HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2026-05 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-25, PASSED
AND APPROVED AUGUST 26, 2024, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S GENERAL BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, BY APPROVING "BUDGET AMENDMENT XIII"
THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AND/OR
TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2024-25, the City Council of the City of Friendswood,
Texas, adopted its "Original General Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that revenues and/or reserves are available
for supplemental appropriation, and/or that the transfer of certain funds interdepartmentally is
economically feasible and in the best interest of prudent budgeting and for municipal purposes;
and
WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the City Charter provides for amendments after adoption of
the budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend said Original General Budget to reflect
such supplemental appropriation and/or transfer in the fiscal year 2024-25;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The "Original General Budget of the City of Friendswood, Texas, for the
Fiscal Year 2024-25" is hereby amended for municipal purposes as shown on"Budget Amendment
XIII" to the "Original Budget of the City of Friendswood, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2024-25"
attached hereto. Said Budget Amendment XIII shall be attached to and made a part of such
Original General Budget by the City Secretary and shall be filed as required by state law. A true
and correct copy of said amendment is attached hereto as Exhibits"A" and "B" and is incorporated
herein for all intents and purposes.
Section 3. In the event any clause,phrase,provision,sentence,or part of this ordinance
or the application of the same to any person or circumstance shall for any reason be adjudged
invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect, impair, or
invalidate this ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part declared to
be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, declares
that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding the omission of any
such part thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be one or more parts.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Friendswood,Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED on first and final reading by the affirmative vote
of the City Council of the City of Friendswood on this the 5th day of January, 2026.
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EXHIBIT "A"
City of Friendswood
Budget Amendment Summary
Fiscal Year FY2024-2025
Budget Amendment XIII
January 5, 2026
1. City Attorney's Office - Prosecutor Expenses. $31,009. Appropriate funds for legal fees. Legal
fees for the City Attorney's office exceeded the FY2025 budget related to ongoing litigation. The
funding source will be unassigned general fund balance.
2. Parks & Recreation Department—Mailroom Relocation, $17,928. Appropriate funds for the city
hall mail room relocation and renovation. The City Hall mailroom relocation was necessary to
accommodate the growing needs of various departments at City Hall. The funding source will be
unassigned general fund balance ($8,964) and water and sewer working capital ($8,964).
3. Information Technology Department— Police MDT Replacements, $131,512. Appropriate funds
for police vehicle mobile data terminal (MDT) replacements. The current MDT software is no longer
supported and would have an impact on security and operations in the police department. The
funding source is unassigned general fund balance.
4. Emergency Services Department—Insurance Proceeds, $3,259. Appropriate insurance
proceeds from TML-IRP for repairs to FM11 which was damaged in an accident on July 27, 2025.
Funds will be appropriated to the Fire Prevention division's vehicle maintenance account.
5. Parks and Recreation Department-Senior Program Donations. $2.967. Appropriate senior
program donations above budget to offset additional program expenses. Funds will be appropriated
to the Senior Program division's community events account.
6. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#1 Developer Contributions, $18.090. Appropriate developer
contributions for expenses related to TIRZ#1 for legal services and contract services incurred. The
funds will be appropriated to the economic development's legal services account ($1,658) and the
contract services account ($16,432).
7. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#2 Developer Contributions, $47,289. Appropriate developer
contributions for expenses related to TIRZ#2 for legal services and contract services incurred. The
funds will be appropriated to the economic development's legal services account ($40,996) and the
contract services account ($6,293).
8. 2017 CDBG-DR(Galveston County) Grant Reimbursement, $336,864. Appropriate grant
proceeds received for construction expenses related to Deepwood Flood Control project and the
Utility Relocates project at Clear Creek Utility Bridge. Advanced funding for these services was
approved on FY25 BA XII at the September 8, 2025, City Council meeting. Therefore, the proceeds
will be appropriated back to unassigned general fund balance.
9. 2017 CDBG-DR (Galveston Count") Engineering Services, $76,999. Appropriate advanced
funding for engineering services related to Deepwood Flood Control project and the Utility Relocates
project at Clear Creek Utility Bridge. The funding source will be unassigned general fund balance and
will be reimbursed once grant funding is received from the state agency.
10. 2024 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD) Grant Proceeds, $83,676. Appropriate grant proceeds received for
engineering services related to reimbursement request#4. Funds will be appropriated to engineering
service accounts within the 2024 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD) fund for Garver, LLC ($31,354), and for
WSB Engineering ($52,322).
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11. 2024 CDBG-MIT (COG-MOD) Engineering Services, $47,682. Appropriate advanced funding for
engineering and grant management services related to the New Ground Storage Tank at Water Plant
#4 and Annalea Neighborhood Improvements. The funding source will be unassigned general fund
balance and will be reimbursed once grant funding is received from the state agency.
12. HMPG-DR 4485 Comprehensive Master Drainage Plan, $253,198. Appropriate advanced funding
for engineering and program management services related to the Comprehensive Master Drainage
Plan. The funding source will be unassigned general fund balance and will be reimbursed once grant
funding is received from the state agency.
