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Special Election for the City of League City is set for March 19

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Volunteer Fire Department implements daytime staffing

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he City of League City marked a major milestone in the City’s history with a community celebration Dec. 29 at Hometown Heroes Park.

The celebration highlighted the City reaching 100,000 in population and focused on the important role our citizens’ play in making League City the best place to live, work and play.

“It is important for us to preserve our history and our small-town feel even though we exceeded 100,000 in population,” said City Manager Mark Rohr. “The celebration we hosted pays tribute to our heritage and creates a community gathering area for us to celebrate what we have achieved together and, more importantly, focus on what is to come.”

Hometown Heroes Park was selected as the location to commemorate this milestone to help foster community spirit and camaraderie.

“We planted three trees – a Live Oak, a Red Oak and a Bur Oak – to form a unity triangle

during the ceremony,” said Rohr. “The Live Oak represents our tradition, heritage and strength.

The Red Oak represents the transition our City is going through. And, the Bur Oak, represents our future and our next generation of League City residents.”

The celebration, was co-hosted by the City of League City and the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce, this free event was open to the public.

“It is exciting to be one of almost 300 cities in the United States with a population of 100,000 or more,” said Steve Paterson, League City Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. “Our future is very bright and with the staff we have at the City and a City Council which has shown its desire for well-planned growth, we are in good guiding hands.”

A 50-year time capsule capturing the heart of League City was also planted at Hometown Heroes Park to help future residents and City officials have a better understanding of the vision League City was built upon.

Photo by: Rhequan Robinson

Jane McFaddin and her son, Jay – descendants of one of League City’s early settlers – who planted the Live Oak.

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Jerald and Staci Hubbard – the City’s nominal 100,00th resident – who planted the Red Oak.

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Alex Gonzalez – a fifth grade student at League City Elementary School – who planted the Bur Oak.

CITY COUNCIL Timothy Paulissen

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n an effort to provide more information to our citizens about how the city operates, we are going to try something different with the city newsletter.

Starting with this issue, directors and other members of the administration will provide articles dealing with the operations and oversight within their area of responsibility.

In this manner, our residents can develop a better understanding of how their city functions, thus, enabling each resident with an enhanced opportunity to benefit from available city services. I feel this will strengthen our partnership in improving our community.

To begin this series, I thought I would start by explaining my role as your city manager.

My concept of the role of the position has changed significantly throughout the 28 years I have served in this capacity.

I believe my job is to make sure the different areas in the city are working as they should and that they do so in a manner making the city as a whole move in a direction desired by City Council and the citizenry. In order to do so, there has to be a collective vision established on the desired destination. Too many cities just exist and are so pre-occupied with daily circumstances, that the future is something that just happens to them. They play little role in shaping that future.

On a grander level, one of the classic examples of the benefit of vision surrounds us in the very area in which we live.

President John F. Kennedy established a

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vision of man landing on the moon in a speech delivered to a joint session of Congress in May 1961 and reaffirmed that goal in a speech delivered some 16 months later at Rice University. This vision, prompted largely by competition with the Russians, resulted in a mobilization of resources and harnessing of efforts in the development of NASA that has rarely been seen in the annals of American history (before or since). More importantly, thanks largely to the contributions of the citizens and businesses in our area, that vision was realized.

By the time you read this article, it is likely League City’s population will have exceeded the 100,000 mark. Yet, with only 52% of our extant land mass developed, we still have a long way to go. Quite simply, we are only halfway built out which is why vision is important to us. If we do not have a plan, circumstances will dictate our future, instead of the other way around. Furthermore, words without actions are mere idle daydreams. We must implement that plan. Fortunately, we do have such a document, embodied in our Roadmap to the Future, available on the city’s web site (www.leaguecity.com).

As JFK alluded to in establishing his goal, our Roadmap “will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills.” I encourage you to learn more about the city’s vision and to play a role in its implementation and, most importantly, participate in our efforts to revisit that plan in the coming future. You are the key to our roadmap and can help shape the future by assisting League City in reaching our moon in the future.

