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City manager reports ISO rating upgrade, community events and upcoming election filing dates
Summary
The city manager highlighted employee service awards, a Gulf Coast Finance Officers Association award for the annual financial report, an ISO rating improvement from Class 3 to Class 2, several upcoming community events and the May 2 municipal election filing window.
In his report the city manager thanked staff for recent accomplishments and provided calendar and administrative updates.
Staff recognized dozens of long-serving employees and noted that the city's comprehensive annual financial report earned a regional award. The city learned it was improving its ISO insurance rating from Class 3 to Class 2, a shift staff said reflected strong fire, EMS and public works performance and will affect insurance considerations for property owners.
The manager also announced community programming: a senior center fashion show on January 8, a city tree giveaway on January 18 (residents must show proof of residency), Mardi Gras celebration at the senior center on January 21, and a Touch-a-Truck event at Friendswood High School on January 24. He closed with election reminders: city council seats for positions 2 and 5 will be on the May 2 ballot; first day to file is Jan. 14 and the last day is Feb. 13.
Council did not take separate action on these informational items.