13. 2024 CDBG-MIT RCP Comprehensive Plan &Zoning Updates, $26.506. Appropriate advanced
funding for contract services related to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Updates project. The
funding source will be unassigned general fund balance and will be reimbursed once grant funding is
received from the state agency.
14. Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation— Median Signage, $36,254.
Appropriate funds for downtown Friendswood median signage. Council approved the purchase at the
August 25, 2025, City Council meeting. The funding source will be FDEDC undesignated fund
balance.
15. 2025 Water and Sewer Bonds Interest Payment, $437,820. Appropriate funds to cover the interest
payment due in September 2025 for the 2025 Water and Sewer Bonds issued in March 2025. The
first interest payment on this debt was not included in the FY2025 Budget. The funding source will be
water and sewer working capital and the funds will be transferred to the Water& Sewer Revenue
Debt Service Fund.
16. Parks and Recreation Department—Centennial Park Playground Equipment, $122.604.
Appropriate funds for the purchase of playground equipment at Centennial Park. The purchase of the
equipment was approved by council at the September 8, 2025, City Council meeting. The equipment
will be funded by a donation from HTX Soccer Club ($60,000) and the park land dedication fund
undesignated fund balance ($62,604).
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City of Friendswood
January 5,2026
2024-2025 Budget Amendment XIII-Exhibit B
BA Account Project
Number Number Number Description Amount
1 001-0000-30500 Appropriate unassigned general fund balance to cover legal fees in the city attorneys office (31,009)
1 001-0801-411.7110 Appropriate unassigned general fund balance to cover legal fees In the city attorneys office 31,009
2 001-0000-30500 _ Appropriate unassigned general fund balance for city hall mail room relocation and renovation (8,964)
2 401-0000-30600 Appropriate water and sewer working capital for city hall mail room relocation and renovation (8,964)
2 401-9002-491.9110 Appropriate water and sewer working capital for city hall mall room relocation and renovation 8,964
2 001-0000-39137 Appropriate water and sewer working capital for city hall mall room relocation and renovation (8,964)
2 001-6460-419.6610 Appropriate unassigned general fund balance and water and sewer working capital for city hall mail room relocation and renovation 17,928
3 001-0000-30500 Appropriate unassigned general fund balance for MDT unit replacement in police department vehicles (131,512)
3 001-0716-19.7720 Appropriate unassigned general fund balance for MDT unit replacement in police department vehicles 3,367
3 001-0716-419.8800 Appropriate unassigned general fund balance for MDT unit replacement in police department vehicles 128,145
4 001-0000-38310 Appropriate TML-IRP insurance proceeds for repairs to FM11 (3,259)
4 001-2503-422.6300 FM11 Appropriate TML-IRP insurance proceeds for repairs to FM11 3,259
5 , 001-0000-38630 SRFUND Appropriate senior program donations that exceeded budgeted expenses (2,967)
5 001-6429-452.7910 SRFUNDEXP Appropriate senior program donations that exceeded budgeted expenses 2,967
6 002-0000-38340 Appropriate developer contributions for TIRZ#2 legal fees and services (18,090)
6 002-0303-419.7110 Appropriate developer contributions for TIRZ#2 legal fees 1,658
6 002-0303-419.7800 Appropriate developer contributions for TIRZ#2 contract services 16,432
7 003-0000-38340 Appropriate developer contributions for TIRZ#3 legal fees and services (47,289)
7 003-0303-419.7110 Appropriate developer contributions for TIRZ#3 legal fees _ 40,996
7 003-0303-419.7800 Appropriate developer contributions for TIRZ#3 contract services 6,293
8 124-0000-33100 Appropriate grant proceeds for 2017 CDBG-DR(Galveston County)Westbrook Contractors Pay Apps#1-2,Cracon Pay Apps#1-2 (336,864)
8 124-7001-431.8591 Appropriate grant proceeds for 2017 CDBG-DR(Galveston County)Westbrook Contractors Pay Apps#1-2,Cracon Pay Apps#1-2 92,520
8 124-7001-433.8591 Appropriate grant proceeds for 2017 CDBG-DR(Galveston County)Westbrook Contractors Pay Apps#1-2,Cracon Pay Apps#1-2 - 244,344
8 124-10199 Reimburse Unassigned general fund balance for CDBG-DR(Galveston County)Westbrook Contractors Pay Apps#1-2,Cracon Pay Apps#1-2 (336,864)
8 124-26010 Reimburse Unassigned general fund balance for CDBG-DR(Galveston County)Westbrook Contractors Pay Apps#1-2,Cracon Pay Apps#1-2 336,864
