BY AUBREY VOGEL
O cials seeking input on strategic plan Sugar Land residents have until Nov. 15 to weigh in on the city’s strategic plan for the next two years. What residents need to know In collaboration with Future iQ Inc., Sugar Land o cials are seeking public input for the decision-making operations and resource allocation from 2025-27, according to a Sept. 26 city blog. The online survey opened in late September and allows resi- dents to share opinions on the city’s future direction, community focus, infrastructure and community amenities. Next steps The strategic plan is set to be nalized and approved by the council in mid-December, Communications Director Doug Adolph said.
Sugar Land Fire Chief Doug Boeker retires Sugar Land Fire Chief Doug Boeker retired Oct. 20 after six years leading the department, according to a city news release. Boeker joined the Sugar Land Fire Department in 1992 as the city opened its third re station, and he served his entire 32-year career with the depart- ment, according to the release. During his tenure, he served as a re ghter, lieutenant and battalion chief before his promotion to re and emergency medical services chief in 2018. According to the release, Boeker was vital in growing the department and enhancing commu- nity services, with accomplishments including: • Creating the Senior Fires and Falls • Assisting with the ambulance service in the city • Leading the creation of the Sugar Land Fired Up 5K • Leading youth outreach programs
"I entered this industry because I have a passion to serve, and it’s been my
great honor to work with the most compassionate, highly skilled men and women in the re service." DOUG BOEKER, FORMER FIRE CHIEF
What they’re saying “I have witnessed rst-hand the incredible passion Doug has to help people,” Deputy City Manager Jennifer May said in the release. “His passion to serve is authentic, and his extensive industry expertise will not be easily replaced.” What’s next? The city has not named an interim chief or established a hiring timeline for Boeker’s replacement, Communications Director Doug Adolph said in an email.
Missouri City’s City Centre to see dining expansions
Fort Bend County enacts burn ban
Maximum seating capacity with expansion
Cost
Future City Centre expansion options Sta recommended option C as the best choice. Option A: Bluebonnet room, an existing room on the rst oor Option B: Magnolia room, an existing room on the second oor
Fort Bend County commissioners enacted an outdoor burn ban Oct. 8 in all unincor- porated areas of the county following the Texas A&M Forest Service reporting worsen- ing drought conditions. What residents need to know They also banned certain reworks through Nov. 8 in the unincorporated areas of the county. The commissioners’ decision comes as 115 counties across the state have active burn bans, per the Texas A&M Forest Service’s website.
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$1.9M $3.6M $4.2M
Option C: New building expansion
SOURCE: CITY OF MISSOURI CITY COMMUNITY IMPACT
On Oct. 21, Missouri City City Council approved a $1.4 million dining expansion and bar remodel for City Centre, a multipurpose building. Council will also consider expanding its event space. The Quail Valley center—which o ers event space and dining services—closed after Hurricane Beryl due to damages. The overview Per agenda documents, the project comes after council authorized a remodeling and expansion feasibility study to explore opportunities to: • Expand the event center seating capacity • Expand the dining and restaurant area’s footprint and incorporate an open-bar concept • Enhance customer experiences and maximize revenue potential
The details A 2020 National Golf Foundation study showed 43% of the center’s revenue was derived from club- house activities, with food, beverages and banquets providing the most opportunity for revenue growth, Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Hayes said. Additionally, the study found the Bluebonnet Grille area is too small to accommodate golfers and non-golfers with only 81 seats, he said. The expan- sion will bring the maximum seating capacity to 188 with a more open bar and a virtual golf option. Looking ahead City sta will present a more in-depth presen- tation regarding golf course branding and revenue updates of the potential event center expansion on Nov. 18 ahead of council action, Public Works Director Shashi Kumar said.
Prohibited activities under ban
Burning any material outside of an enclosure designed to contain ames Selling or using reworks, such as “skyrockets with sticks” and “missiles with ns”
SOURCE: FORT BEND COUNTY COMMUNITY IMPACT
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