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City staff explained that municipal utility districts can be created either through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or by action of the state legislature. The proposed district’s creators asked for a council resolution supporting legislative creation; staff and the city attorney told the council this support does not constitute the city’s consent to the district and that any consent or conditions related to development in the ETJ would be addressed later when the district seeks city approvals.

The council passed the non‑consent support resolution R‑3867 as a courtesy to the petitioners; staff emphasized a future return to council for consent conditions and agreements because the land lies within the city’s ETJ.

Council adopted the resolution by voice vote with no recorded opposition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rosenberg - City Council Meetings - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Rosenberg adopted a non‑consent resolution supporting the legislature’s creation of proposed Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286, a 170.85‑acre district within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction; the resolution does not constitute city consent to the district.","taxTitle","Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas","taxId",54260,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603098,"Council removes \"festoon\" from display‑device definition after downtown merchants ask for relief",1997,5215000,7212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000933-5b744083f70b110025b12a50eda73428&start=5215&end=7212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000933-5b744083f70b110025b12a50eda73428/thumbnail_5215000.jpg","/articles/6603098/Rosenberg/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Council-removes-festoon-from-displaydevice-definition-after-downtown-merchants-ask-for-relief","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603098-ebc9522398f774c6befcd48986def845/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436900&Signature=W6wqqGLWdq4N~JCZN7i0UVSxinIPnXtnUY6CUxa-L1u2aDtxiNnHOheo5CDc7-mmNzgwY6soYnMXid2JRIUaybYYlXYz2eCRNY7s0rWdY7f8lxcQEgPlCv76V47qsLraEIgrxATOrv6PKr-Cs9Y0OiSYzXSCXRpvO19gZVJnPckcm~Jurqg-D7dt9B3ZKKqshywM5uB7ehBdqgm-j0RztvWnMDnPJn4ui7l9uu4qqL~qT1irVLgyoIB9aEE07fHi8d9k6a-50kkXn1ZksMEho0xt8ovfykOB8Klzv-HmOirxO2t5akTL-jK703KeRosG2hjbS7h6k7lRbY1LGvPEBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilors voted to amend the unified development code’s definitions by removing the term “festoon” from the definition of “display device,” after two downtown merchants asked the council for relief so they could continue use of feather‑style advertising banners outside their stores.

Two downtown business owners — Joni (Moon River Antiques) and Brenda Smith (owner/operator adjacent business) — told the council the feather banners are an inexpensive way to attract customers from the overpass and nearby traffic. They said the banners are placed on a dead‑end block, removed each night and intended to help small merchants draw foot traffic.

City staff and council discussed why the code treats such attention‑getting devices differently: past enforcement followed concerns that feather banners, inflatables, blinking signs and similar devices had proliferated and could be traffic distractions. The city attorney reminded council that sign rules must avoid regulating message content and that display devices are typically limited by time, place and manner restrictions to address safety and aesthetics.

Council members debated whether to relax the rule for downtown only, hold a workshop to craft narrow relief, or grant a temporary variance. After discussion the council adopted a motion to remove the word “festoon” from the definition of display device (the change affects the definition in chapter 8 referenced by the display‑devices agenda item). The motion passed by council vote. Council also directed staff to hold a workshop to consider sign‑code refinements and to return with language and options.

Council emphasized enforcement discretion during the interim; staff noted that broad non‑enforcement can create legal complications and recommended a formal amendment process. The council set follow‑up work to appear on a future agenda and sign‑code workshop schedule.

