Government
BY RACHEL LELAND
Pearland purchases city department, unmarked police vehicles Pearland purchased 30 additional vehicles this summer for various departments throughout the city, as well as a dozen new unmarked police cars. The unmarked police cars including vans, SUVs and trucks. The details Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its April 27 meeting to award a bid to purchase 12 unmarked police vehicles from McRee Ford, Big Star Ford and Caldwell Country Chevrolet for $448,000, paid for by the city’s internal service fund. According to city documents, the purchase includes: • One Ford Transit Van
Pearland denies 2nd ADU request this year City Council voted unanimously at its May 11 meeting to deny Pearland resident Mario Moreno’s conditional use permit request to build a 1,856 square foot accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on his 1-acre lot. Moreno said he wanted to build the ADU to care for his sick mother and father, who had lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Council members said the property, which is zoned single-family residential, should remain strictly single-family. In case you missed it In February, City Council denied a condi- tional use permit request to build an ADU in Pearland’s Green Tee Terrace neighborhood, citing concerns that the space could be used in the future to rent to non-family members.
Breakdown of vehicle purchases by department NOTE: Vehicles listed do not include new unmarked police vehicles.
Utilities: 13
Parks & Rec: 2
Police: 1
Engineering & Public Works: 11
Community Development: 1
Finance: 2
Total 30 vehicles
• Two Ford Rangers • Two Chevy Colorados • Two Chevy Silverados • Two Chevy Traverses The cost of the 30 additional vehicles was not relayed.
• One Ford Escape • Two Ford F150s
KNOW YOUR FLOOD HAZARD
The purpose of this notification is to inform you of flood hazards associated with our local drainage-ways (Cowarts Creek, Mary’s Creek, Hickory Slough, Clear Creek, and local drainage ditches) and suggest possible actions you can take to protect yourself and your property. If you would like to know if your property is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) you can use the interactive maps at maps.pearlandtx.gov or by scanning the QR code. You can also call the Engineering Dept. for city staff to assist you in providing flood information specific to your property such as areas of floodway, repetitive loss, and natural floodplain functions.
The purchase of federal flood insurance is highly recommended for all properties, whether located in the floodplain or not. Basic homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover damage from floods, and there is a 30-day waiting period before a new policy takes effect. The City of Pearland participates in the National Flood Insurance Program which means that federally subsidized flood insurance is available to everyone in the city. Call the Engineering Department at 281-652-1900 if you have questions about flood insurance. GET FLOOD INSURANCE FOR YOUR PROPERTY
There are many ways to keep your home and family safe from flooding. Prepare a family evacuation plan and designate a place where your family can meet after an evacuation order is issued. Make an emergency supply kit for your home. Follow the City of Pearland on Facebook to see all watches, warnings, and other weather-related information issued by the National Weather Service. Sign up at pearlandtx.gov/alerts to receive community information such as emergency communication via text message, emails, and phone calls. FLOOD SAFETY FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS The City of Pearland has a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance that requires a Development Permit for building, excavation, grading, filling, paving, or otherwise developing in the floodplain. Contact the Building Dept. at 281-652-1638 to see if a permit is needed before you make any repairs or improvements to your home.
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM THE FLOOD HAZARD
Ensure that landscape areas and other areas around your home are graded or sloped to drain away from the building. This can prevent water from pooling around your foundation. Don’t dump in storm drains as they lead to Galveston Bay. Keep storm sewer inlets clean and free of debris. Per the City’s Chapter 30 ordinance, it is illegal to dump any type of debris into a storm sewer inlet, ditch, creek, bayou, or other drainage way. If you see any illegal dumping, please contact Code Enforcement at 281-652-1766. Contact the Engineering Department, for property protection advice and financial assistance advice for pre/post flood mitigation or to have someone visit your property to discuss advice on retrofitting.
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