Michael P. Ross

FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget

Total general fund revenues are projected at $48.1 million with a proposed total tax rate of $0.559723 per $100 value.

Senior Center Program Health Fair Attendance

Events and trips are funded through the senior program budget.

City Charter Review and Potential Amendments

Financial impacts are undetermined pending specific amendment proposals.

Animal Services Operational Transition and Oversight

Operational costs are managed within the existing Animal Services budget.

Front Yard Fence Regulations

Minimal direct municipal impact, though affected property owners may incur compliance or modification costs.

Board Organization and Orientation

None.

Design Criteria Manual Updates

The changes may influence construction costs for developers due to new sidewalk width requirements.

Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use

Partially funded by a $250,000 GLO grant.

Fire and Rescue Services Agreement

Allocates city funds for volunteer fire department operational support over a three-year term.

Emergency Services Fleet and Equipment Upgrades

Significant capital expenditure utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements and budgeted funds.

Falling Leaf Ranch Proposed Development

Substantial private capital investment with associated municipal infrastructure and service demands.

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Vacancy

TIRZ No. 2 Development Agreements

Impacts future tax increment allocations and public infrastructure cost-sharing for commercial and residential developments.

Staff Reports on Approved Commercial Site Plans

Generates private commercial investment and future sales/property tax revenue for the city.

Library Policy Updates and Child Safety

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from these operational policy updates.

Staff Services Agreement Update

Streamlining could reduce administrative costs, but the impact is not quantified.

Police Department Staffing and Compensation

General fund allocations include standard merit pools and software support, while major salary rebenchmarking remains an ongoing budgetary challenge.

Election of Corporate Officers

None directly related to operating expenses.

Volunteer Apparel Design

The cost of the shirts will be drawn from the committee's existing budget.

Public Works and Engineering Facility Roof Replacement

Project cost is approximately $1.2 million, funded from general and utility fund balances.

Approval of April 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Election of Chairperson

Election of Vice Chairperson

ADJOURNMENT

Approval of Minutes

Election of Chairperson

Election of Vice Chairperson

Adjournment

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Approval of Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of August 25, 2026 Minutes

Approval of August 10, 2026 Minutes

Upcoming Trips and Events

Fall Picnic at Stevenson Park

Wacky Hat Luncheon

Approval of Minutes

Approval of August 20, 2026 Minutes

Set Next Meeting Date and Time

Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

postpone the adoption of the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget until the next regularly scheduled meeting on September 14, 2026.

authorize a License and Indemnity Agreement with Sterling Estates, LLC, for the non-exclusive use of the right-of-way along Briarmeadow Ave. for subdivision signs for the Sterling Estates Subdivision.

awarding the Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement Project to Texas Liqua Tech Services, Inc.

approve Consent Agenda Items 8.A. through 8.B.

Award Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement

Set Budget Public Hearing for FY 2026-27

Receive Appraisal Rolls and Tax Rates

Propose FY 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Set Tax Rate Public Hearing

FEBT Insurance and Benefit Trust Approvals

Authorize Monthly Transfer to Employee Benefit Trust

set the public hearing regarding the ad valorem tax rate for 2026 on September 14, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber

to set a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood FY2026-27 Municipal Budget for August 24, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber

to receive the 2026 appraisal rolls by the Galveston Central Appraisal District and the Harris Central Appraisal District, the anticipated collection rate and the excess debt collections certified by

propose a tax rate of 55.9723 per $100 valuation

approve Items 10.A. and 10.B., as submitted.

authorize the monthly transfer of funds for FY2026-27 to the City of Friendswood Employee Benefit Trust, related to Item 11.A.

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve Resolution No. R2026-19, as submitted and related to Item 12.B.

Approval of First Reading for Friendswood City Center PID 2026 Annual Update

Approval of General Budget Amendment IX (Ordinance No. 2026-20)

Approval of Consent Agenda (Excluding Item 12.G)

Approval of Consent Item 12.G: Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement Contract

authorize a contract with Construction Masters of Houston, Inc., for the Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement Project, related to Item 12.G.

approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.X., with the exception of Item 12.G. which was pulled for discussion.

approve the first reading of a Proposed Ordinance, as submitted and related to Item 8.B.

approve Ordinance No. 2026-20, as submitted and related to Item 11.A.

approve the election of Councilmember Ross as the Mayor Pro Tem, related to Item 12.B.

to approve Resolution No R2026-15, as submitted and related to Item 9.B

approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. through 14.Z., with the exception of Item 14.E. that was pulled for discussion.

authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Tender Agreement with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America and Harper Brothers Construction, LLC, for the Utility Relocates at Clear C

approve Ordinance No. 2026-18, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.

approve Ordinance No. 2026-19, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.

authorize the Agreement for Specialized Professional Ambulance Billing Services with Emergicon, LLC

Adopt Houston-Galveston Area Council's Friendswood Active Transportation Plan

Zone Classification Change for 2350 S. Friendswood Drive

Tender Agreement for Clear Creek Utility Bridge Project

Election of Mayor Pro Tem

General Budget Amendment VIII for FY 2025-2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items 14.A through 14.Z (except 14.E)

Ambulance Billing Services Agreement with Emergicon, LLC (Item 14.E)

A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to authorize a Consent to Release and Abandonment of an Electric Easement with the Clear Creek Independent School Distr

A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2026-12, as submitted and related to Item 8.C.

A motion was made by Mayor Foreman and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Ordinance No. 2026-14, as submitted and related to Item 10.B.

A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2026-13, as submitted and related to Item 9.C.

approve Ordinance No. 2026-15, as submitted and related to Item 11.B.

award the 2020 Lift Station Mitigation Package 4 - Lift Station 4 Construction Services Project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial, a Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. (Bid No. 2026-04), rela

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve Consent Agenda Items 15.A. through 15.L., with the exception of Item 15.I. which was pulled for discussion.

award the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Sustanite Support Services, LLC (CSP #2026-03), related to Item 13.B.

A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Galveston to partially fund improvements to city streets, related

A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Branson to approve appointing Mr. Larry Taylor as the Grand Marshal of the City's 2026 4th of July Grand Parade, related to Item