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City at work

Manvel tries to keep city aordable amid growth, new construction

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Manvel’s new police station is one of the many projects the city has or is carrying out to expand its facilities and capabilities amid a growing population. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact)

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Also in this issue

Education: See how local districts did in new AF accountability scores (Page 12)

Government: Learn about a new ood study being carried out in the area (Page 16)

Dining: Read about Friendswood Scoop Shop’s rst year in business (Page 23)

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3 Grazia Craft Kitchen & Cocktails The business serves lunch and dinner options, as well as carry out. Some items on the menu include spaghetti, short rib gnocchi, chicken parmigiana and raviolo primo. • Opened July 23 • 113 E. Sealy St., Alvin • www.graziacraftkitchen.com 4 Casa Matcha The business serves a variety of matcha lattes and house-made cold brew, among other items. • Opened July 26 • 1199 E. NASA Parkway, Webster • Facebook: Casa Matcha

5 CLS Health Eye Care Center The center offers treatment in laser eye surgery, non- laser vision correction, cataract surgery, comprehensive eye care and glaucoma treatment, among other services. • Opened Aug. 7 • 905 W. Medical Center Blvd., Ste. 101, Webster • https://cls.health/locations/eye-center-clear-lake 6 Chipotle The fast-casual restaurant serves build-your-own Mexican-inspired cuisine, such as bowls, burritos and quesadillas. • Opened Aug. 8 • 10555 Pearland Parkway, Houston • www.chipotle.com

Now open

1 Skylar Sun Sports The facility has five courts dedicated for indoor pickleball and badminton with an on-site pro-shop. • Opened July 4 • 4102 Veterans Drive, Ste. D, Pearland • www.skylarsunsports.com 2 Thomas R Salons Hair services include women, men and children’s cuts, blowouts, silk press and color services. • Opened July 13 • 2000 Reflection Bay Drive, Ste. 118, Pearland • www.thomasrsalons.com 2 Thomas R Salons Hair services include women, men and children’s cuts, blowouts, silk press, conditioning treatments and color services, including root touch-ups, highlights and It provides access through online court reservation, coaching, equipment rental and racket stringing service. • Opened July 4 • 4102 Veterans Drive, Ste. D, Pearland • www.pearlandsportsacademy.com

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7 Elora Dental Studio The dentist office offers preventative dentistry, which includes dental checkups and cleanings. • Opened Aug. 18 • 2941 Broadway Bend Drive, Ste. 256, Pearland • www.eloradentalpearland.com 8 Whiskey River South The venue will offer a dance floor, as well as an outdoor patio with a separate dance floor. • Opened Aug. 21 • 1030 W. NASA Parkway, Webster • www.whiskeyrivertexas.com 9 Cocody Nails & Spa The nail salon offers specialty manicures and pedicures, as well as nail enhancements and waxing. • Opened Aug. 22 • 501 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. 140, Friendswood • www.cocodynailsfriendwoods.com 10 Whales Wings And Seafood The business sells a variety of fried seafood and other entrees, including shrimp, wings and fries, among other items. The business is located in the spot that formerly housed 4 Amigos Mexican Restaurant & Catering. • Opened Aug. 30 • 11401 Broadway St., Ste. 107, Pearland • www.whalewingsseafood.com 11 Gaia Touch and Relief The center offers massages of different varieties, including sport, oil, deep tissue and other specialty massages. • Opened in August • 2743 Smith Ranch Road, Ste. 1302, Pearland • Facebook: Gaia Touch and Relief 12 7 Spice Cajun The restaurant serves Cajun food, including shrimp, snow crab and crawfish. Other specialties include blackened shrimp pasta, gumbo and crawfish. • Opened Aug. 29 • 13630 Hwy. 6, Ste. 351, Arcola • www.7spicecajun.com

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13 Aki Sushi Fusion The family-owned restaurant serves authentic steak and sushi that is made fresh daily. • Opening in September • 17307 Hwy. 6, Ste. 108, Manvel • www.akisteakandsushi.com 14 Pretty Pilates Studio The business offers Pilates classes and exercises. This will be the business’s second location, with the first one in Lake Jackson. • Opening in October

• 5115 Meridiana Parkway, Manvel • Facebook: Pretty Pilates Studio

18 Piada Italian Street Food Salads, tossed pastas and flatbread wraps known as piadas are on the menu. These items can be customized with different proteins, sauces, vegetables and cheeses. Side dishes include sweet corn salad, garlic dough, calamari and hot peppers and meatballs, among other items. • Opened in late August • 11302 Broadway St., Ste. 102, Pearland • www.mypiada.com

15 Pearland Pickleball Park The facility will have nine indoor courts with a second- story mezzanine, two event rooms and a pro shop.

