HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2026-09 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A "SIGNS," SECTION 1
"DEFINITIONS," SECTION 9 "PROHIBITED SIGNS," SUBSECTION A AND
SECTION 25 "NONCONFORMING SIGNS," SUBSECTION F"CONVERSION
OF EXISTING BILLBOARDS TO CHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC
VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS (CEVMS)" OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY
CODE TO UPDATE THE CEVMS REQUIREMENTS AND TO ALLOW THE
ERECTION OF CEVMS IF SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS ARE MET;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00); REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that changeable electronic variable message
signs ("CEVMS")provide a modern and effective means of communication; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to balance technological advancement in signage with
aesthetic and environmental considerations by encouraging the removal of outdated or
excessive signage in exchange for CEVMS installation; and
WHEREAS,allowing CEVMS only when existing signs are removed promotes visual
clarity,reduces sign clutter,and enhances the overall appearance of commercial corridors and
public spaces; and
WHEREAS,the proposed amendment supports the use of CEVMS while maintaining
the City's commitment to orderly and attractive signage practices;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. That Appendix A"Signs," Section 1 "Definitions"of the Friendswood City
Code is hereby amended to add definitions of "commercial activity" and "public space," which
definitions shall read as follows:
Appendix A
SIGNS
Sec. 1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this appendix, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Commercial activity means an activity:
(1) that is allowed only in a zoned commercial area;
(2) that is conducted in a permanent building or structure that:
(a) is permanently affixed to real property that is located within 200 feet of the
right-of-way of the regulated highway;
(b) is visible from the traffic lanes of the main-traveled way;
(c) not more than fifty percent (50%) of its square footage is used as a
residence;
(d) is open and conducting business at the site;
(e) has available to it permanent, functioning utilities for the activity; and
(f) has available to it directly related equipment, supplies, or services for the
activity.
The term does not include:
(1) agricultural, forestry, ranching, grazing, farming, and related activities, including
the operation of a temporary wayside fresh produce stand;
(2) an activity that is conducted only seasonally;
(3) the operation or maintenance of:
(a) a commercial sign;
(b) an apartment house or residential condominium;
(c) a public or private school, other than a trade school or corporate training
campus;
(d) a cemetery; or
(e) a place that is primarily used for worship;
(4) an activity that is conducted on a railroad right-of-way; or
(5) an activity that is created primarily or exclusively to qualify an area as a commercial
area.
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Public space means publicly owned land that is designated by a governmental entity as a
park,forest,playground, scenic area,recreation area,wildlife or waterfowl refuge,or historic site.
Section 3. That Appendix A "Signs," Section 9 "Prohibited signs," Subsection a of
the Friendswood City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Appendix A
SIGNS
Sec. 9. Prohibited signs.
Signs of the following nature are expressly prohibited unless specifically authorized by
this appendix:
a. Billboards, including, but not limited to, new off-premises, changeable electronic
variable message signs (CEVMS). Exception: an existing billboard may be converted to
a CEVMS,provided that it meets the requirements in section 25.f.
Section 4. That Appendix A "Signs," Section 25 "Nonconforming signs," Subsection
f"Conversion of existing billboards to changeable electronic variable message signs(CEVMS)"
of the Friendswood City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Appendix A
SIGNS
Sec. 25. Nonconforming signs.
is Conversion of existing billboards to changeable electronic variable message signs
(CEVMS).
(1) Generally; exception. The overall size, height, location, and number of support
poles used to support the sign structure of the existing billboard shall not be
altered unless:
(a) The CEVMS is permitted by the state department of transportation;
(b) The CEVMS replaces an existing lawfully nonconforming sign at a one-
to-one ratio;
(c) The CEVMS does not have a sign area larger or sign height taller than the
lawfully nonconforming sign it is replacing;
(d) The CEVMS is relocated to a site on the same street and on the same side
of the street and within 1,750 feet of the site of the existing lawfully
nonconforming sign which is to be replaced;
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(e) The CEVMS remains in a commercial zoning district within 800 feet of a
recognized commercial activity and is on the same side of the street as such
business activity;
(f) The CEVMS is not located within 1,000 feet of the nearest point of the
boundary of a public space, as measured along the right-of-way line from
the nearest common point of the space's boundary and the right-of-way;
(g) The CEVMS is not located within 1,500 feet of another off-premises sign
on the same side of the right-of-way,measured at points along the right-of-
way perpendicular to the center of the signs; and
(h) The CEVMS complies with all applicable laws.
