something. Is it a struggle? Have you figured it out? Do you have friends and family members who struggle with their faith? Because they haven’t figured it out? Is it as easy as riding a bike? Not always. Does it take an effort? Certainly! How many ribs did you burn before you got it right? Isn’t that why the point of “practicing our faith” is perfected by “practicing our faith?” Be-cause faith isn’t magic and we just don’t “POOF” (magic pixie dust kind of ‘poof”) ourselves into a deep relation-ship with God over a 4-day weekend… we practice our faith so when we need a faith, we have one that we can depend on… now, we’re talking… QUESTION: So, what does it take for the world to get its faith posture in good order? ANSWER: Repeat the sounding joy! You know like the repeat the sounding joy in the song… ‘Joy to the World” when the Lord has come! God knew the world needed to have the love of God… so the love of God
was brought to us by God in the flesh… by Jesus… The Emmanuel… the one we know as “God with us!” Have you ever looked carefully at the song, “Joy to the World”? Even though we sing it loud and proud at Christmastime… it wasn’t written as a Christmas song at all. It is based on Psalm 98 and particularly verses 4-9… go ahead… look it up… and the words point to the love and power, joy and purpose of God and how the whole world cannot keep silent… in fact, it really is a song about the mission of God’s people… that WE… repeat the sounding joy… to let the world know that God is love… and God’s love is trustworthy above all things… and the path of God (Jesus did say… “follow me!”) is a path that leads to righteousness and blessedness… not as brag or goal… but just the simple way God desires… The difficult part however is one cannot repeat the sounding joy if one doesn’t know or have any of the sounding joy the Psalmist speaks of… and this all proves true when we get to the third verse of the song… “No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow… Far as the curse is found… We repeat the sounding joy sim-ply because God’s joy replaces our sin and sorrow... al-ways... and his blessings we do claim… despite life’s difficulties… Yes! So… let’s repeat the sounding joy all Summer and all the way to Christmas!The Rev. Dr. Brian K. Gigee is a long-time resident of Pearland, having pastored four churches over the last four decades in Texas and Louisiana. Read more following Brian’s blog ‘murmurings’ at https://briangi-gee.wordpress.com/. Send comments and/or questions to godworks247365@gmail.com.