• Opening mid-summer 2026 • 16722 Mclean Road, Pearland • Instagram: Pearland Pickleball Park

Relocations

16 AcroSports Previously located in League City, the gym is known for its competitive gymnastics teams, after-school programs and summer camps. • Relocated August 11 • 1800 W. NASA Blvd., Webster • www.acrosports.com

19 Magnolia Cajun Comfort The business is celebrating its five-year anniversary in September. The restaurant serves a variety of seafood

and Cajun dishes, among other items. • 1807 Broadway St., Ste. 113, Pearland • www.magnoliacajun.com

In the news

20 Visit Pearland A new interactive mural is available for visitors at Zychlinski Park. It includes fill areas for patrons to color

17 Pearland Pediatric Dentistry The business celebrated 20 years in Pearland as of mid-August. The dentistry serves ages from infancy to teenage years. • 2360 County Road 94, Ste. 102, Pearland • www.pearlandkidsteeth.com

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Development

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55-plus community comes to Meridiana Perry Homes launched a community for adults 55 years and older in the Meridiana neighborhood near Pearland and Manvel, according to an August news release from the company. Long story short The community will be gated and include 32 60-foot lots. A clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball courts and lawn services will also be available to residents. Homes start at $520,000, according to Perry’s website, with homes ranging from 2,400 to 3,100 square feet. Stay tuned Initial homes will be ready for move-in in October and November, according to Perry’s website. Lots are also available to build on.

Pearland OKs PID for wastewater improvements Pearland City Council on Aug. 11 unanimously approved creating a public improvement district, or PID, to help fund wastewater improvements on a nearly 80-acre piece of land east of Hwy. 288. What happened The improvements are expected to cost $6.1 million, of which the developer will contribute $1.5 million up front, and the city will finance the remaining $4.6 million through a reimbursement agreement with the Pearland Economic Develop- ment Corporation, city documents show. The proposed upgrades for the area include wastewater improvements, such as: • A lift station • Gravity and force mains • Road improvements

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Education

BY HALEY VELASCO

Friendswood ISD calls for $165M bond

What’s next

Early voting for the Nov. 4 election will run from Oct. 20-31, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s Oce. More information on the projects being pitched and how the bond was formed can be found on the district’s website.

Friendswood ISD’s board of trustees at its Aug. 11 meeting called for a $165 million bond election to help improve facilities and technology throughout the district. The measure, which trustees approved unanimously, means the bond will appear on the November ballot. It will appear as four separate measures. The bond package will be broken into four propositions and includes a tax rate increase of $0.13 per $100 valuation of a home for iscal year 2026-27, documents show. However, if approved, the bond will not affect the tax rate for the 2025-26 iscal year. If approved, the increase in FY 2026-27 translates to an estimated $585 increase annually for homeowners with a taxable value of $450,000, Community Impact previously reported.

$165M bond

$154.75M for construction of school facilities

$4.25M for construction of recreational school facilities

"I look forward to further educating the community on all these things ... and if passed by the community,

$4M for refunding and renancing the district’s maintenance tax notes

$2M for technology upgrades

I look forward to some really nice facilities for our students." TONY HOPKINS, FISD TRUSTEE

SOURCE: FRIENDSWOOD ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

It is the irst bond the district has called for since 2020, according to district agenda documents. That bond in 2020 totaled $127 million.