(2) Distance from a residential dwelling unit. The site of the CEVMS is set back a
radial distance of at least 200 feet from a residential dwelling unit.
(3) Electrical service. Electrical service to the sign must be underground from the
property line to the sign.
(3) Dwell time. Each message on an electronic sign shall be displayed for at least
eight seconds, and a change of message shall be accomplished within two
seconds.
(4) Message change. A change of message must occur simultaneously on the entire
sign face.
(5) Static messages. The CEVMS shall contain static messages only, and not have
animation, movement, or the appearance or optical illusion of movement. No
flashing, dimming, or brightening of the static message is permitted except to
accommodate changes of messages.
(6) Dimmer. The CEVMS shall be equipped with an automatic dimming photocell,
which automatically adjusts the display's brightness based on ambient light
conditions.
(7) Brightness level. The CEVMS may not display light of such intensity or brilliance
to cause glare or otherwise impair the vision of a driver or result in a nuisance to
the driver and is subject to all existing, restrictions on light, intensity, brilliance,
or glare contained in the land development code and the code. Illumination shall
not exceed 0.3 foot-candles over ambient lighting conditions when measured at
50 feet in any direction from a CEVMS. Prior to the issuance of a permit for the
CEVMS, the applicant shall provide written certification from the sign
manufacturer that the light intensity that has been factory preset does not exceed
the brightness specified herein and that the intensity level is protected from end-
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user manipulation by password-protected software or other method as deemed
appropriate by the sign administrator.
(8) No audio. Audio emissions from CEVMS shall be prohibited.
(9) Malfunction. CEVMS sign operators must respond to a malfunction or safety
issue within one hour after notification and must remedy that malfunction or
safety issue within 12 hours after notification. In case of a sign malfunction, the
digital display must immediately freeze until the malfunction is remedied.
(10) Display of emergency information. The city may exercise its police powers to
protect public health, safety, and welfare by requiring emergency information to
be displayed on digital display signs. Upon notification, the sign operators shall
display amber alerts; silver alerts; information regarding terrorist attacks; natural
disasters; emergency public health, safety,and welfare announcements;and other
emergency situations in appropriate sign rotations. Emergency information
messages must remain in rotation according to the issuing agency's protocols.
(11) Public service announcements. Companies shall permit the city to place one
public service announcement on each of the digital billboards for up to the
equivalent time of an eight-week period for each year; provided, however, that
such public service announcements shall consist of one slot of at least eight
seconds in the standard rotation utilized by the advertising company on the
applicable digital billboards.
(a) Public service announcements shall be limited to city-sponsored event
announcements and non-emergency city-related public health, safety, and
welfare announcements. The city shall be responsible for:
(i) Providing the company with its public service announcements,
which may be updated by the city at any time; and
(ii) Any costs associated with providing the company with the artwork
in an acceptable format.
(b) The public service announcements must be submitted to the company at
least five (5) business days before the proposed display date. Content of
public service announcements shall be determined in the sole discretion of
the city. In addition:
(i) The company shall provide use of the advertising space on the
digital billboards, as reasonably necessary for non-emergency
public service announcements; and
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(ii) The company and city will work cooperatively and in good faith
for the city to place additional city-related public service
announcements on a space availability basis.
(12) Contact information. The sign owner shall provide to the department contact
information for a person who is available to be contacted at any time, and who is
able to turn off the electronic sign promptly after a malfunction occurs.
(13) Glare. If the city finds that an electronic sign causes glare or otherwise impairs
the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise interferes with the
operation of a motor vehicle, the owner of the sign, within 12 hours of a request
by the city, shall reduce the intensity of the sign to an acceptable level.
(14) Permits.
(a) Permits required. The sign owner or its designated contractor shall obtain
a sign permit and all other required permits necessary to comply with
adopted codes, including the building and electrical codes.
(b) Application. In the application for a CEVMS, the applicant shall provide
the information in section 2.c as well as the following:
(i) the demolition permit number for existing billboard used to meet
this required one-to-one ratio;
(ii) a certificate of compliance signed by the applicant, in which the
applicant warrants that the applicant is in full compliance with this
appendix and the code;
(iii) the contact information for a person who is available to be contacted
at any time who is able to turn off the electronic sign promptly if a
malfunction occurs or is able to accommodate notifications for
emergencies and public service announcements;and
(iv) Additional information the sign administrator considers necessary
for the issuance of a sign permit.
