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CITY • Galveston County, TX
City of Friendswood
Population / Scale
41,291
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.461851
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$80.8M
+3.9% YoY • +20.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$168.10M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.9 pts
1Y: -0.9 pts • 10Y: -3.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.0 pts
59.2 (D) → 52.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.1% (5Y)
10Y: +41.9% • Since '00: +155.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0255
FY 22: $0.4873 → FY 27: $0.4619
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.2 (D)'10: 56.7 (D)'17: 55.2 (D)'22: 54.1 (D)'27: 52.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $31.6M'10: $45.0M'17: $56.9M'22: $67.3M'27: $80.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
JE
John Ellisor
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
jellisor@friendswood.com
MP
Michael P. Ross
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
mross@friendswood.com
MF
Mike Foreman
Mayor (At-Large)
mforeman@friendswood.com
RH
Randy Hale
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
rhale@friendswood.com
RJ
Robert J. Griffon
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
rgriffon@friendswood.com
SB
Sally Branson
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
sbranson@friendswood.com
TH
Trish Hanks
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
thanks@friendswood.com
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Friendswood Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Friendswood Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Friendswood Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/friendswood/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-10
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Friendswood
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($80,763,276) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.461851 per $100 valuation: $0.363918 M&O + $0.097933 I&S) for City of Friendswood. Source: Galveston County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$80.8M
General Fund
$45.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.7M
Capital Projects
$4.6M
Per Capita
$1,956
Public Safety: $23.5M (29%)
0Public Works: $20.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $4.1M
Administration: $8.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.461851 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-A.) — City of Friendswood
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($77,716,778) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.514172 per $100 valuation) for City of Friendswood.
Total Appropriation
$77.7M
General Fund
$44.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.4M
Capital Projects
$4.4M
Per Capita
$1,882
Public Safety: $22.4M (29%)
0Public Works: $20.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $4.0M
Administration: $7.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.514172 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Friendswood
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($73,944,423) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.514172 per $100 valuation) for City of Friendswood.
Total Appropriation
$73.9M
General Fund
$41.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.4M
Capital Projects
$4.2M
Per Capita
$1,791
Public Safety: $21.2M (29%)
0Public Works: $18.9M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $3.7M
Administration: $7.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.514172 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 53.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Friendswood
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Friendswood (Brazoria County) totaling $71,714,114. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5007 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$71.7M
General Fund
$40.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.1M
Capital Projects
$4.1M
Per Capita
$1,737
Public Safety: $20.5M (29%)
0Public Works: $18.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $3.6M
Administration: $7.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.500728 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Friendswood
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Friendswood (Brazoria County) totaling $69,524,104. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4873 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$69.5M
General Fund
$39.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.7M
Capital Projects
$4.0M
Per Capita
$1,684
Public Safety: $19.9M (29%)
0Public Works: $17.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $3.5M
Administration: $7.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.487314 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$80.76M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.7MPer Capita: $1,956Tax Rate: $0.461851Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$77.72M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.0MPer Capita: $1,882Tax Rate: $0.514172Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$73.94M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.5MPer Capita: $1,791Tax Rate: $0.514172Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$71.71M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.3MPer Capita: $1,737Tax Rate: $0.500728Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$69.52M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.0MPer Capita: $1,684Tax Rate: $0.487314Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$67.25M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.8MPer Capita: $1,629Tax Rate: $0.487314Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$65.36M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.7MPer Capita: $1,583Tax Rate: $0.489751Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$63.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.7MPer Capita: $1,539Tax Rate: $0.494159Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$61.06M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.3MPer Capita: $1,479Tax Rate: $0.501077Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$58.70M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.0MPer Capita: $1,422Tax Rate: $0.5116Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$56.92M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.0MPer Capita: $1,379Tax Rate: $0.515693Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$55.03M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.9MPer Capita: $1,333Tax Rate: $0.51363Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$53.63M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.1MPer Capita: $1,299Tax Rate: $0.514657Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$51.57M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.0MPer Capita: $1,249Tax Rate: $0.519289Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$49.51M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.8MPer Capita: $1,199Tax Rate: $0.517731Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$47.91M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.9MPer Capita: $1,160Tax Rate: $0.518249Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$46.51M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.1MPer Capita: $1,126Tax Rate: $0.519285Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$45.01M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.3MPer Capita: $1,090Tax Rate: $0.522401Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$43.56M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.5MPer Capita: $1,055Tax Rate: $0.521356Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$41.91M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.5MPer Capita: $1,015Tax Rate: $0.52292Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$40.28M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.6MPer Capita: $976Tax Rate: $0.521874Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$39.03M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.9MPer Capita: $945Tax Rate: $0.525005Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$37.73M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.2MPer Capita: $914Tax Rate: $0.525005Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$36.50M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $884Tax Rate: $0.52448Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$35.26M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.8MPer Capita: $854Tax Rate: $0.525004Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$34.06M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.1MPer Capita: $825Tax Rate: $0.526579Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$32.83M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $795Tax Rate: $0.529212Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$31.63M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.8MPer Capita: $766Tax Rate: $0.527095Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-P. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for August 2026.