Mark Rohr

City Manager

Mayor (281) 554-1024 tim.paulissen@leaguecity.com

Dan Becker Position 1 (281) 554-1028 dan.becker@leaguecity.com

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Heidi Hansing

Position 3 (281) 299-5926 heidi.hansing@leaguecity.com

Todd Kinsey

Position 4 (832) 273-9692 todd.kinsey@leaguecity.com

Geri Bentley

Mayor Pro Tem / Position 5 (281) 610-7003 geri.bentley@leaguecity.com

Keith Gross

Position 6 (281) 554-1028 keith.gross@leaguecity.com

Nick Long

Position 7 (281) 299-7142 nick.long@leaguecity.com

Mark Rohr City Manager

CITY MATTERS STAFF Communications Director Angel Lopez Designer Quan Robinson COMMENTS?

Communications@leaguecity.com (281) 554-1025 City Matters is published quarterly by the City of League City.

DID YOU KNOW? City Council Meetings Live Stream Running late or can’t make it the City Council meeting? The City of League City recently launched a streaming video service capability that allows citizens to watch City Council Meetings live or on-demand.

Additional features for the new video service include indexed meetings (citizens will be able to click on a particular agenda item and watch without having to view the entire meeting), the ability to playback meetings on-demand from a computer, tablet or phone. Visit www.leaguecity.com/ CityCouncilMeetings to watch your City Council in action.

Calder Road construction update Contractor SJ Louis has started the construction of the 30-inch wastewater line in Calder Road from Turner Street past Big League Dreams to Ervin Street. The preliminary work includes clearing and excavation of bore pits. Beginning in Feb. the contractor will begin the open cut portion of the project and Calder Road will become one-way, northbound, for the duration of the contract. The contract is expected to be complete in May, weather permitting.

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City Manager’s Update Interested in learning more about League City? Each Friday the City Manager publishes a weekly update providing an overview on what’s happened throughout the past week and information on what residents should keep on their radar. The City Manager’s Update is posted every Friday morning at www.leaguecity.com/index.aspx?NID=1900.

More parking at Hometown Heroes Park Lucas Construction Company began working on additional parking at Hometown Heroes Park on Jan. 25. This project will add 287 parking spaces to the existing 346 spaces.

Construction will not impact city services and programs occurring at Hometown Heroes Park. The project’s estimated completion date is March 18.

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Special Election for City of League City

A Special Election for the City of League City will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and City Council Member Position #2 for an unexpired term ending in November 2018.

Candidates for the Special Election are as follows:

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Jean Marie Kranz FOR MAYOR

Pat Hallisey FOR MAYOR

Hank Dugie

FOR COUNCIL MEMBER POSITION #2

Information on how to vote by mail, early voting, and Election Day voting for residents is as follows: Voter Registration. The last day to register to vote in the Special Election is Feb. 18, 2016. Register to vote in Galveston County at www.co.galveston.tx.us/tax_offices/voter_registration.htm or Harris County at www.hctax.net/voter/Registration.

Ballots by Mail. Applications for Galveston County and Harris County residents may be sent to Dwight D. Sullivan, County Clerk, Galveston County Justice Center, P.O. Box 17253, Galveston, Texas, 77552-7253. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on March 9, 2016.

Harris County residents applying for an annual application are encouraged to apply directly with the Harris County Clerk at http://harrisvotes.org/VotingInfo/BallotByMail.aspx.

Early Voting. League City Civic Center, located at 400 West Walker St. in League City, is the designated early voting location. Hours of operation are March 2 to 4 and March 7 to 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 14 to 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Election Day Voting Locations. League City residents may vote on Election Day between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at any of the following locations: • CCISD Administration Building, 2425 E. Main St. • Creekside Intermediate School, 4320 W. Main St. • North County Annex, 172 Calder Rd. Visit www.leaguecity.com/electioninformation for additional details.

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Volunteer Fire Department implements daytime staffing plan The City of League City implemented a daytime staffing plan for the League City Volunteer Fire Department on Jan. 4, 2016.

The City plans to use two ways to staff daytime crews.

Existing volunteer firefighters will be offered a stipend of $100 per day - consistent with Fair Labor Standards Act parameters – to staff Station One between Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Seven Emergency Medical Service personnel will also be crosstrained to serve in a dual role of first responder and medic. The individuals who are selected to cross-train will receive their fire certification training from Fire Academy Online and assistance from fire department staff. Upon certification, the paramedic firefighters will be required to follow continuing education rules by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Cross-trained EMS personnel will also receive a monthly incentive of $400 per month.

League City volunteer Firefighters train for emergency situations.

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response times and come closer to a seven minute response time.