(c) Permit issuance. A permit for a CEVMS will only be issued after the
removal of an existing legal nonconforming billboard.
Section 5. A violation of this ordinance is subject to the penalty provisions contained
in Section 1-14 of the Friendswood City Code and as otherwise provided by law. Any person who
shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence fail to comply with any
provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and,upon conviction thereof,
shall be fined in an amount not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00).
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Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a
separate offense.
Section 6. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with
this ordinance are hereby expressly repealed.
Section 7. In the event any section, paragraph, subdivision, 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,
or whether there be one or more parts.
Section 8. The City Secretary shall give notice of the enactment of this ordinance by
promptly publishing the caption of this ordinance after final passage in the official newspaper of
the City.
Section 9. This ordinance shall take effect ten(10) days from and after its passage on
second and final reading by the City Council of the City of Friendswood,Texas,and its publication
in the official newspaper of the City.
INTRODUCED,READ AND PASSED on first reading by the affirmative vote of the City
Council of the City of Friendswood on this the 2nd day of February, 2026.
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INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED on second and final reading by the affirmative
vote of the City Council of the City of Friendswood on this the 2nd day of March, 2026.
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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 1 issues as follow:
Reference: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09
No. 1 Date: March 11 2o26
No. Date:
No. Date:
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Subscribed and sworn before me this 10 day of April_ 2026.
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jAME$ MICHAEL FOREMANNotary 10 #132081993My Commission Expires N Public, State o exas
August 1, 2027
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REPORTER NEWS, MARCH 11, 20263
Published March 11, 18, & 25
NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE
THE STATE OF TEXAS}
COUNTY OF BRAZORIA)
Under the authority and by virtue of an Order of Sale - 90 day dated and issued on January 81h
2026 in cause number 134619-CV in the 149th District Court of BRAZORIA County, in the
case styled, PINE HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION plaintiff recovered judgment
against Defendant, Gayla LaGrappe, for the sum of $5,985.92 with interest of %5 from date of
judgment and all costs of suit totaling $6,227.51.
And as taxed on said Order of Sale, and the further costs of executing the same, I did, at 311
pm on February 9th, 2026 levy on the below described lots, tracts, and parcels of land situated
in Brazoria County, Texas, as the property of Gayla LaGrappe, to wit:
Brazoria County Appraisal District Property ID: 512218
Geographic ID: 7006-3003-025
Legal Description: Lot 25, Block 3, Pine Hollow Section 3-A, City of Pearland, Brazoria
County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in volume 20, page
219-220 plat records, Brazoria County, Texas. More commonly known as 1404 Pinewood
Court, Pearland Texas 77581.
And on April 7th, 2026, being the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of ten o'clock
(10:00) a.m. and four o'clock (4:00) p.m. on said day, at the Brazoria County Courthouse,
located at 111 East Locust Street, in Angleton, Brazoria County, Texas, I will offer for sale and
sell at public auction, for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, an interest of Gayla
LaGrappe, in and to said above described property.
All sales shall be without warranty as to title or condition, express or implied, as
evidenced by Constables.
Brazoria County
Precinct 3 Constable's Office
2436 S Grand Blvd, Suite 108
Pearland, TX 77581
P. 281-997-9777
F. 281-412-7034
By:
Carlos Bustos
Deputy Constable
Inquiries can be directed to Deputy Carlos Bustos
at281-997-9777
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Published March 11 & 18 Published March 4 & 11
CITY OF FRI EN DSWOOD, TEXAS
NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID NO.2026-04
2020 LIFT STATION MITIGATION PACKAGE 4 —
LIFT STATION 4 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Sealed Competitive Proposals shall be submitted via one (1) paper copy and one
(1) electronic copy in pdf format on a flash drive or CD. Each copy must match
identically and must include the ink signature of a person with the authority to
bind the vendor into a contract. All submitted materials must be clearly marked
with BID NO.2026-04, along with the name of the contractor and addressed to
the City of Friendswood, Attn: City Secretary. Said submissions are to be received
at Friendswood City Hall, City Secretary's Office, 910 S. Friendswood Dr., Friend-
swood, TX, 77546 on or before 2:00 P.M..TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026. Proposals
will be accepted at the address listed above or electronically via www.civcastusa.
com
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 lowest responsible bidder. 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 website
at https://www.ci.friendswood.b(.us/Bids.aspx, www.civcastusa.com, 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 bidders bond, certified check or a cashier's
check made out to "City of Friendswood" in an amount equal to five percent (5%)
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 TUESDAY, MARCH 24,
2026. at 10:00 A.M., in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 910 S. Friend-
swood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546-4856.