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Education

BY HALEY VELASCO

Alvin, Friendswood and Pearland ISDs either improved or stayed at the same scores in the state’s annual A-F accountability ratings across both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, according to new data released by the Texas Education Agency. The TEA released the scores following a nearly two-year legal battle between the state and roughly three dozen school districts that sued over the efficacy of changes the state made to the way it calculates the scores. The scores for 2024-25 are as follows: • Alvin ISD scored an 84, or a B • Friendswood ISD scored a 92, or an A • Pearland ISD scored a 91, or an A While AISD and PISD each saw an increase, FISD received the same score as last year, according to the data. The state’s A-F accountability system was designed to measure whether students are ready for the next grade level and how well each district prepares them for success after high school, according to the TEA’s website. FISD’s Deputy Superintendent Lauren Ambeau said she believes the A-F system “oversimplifies” school performance. Meanwhile, AISD’s Deputy Superintendent of Academics Jennifer Valdez said the data is now old, noting the district had the data even though it had not been released publicly. Alvin, Pearland ISDs see rating improvements

A closer look

Elementary school Campus accountability ratings by type Middle school High school

Alvin ISD

37 campuses 29,936 students enrolled 51.1% economically disadvantaged

2023-24

2024-25

12 10

15.1% special education 16.5% emergent bilingual 95% average daily attendance 12.3% missed 10% or more of the school year

8 6 4 2 0

Friendswood ISD

2023-24

2024-25

6 campuses 6,162 students enrolled 7.4% economically disadvantaged

15.4% special education 3.5% emergent bilingual 94.6% average daily attendance 11.7% missed 10% or more of the school year

Pearland ISD

2023-24

2024-25

24 campuses 20,794 students enrolled 36.8% economically disadvantaged

13.3% special education 12.5% emergent bilingual 95.7% average daily attendance 8.6% missed 10% or more of the school year

SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Zooming out

Statewide district performance

2024-25

2023-24

Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath said issuing annual A-F ratings helps “our students do better academically,” adding that while the TEA won the two lawsuits challenging the school accountability system, “the parents lost.” “It is great now to have this tool back to help support our families [and] also support our educators,” he told reporters in August.

Across the state, 24% of the state’s 1,208 school districts received a higher score in 2024-25 compared to 2023-24, according to data from the TEA. Meanwhile, 64% kept the same rating and 12% received a lower rating. Of the state’s 9,084 campuses, 31% received a higher grade compared to last year, while 55% received the same grade and 15% received a lower grade, according to the data.

A: 23% B: 33% C: 24% D: 10% F: 4% Not rated: 6%

A: 18% B: 31% C: 25% D: 14% F: 8% Not rated: 6%

NOTE: PERCENTAGES MAY NOT ADD UP TO 100% DUE TO ROUNDING. SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Education

BY HALEY VELASCO

Friendswood ISD adopts balanced budget, tax rate for FY 2025-26 Friendswood ISD trustees adopted a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year at the Aug. 25 board workshop, closing a previously projected $1.7 million shortfall. The improvement is credited to a rise of 98 stu- dents in average daily attendance, or ADA, which increased state funding by more than $2.65 million over July projections, documents show. What’s new Trustees also approved a tax rate of $1.03 per $100 home valuation, which represents a $0.01 decrease from last year. The average homeowner within FISD would pay $4,340 in taxes to the district—roughly $210 less than last year, documents show.

Trustees OK $614K in AISD facility updates Alvin ISD’s board of trustees approved sev- eral facility improvements on Aug. 12, includ- ing new heating and cooling equipment. In a nutshell Alvin High School will get two boilers for over $166,500, and Alvin Junior High will receive one boiler costing nearly $90,600, as the current units have reached the end of their life cycles, district documents show. The board also approved $200,120 for a semiannual preventative maintenance agreement covering 33 water-cooled chillers across district campuses. Additionally, trustees approved $157,000 to replace the curtain wall in Manvel High School’s natatorium, which has also reached the end of its lifespan.

Budget breakdown FISD credited its balanced budget in part from an increase in nearly 100 students in its ADA.