The change allows the specific device type to remain permissible under the code until the council adopts further changes; other display‑device limits and permit requirements were not removed by this motion.","Rosenberg city council voted to remove the word \"festoon\" from the unified development code’s display‑device definition after downtown merchants asked for exceptions to permit feather‑style advertising banners; the council intends to workshop broader code changes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603100,"Council tables decision on wastewater operations RFP after bidder asks to clarify low bid",426,4561000,4987000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000933-5b744083f70b110025b12a50eda73428&start=4561&end=4987","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000933-5b744083f70b110025b12a50eda73428/thumbnail_4561000.jpg","/articles/6603100/Rosenberg/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Council-tables-decision-on-wastewater-operations-RFP-after-bidder-asks-to-clarify-low-bid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603100-1476c7a11df8007858b08b2953b3e3dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436900&Signature=V3FkkJ2tRrOum0gp04h4VMmZym7SbdSgufnzPktE2FgAP9FFKtm3jKOqX4CV03CDqnEZgCKbeo6vYVwsEizWFVDxF46bpbDRt1l46VzCbl6KTpZ1ys1wmBmR4N6gYxN2wFyMXCJ7KAGLR40vWUy8BUcEfgI1K1dLkmvMzAzvPlcCN-JSv~Q8sTZEz-kNItwAvDOhtiwKzHYrBxsB~PByFEWbU5BXSu8hJklV7d~ob6X~UTZPNqtMJFjhq4krp1kZk8qEkLq5oUhlGqtaj6pbjBeRMY0oVcpNzgaYSR5Aik52r0GEQQZcvgPxc~icocSjtnFDi8CGDW3f8iTgsVrucA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosenberg City Council voted to table action on a resolution that would have rejected all proposals received in response to RFP number 2025‑13P for operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.

A representative from Municipal District Services, Rebecca Marcucci, addressed the council after the staff presentation and requested an opportunity to clarify her company’s bid. Marcucci said her firm had submitted a low bid and believed staff’s executive summary language — that the lower bid “appeared to lack a clear understanding of the required services” — could be addressed through discussion. She asked for time to meet with staff to explain pricing and assumptions.

City staff confirmed the current provider’s contract expires in May and said the council could either allow the current provider to continue month‑to‑month while the RFP is resolved or direct staff to extend existing services as needed. Councilors moved to table the item to the May 6 council meeting so staff and the bidder could meet and clarify scope and pricing; council members said tableling would preserve options while the city evaluates responses.

The tabling motion carried; staff was directed to meet with the bidder to review discrepancies and return to council May 6 with a recommendation. If council rejects the bids at that time, staff noted re‑solicitation would likely require additional time and contingency planning for continued wastewater operations.

No final contracting decision was made at the meeting.","Council voted to table consideration of a resolution rejecting all proposals for RFP 2025‑13P (wastewater operations and maintenance) and scheduled follow‑up for May 6 to allow bidder clarification; current contract expires in May.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603102,"Council awards $142,281 bid for animal‑shelter generator; FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant covers majority",471,3849000,4320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000933-5b744083f70b110025b12a50eda73428&start=3849&end=4320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000933-5b744083f70b110025b12a50eda73428/thumbnail_3849000.jpg","/articles/6603102/Rosenberg/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Council-awards-142281-bid-for-animalshelter-generator-FEMA-Hazard-Mitigation-grant-covers-majority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603102-45a424ef8dc387b1ceeddb9b8f78cb7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436900&Signature=gL~-Nv0OQIxkYTa1NdsmFxDmYXkXT53-7ubbwGQqr7N5~F3S0g9ECGPPWsTZ4xoSj5SOdR7VPAofSd5TgCep4wHfKASsGi7V47WzO0dWb7XoSofclMSzyTNlWjKWCQ5UBF1bndGb6QFEnKzX3DZcDO-PU2CjbhI~Zi1zAx6TcQ52NtxNCjXDJBd6nlh-Baxd5luZSk~1lXfLtRplnOgRIfV0UxQAI27cdKGCy3q5dssP1y5uFTzWPYmpbmSA-ApKwFpPQPYgKiFpreYG23ub~cr3vw-52byp97culGrQWmKG8N3fc9DyXHBWEqZFzgNlQqRxCOI7FGaJcLAP4Tn7Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosenberg City Council voted to award bid number 2025‑45B to Texan Municipal and Industrial LLC for the purchase and installation of a natural‑gas generator for the city’s animal shelter and associated facilities. The low responsible bid was $142,281.

City staff said the project is funded through the Texas Division of Emergency Management under a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) award tied to disaster declaration DR‑4485. Staff told the council FEMA will fund $93,403.80 of the project; the city will be responsible for approximately $48,877.20 in matching funds. A budget amendment to record the grant revenue and the project expense appeared later on the agenda and was approved by council as part of a bookkeeping item.