This item allows the Council to receive the ad valorem tax report for August 2026....
Ord. 2026-09-28-A. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider approving the minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Consider approving the minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 2025....
Ord. 2026-09-24-A. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider approving the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting 4 and Planning and Zoning Commission joint meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The draft minutes are attached for review and consideration....
Ord. 2026-09-24-B. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The draft minutes are attached for review and consideration....
Ord. 2026-09-24-C. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Receive Council Liaison updates concerning action taken by the City Council on Planning and Zoning related items, and Commissioner comments concerning items of community interest and/or requesting future agenda items.
Receive Council Liaison updates concerning action taken by the City Council on Planning and Zoning related items, and Commissioner comments concerning items of ...
Ord. 2026-09-24-A. (cdb87e) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Discuss the Friendswood City Charter, possible Charter amendments, and the Charter review process.
Discuss the Friendswood City Charter, possible Charter amendments, and the Charter review process....
Ord. 2026-09-24-A. (813e40) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Discuss the Friendswood City Charter, possible Charter amendments, and the Charter review process.
Discuss the Friendswood City Charter, possible Charter amendments, and the Charter review process....
Ord. 2026-A. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Receive an update regarding the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee budget.
Receive an update regarding the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee budget....
Ord. 2026-09-22-C. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Discuss the Agents of Discovery platform.
Discuss the Agents of Discovery platform....
Ord. 2026-A. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Consider on first and final reading an ordinance adopting the City of Friendswood's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget.
This item allows the City Council to discuss the City of Friendswood's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget and the input received at the public hear...
Ord. 2026-B. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider on first and final reading an ordinance adopting and levying the ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operation expenditures for the City of Friendswood's fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and adopting and levying the ad valorem tax rate for debt service for the City of Friendswood's fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2
According to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Texas Truth-in-Taxation Guidelines, the adoption of the tax rate must be a separate item on the City Council me...
Ord. 2026-B. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Pursuant to Section 102.007(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, the City Council must take a separate vote to ratify the property tax increase reflected in t...
Ord. 2026-D. • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consider authorizing Change Order No. 2 to the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project for gas line relocation and TNMP meter racks and duct banks.
Change Order No. 2 to the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project includes relocation of an existing natural gas line serving the generator. Historical City r...
Ord. 2026-O. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for July 2026.
This item allows the Council to receive the ad valorem tax report for July 2026....
Ord. 2026-C. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 76/100
Discuss Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Friendswood (TIRZ #2), including the City's existing obligations and options available for future projects and agreements.
This workshop item was placed on the agenda at the request of Councilmembers Hale and Ross. Such request is attached to this item. Representatives from P3 Works...
Ord. 2026-B. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Receive the Friendswood Property Tax and Court Collection Report.
Attached is the City's annual report of the progress of delinquent tax, municipal fine and fee, and utility account collection efforts, as submitted by the City...
Ord. 2026-A. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Based on Texas Constitution Article VIII, Section 21 and Tax Code Chapter 26, Texas’ truth-in-taxation principles provide that a taxing unit, other than a water...
Ord. 2026-9. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027...
Ord. 2026-B. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Consider on first and final reading an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment XI” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds.
By its nature, our budget is an estimate of the revenues and expenditures needed to accomplish the City Council and Staff goals for the year. Throughout the yea...
Ord. 2026-10. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Enacted by City of Friendswood in City Council on 2026-09-14 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27...
Ord. 2026-F. • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consider authorizing a Treasury Management Services Agreement, a Bond Accounting and Safekeeping Service Agreement, and related documents with PNC Bank, National Association.
The City was notified that Wells Fargo would no longer provide Safekeeping Services for its Investments. Currently, these investments total approximately $7.5M....
Ordinance No. 2002-16 • Traffic & ThoroughfaresOverreach: 58/100
Consider on second and final reading an ordinance repealing Section 2.1 of Ordinance No. 2002-16 and renaming a portion of Baker Road southeast of Stonewall Pass Road as Hackney Road.
In 2002, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 2002-18, which, in part, named the 60-foot right-of-way running northwesterly along the entrance of the Whisperin...
Ord. 2026-09-14-A. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. R2026-12 concerning the Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Surface Transportation Block Grant Project related to the Sunset Drive Signal Improvements Project to update the City's cash match.
The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Transportation Policy Council has authorized Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for the Sunset Drive Signal Improveme...
Ord. 2026-O. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for July 2026.
This item allows the Council to receive the ad valorem tax report for July 2026....