$2.83M Local revenue $35.07M Tax collections, other sources $29.37M State funding $147K Federal revenues $55.34M Salaries $11.32M Operating budget $770.37K Debt service for maintenance tax notes

SOURCE: FRIENDSWOOD ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Pearland ISD trustees approve 2025-26 code of conduct Pearland ISD trustees approved the 2025-26 stu- dent code of conduct Aug. 12, introducing security and disciplinary updates. Officials noted that many of the updates stemmed from recent legislation approved in the Texas Legislature’s 89th session. What’s changed Other notable items include expanding the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program, stricter penalties for e-cigarette use, giving teachers more authority to manage disruptive students, and banning misuse of personal devices, along with related technology, according to district documents.

Code of conduct

Expanded DAEP criteria for infractions

Stricter penalties for e-cigarettes

More disciplinary authority for teachers

Bans misuse of artificial intelligence

The item was approved as part of the district’s consent agenda, meaning no comments were given related to the changes.

The code of conduct now requires armed security at elementary and middle schools.

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Government

BY RACHEL LELAND & JAMES T. NORMAN

Friendswood OKs new ag barn site

Pearland looks at $2.3M for streets, sidewalks Pearland city officials are considering a $500,000 increase from last year for street and sidewalk repairs in its fiscal year 2025-26 budget. Long story short Pearland City Council held a special meeting Aug. 25 to discuss the fiscal year 2025-26 budget,

Pearland City Council split on max tax rate In a split decision Aug. 11, Pearland City Council opted to set its maximum tax rate at $0.635 per $100 valuation of a home for fiscal year 2025-26. The overview Despite this, the city’s proposed budget calls for a tax rate of $0.63 per $100 valua- tion, which is above the no-new-revenue rate of $0.619439 per $100 valuation. As a result, the council needs five votes to approve it in September. Otherwise, the tax rate reverts to the no-new-revenue rate. For the median home valued at $372,103 , a tax rate of $0.635 per $100 valuation of a home would create an annual tax bill of $2,362.85 . This compares to the no-new-rev- enue rate, which would have a tax bill of $2,304.95 , documents show.

Manvel approves 11.2% increase in utility rates Manvel City Council unanimously approved an 11.2% utility rate increase at its Sept. 2 meeting. What you need to know Rate changes Previous rate

which they will vote to approve in September. According to the proposed budget, Pearland would dedicate $2.3 million in total from the general fund to repair and maintain streets. City documents noted the amount could rise to $2.6 million total if the council chooses to allocate additional money from its fund balance. Looking ahead City Council heard the first reading for the budget at its Sept. 8 meeting, which occurred after press time. If approved at the Sept. 8 meeting, officials will consider it for a second time Sept. 22.

Friendswood City Council on Aug. 4 approved an agreement with Friendswood ISD for roughly 25 acres for a future agriculture barn. The gist The agreement permits FISD to construct the facility for educational programs, city documents show. FISD may build and use the site if voters approve its $165 million bond in November.

New rate

Officials said the rate increase was needed to keep up with water and utility system repairs. The rate in recent years has been too low for the city to properly supply its utility fund, City Manager Dan Johnson said. Mayor Dan Davis noted the utility fund for the fiscal year 2024-25 budget is solvent, with nearly $2.8 million in revenue. The increase will go into effect on November bills and would add $1 million to the fund, the bulk of which would go toward repairs and mainte- nance, documents show. What they said Johnson called the increase “sobering,” but said it’s included in the city’s proposed FY 2025-26 budget. Had it not passed, officials would have

Residential water Residential wastewater Commercial water Commercial wastewater Additional volume

$35.58

$32.59

$42.70

$39.11

$42.70

$39.11

Projected changes in general fund from FY 2024-25 to FY 2025-26

$49.82

$45.63

$6M $8M $4M $2M $0 -$2M -$4M -$6M

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SOURCE: CITY OF MANVEL/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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needed to reconsider parts of the budget. Davis said a rate approval was necessary for Manvel’s future. “If it were to add a bunch of fluff, I wouldn’t be for it,” Davis said. “But it’s to go to necessities.”

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Salaries and wages

Building and grounds*

Internal services fund transfers

Capital outlay

Repair and maintenance

Transfers

Materials and supplies

THIS CHART IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE OF ALL CATEGORIES. *ROAD REPAIR INCREASES CONTAINED IN BUILDING AND GROUNDS INCREASE.

