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City staff said the existing poles and fixtures date to the 1970s and that the project will replace light poles, fixtures and control panels with LED equipment to improve energy efficiency and reliability. Staff said the project is included in the FY 2026 capital improvement program and will be funded from RDC (park-related) funds allocated in the adopted budget.

Councilmembers asked routine questions about energy savings and installation; staff said LEDs will reduce maintenance costs but that electricity-rate changes limit the immediate budget savings. The council approved the resolution and instructed staff to schedule procurement and installation under the contract vehicle.

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City staff said the existing metal-halide fixtures use bulbs that are no longer commercially available without special order and that LED replacement will improve energy efficiency and long-term maintenance. The proposal uses existing poles and includes fixtures and control panels; staff noted Musco provides a 10-year warranty on the installation.

Finance staff reported the project will be paid from the Parkland Dedication Fund; the project is included in the FY 2026 capital improvement program and fields will be updated in phases over future years. Council approved the resolution by unanimous voice vote.

","The council approved a $139,679 purchase of LED field lighting for Field 3 at Seaborn Creek Regional Sports Complex using a cooperative buy-board contract; the work is funded by parkland dedication funds and includes a 10-year warranty.",{"_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},5978584,"Council tables proposed no-parking ordinance for Fountains Drive; asks staff to consult dealership",344,5100000,5444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821653-691548cf6e7c95d5079d373a3b331828&start=5100&end=5444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821653-691548cf6e7c95d5079d373a3b331828/thumbnail_5100000.jpg","/articles/5978584/Rosenberg/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Council-tables-proposed-no-parking-ordinance-for-Fountains-Drive-asks-staff-to-consult-dealership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5978584-d6d5740471a5e4f01882ed792fe668d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775683839&Signature=Xx7m~33XiXl~fe-qf2Q5IIMWGiNjm2qr08xC4iBiDd9r20vco7wtBKg-kJOJsHUrRluOQIjE1yXdBRr8BKKV7fhSZwRy~exeNekpHau~qjDGo5KxnDvq5Qr-39DUjbhAZP6iTF5sh09TYIDoQQIKdFkLXhoz2fknCpusGbxbyCOEwPcVIyJRQ~sQ3XxLp3xCrSg5BvOxR7QRbyB2RFHX-7CBbt0Uu6zidjK6PpYxEncfm2-hOGHHJch0tTujcMELjhbaq915YGmeY-8wiEqhQa0oijLpNhIDZx1XOz3QQxUsGeFKd3sSK~QiVq0~-rQWHkMWrqlVkplqRN5uD9HsTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosenberg City Council on Sept. 12 tabled an ordinance that would create a no-parking zone on Fountains Drive from the Interstate 69 feeder to the Seaborn Creek Regional Sports Complex entrance.

City staff said vehicles parked on Fountains Drive were related to a nearby dealership and were creating sight- and circulation problems for apartment residents and passing traffic. The proposed ordinance (No. 2025-28) would amend Chapter 28 of the city code to prohibit parking along that segment and authorize signage and a penalty for violations.

Several councilmembers asked staff to contact the dealership management and affected property owners before the council votes. Councilmember Jessica moved to table the item to the next council meeting so staff could notify and meet with the dealership and apartment management; the motion passed unanimously.

The council directed staff to return with more information about property ownership and possible alternative solutions before taking final action.","Council delayed action on an ordinance to prohibit parking on Fountains Drive from I-69 to Seaborn Park Regional Sports Complex after members asked staff to notify and consult with a nearby dealership and property owners first.",{"_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},5978589,"Council awards $5.96 million bid for Graeber Road storm-sewer work amid residents—27 concerns about tree removal and detention pond",1852,3257000,5109000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821653-691548cf6e7c95d5079d373a3b331828&start=3257&end=5109","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821653-691548cf6e7c95d5079d373a3b331828/thumbnail_3257000.jpg","/articles/5978589/Rosenberg/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Council-awards-596-million-bid-for-Graeber-Road-storm-sewer-work-amid-residents27-concerns-about-tree-removal-and-detention-pond","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5978589-e10e5a29eed7f859be90d52a0ecf39a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775683839&Signature=i2QWJpbOuX2TNTvzF28P~k4piakhDYmpA20bS-cbbmZQGcLvz7Xo9cK4E5u-qWUXpnuOEI0Z18UdHEzha2XkAXQge7qFZRU9MCMu9WWVBIBi~x3UXrj1DHCkSmp~e~DgvySi8CwGjtnxRkI4qds1j5CXVCX1v4N6d3s1TToxif2rFv~k~KUyl5vgW3UDdhHA10KswX~AToDACx-6Ob-kFx89hc9nbk8TuxzisPPL0i0m9ZA0bkGCAckN6gw0XDWm9vJDy1AqEo8XdC~WwUGwJ4VDrcj0MBYySBgr37cppthCvgSDCQGqN9SbG2fv3k0fEHOh6Ooh7Y07zq5x~ws5yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosenberg City Council on Sept. 12 approved Resolution No. 3946 awarding bid number 2025-39B for the CDBG-MIT Graeber Road storm-sewer improvements to C.E. Baker Ltd. for $5,964,040.50. The contract calls for approximately 170 calendar days for completion; staff recommended the award after tabulating bids and receiving an engineering recommendation.

Residents who live adjacent to the project told the council they were surprised and concerned about the planned work. Joe Boswell, who lives at 316 Pecan Park Drive, said residents were told \u000022a 100% of the trees on the 24 acre property would be ripped out\u000022 and that the forested parcel would be converted to a large basin bounded by a berm and fence. Boswell said the trees currently provide noise buffering and asked whether the city had explored alternatives.