Ord. 2026-09-14-2026-492 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12
May 2026 City of Friendswood Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 5,334 (19.0% of 28,077 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
100.0% (4,693 votes)Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
John Ellisor WINNER
100.0% (4,693 votes)Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Trish Hanks WINNER
100.0% (4,693 votes)Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
Michael P. Ross WINNER
100.0% (4,693 votes)Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
Sally Branson WINNER
100.0% (4,693 votes)Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
Randy Hale WINNER
100.0% (4,693 votes)Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
Robert J. Griffon WINNER
100.0% (4,693 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,704 (31.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
58.0% (5,048 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (3,656 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,616 (20.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
59.0% (3,313 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (2,303 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,054 (18.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
69.0% (3,487 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (1,567 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,143 (29.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
56.0% (4,560 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (3,583 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,773 (17.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
57.0% (2,721 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (2,052 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,616 (20.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
69.0% (3,875 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (1,741 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,300 (26.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
57.0% (4,161 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (3,139 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,300 (26.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
60.0% (4,380 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (2,920 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,896 (21.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
71.0% (4,186 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (1,710 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,773 (17.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
71.0% (3,389 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (1,384 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,739 (24.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
60.0% (4,043 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (2,696 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,212 (15.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
69.0% (2,906 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (1,306 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,212 (15.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
64.0% (2,696 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (1,516 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,581 (27.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
71.0% (5,383 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (2,198 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,492 (16.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
55.0% (2,471 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (2,021 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,300 (26.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
68.0% (4,964 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (2,336 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,739 (24.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
66.0% (4,448 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (2,291 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,773 (17.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
61.0% (2,912 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (1,861 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,739 (24.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
57.0% (3,841 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (2,898 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,300 (26.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
72.0% (5,256 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (2,044 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,896 (21.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
58.0% (3,420 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (2,476 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,616 (20.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
69.0% (3,875 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (1,741 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,616 (20.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
71.0% (3,987 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (1,629 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Friendswood Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,300 (26.0% of 28,078 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mike Foreman WINNER
54.0% (3,942 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (3,358 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (374)
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City of Friendswood City Council
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: INVOCATION3.: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4.: COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS5.: PUBLIC COMMENTA.: Receive the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Report.B.: Receive the Chamber of Commerce Annual Report.C.: Recognize IT Business and Policy Analyst Alfredo Prieto Pe, Data, Information and Records Manager Dee Ortuno and Assistant City Manager Lettie Brysch for their selection to present at the 2026 e-Records Conference on November 20, 2026, on the topic of “Don't Start from Scratch: Layering AI Governance on Your Existing Records Management Program.”D.: Recognize Detective Sills, Sergeant De La Cerda, and Officer Milling of the Friendswood Police Department for each being awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for their exceptional contributions to the successful investigation of Operation Midas Trap.E.: Consider authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to participate in the Water Conservation School Program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.F.: Consider a Staffing Services Agreement with the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation.G.: Consider authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 55 for the Regional Force Main 142-2 and Median Landscaping Project.H.: Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with LJA, Inc., to provide engineering services associated with the Windsong Asphalt Rehabilitation Project.I.: Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., to provide engineering services associated with the Polly Ranch Asphalt Rehabilitation Project.J.: Consider authorizing the final acceptance of the First Baptist Church Infrastructure Improvements Project.K.: Consider authorizing the final acceptance of the Deepwood Flood Control Project.L.: Consider authorizing the final acceptance of the FM 518 Illumination Installation Project.M.: Consider reappointing (i) Barbara Blanchard and (ii) Carrie Considine to the Fourth of July Steering Committee for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2026, and ending on October 31, 2029.N.: Consider reappointing (i) Todd Mendenhall and (ii) Michael Fernandez to the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2026, and ending October 31, 2029.O.: Consider reappointing (i) Rosie Olivo and (ii) Evelyn Farias-Elsner to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2026, and ending on October 31, 2029.Q.: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on September 14, 2026.15.: ADJOURNMENTP.: Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for August 2026.2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION
Construction Board of Appeals
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: OATHS OF OFFICEA.: Administer Oaths of Office for all reappointed board members: (i) Carlysle Gulledge, (ii) Cindy Deaton, (iii) Jeff Smith, (iv) Randy Weisinger, (v) Les French and (vi) Dave Yelovich.3.: PUBLIC COMMENT4.: MINUTESA.: Consider approving the minutes of the regular meeting held April 22, 2025.5.: ELECTION OF OFFICERSA.: Consider election of a chair and vice chairperson.6.: COMMUNICATIONA.: Receive a presentation regarding duties and responsibilities of the board.7.: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION
Notice of Possible Quorum - Senior Center Program Health Fair
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2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: OATHS OF OFFICEA.: Administer the Oath of Office to reappointed board members Glen Grayban, Jason Byers, and Michael Fernandez.3.: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC4.: APPROVAL OF MINUTES5.: ELECTION OF OFFICERSA.: Consider election of a chairperson and vice chairperson.6.: PRESENTATIONA.: Receive a presentation regarding the role of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and hearing procedures.7.: ADJOURNMENTA.: Consider approving the minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 2025.2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Planning and Zoning Commission 4
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC3.: CONSENT AGENDAA.: Consider approving the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting 4 and Planning and Zoning Commission joint meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2026.B.: Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, September 10, 2026.4.: WORK SESSIONA.: Receive and discuss any follow-up comments from the last meeting regarding the draft of Comprehensive Plan: Chapters 1 through 5.B.: Review and discuss the draft of the Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 6 - Housing and Neighborhoods, Chapter 7 - Urban Character, and Chapter 8 - Transportation & Connectivity.5.: COMMUNICATIONSA.: Receive a report from staff on approved site plans.B.: Announcement of the next Planning and Zoning Commission regular meetings for (i) Thursday, October 8, 2026, and (ii) Thursday, October 22, 2026. Town Hall Meeting for Comprehensive Plan tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.C.: Receive Council Liaison updates concerning action taken by the City Council on Planning and Zoning related items, and Commissioner comments concerning items of community interest and/or requesting future agenda items.6.: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission 4
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLICB.: Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, September 10, 2026.6.: ADJOURNMENTC.: Receive Council Liaison updates concerning action taken by the City Council on Planning and Zoning related items, and Commissioner comments concerning items of community interest and/or requesting future agenda items.A.: Consider approving the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting 4 and Planning and Zoning Commission joint meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2026.2026-09-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
Charter Review Committee Special Meeting
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS3.: DISCUSSIONS4.: CLOSING COMMENTS & NEXT MEETINGA.: Consider setting up any tasks and/or processes for the next regularly scheduled Charter Review Committee meeting.5.: ADJOURNMENTA.: Discuss the Friendswood City Charter, possible Charter amendments, and the Charter review process.2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood Charter Review Committee Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Keep Friendswood Beautiful
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: PUBLIC COMMENT3.: MINUTESA.: Consider approving the minutes from the Keep Friendswood Beautiful regular meeting held on August 25, 2026.4.: BUDGET5.: COMMITTEE REPORTSA.: Receive a report from the Executive Committee.B.: Receive an update from the Parks Committee.C.: Receive a report on Keep Texas Beautiful updates.D.: Receive an update from the Public Awareness Committee.E.: Receive a report on the Fairy Trail at Stevenson Park.F.: Receive a report from the Education Committee.G.: Receive a report from the Beautification Committee.H.: Receive a report from the Environmental Action Committee.6.: DISCUSSIONSA.: Discuss the annual FDFA Scarecrow Contest.B.: Discuss Figgy's Pollinator Patch.D.: Discuss the Rain Barrel workshop on October 3rd.7.: ADJOURNMENTC.: Discuss the Agents of Discovery platform.A.: Receive an update regarding the Keep Friendswood Beautiful Committee budget.2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: INVOCATION3.: COUNCIL LIAISON AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS4.: PUBLIC COMMENT5.: MINUTESA.: Consider approving the minutes of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee regular meeting held on Monday, August 10, 2026.6.: BUSINESS ITEMSA.: Discuss and take possible action regarding upcoming trips and events.B.: Discuss and take possible action regarding the Fall Picnic at Stevenson Park.C.: Discuss and take possible action regarding the Wacky Hat Luncheon.7.: REPORTSA.: Receive the Assistant Director's Report regarding upcoming community events and park improvements.B.: Receive a report regarding the Senior Citizen Day Sock Hop.C.: Receive a report regarding the Christmas in September event.D.: Receive a report regarding the Community Health Fair.8.: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Charter Review Committee, September 17, 2026