SOURCE: CITY OF PEARLAND/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Government

BY JAMES T. NORMAN

Funding expected soon for Clear Creek, Dickinson Bayou flood study

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Hurricane Harvey hits Houston

Local officials begin working toward watershed study

2019

First phase wraps up

2022

June - Officials receive support from USACE to carry out phase 2 Fall - Cities approve funding for second phase

Dugie said he expects to come from any number of the roughly two dozen counties and cities that have voiced support for it. Dugie said he thinks the need and widespread support will help with future federal and state funding. “I think the math is going to show it’s the right decision,” Dugie said. What’s next? Dugie said officials should be ready in 2026 to begin discussions with the federal and state govern- ments. A formal request could come in 2027. The study should be wrapped up by 2028, he said, but when construction could begin isn’t known. “They’ve said it takes a long time,” Dugie said. “Since the [1970s], we’ve worked on getting a federal project in our part of the coast. We’re further than we’ve ever been before.”

A number of cities and counties could soon begin pitching in between $3 million-$5 million for the second phase of a study related to flood projects. If approved in the coming weeks and months, the funding will come a couple of months after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave the go-ahead for the study to move forward, Galveston County Commissioner Hank Dugie said. The gist The Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Water Study completed its first phase in 2022. While the first phase was mostly related to creating a list of potential projects and shoring up data, phase two is to research and justify said projects, Dugie said. The cost The study could cost up to $5 million , which

2024

2026

Preliminary request is made to state and federal governments

2027

Formal request is made to state and federal governments

2028

Study expected to wrap up

$5M potential total cost for study

Roughly 3 years to carry out study

23 cities and counties support study

11.5K structures possibly impacted in potential flood

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Transportation

BY RACHEL LELAND & JAMES T. NORMAN

Pearland Parkway to see intersection upgrades The intersection of Pearland Parkway at FM 518 will get a second left-turn lane and a right-turn lane on the side coming from the southwest, as well as a new right-turn lane on the side coming from the northeast. What you need to know Pearland City Council on July 28 awarded a $1 million contract to Pearland-based MetroCity LLC to add the new turn lanes and make additional roadway improvements. Documents show that improvements include: • Traffic signal replacement, including poles, mast arms and signal heads • Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps • Drainage and utility improvements The intersection is one of the busiest in

Manvel updates Lewis Lane asphalt Manvel began work on Lewis Lane in August, which all told will see pavement work on both the western and eastern portions of the road, Mayor Dan Davis said. Long story short The work includes removing the current asphalt, creating a new base and layering new asphalt on top of it, Davis said. Work on the west side finished in August but work on the east side was ongoing as of press time, Davis said.

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284th most congested roadway in Texas in 2023 $19.3M in annual economic losses from delays 55K vehicles per day $1M for project

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Pearland, according to a Texas Department of Transportation report. What else? The construction will take place between 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. but is expected to have minimal impact on regular traffic flow, Engineering and Public Works Director Lorenzo Wingate said. Construction will begin in August and end in February, Wingate said.

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Phase II-B

Phase II-C

Liberty Mutual will pay Friendswood $195,887 for Phase I of the project, which Westbrook Contractors is overseeing, and $230,000 for Phase II to cover construction and engineering costs, according to agenda documents. The approval comes after Huffman-based Triple B Services abandoned the Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction Phase II-B project in May 2023, documents show.

After the former contractor abandoned the project, the city of Friendswood has hired a new contractor for the Blackhawk Boulevard recon- struction project and reached an agreement with Liberty Mutual Insurance to fund it. What you need to know The contract, approved at City Council’s Aug. 4 meeting, involves Phase II-B of the project.