Councilors asked technical questions about the generator’s capacity and placement, and staff said the unit will be placed on a concrete slab at an elevation required to remain out of the flood plain and sized to carry a 400‑amp service for the shelter and an associated storage building. Staff said routine servicing will be required; council cited an annual maintenance estimate in the transcript of roughly $1,200 to $2,000 (staff estimated about $1,200 annually). Staff also said the installation price includes the concrete pad, conduit, gas line work and electrical connections required for full operation.

The contract award, carried as resolution R‑3860, was adopted by the council without recorded opposition. The council described the project as the first of multiple generator projects being pursued under similar grant applications for city facilities.","Rosenberg approved a contract to purchase and install a natural‑gas generator for the animal shelter under a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award; FEMA will cover $93,403.80 and the city will provide roughly $48,877.20 in matching funds.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603104,"Rosenberg council approves $248,000 planning contract, citing $250,000 CDBG‑MIT grant for comprehensive plan update",1857,1705000,3562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000933-5b744083f70b110025b12a50eda73428&start=1705&end=3562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000933-5b744083f70b110025b12a50eda73428/thumbnail_1705000.jpg","/articles/6603104/Rosenberg/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Rosenberg-council-approves-248000-planning-contract-citing-250000-CDBGMIT-grant-for-comprehensive-plan-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603104-da93cbc6a2dade16c380cfea8cc8d4b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436900&Signature=RQ9Mdz6Byb3itFVrsJktXX6Ij8f2KfsibEBlgYjfrgdTD~LhPzMfghaxeC1j078OlJDBhVvh-qazK4duuNnRMM2Hc6YpzOmU~GVuNPPHM42EWhep5~HBnsUNevS60qR5FsEYSeAQKH2rEgHXraAZVg~Ix0A0ZhqB7OFiqwdQCB8iyg4I2v72YOu0h1CaVzg6lPAbTo~fd3gahootUsVwgTWQzkKa2pcJJjNXD3JC8RtF1Tea2jJzDfNYgkBkXWqotWXQyi-bvHD0eeZGdKAUN31JAitWPjxpKgLtbMvVaEygGdWSGsHabclGhYNtyVflDuewVcebRSmSlLMDSyWHNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosenberg City Council voted to authorize the city manager to execute a professional planning services contract with Ardura Group Inc. to update the city’s comprehensive plan and make related updates to the unified development code.

Council members and staff said the work will be paid by a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant — Mitigation (CDBG‑MIT) award administered by the Texas General Land Office (GLO). City staff told the council the grant was submitted under previous council resolutions and the city has executed a subrecipient agreement with the GLO.

City staff described the comprehensive plan update as a charter requirement and a 20‑month project that will incorporate hazard‑mitigation planning, public engagement and GIS‑based mapping. “This will help the city update the comprehensive plan that we have that was originally adopted back in 02/2015,” City staff member Mohammed said, noting the charter requires periodic updates. Lata Krishnara, an Ardura representative, told the council the firm will “base [the plan] on real data” and use GIS and AutoCAD where available.

Council members pressed staff on how the plan is used and whether the city had relied on previous plans. Staff answered that the comprehensive plan is a long‑range vision used to align the unified development code and that Ardura will include implementation steps and identify potential grant sources to fund projects that arise from the plan. Ardura said its implementation chapters typically include an actionable funding section and steering‑committee public engagement process.

The council debated whether the charter requirement should remain but ultimately voted in favor. The resolution authorizing staff to negotiate and execute the contract with Ardura was adopted by roll call; the council recorded the item as passed 7‑0.

The contract amount discussed for Ardura was $248,000. City staff said the full $250,000 grant will cover the work and that a budget adjustment to add the grant revenue and related expenses will be considered as a separate line item on the agenda.

The council also directed staff and consultants to include a clear implementation and funding section as part of the plan, and Ardura said it would identify grant programs that typically use a completed master plan as supporting documentation.

City action: resolution R‑3863 (authorize professional planning services contract with Ardura Group Inc.). Outcome: approved.","The city approved a professional services contract with Ardura Group Inc. to update Rosenberg’s comprehensive plan and unified development code, funded through a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant–Mitigation award from the Texas General Land Office.","actionData","errors"]

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