We will also increase our chances of improving our ISO rating, serve as a better neighbor to our mutual aid cities, increase opportunities for non-emergency service initiatives and provide relief to volunteers with daytime jobs.”

“Our goal is to improve service to League City residents,” said League City Fire Chief, Gary Warren. “This plan implements the use Throughout the course of a year, it is estimated that League City’s of stipends for volunteer daytime staffing while integrating existing volunteer firefighters provide about five million dollars of service to EMS staff to dual roles and ensures our response to emergency calls the City. is not compromised.”

“It’s important our volunteers know how important they are to the The universal goal for fire service response times is seven minutes or Fire Department and our residents,” said Warren. “Our volunteer less. League City’s average response times has ranged around 8.5 firefighters are essential to the safety of this community. We are minutes throughout the last three years. thankful for their selfless dedication and commitment to making League City a safe place to live, work and play.

“The safety of our residents is our top concern,” said Warren.

“Emergency calls are gradually increasing as the City continues to Costs for the plan throughout the next nine months will total grow. $114,300.

Our current response time is comparable to very large cities such as Houston, but not as quick,” continued Warren. “By strategically locating daytime staff in Station One, we will reduce our overall

The daytime staffing plan was approved by City Council on Nov. 10, 2015.

Changes to City water billing cycle Water billing cycles updated from eight to ten: Two new billing cycles have been added to the billing system effective Feb. 1, 2016, due to the City’s population increase. Changes to the billing cycles are listed below and found at http://leaguecity.com/index.aspx?NID=2260.

Residents in the following subdivisions will move from Cycle 7 (Bill Date: 8th of the month) to Cycle 9 (Bill Date: 12th of the month): • Westover Park • Westwood Residents in the following subdivisions will move from Cycle 5 (Bill Date: 25th of the month) to Cycle 10 (Bill Date: 27th of the month): • Whispering Lakes • Village of Tuscan Lakes • Tuscan Lakes • Mar Bella • Hidden Lakes

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Backflow prevention: One drain at a time!

Federal and state laws require all water providers to meet certain standards to obtain, treat, and deliver water to protect public health. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires all water providers establish a Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Program. Generally, this includes establishing requirements for the installation of backflow assemblies or devices preventing the flows or back-siphonage from unwanted connections that may threaten public health.

TCEQ requires all backflow devices or assemblies: • Must be tested upon installation and at least once annually. Additional testing may be required depending on the health hazard.

• Must receive a periodic Customer Service Inspection. The inspections are intended to identify and validate all device locations, their appropriateness, and determine if additional devices are required.

The City will begin mailing informational letters to businesses and residences that are potential high hazard connections to the public water system in January 2016. Recipients who receive this notification have active water connections that may potentially contaminate the City’s water distribution system through improper cross-connections within structure plumbing and/or improperly functioning backflow prevention devices.

Types of high hazard locations include, but are not limited to: • Apartments • Commercial kitchens • Dry Cleaners • Funeral homes • Laboratories • Medical and Dental facilities • Multi-tenant centers

• Restaurants • Schools • Septic system locations • Veterinary facilities • Water connections from outside water sources (e.g., amenity lakes, canals, and reclaimed water) • Well water locations

Additionally, effective April 1, 2016, the City’s third party service provider, BSI Inc., will begin mailing official notifications requiring annual certification of applicable backflow assemblies for these locations. Archived backflow certifications have been sent to BSI for their database. If a certification has been completed and submitted to the City within the past twelve months, BSI will schedule the location’s next annual testing accordingly.

Implementation of this program is mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Compliance verification will be scheduled by the Building Official to review location’s backflow requirements.

Contact the City’s Utility Billing Manager, Nancy Massey, at (281) 554-1336 or Nancy.Massey@leaguecity.com with questions and/or concerns.

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League City 101: The road to development success

Chapter 50 of the City of League City ordinance requires that all development in the floodplain is properly permitted. Development includes, but is not limited to, any new construction, grading, filling, or paving.

League City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The City must conform to NFIP standards in order for citizens to be eligible for subsidized flood insurance. The City has adopted flood zone specific standards that exceed the NFIP requirements. These higher regulatory standards reduce flood hazard vulnerability and reduce residential flood insurance premiums.

Building Requirements: X zone – The top of the lowest floor must be 18 inches above the highest adjacent grade or the crown of the street. A form survey or FEMA Elevation Certificate can serve as documentation.