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September

Froberg Farm Fall Festival This annual festival includes live music, food options, a corn maze, photo opportunities and a variety of other activities for children and families. • Sept. 20-Nov. 5 • $10 on weekdays, $15 on weekends (admission) • 3601 W. Hwy. 6, Alvin • www.frobergsfarm.com/fall_festival Keep Pearland Beautiful Community Wide Cleanup This event is volunteer-driven. Residents can participate in litter cleanup to maintain the city’s cleanliness. • Sept. 27, 8-10 a.m. • Free (admission) • Centennial Park, 3219 McLean Road, Pearland • www.pearlandrecycles.com/calendar/ community-wide-cleanup Fall Festival Hosted at the Pearland Town Center, this event will feature vendors, food, music and other attractions. • Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) Isaiah 117 House Annual Golf Tournament This golf tournament helps raise funds for children entering foster care. The event will take place at Wildcat Golf Club. • Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m. • $125 (individual player), $500 (four-person team), $250-$5,000 (sponsorships) • 12000 Almeda Road, Houston • Facebook: Isaiah 117 House Brazoria TX • 11200 Broadway St., Pearland • Facebook: The Famous Market

Taste of Pearland Held at the Knights of Columbus, this event invites restaurants to showcase their food. Coffee shops and breweries are also invited.

• Oct. 7, 4-7 p.m. • $15-$30 (admission) • 2320 Hatfield Road, Pearland • www.pearlandchamber.org/taste-of-pearland

79th Annual Turkey Shoot This fundraiser hosted by the Lions Club of Pearland includes shooting games with prizes, a raffle, food and games. Visit the club website to register for events. • Oct. 11-12, noon-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Providence Plantation, 10230 FM 521, Rosharon • www.pearlandlions.org/turkeyshoot Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser This annual event is in its eighth year. Hosted at the Lions Club of Pearland, this event raises funds for Counseling Connections for Change, which provides mental health services to those in need. • Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • $15 (per plate), $250-$5,000 (sponsorships) • 3350 S. Main St., Pearland • www.counselingconnections.org

Moms and Wives of Brazoria County. • Oct. 4, 10 a.m. • $5 (admission) • 1548 North Riviera Circle, Pearland • Facebook: Mistletoe Market

New Hope Church Fall Market This market is a fundraiser to support missions of the church. Local vendors will be available. • Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 108 W. Edgewood Drive, Friendswood • Facebook: New Hope Church Pets in the Patch Pets can visit the pumpkin patch at Saint Andrews.

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Projects around Manvel 1 Manvel Town Center • This is a commercial hub with roughly 20 businesses. • Timeline: commercial construction began in 2023 2 Water tower • This will store 1M gallons of water. • Timeline: completed in summer • Cost: $5.8M 3 City center • This is a 160-acre mixed-use center that could potentially house many city facilities. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: TBD 4 Water reclamation facility • This project will expand city’s wastewater facilities, initially adding 1M gallons per day, and could increase. • Timeline: expected to be completed in 2027 • Cost: $40M 5 Akery Lake • This is a future drainage area totaling 80-90 acres.

• Timeline: The city in 2025 approved a contract for the business to extract debris from area and pay city for the debris. It could take a decade to extract. • Cost: oficials expect to make $6M on contract

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The city of Manvel has a litany of projects under construction around town that are meant to expand city facilities for future growth. Among them are a police station, which ocials have started moving into as of August; an expansion of the City Hall complex, which could begin in 2025; a public works building; and a water reclamation facility. Those projects are meant to accommodate a city population that the U.S. Census Bureau estimates has more than doubled since 2009—a trend that is expected to continue. “The culture we’ve built in the government is, we’re not kicking the can down the road,” Mayor Dan Davis said. “We’re setting up the future generation for success.” However, margins are tightening for a city looking to keep living aordable while still meeting the service demands from residents, Davis said. Incentive deals struck by prior administrations are also eating up much of the city’s new property tax revenue, Davis said. Despite those concerns, city ocials said they’re condent in their scal year 2025-26 budget and have found ways to oset possible gaps.

6 City Hall expansion • This project will add a third building with 10K square feet of ofice space. • Timeline: could start in October or November 2025 • Cost: TBD 7 Park at City Hall • Amenities will include a gazebo, pavilion, dog park and playground, among others. • Timeline: goal is to time it with City Hall expansion • Cost: This could potentially be funded with a $750K grant from the state. If not, the city will fund it in phases.