Please submit all questions in writing to Jildardo Arias, PE, CFM, ENV SP via
email to engineering@friendswood.com, no later than Tuesday, March 31, 2026,
at 5:00 pm.
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
NOTICE OF INVITATION TO CSP NO.2026-03
LIFT STATION NO.2 REHABILITATION PROJECT
Sealed Competitive Proposals shall be submitted via one (1) paper copy and one
(1) electronic copy in pdf format on a flash drive or CD. Each copy must match
identically and must include the ink signature of a person with the authority to
bind the vendor into a contract. All submitted materials must be clearly marked
with "CSP NO.2026-03, along with the name of the contractor and addressed
to the City of Friendswood, Attn: City Secretary. Said submissions are to be re-
ceived at Friendswood City Hall, City Secretary's Office, 910 S. Friendswood Dr.,
Friendswood, TX, 77546 on or before 2:00 P.M., THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026.
Proposals will be accepted at the address listed above or electronically via www.
civcastusa.com
The City of Friendswood (the "City") reserves the right to reject any or all sub-
mittals and to waive any informality in the submittal received. The contract, if
any, will be awarded based on the provision of "Best Value" to the City. 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 website
at https://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/Bids.aspx, www.civcastusa.com, 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 five percent (5%)
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 -Proposal Meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, MARCH
16, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 910 S.
Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546-4856.
Please submit all questions in writing to Jildardo Arias, PE, CFM, ENV SP via
email to engineering@friendswood.com, no later than Thursday, March 19,2026,
at 5:00 pm.
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Published March 11
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ANDTHE CITY COUNCIL
OFTHE 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, March 30, 2026, 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, April 13,
2026, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581, for the
following cases:
1. Zone Change Application No. ZON2026-0048: A request by Thom-
as Forschner, applicant, on behalf of Pearland Storage LLC. and Al
D Coker, owners, for approval of a zone change for 13.147 acres of
land from General Commercial (GC) District to Planned Development
(PD) District, to wit:
Legal Description: Tract 1: A 10.594-acre (461,461 square foot)
tract of land situated in the HT & B RR CO Survey, A-542, Brazo-
ria County, Texas. Said 10.594-acre tract being out of the residue
of Tract "A" of Ray Bellew & Sons Subdivision, by plat recorded in
Volume 17, Pages 21 & 22 of the Brazoria County Map Records,
(hereinafter B.C.M.R.), being all of a called 10.61-acre tract of land
conveyed to Pearland Storage LLC, by deed recorded under Brazoria
County Clerk's File Number 2022040143 (hereinafter B.C.C.F No.)
of the Official Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas (hereinafter
ORR.B.C.). Tract 2: Being a description of a 2.553-acre (111,198
square foot) tract of land situated in the HT & B RR CO Survey,
A-542, Brazoria County, Texas. Said 2.553-acre tract being all of a
called 2.2550-acre tract of land conveyed to Al D. Coker and wife,
Barbara A. Coker, by deed recorded under Brazoria County Clerk's
File Number 1998043460 (hereinafter B.C.C.F No.) of the Official
Public Records of Brazoria County, Texas (hereinafter O.P.R.B.C.),
General Location: South of Knapp Road, East of Main 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 281-652-1770.
Katie Peterson, AICP
Senior Planner
VISIT US ONLINE AT
WWW.MYREPORTERNEWS.COM
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Published March 11
ORDINANCE NO.2026-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A "SIGNS," SECTION 1 "DEFINITIONS;' SEC-
TION 9 "PROHIBITED SIGNS," SUBSECTION A AND SECTION 25 "NOW
CONFORMING SIGNS;' SUBSECTION F "CONVERSION OF EXISTING
BILLBOARDS TO CHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS
(CEVMS)" OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY CODE TO UPDATE THE CEVMS
REQUIREMENTS AND TO ALLOW THE ERECTION OF CEVMS IF SPECI-
FIED REQUIREMENTS ARE MET; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($500.00); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Published March 4 & 11
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS
NOTICE OF INVITATION TO CSP NO.2026-02
BLACKHAWK BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION PHASE II — REPACKAGE
Sealed Competitive Proposals shall be submitted via one (1) paper copy and one
(1) electronic copy in pdf format on a flash drive or CD. Each copy must match
identically and must include the ink signature of a person with the authority to
bind the vendor into a contract. All submitted materials must be clearly marked
with "CSP NO. 2026-02, along with the name of the contractor and addressed
to the City of Friendswood, Attn: City Secretary. Said submissions are to be re-
ceived at Friendswood City Hall, City Secretary's Office, 910 S. Friendswood Dr.,
Friendswood, TX, 77546 on or before 2:00 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026.