Kathy Cross, who said she is a real-estate agent and owns property next to the site, asked for the drainage study the city relied on and said she had not yet seen evidence the neighborhood floods; she also cited research she said shows a mature tree can store roughly 100 gallons of water and questioned whether removing trees might reduce the site\u000027s natural storage.

City staff and consulting engineers advised the council the project is one activity (Activity 5) under a CDBG-MIT (Community Development Block Grant \u00002d Mitigation) award the city has pursued for several years. Staff said the Graeber Road phase would construct a new storm trunk system south to Dry Creek to alleviate flooding near Graeber Road and Avenue N; the bid tabulation and a recommendation from the city\u000027s engineer were included in the meeting packet. Staff noted the city submitted plans, environmental reviews and other documentation to the Texas General Land Office and other grant reviewers during grant approval.

Rigo (city staff) told residents the Graeber Road basin would be designed as a dry pond with perforated channels at the bottom \u000022to make sure it doesn\u000027t hold water,\u000022 and staff said plantings or landscaping could be considered after construction if budget and grant terms allow. Councilmembers said the project must follow grant restrictions and environmental permits, but several elected officials said the city will work with residents on mitigation and appearance and that staff would hold a more comprehensive public briefing next week.

After discussion the council moved to approve the resolution and award the contract; the voice vote was recorded as unanimous. The city manager and engineering staff will coordinate a follow-up meeting and provide requested study materials to residents. The project is included in the FY 2024 capital improvement plan and its construction and environmental permitting are subject to grant terms and state and federal reviews.

","City awarded a CDBG-MIT-funded contract to construct a storm sewer trunk system for Graeber Road to reduce flooding, while nearby homeowners raised concerns about removal of trees, mosquito risk and property values; staff said some portions will be dry basins and a detailed public briefing is scheduled next week.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5978594,"Council approves setback variance for 27913 Southwest Freeway to allow pizza restaurant with drive-through",0,1820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821653-691548cf6e7c95d5079d373a3b331828&start=1820&end=1820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821653-691548cf6e7c95d5079d373a3b331828/thumbnail_1820000.jpg","/articles/5978594/Rosenberg/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Council-approves-setback-variance-for-27913-Southwest-Freeway-to-allow-pizza-restaurant-with-drive-through","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5978594-653c18c7c029b244b8bb3e34f4f64657/orig.mp4?Expires=1775683839&Signature=gaanBGZt6EbkxlekWkdWMdjvaGWLzxni2idPuDhE4wHDPyKFRZ~hWPC5gbgHzE7f0LmegY0wmRPRFHfh5AJRpD3kJB~vuqZ0Vv0p6TpMsxNZ0SSP81oM2Cu5Oi8JN2zSxalT7PvIF4tx4ipv17T~1QiHX5colk~Flzhj7Cd0sVXtH9RzpVwoCDlwEejpKUt8JcC8F0eA2l4IF0Ep-MCXh2yB3D9efmBaiEgDNGo3aLri-IoKpEyXDFG3-MiGnXKFhlDENB6J2G8yS5m1o58hTBDUdMz99vuapRXrugfaQyYQeHM9FlaK8jWfqDO6dpAim7ycl9d0Mrch2BsrEi86Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rosenberg City Council voted unanimously Sept. 12 to approve a variance allowing reduced parking and paving setbacks at 27913 Southwest Freeway so a proposed two-story, 7,000-square-foot restaurant with a drive-through can be built. The council approved the variance after a public hearing and a staff presentation.

The applicant, Itoro Philip, who said he has purchased the property, and his business partner, Mwaeke Williams, told the council the lot is narrow and \u000022locked in\u000022 between existing businesses and cannot meet the city\u000027s standard setbacks without the variance. Williams said the project would generate jobs and tax revenue and added, \u000022the parcel of land is the only undeveloped property in that stretch.\u000022

Planning staff explained the request: the site is 0.72 acre (platted in 2023 as 104 by 300 feet, about 94 feet across), and the applicant requested a 10-foot parking setback adjacent to the highway in lieu of the code-required 15 feet and a 2.5-foot side setback in lieu of the required 5 feet so the drive-through and required parking can fit on the lot. The application seeks to align the new site\u000027s parking and access with the adjoining Shipley\u000027s Donuts access easement.

The Planning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 20 and voted 3-1 not to recommend the variance to the council; the commission\u000027s concern focused on access and safety related to the shared driveway. Wayne Poldrack, chairman of the Planning Commission, told the council his principal issue was the single shared entry onto the busy feeder road.

Councilmembers who spoke in favor said the proposed layout would produce a more uniform frontage with the existing development and would provide local economic benefits. Councilmember Hector made the motion to approve the variance; Councilmember Felix seconded it. The council recorded a voice vote and the motion passed.

The approval allows the developer to proceed with the site plan as presented; any additional permits or state approvals required for curb cuts or driveway access remain subject to the applicable agencies\u000027 rules. Shipley\u000027s Donuts and the Motel 6 were identified during the hearing as adjacent properties that shaped the lot\u000027s constraints.

The city clerk will include the variance conditions in the permit package and the applicant must meet all other code and permitting requirements before construction begins.

Residents and applicants were reminded by council members that property buyers should confirm development constraints before purchase; the council did not place additional conditions beyond the variance.

","Rosenberg City Council voted to grant a variance to reduce front and side parking setbacks so a 7,000-square-foot, two-story restaurant with a drive-through can be built on a 0.72-acre lot between an existing Motel 6 and Shipley\u000027s Donuts.","actionData","errors"]

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