Government
Bellaire to prioritize public works in plan
West University rejects e-bike ban A proposal to prohibit certain electric motorized bicycles, skateboards, scooters and other small vehicles from parks and recreational facilities in West University Place was rejected by City Council April 14. In a nutshell The proposed park ordinance changes weren’t completely shelved as staff from the city’s parks and recreation department were advised by council to refine the ordinance’s language from being too restrictive and to return to council for later consideration. The board will meet on May 7 to discuss council feedback. Should the park amendment pass in future City Council readings, those con- victed or found in violation could be subject to a fine, based on the person’s age.
Proposed strategic plan
Added projects • Updating the Evergreen Park Master Plan • Replacing lights at Feld Park & adding netting between tennis courts and houses • Designing and constructing renovations to the public works facility • Installing irrigation, drainage and trees in Loftin Park Diverted projects • Regional initiatives and priorities • Reviewing solid waste and recycling services • Exploring annual dedicated funding for park land acquisition
Bellaire officials met April 14 prior to budget season to go over the city’s proposed fiscal year 2026-2028 strategic plan, including adding projects such as updating the Evergreen Park Master Plan and renovating the public works facility, according to the presentation. The overview City Manager Sharon Citino said during the meeting that the strategic plan gives the city a roadmap for the projects and goals that should be prioritized over the next three years. New priorities include updating the Evergreen Park Master Plan, designing and constructing ren- ovations to the public works facility and upgrading Feld Park. Citino said that for the new proposed strategic plan, staff thought of how the city can be realistic with projects, rather than thinking about the
SOURCE: CITY OF BELLAIRE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
number of projects the city should complete. She said this new way to decide on projects led to some items being diverted from the proposed strategic plan. One of the projects included the annual dedicated funding for park land acquisition. Bellaire officials said funding for these projects won’t be known until September.
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