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8 New police station • A 45K-square-foot facility was built to expand the department. • Timeline: completed in August • Cost: $24M 9 Public works campus • This will have two wings for administration and a maintenance shop. • Timeline: to be completed in 2026 • Cost: $7.1M

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decade, city documents show the city is issuing hundreds of residential permits each year. Director of Development Services Jose Abraham said city estimates suggest the population could increase by around 9% annually over the next several years.

Since 2009, Manvel’s population has grown by 125%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The growth has come quickly—but city ocials don’t expect it to slow down. While the city does not have exact projections as to what the population may look like in the next

5.7K residents in 2013 9% estimated annual population growth

12.8K residents in 2023 2.5K+ residential permits issued since 2022

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Cost to the city

Manvel budget and incentives

With all the growth and incoming projects, city ocials are looking at a tighter budget. Adding new sta, increasing their pay, paying for the new facilities and servicing the city’s new homes—all while keeping the tax rate steady—is a challenge for the city, Davis said. Incentive deals created by previous boards are also eating away at the city’s potential property tax revenue from new homes, Davis said. At an Aug. 26 budget town hall, City Manager Dan Johnson said city ocials entered into the agreements at the time because the city didn’t have the necessary infrastructure to support these new housing developments. As a result, these agreements helped get devel- opments into the city and funded infrastructure at the expense of future property and sales tax revenue, Johnson said. Across the city’s four major agreements, those total incentive deductions over the deals’ lifetimes could cost nearly $177 million, city documents show. Those deals are set to expire in the next 20 to 25 years, but do include a maximum amount of tax revenue that can be deducted. After city ocials discussed challenges in early August, they came up with ideas for more reve- nue, such as pulling $2 million from the city’s fund balance, which acts as a rainy day fund to cover city expenses in an emergency. This could help pay for new sta and sta requests for FY 2025-26, city documents show, but would take the city’s fund balance down to around $6.5 million. Sales tax revenue is expected to grow by $3.3 million from last scal year too, and should grow more as new businesses come into the area. Ocials said in September that they hope a grow- ing revenue source could help recoup the money taken from the fund balance. “There’s going to be a little bit of catching up that needs to be done, and there’s going to be an eort with that,” Davis said.

Over the next two years, projects will wrap up, all of which city ocials said will help grow the city’s capacity for new sta, residents and services. The new police department, for example, will give the city the capacity to have up to 180 police ocers—up from its current force of about 50, Police Chief Keith Traylor said. Looking ahead years into the future, city ocials said they are potentially eyeing a new city center, which could total 160 acres and sit near Del Bello Boulevard and Manvel Parkway. While much remains up in the air about the project—including timelines and whether the city will fund it as part of a public-private partnership—ocials said they hope such a development could house commercial, recreation and city facilities. Some designs, for example, suggest City Hall could eventually reside at the center. More plans to help guide the city are expected to be updated soon too, including the city’s thoroughfare study and its comprehensive master plan, Abraham said. Those plans could be approved by the end of the year. “We want to be a government that doesn’t just listen to people but also takes action,” Davis said. “When we create a plan, we’re not going to just let it collect dust. We’re going to use it, … because that’s what the people deserve.”

Key:

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Fund balance

$7.67M $8.32M $8.35M $8.07M $7.47M $6.5M

2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26*

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General fund budget for city operations

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2020- 21

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Development incentives

Del Bello

Town Center

Valencia

Meridiana

Acres

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271

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Property taxes kept by business Maximum tax allotment

90% 70% 45% 100%

2025

Summer City’s new water tower completed August Police department

$18M $13.47M $42.03M $103.3M

moves into new building Construction begins on City Hall expansion Late 2025-26 Park behind City Hall to potentially begin work Public works building to be completed Manvel water reclamation facility to be completed Akery Lake work continues

*202526 TOTALS ARE PROJECTED AS OF PRESS TIME.

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What they said

“I’ve encouraged the city of Manvel … to come and use us as a guide. Use us to see how we did things. And learn what we got right, and learn from what we got wrong.” KEVIN COLE, MAYOR OF PEARLAND

Davis has long said city ocials are trying to learn from the past successes and failures of other cities that saw rapid growth, such as Pearland. Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole said he’s encouraged Manvel ocials to do so. Decisions related to areas such as zoning can have a big impact down the road in how a city develops, Cole said.

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