X500 or Shaded X zone – The top of the lowest floor must be 18 inches above the nearest adjacent base flood elevation, the water level of the 100-year flood. An Elevation Certificate is required at the time of foundation inspection.

AE Zone - The top of the lowest floor must be built 18 inches above base flood elevation.

VE Zone – The bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member (e.g. lowest beam) of the structure must be 18 inches above base flood elevation.

For properties within the AE and VE zones, documentation must be in the form of FEMA elevation certificates. Elevation certificates must be submitted to the City at three times during the construction process for construction in AE and VE zones: 1. Submitted along with construction drawings or permit application. Elevation certificates must show address and map information, elevation of lowest adjacent grade, highest adjacent grade, and proposed lowest floor elevation 2. During construction, before the pouring of the form. This ensures the foundation elevation requirement has been satisfied 3. At finished construction. The elevation certificate must document the lowest floor elevation and all machinery servicing the structure. For both residential and commercial development, all utilities must be elevated to a minimum of 18 inches above base flood elevation.

Elevation Certificates may be presented to the building inspector at the time of inspection or emailed to alex.noel@leaguecity.com.

Substantially Damaged or Improved Structures: Substantially damaged or improved structures are defined as structures for which the cost of repair (regardless of the cause of damage) or the cost of improvement equals or exceeds 50% of the structure’s market value. Substantially damaged or improved structures require both building permits and elevation certificates.

Substantially damaged or improved structures are held to the same building standards as new construction.

Cumulative Substantial Improvements/Damage: A structure within the 100-year floodplain is considered to be substantially damaged or improved if the “cumulative costs of the improvement or damage repairs when combined incrementally over a 10-year period of time, equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure.” For structures in the floodplain, this means that the costs of improvements or repairs will be added up over a 10-year period. Once the cumulative cost of improvements or repairs reaches 50% or more of the value of the structure, the structure will be required to comply with current City code. In most cases, compliance means elevating the structure to 18 inches above base flood elevation.

The Certified Floodplain Managers at the City Building and Neighborhood Services Departments can make site visits and offer site-specific flood data. Please contact the League City Building Department before any construction in the floodplain to ensure that all regulations are satisfied. Development in the floodplain without a permit is illegal and should be reported to the City.

Visit www.leaguecity.com or contact the City’s Floodplain Management Coordinator at (281) 554-1428 or alex.noel@ leaguecity.com for additional information on floodplain-related requirements.

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Cut Out Domestic Violence

Free training for salon professionals The League City Police Department, Angelica L Salon, and the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County (RRC) have teamed up to build domestic violence awareness in Clear Lake area salons. Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A specialized two-hour training designed for salon professionals will be hosted by Angelica L Salon at 3206 Marina Bay Drive, Suite P1, in League City. Stephanie Jones, League City Police Department’s licensed clinical social worker, and RCC Crisis Intervention Specialist Amber Wilhelm, will equip salon professionals with the skills to recognize the warning signs of abuse and to safely and confidentially refer clients to local resources for help.

“Not only is this unique opportunity being offered free to salon professionals, it is a great way for small businesses to become advocates for victims of domestic violence,” said Jones. The idea for the event is a best practice brought to Texas by stylist Kelly McGowan. Register for the free event at www.eventbrite.com.

Guardian Program

Do you know about the Guardian Program? If you have a loved one with special needs including Autism, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or any other mental or intellectual disability that would make communicating difficult with police in an emergency, registering them with the League City Police Department Guardian Registry could save you time and reunite your family quickly.

How do I register? Eligible participants are registered by filling out a form and submitting the proper documentation with a current photo to the League City Police Department.

Who can register? Participants must either work, live, attend school, or spend a significant amount of time in League City. Participants or guardians must be able to provide medical documentation for the need for Guardian Registration.

How does it work? Once registration packets are delivered to the League City Police Department, the information is put into a secure database where police officers can access photos and contact information in the field.

Registration is quick, easy and free. By registering for the League City Police Department Guardian Program, all the documentation needed for officials to issue an Amber or Silver Alert is complete- freeing up time to focus your efforts on locating your loved one.

Visit www.leaguecity.com/guardian for more information.