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS3.: MINUTESA.: Consider approving the minutes of the Charter Review Committee Regular Meeting held on September 3, 2026.4.: DISCUSSIONSA.: Discuss the Friendswood City Charter, possible Charter amendments, and the Charter review process.5.: CLOSING COMMENTS & NEXT MEETINGA.: Consider setting up any tasks and/or processes for the next regularly scheduled Charter Review Committee meeting.6.: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Meeting, September 16, 2026
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: PUBLIC COMMENT3.: MINUTESA.: Consider approving the minutes of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee meeting held on August 20, 2026.4.: REPORTSA.: Receive and discuss an update regarding Animal Services operations.5.: NEXT MEETINGA.: Consider setting the date and time of the next Animal Shelter Advisory Committee meeting.6.: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Meeting, September 16, 2026
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Library Board
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: ELECTION OF OFFICERSA.: Consider the election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.3.: PUBLIC COMMENT4.: MINUTESA.: Consider approving the minutes of the Library Board regular meeting held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.5.: REPORTSA.: Receive Library Director's Report.B.: Receive update from the Friends of the Library.C.: Receive update from FISD Liaison.D.: Receive update from CCISD Liaison.E.: Receive update from Homeschool Liaison.6.: BUSINESS ITEMSA.: Consider making a recommendation to the City Manager for approval of new and updated Library policies, including, but not limited to Minor Child, Meeting and Study Room Policies.7.: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: INVOCATION3.: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4.: COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS5.: PUBLIC COMMENT6.: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSA.: Present the City of Friendswood Five Star Spirit Award for the Second Quarter of 2026 to Karen Hart, Assistant Director of the Friendswood Library.B.: Recognize Captain Doug Lauersdorf for his thirty-two years of service with the City of Friendswood and congratulate him on his retirement.C.: Accept the resignation of Municipal Court Judge James Woltz, recognize him for his forty-three years of service with the City of Friendswood, and congratulate him on his retirement.7.: COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTSA.: Receive the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation Annual Report.8.: WORK SESSION TOPICSA.: Receive and discuss the Engineering Department's Quarterly CIP Update.B.: Receive a presentation regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan Update, to specifically discuss goals, objectives and strategies.11.: CITY MANAGER'S REPORTA.: Recognize the Friendswood Police Department for being awarded a Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office Grant Programs.B.: Recognize the Finance Department for receiving the Investment Policy Certificate of Distinction Award from the Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas (GTOT).C.: Recognize Assistant Director of Engineering Heather Van Dine for being selected for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Texas Region Leader Development Program.D.: Recognize the Friendswood Public Library for being awarded a Federally Funded Reimbursement Award from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for ILL Services.E.: Present an update regarding the Friendswood Public Library improvements.F.: Highlight the upcoming "Bet on the Library" Friends of the Library Fundraiser Gala scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.G.: Highlight the upcoming National Night Out on October 6, 2026.12.: BUSINESS ITEMSA.: Consider authorizing a Fire and Rescue Services Agreement with the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department for a three-year term.B.: Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the City of League City for emergency medical services.13.: PROPOSED ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS14.: CONSENT AGENDAB.: Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for engineering services related to the Sunset Drive Signal Improvements Project.C.: Consider awarding a construction contract to Sustanite Support Services, LLC, for the Lift Station #8 Upsizing and Force Main Project (CSP No. 2026-09).E.: Consider accepting the Sterling Falls Wedding Venue Waterline Improvements Project and authorize the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.A.: Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. R2026-12 concerning the Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Surface Transportation Block Grant Project related to the Sunset Drive Signal Improvements Project to update the City's cash match.G.: Consider authorizing an agreement with NLUC, PLLC (Next Level) for certain acute and primary care medical services as part of its medical benefits package.H.: Consider accepting the Council Chamber Renovation Project and authorizing the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.I.: Consider approving the disposal of three (3) Police Department vehicles through America's Auto Auction.J.: Consider authorizing the disposal of a decommissioned Fire Marshal vehicle through Public Surplus.K.: Consider designating the person holding the position of Deputy Chief of Police as the Local Rabies Control Authority and appointing the person appointed to such position to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.L.: Consider reappointing Judge Robert J. Barfield as an Associate Municipal Court Judge and designating him as the Acting Municipal Court Judge until a Municipal Court Judge is appointed to fill the position vacated due to the retirement of Judge James Woltz.M.: Consider appointing Judge Julie K. Escalante, Judge Richard J. Cope, Jr., and Judge Richard P. Flake as Associate Municipal Court Judges.N.: Consider reappointing Jeff Smith to the Construction Board of Appeals, effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2028.P.: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on August 11, 2026.Q.: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on August 24, 2026.15.: ADJOURNMENTO.: Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for July 2026.F.: Consider authorizing a Treasury Management Services Agreement, a Bond Accounting and Safekeeping Service Agreement, and related documents with PNC Bank, National Association.A.: Consider on first and final reading an ordinance adopting the City of Friendswood's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget.B.: Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.D.: Consider authorizing Change Order No. 2 to the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project for gas line relocation and TNMP meter racks and duct banks.B.: Consider on first and final reading an ordinance adopting and levying the ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operation expenditures for the City of Friendswood's fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and adopting and levying the ad valorem tax rate for debt service for the City of Friendswood's fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 210.: TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27A.: Conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.9.: MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027C.: Discuss Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Friendswood (TIRZ #2), including the City's existing obligations and options available for future projects and agreements.B.: Consider on first and final reading an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment XI” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds.B.: Receive the Friendswood Property Tax and Court Collection Report.A.: Consider on second and final reading an ordinance repealing Section 2.1 of Ordinance No. 2002-16 and renaming a portion of Baker Road southeast of Stonewall Pass Road as Hackney Road.2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood City Council
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: INVOCATION3.: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4.: COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS5.: PUBLIC COMMENTA.: Present the City of Friendswood Five Star Spirit Award for the Second Quarter of 2026 to Karen Hart, Assistant Director of the Friendswood Library.B.: Recognize Captain Doug Lauersdorf for his thirty-two years of service with the City of Friendswood and congratulate him on his retirement.C.: Accept the resignation of Municipal Court Judge James Woltz, recognize him for his forty-three years of service with the City of Friendswood, and congratulate him on his retirement.D.: Recognize the Friendswood Public Library for being awarded a Federally Funded Reimbursement Award from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for ILL Services.E.: Present an update regarding the Friendswood Public Library improvements.F.: Highlight the upcoming "Bet on the Library" Friends of the Library Fundraiser Gala scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.G.: Highlight the upcoming National Night Out on October 6, 2026.H.: Consider accepting the Council Chamber Renovation Project and authorizing the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.I.: Consider approving the disposal of three (3) Police Department vehicles through America's Auto Auction.J.: Consider authorizing the disposal of a decommissioned Fire Marshal vehicle through Public Surplus.K.: Consider designating the person holding the position of Deputy Chief of Police as the Local Rabies Control Authority and appointing the person appointed to such position to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.L.: Consider reappointing Judge Robert J. Barfield as an Associate Municipal Court Judge and designating him as the Acting Municipal Court Judge until a Municipal Court Judge is appointed to fill the position vacated due to the retirement of Judge James Woltz.M.: Consider appointing Judge Julie K. Escalante, Judge Richard J. Cope, Jr., and Judge Richard P. Flake as Associate Municipal Court Judges.N.: Consider reappointing Jeff Smith to the Construction Board of Appeals, effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2028.P.: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on August 11, 2026.Q.: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on August 24, 2026.15.: ADJOURNMENTO.: Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for July 2026.2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood City Council - September 14, 2026
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Item-10: COMMITTEES OR SPECIAL REPORTSItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTSItem-5: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS2026-571: Present the City of Friendswood Five Star Spirit Award for the Second Quarter of 2026 to Karen Hart, Assistant Director of the Friendswood Library.2026-581: Recognize Captain Doug Lauersdorf for his thirty-two years of service with the City of Friendswood and congratulate him on his retirement.2026-582: Accept the resignation of Municipal Court Judge James Woltz, recognize him for his forty-three years of service with the City of Friendswood, and congratulate him on his retirement.2026-489: Receive the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation Annual Report.2026-490: Receive the Friendswood Property Tax and Court Collection Report.Item-13: WORK SESSION TOPICS2026-491: Receive and discuss the Engineering Department's Quarterly CIP Update.2026-501: Receive a presentation regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan Update, to specifically discuss goals, objectives and strategies.2026-647: Discuss Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Friendswood (TIRZ #2), including the City's existing obligations and options available for future projects and agreements.Item-17: MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-20272026-608: Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.Item-23: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT2026-611: Recognize the Friendswood Police Department for being awarded a Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office Grant Programs.2026-588: Recognize the Finance Department for receiving the Investment Policy Certificate of Distinction Award from the Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas (GTOT).2026-617: Recognize Assistant Director of Engineering Heather Van Dine for being selected for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Texas Region Leader Development Program.2026-612: Recognize the Friendswood Public Library for being awarded a Federally Funded Reimbursement Award from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for ILL Services.2026-587: Present an update regarding the Friendswood Public Library improvements.2026-614: Highlight the upcoming "Bet on the Library" Friends of the Library Fundraiser Gala scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.2026-615: Highlight the upcoming National Night Out on