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Libraries Figure 5.10 shows the location of public facilities within Pearland. Both libraries are branches of the Brazoria County Library System. Î Tom Reid Library: 3522 Liberty Drive: approximately 39,000-square-feet Î West Pearland Library: 11801 Shadow Creek Parkway: approximately 39,000-square-feet

Actions Î 5.1 Update Utility Plans: The water, wastewater, and drainage master plans should be updated to account for increased densities in specific locations related to this new FLUP. Î 5.2 Capital Planning: Continue the five-year CIP, including rehabilitation for existing lift stations, and expansions of water reclamation facilities to provide capacity for future projected flow. Î 5.3 Detention Ponds: Create a policy/provide development incentives to encourage wet-bottom detention ponds, as NEMO considers a wet detention ponds as stormwater quality best practice. Î 5.4 Underground Power: Develop resilience policies inclined towards burying overhead electric and telecommunication lines. Î 5.5 West P&R Facility: Explore developing another Parks and Recreation facility on the west side. Î 5.6 ISO: Maintain ISO Class 1 rating. Î 5.7 Police and Fire Staffing: Update the first responder staffing plan based on the FLUP population projections and industry best practices of in excess of one first responder per 1,000 residents served for each department. Î 5.8 Update Fire Study: Update the Fire Department Standards of Cover and Staffing Study to account for the FLUP updated population projections.

FIGURE 5.10: LIBRARIES

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