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City manager reports progress on hydrants, mosquito control, transit center closure and upcoming events
Summary
City Manager Sharon Satino told the council the city has restored 85% of previously bagged fire hydrants through in‑house work, launched mosquito control on June 2 with an opt‑out option, and notified residents of a temporary Metro transit center closure June 5–13 and several summer events.
City Manager Sharon Satino delivered the city manager report at the June 2 meeting and provided multiple operational updates for Bellaire residents.
Hydrant maintenance and testing: Satino said the city has about 770 total fire hydrants; 55 had been bagged out of service. Through coordinated efforts between the fire department and public works using some overtime, staff returned about 85% of the previously bagged hydrants to service within a week. Satino said a small number of hydrants will require full replacement or contractor work beyond in‑house capabilities; staff will prioritize replacements as needed.
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