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Welcome New and Promoted Library Services Staff Two familiar faces have joined the Children’s Services staff. Ziba Cyrus was recently promoted to Children’s Librarian and Carol Kivch was hired as a part time page. Selenia Paz, Helen Hall Library’s former Children’s Librarian has recently become the library’s Teen and Volunteer Services Librarian. You may also see a new face in the reference section on the second floor. Taylor Burley was recently hired as a page in the reference section. Ms. Burley’s previously worked at the J.K. Williams Library at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Interviews for the new circulation page position were completed in early November and Lauren Eberlan was hired as the new part-time circulation page. Congratulations to our new service staff and welcome to the Helen Hall Library.

Crazy Cat Person Party This adult event is cat themed crafts, videos and of course a visit from our adoptable furry friends from the League City Animal Shelter.

Feb. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Zen and the Art of Coloring Come enjoy an hour of relaxing while coloring pages from some popular adult coloring books.

April 11 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Be with You, Penguins’ Palaces and later in the season, Frankly Frogs, both presented by Moody Gardens, Sleeping Beauty presented by Marionette Playhouse, Science Black Light Puppet Show, a St. Patrick’s Day Party, and more. This weekly program is scheduled on different days and times.

Toddler, Preschool, and Pajama Story Times will begin in January. Preschoolers at Play, the S.T.E.A.M. rotation for younger children, will also begin in January, with an Arts Alive show, Dancin’ Dinosaurs. Check the website at www. leaguecitylibrary.org or pick up a flyer in the library for a complete schedule of activities.

Reducing Stress Through Meditation

Join William Smith, as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium.

March 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Making Memories Helen Hall Library is a welcoming place where families can make memories while building early literacy and S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) skills. Family Frolic is designed for families with children ages 4 to 11. This season features popular and entertaining programs, such as May the Force of Origami

Children’s Library Resources Online?

For children needing homework help or wanting to reinforce reading skills, Helen Hall Library subscribes to a variety of educational programs for citizen’s use: Go to www.leaguecitylibrary.org and select Youth, then Web Links for Youth. Databases for Children and Teens offers a variety of resources for finding information on many topics.

Early World of Learning is a World Book® site with information, games, and stories. TumbleBook Library® offers read-along stories, language learning, and games.

On the same web page, click Educational Sites, where students can access other free educational sites, which are sponsored by reputable organizations or click Search Engines for Children, where students can search on-line in a friendly, child-safe environment.

Call Helen Hall Library at (281) 554-1111 for help with any of the on-line resources.

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Spring into Action

By City of League City Parks Recreation

Spring in style with registration for the League City recreational activities.

League City’s Parks Recreation ‘Beyond the Oaks’ Spring brochure has been released.

Residents are encouraged to browse through the brochure for information on how to register for this season’s programs and activities. Information on the upcoming Mother Son Dance, Wellness Walk, Egg Hunt Extravaganza, Pitch Hit & Run, and much more are also available in the Beyond the Oaks Spring Brochure.

Details on these programs and much more follow and can also be found in the Spring Brochure at: http://issuu.com/leaguecity/docs/spring_brochure__2_/1

Senior Ceramic and Pottery Classes

Registration is currently open for the February and March sessions.

Participants will meet the second and forth Wednesday of the month and will learn the basics of ceramic and pottery art, with hands-on instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Participants will have completed a ceramic art-work to take with them at the conclusion of each session.

Session Dates: Feb. 10 and 24 March 9 and 23 April 13 and 27 May 11 and 25 Fees: League city Residents FREE; nonresidents $35. Annual membership required.

Contact Kenny Walsh at (281) 554-1185 or kenny.walsh@leaguecity.com.

Father Daughter Dance

Feb. 5; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Hometown Heroes Park Residents $55 per couple Non-Residents $82.50 per couple Registration: Open until slots are filled Contact Ryan Stevenson at (281) 554-1191 or ryan.stevenson@leaguecity.com

Fishing Extravaganzza

Feb. 27 Municipal Pool Session Schedule: 10 a.m. - Youth ages 7 and under Noon - Youth ages 8 and older 2 p.m. – All Ages 4 p.m. – All Ages Residents $6, Non-Residents $10 Registration: Residents: Feb. 3 Non-Residents: Feb.17 (or until all slots are filled) Contact Ryan Stevenson at (281) 554-1191 or ryan.stevenson@leaguecity.com

Community Garage Sale March 5, 8 a.m. to noon Here’s your chance to clean out your garages, attics, storage sheds and closets and sell those unwanted items. Browse through dozens of sellers in one location or register for a spot to sell those unwanted items.