October 6, 2026.Item-31: BUSINESS ITEMS2026-520: Consider authorizing a Fire and Rescue Services Agreement with the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department for a three-year term.2026-472: Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the City of League City for emergency medical services.Item-34: PROPOSED ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONSItem-37: CONSENT AGENDA2026-659: Consider authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for engineering services related to the Sunset Drive Signal Improvements Project.2026-443: Consider awarding a construction contract to Sustanite Support Services, LLC, for the Lift Station #8 Upsizing and Force Main Project (CSP No. 2026-09).2026-645: Consider accepting the Sterling Falls Wedding Venue Waterline Improvements Project and authorize the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.2026-570: Consider authorizing a Treasury Management Services Agreement, a Bond Accounting and Safekeeping Service Agreement, and related documents with PNC Bank, National Association.2026-606: Consider authorizing an agreement with NLUC, PLLC (Next Level) for certain acute and primary care medical services as part of its medical benefits package.2026-182: Consider accepting the Council Chamber Renovation Project and authorizing the commencement of the contractor's one-year maintenance period.2026-586: Consider approving the disposal of three (3) Police Department vehicles through America's Auto Auction.2026-616: Consider authorizing the disposal of a decommissioned Fire Marshal vehicle through Public Surplus.2026-596: Consider designating the person holding the position of Deputy Chief of Police as the Local Rabies Control Authority and appointing the person appointed to such position to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.2026-609: Consider reappointing Judge Robert J. Barfield as an Associate Municipal Court Judge and designating him as the Acting Municipal Court Judge until a Municipal Court Judge is appointed to fill the position vacated due to the retirement of Judge James Woltz2026-605: Consider appointing Judge Julie K. Escalante, Judge Richard J. Cope, Jr., and Judge Richard P. Flake as Associate Municipal Court Judges.2026-613: Consider reappointing Jeff Smith to the Construction Board of Appeals, effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2028.2026-495: Consider approving the ad valorem tax report for July 2026.2026-497: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on August 11, 2026.2026-496: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on August 24, 2026.Item-55: ADJOURNMENT2026-577: Consider on second and final reading an ordinance repealing Section 2.1 of Ordinance No. 2002-16 and renaming a portion of Baker Road southeast of Stonewall Pass Road as Hackney Road.2026-658: Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. R2026-12 concerning the Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Surface Transportation Block Grant Project related to the Sunset Drive Signal Improvements Project to update Item-20: TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-272026-492: Conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Friendswood proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.2026-578: Consider on first and final reading an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment XI” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds.2026-646: Consider authorizing Change Order No. 2 to the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project for gas line relocation and TNMP meter racks and duct banks.2026-493: Consider on first and final reading an ordinance adopting and levying the ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operation expenditures for the City of Friendswood's fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and adopting and 2026-607: Consider on first and final reading an ordinance adopting the City of Friendswood's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget.2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Planning and Zoning Commission 2
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC3.: CONSENT AGENDAA.: Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, August 13, 2026.4.: ACTION ITEMSA.: PUBLIC HEARING: 402 E EDGEWOOD DR TO AMEND PUD/SUP 2019-30 Conduct a public hearing concerning a request for a zone classification change for the property located at 402 E. Edgewood Dr., also known as a 0.38 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 21 of the Hoidale and Coffman Subdivision, of the northeast part of the Perry and Austin League, Abstract No. 2, Galveston County, Friendswood, TexC.: PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING FENCES IN FRONT YARDS Conduct a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Appendix C, "Zoning," Section 8. B "Fences and Walls” of the Friendswood City Code to clarify that fences in the front yard are limited to a maximum of four (4) feet, to prohibit certain materials, and to allow lots fronting Greenbriar Drive between Tall Pines and BriarD.: RECOMMENDATION: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING FENCES IN FRONT YARDS Consider a recommendation regarding proposed changes to Appendix C, "Zoning," Section 8. B "Fences and Walls” of the Friendswood City Code to clarify that fences in the front yard are limited to a maximum of four (4) feet, to prohibit certain materials, and to allow lots fronting Greenbriar Drive between Tall Pines and BriaG.: RECOMMENDATION: DESIGN CRITERIA MANUAL CHANGES Consider a recommendation regarding the proposed changes to the Design Criteria Manual (DCM) specifically Section VI "Site Development," Appendix C "Parking Group Table," Appendix D "Qualified Tree List," and Appendix E "Downtown District Amenities."5.: WORK SESSIONA.: Review and discuss the following chapters of the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 1 - Introduction, Chapter 2 - Community Engagement, Chapter 3 - Vision and Guiding Principles, Chapter 4 - Community Snapshot, and Chapter 5 - Planning for Growth - Land Use.6.: COMMUNICATIONSA.: Receive a report from staff on approved site plans.B.: Announcement of the next Planning and Zoning Commission regular meetings for (i) Thursday, September 24, 2026, and (ii) Thursday, October 8, 2026. Town Hall Meeting for Comprehensive Plan - Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.C.: Receive the August DRC Report and Business Report, Council Liaison updates concerning action taken by the City Council on Planning and Zoning related items, and Commissioner comments concerning items of community interest and/or requesting future agenda items.7.: ADJOURNMENTB.: RECOMMENDATION: 402 E EDGEWOOD DR TO AMEND PUD/SUP 2019-30 Consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a