8 ' 001-14029 Reimburse Unassigned general fund balance for CDBG-DR(Galveston County)Westbrook Contractors Pay Apps#1-2,Cracon Pay Apps#1-2 (336,864)
8 001-10199 Reimburse Unassigned general fund balance for CDBG-DR(Galveston County)Westbrook Contractors PayApps#1-2,Cracon PayApps#1-2 336,864
9 124-10199 Appropriate advanced funding for 2017 CDBG-DR(Galveston County)FiveEngineering Pay Apps#8,9,10 and IGmley-Hom Engineering Pay Apps#4,5,6 76,999
9 124-26010 _ Appropriate advanced funding for 2017 CDBG-DR(Galveston County)FiveEngineering Pay Apps#8,9,10 and Kimley-Hom Engineering Pay Apps#4,5,6 (76,999)
9 001-14029 _ Appropriate advanced funding for 2017 CDBG-DR(Galveston County)FiveEngineering Pay Apps#8,9,10 and IGmley-Horn Engineering Pay Apps#4,5,6 _ 76,999
9 001-10199 Appropriate advanced funding for 2017 CDBG-DR(Galveston County)FiveEngineering Pay Apps#8,9,10 and Kimley-Horn Engineering Pay Apps#4,5,6 (76,999)
10 126-0000-33100 Appropriate grant proceeds for 2022 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD)Annalea Neighborhood Improvements and New Ground Storage Tank at WP#4 engineering (83,676)
10 126-7001-431.8582 000087ENG Appropriate grant proceeds for 2022 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD)Annalea Neighborhood Improvements engineering 52,322
10 126-7001-434.8582 000088ENG Appropriate grant proceeds for 2022 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD)New Ground Storage Tank at WP#4 engineering 31,354
11 126-10199 Appropriate advanced funding for 2022 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD)WSB Pay Apps#4,5,6;GrantWorks Inv.#3;Garver,LLC Pay Apps#4,5,6 47,682
11 126-26010 Appropriate advanced funding for 2022 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD)WSB Pay Apps#4,5,8;GrantWorks Inv.#3;Garver,LLC Pay Apps#4,5,6 (47,682)
11 001-14020 Appropriate advanced funding for 2022 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD)WSB Pe_y Apps#4,5,6;GrantWorks Inv.#3;Garver,LLC Pay Apps#4,5,6 47,882
11 001-10199 Appropriate advanced funding for 2022 CDBG-MIT(COG-MOD)WSB Pay Apps#4,5,6;GrantWorks Inv.#3;Garver,LLC Pay Apps#4,5,6 (47,682)
12 127-10199 Appropriate advanced funding for HMGP-DR 4485 Comprehensive Master Drainage Plan Halif Associates Pay Apps#6,7,8,Gauge Engineering Pay Apps#1,2,3 253,198
12 127-26010 Appropriate advanced funding for HMGP-DR 4485 Comprehensive Master Drainage Plan Hallf Associates Pay Apps#6,7,8,Gauge Engineering Pay Apps#1,2,3 (253,198)
12 001-14030 Appropriate advanced funding for HMGP-DR 4485 Comprehensive Master Drainage Plan Ha1M Associates Pay Apps#6,7,8,Gauge Engineering Pay Apps#1,2,3 253,198
12 001-10199 Appropriate advanced funding for HMGP-DR 4485 Comprehensive Master Drainage Plan Half Associates Pay Apps#6,7,8,Gauge Engineering Pay Apps#1,2,3 (253,198)
13 128-10199 Appropriate advanced funding for 2024 CDBG-MIT RCP Ardurra Pay Apps#1-2 26,506
13 128-26010 Appropriate advanced funding for 2024 CDBG-MIT RCP Ardurra Pay Apps#1-2 (26,506)
13 001-14025 Appropriate advanced funding for 2024 CDBG-MIT RCP Ardurra Pay Apps#1-2 26,506
13 001-10199 Appropriate advanced funding for 2024 CDBG-MIT RCP Ardurra Pay Apps#1-2 (26,506)
City of Friendswood
January 5,2028
2024-2025 Budget Amendment XIII-Exhibit B
BA Account Project
Number Number Number Description Amount
14 175-0000-30100 Appropriate undesignated fund balance for downtown Friendswood median signage (36,254)
14 175-7001-419.8800 Appropriate undesignated fund balance for downtown Friendswood median signage 36,254
15 401-0000-30600 Appropriate water and sewer working capital for 2025 water and sewer bond interest payment (437,820)
15 401-9002-491.9149 Appropriate water and sewer working capital for 2025 water and sewer bond interest payment 437,820
15 490-0000-39137 Appropriate water and sewer working capital for 2025 water and sewer bond interest payment (437,820)
15 490-8101-473.9350 , Appropriate water and sewer working capital for 2025 water and sewer bond interest payment 437,820
16 001-0000-38600 Appropriate donation received from HTX Soccer Club for Centennial Park playground equipment _ (60,000)
16 001-7001-456.8800 PK0025EXP Appropriate donation received from HTX Soccer Club for Centennial Park playground equipment 60,000
16 164-0000-30100 Appropriate undesignated fund balance for Centennial Park playground equipment (62,604)
16 164-7001-456.8800 PKno7cXP Appropriate undesignated fund balance for Centennial Park playground equipment 62,604