Fees: Residents $35, Non-residents $52.50 (two parking spaces) Registration: League City Residents: Feb. 3 Non-residents: Feb. 17 (or until all spots are filled)

May 6 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Hometown Heroes Park Fees: League City Residents $55 per couple, Non-Residents $82.50 per couple Registration: League City residents: April 6 Non-Residents: April 20 (or until all slots are filled).

Contact Ryan Stevenson at (281) 554-1191 or ryan.stevenson@leaguecity.com

Homeschool P.E.

Grades K-5: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12: 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Location: Hometown Heroes Park Gymnasiums Fees: League City Residents: $50 per month. Non-residents $75 per month Registration now open!

Dates and sport focus Feb. 1 to 24, Volleyball March 7 to 30, Basketball April 4 to 27, Flag football May 2 to 25, Floorball Contact Katrina Beecher at (281) 554-1184 or Katrina.beecher@leaguecity.com

Egg Hunt

March 20, 1 p.m.

Chester L. Davis Sportsplex Fees: FREE Open to the public, and children up to 12 years old.

Contact Ryan Stevenson at (281) 554-1191 or ryan.stevenson@leaguecity.com

Annual 1K/5K Wellness Walk and Run

April 23. Race begins at 9 a.m.

Walter Hall Park Fees: $15 for youth and adult Registration begins Feb. 23 Visit www.leaguecitywellnesswalk.org to register online.

Event is co-sponsored by the City of League City and the Friends of League City Senior Foundation. All proceeds benefit the League City Seniors Program.

Contact Ryan Stevenson at (281) 554-1191 or ryan.stevenson@leaguecity.com

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Mother/Son Dance

Kids Night Out at the Park

Parents, are you looking for a fun, safe place to bring your kids on Friday night so you can enjoy a night out? Bring them to our Kids Night Out at the Park for games, activities, food, movies under the supervision of trained staff.

Fees: League City Residents $15, nonresidents $22.50 Dates: Feb.12, March 11, April 8, May 13 Contact Katrina Beecher at (281) 554-1184 or Katrina.beecher@leaguecity.com

Construction Updates The City of League City is working hard to grow and develop the city. The map below shows all pending, ongoing and completed construction projects. Pending projects are indicated by a pink circle. Ongoing projects are indicated by a green circle and completed projects are indicated by a black circle. With all the new and improved infrastructure, there should be a increase in jobs as well as community growth.

New Employees The City of League City staff is dedicated to providing first-class customer service to its residents. This past quarter League City welcomed the following individuals as the newest members to the team: Josiah Adams.................................................... Maintenance Worker Casey Bennett....................................................... Building Inspector Denzell Blanks............................................ Utility Maintenance Worker Timothy Burdine.................................................Equipment Operator Thomas Cones............................................Asst Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Caleb Cristofaro..................................................... Utility Operator Leslie Gonzales..................................... Accounts Receiveable Specialist Jose Gonzalez............................................. Water Quality Technician Richard Goodman............................ Economic Development Administer Frederick Harrah............................................ Director of Public Works Thomas Huggins................................................ Maintenance Worker Raynard Josey........................................... Utility Maintenance Worker

Rahim Kamara...................................................Equipment Operator Herman Meyers.................................................. Building Inspector I William Meza................................................... Maintenance Worker Alex Noel........................................ Floodplain/Stormwater Coordinator Barbara Roberts.............................................. Administrative Assistant Teri Roche’..................................................... Senior Financial Analyst Miguel Saldierna....................................... Utility Maintenance Worker Christopher Sims...................................... Asst City Engineer/Traffic Eng Cathleen Timmerman...................................... Contract Administrator Leonelle Tualla....................................................... Financial Analyst James Wedergren............................................... Building Inspector I

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Click2Gov, the City of League City’s system to accept web payments for utility billing, will undergo updates the weekend of Jan. 30.

The system update, which goes live on Feb. 1, will allow utility customers to view status and make payments on their water account. Key features of the new system are: • One-time payment option without requiring customers to set-up a user account.

• Availability for customers with multiple water accounts to manage all of them from a single user account.

• Payment with e-checks.

The new system migration is expected to be completed by the end of the weekend; however, the system will be unavailable during this time.

Customers will need to re-register on the new system once the system migration is complete.

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