zone classification change for the property located at 402 E. Edgewood Dr., also known as a 0.38 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 21 of the Hoidale and Coffman Subdivision, of the northeast part of the Perry and Austin League, Abstract No. 2, Galveston County, FriendsF.: PRELIMINARY PLAT: HIGHPOINT CHURCH OF TEXAS, INC. Consider approving the preliminary plat of Highpoint Church of Texas, Inc., located at 1406 W Parkwood Ave, being a 16.6442 acre tract in the A.H. Jackson Survey, Abstract 128, being a called 12.387 acre tract of land described in a deed to Highpoint Church of Texas, Inc., in Clerk's File No. 2021093734 O.P.R.G.C.Tx. and being all of a called 4.075E.: PRELIMINARY PLAT: GCCDD BAKER ROAD FACILITY Consider approving the Preliminary Plat of GCCDD Baker Road Facility generally located at Baker Road and Stonewall Pass, being 25.1547 acres of land comprised of a portion of Lot 8, a portion of Lot 9, and a portion of Lot 16 of the Einar Hoidale's Subdivision, a subdivision of 200 acres out of the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 160, Patent No. 7732026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood Planning and Zoning Commission 2
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLICA.: Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, August 13, 2026.C.: <strong>PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING FENCES IN FRONT YARDS</strong><br><span style="margin-left:0in;">Conduct a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Appendix C, "Zoning," Section 8. B "Fences and Walls” of the Friendswood City Code to clarify that fences in the front yard are limited to a maximum of four (4) feet, to prohibit certain materials, and to allow lots froD.: <strong>RECOMMENDATION: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING FENCES IN FRONT YARDS</strong><br><span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider a recommendation regarding proposed changes to Appendix C, "Zoning," Section 8. B "Fences and Walls” of the Friendswood City Code to clarify that fences in the front yard are limited to a maximum of four (4) feet, to prohibit certain materials, and to allow lots fr7.: ADJOURNMENTB.: <strong>RECOMMENDATION: 402 E EDGEWOOD DR TO AMEND PUD/SUP 2019-30</strong><br>Consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a zone classification change for the property located at 402 E. Edgewood Dr., also known as a 0.38 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 21 of the Hoidale and Coffman Subdivision, of the northeast part of the Perry and Austin League, Abstract No. 2, GalveG.: <strong>RECOMMENDATION: DESIGN CRITERIA MANUAL CHANGES</strong><br>Consider a recommendation regarding the proposed changes to the Design Criteria Manual (DCM) specifically Section VI "Site Development," Appendix C "Parking Group Table," Appendix D "Qualified Tree List," and Appendix E "Downtown District Amenities."E.: <strong>PRELIMINARY PLAT: GCCDD BAKER ROAD FACILITY</strong><br>Consider approving the Preliminary Plat of GCCDD Baker Road Facility generally located at Baker Road and Stonewall Pass, being 25.1547 acres of land comprised of a portion of Lot 8, a portion of Lot 9, and a portion of Lot 16 of the Einar Hoidale's Subdivision, a subdivision of 200 acres out of the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey, AbstracF.: <strong>PRELIMINARY PLAT: </strong><strong>HIGHPOINT CHURCH OF TEXAS, INC.</strong><br>Consider approving the preliminary plat of Highpoint Church of Texas, Inc., located at 1406 W Parkwood Ave, being a 16.6442 acre tract in the A.H. Jackson Survey, Abstract 128, being a called 12.387 acre tract of land described in a deed to Highpoint Church of Texas, Inc., in Clerk's File No. 2021093734 O.P.R.G2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Joint Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting 4 & Planning and Zoning Commission,
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2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood Joint Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting 4 & Planning and Zoning Commission,
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation
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2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood City Council Special Meeting, August 24, 2026
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Friendswood City Council.
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1.: CALL TO ORDER2.: INVOCATION3.: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4.: COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS5.: PUBLIC COMMENTD.: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on July 8, 2026.E.: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Friendswood Employee Benefits Trust Joint Meeting held on August 3, 2026.9.: ADJOURNMENTA.: Conduct a public hearing regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget for the City of Friendswood.B.: Discuss and take action concerning the City of Friendswood's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget.C.: Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Friendswood City Council - August 24, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTSItem-5: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-20272026-451: Conduct a public hearing regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget for the City of Friendswood.2026-452: Discuss and take action concerning the City of Friendswood's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget.2026-453: Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.Item-10: BUSINESS ITEM2026-576: Consider awarding the Public Works and Engineering Building Roof Replacement Project to Texas Liqua Tech Services, Inc., through Choice Partners Contract No. 26/009LL-14.Item-13: CONSENT AGENDA2026-212: Consider a resolution verifying the percentage of completion of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) training programs and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit all documentation required by Section 2054.5191 of the Texas Govern2026-585: Consider a resolution ratifying an Agreement for Temporary Road Closure of state right-of-way with the State of Texas, through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the Friendswood High School Homecoming Parade on FM 518.2026-450: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on July 8, 2026.2026-498: Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Friendswood Employee Benefits Trust Joint Meeting held on August 3, 2026.Item-19: ADJOURNMENT2026-580: Consider authorizing the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the City of Friendswood Comprehensive Master Drainage Plan Project with Halff Associates, Inc.2026-569: Consider authorizing 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.