Proposals will be accepted at the address listed above or electronically via www.
civcastusa.com
The City of Friendswood (the "City") reserves the right to reject any or all sub-
mittals and to waive any informality in the submittal received. The contract, if
any, will be awarded based on the provision of "Best Value" to the City. 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 website
at https://www.ci.friendswood.b(.us/Bids.aspx, www.civcastusa.com, 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 bidders bond, certified check or a cashier's
check made out to "City of Friendswood" in an amount equal to five percent (5%)
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 -Proposal Meeting is scheduled for THURSDAY, MARCH
19 2026, at 10:00 A.M., in the Council Chamber, located in City Hall, 910 S.
Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546-4856.
Please submit all questions in writing to Jildardo Arias, PE, CFM, ENV SP via
email to engineering @friendswood.com, no later than Friday, March 20, 2026,
at 5:00 pm.
All three PISD high schools compete at State
Academic Decathlon
For the first time, students from Dawson High School,
Pearland High School, and Turner College and Career High
School all represented Pearland ISD at the Thomas E. Mo-
seley Academic Decathlon State Competition held Feb. 27—
March 1 in San Antonio.
Students from the three campuses earned a combined 25
individual medals, and nine Pearland ISD students received
scholarships during the statewide competition. Pearland High
School placed third in the Large School Division, a result
that awarded each team member a $500 scholarship. The
Pearland team also won first place in the Super Quiz for the
Large School Division.
Additional scholarship awards were earned through indi-
vidual performance. Esteban Vela of Pearland High School
placed fifth overall in the Large School Scholastic Division,
earning an additional $500 scholarship. Ryleigh Rich of
Turner College and Career High School finished fourth over-
all in the Medium School Varsity Division, earning a $750
scholarship.
Dawson High School finished 14th in the Large School
Division. Individual medalists from Dawson included Ama-
dea Barsan, who earned bronze in interview; Kaelynn Hester,
who won bronze in speech and gold in literature in the scho-
lastic division; Anita Kochunov, who earned bronze medals
in art and science and a silver medal in literature in the honors
division; Petrov Kochunov, who earned silver in art and gold
in literature in the scholastic division; and Nyssa Williams,
who won gold in essay in the varsity division. Other team
members included Faizaan Azhar, Aarush Gupta, Preston
Pulsipher, and Dana Racero. The Dawson team was coached
by Amy Petersen, Brandon Childers, Marissa Blakley, and
Kerry Burkett.
Pearland High School's team earned multiple individual
medals in addition to its third -place finish. Diona Jom received
bronze medals in art, science, and speech and silver medals in
music and social science in the honors division. Janie Paige
Maclan earned bronze in literature in the varsity division. Mi-
randa Medel received silver in essay in the honors division.
Mateo Munoz earned bronze in economics and gold in art in
the varsity division. Chloe Salazar won bronze in literature in
the scholastic division. Janvi Shah received silver in music in
the honors division. Esteban Vela earned bronze in essay and
silver in science in the scholastic division in addition to his
fifth -place overall finish. Ryder Norris also competed as a team
member. The Pearland team was coached by Harley Simms,
Rachael Durham, Akash Thacker, and Andrea Peel.
Turner College and Career High School finished llth in
the Medium School Division. Ryleigh Rich earned silver in
science in the varsity division and finished fourth overall in-
dividually. Other team members included Farva Fawad, Alex
Fernandez, Jesswin Jacob, Megan King, Allegra Murga, Mi-
kayla Narido, Ike Patino, and Chino Umelo. The team was
coached by Jason Williams, Jeffrey Brewer, and Angela Tran.
The Academic Decathlon program challenges students in
multiple academic disciplines, including literature, science.
economics, music, art, mathematics, speech, essay writing,
and interview, culminating in the fast -paced Super Quiz team
competition. Pearland ISD officials said the results highlight
the strong academic preparation and dedication of students
across the district.
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