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2025 Annual Report & Calendar

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES for the City of Pearland

TRUSTED GOVERNMENT Delivering transparent, high-quality and accessible city services by developing cutting- edge solutions, engaging with the community and continuously improving our capabilities STRONG ECONOMY Developing and investing in an attractive community that allows talent, entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive for generations to come by supporting stable, steady growth and unending opportunities SAFE COMMUNITY Making Pearland a welcoming place by ensuring a safe environment and providing efficient and effective public safety services for residents, businesses and visitors

SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Building quality of life on a well-planned and well-maintained foundation of essential water, transportation and flooding infrastructure; appealing amenities; and long-term value

RESILIENT FINANCES Providing long-term community value through trusted stewardship and responsible financial management

CONNECTED COMMUNITY Fostering a sense of belonging and

encouraging opportunities to connect through multifaceted events, services, amenities and gathering spaces

PEARLAND by the Numbers

PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AS OF PRINTING

127,216 ESTIMATED POPULATION Source: 2023 American Community Survey; 1-year estimates $108,454 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME STATE OF TEXAS: $66,963 Source: 2023 American Community Survey; 1-year estimates $349,200 MEDIAN HOME VALUE Source: 2023 American Community Survey; 1-year estimates 20.8% OF RESIDENTS HOLD A GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE Source: 2023 American Community Survey; 1-year estimates 45.6% OF RESIDENTS HAVE EARNED A BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER Source: 2023 American Community Survey; 1-year estimates 3.9% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE NATIONAL RATE: 3.6% Source: 2023 Annual Unemployment Rate, Texas Workforce Commission

JOSEPH KOZA COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 1

TONY CARBONE MAYOR PRO TEM / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 2

KEVIN COLE MAYOR

MONA CHAVARRIA COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 3

CLINT BYROM COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 4

LAYNI CADE COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 5

City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Planning & Zoning meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month. All of these meetings start at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581. Residents can watch the meetings live at pearlandtx.gov/citycouncilvideos. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 8:15 a.m. at the Recreation Center & Natatorium, located at 4141 Bailey Rd., Pearland, Texas 77584.

CHAD THUMANN COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 6

RUSHI PATEL COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 7

PEARLAND 2025 CALENDAR AND ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Pearland Residents,

As we welcome 2025, our focus on delivering exceptional service to our community is stronger than ever. Building on our strategic priorities and core values, we’re enhancing customer service at every level, ensuring that each interaction you have with us is defined by respect, efficiency and transparency. We’re dedicated to streamlining processes and ensuring that every department is equipped to address your needs quickly and effectively. Our city’s strategic priorities guide us in making Pearland “The Community of Choice.” Our goal is to be proactive, accountable and available, creating a seamless experience for everyone that builds trust in your local government. From permitting and infrastructure upgrades to safety

initiatives, we implement practical solutions that foster a more inclusive and connected Pearland. 2023 posed challenges, particularly with economic shifts, yet it also reinforced our commitment to responsible financial stewardship. In 2024, we worked hard to realign priorities for resilience, and in 2025, we’ll continue investing in sustainable growth that both supports our future and addresses today’s needs. Moving forward, we are focused on solutions that make every resident feel valued and respected in each interaction. Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re building a more resilient, accessible and connected community. With optimism, KEVIN COLE Mayor, City of Pearland

MESSAGE from the Mayor

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INNOVATION and Improvement

BUDGET OVERVIEW DRAINAGE INVESTMENT Several projects were re-evaluated for timing to smooth out the year-over-year costs in years 3 through 5 of the Capital Improvement Plan. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The overall Capital Improvement Plan has $629.3 million in committed projects from FY25 through FY29, with the majority specific to Streets and Wastewater & Water.

$629.3 MILLION WORTH OF PROJECTS PLANNED THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2029 $135.7 MILLION WORTH OF WASTEWATER & WATER PROJECTS

The mission of the Public Works Street Services is to create and maintain safe and effective transportation infrastructure throughout the City to meet the needs of the residents, visitors and businesses of Pearland. The Street Rehabilitation Program aims to address the City’s 2024 pavement condition survey detailing the streets needing rehabilitation at an estimated total cost of $4.4 million. The Concrete Sidewalk Gaps and Replacement Project will cost an estimated $15.4 million and will result in the installation, removal and replacement of broad sections of sidewalks throughout the City. A sterling example of this work coming to life occurred in April 2024 when the City Council approved a contract to rehabilitate streets in and around the Sleepy Hollow subdivision, encompassing Taylor Lane, Crane Drive, Woodcreek Drive, Washington Irving Drive and McGinnis Drive, which was identified as an area in critical need of restoration. The result of the data-driven approach to transportation infrastructure rehabilitation was a significant improvement in road quality at an affordable cost.

$197.7 MILLION WORTH OF STREET PROJECTS

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PEARLAND 2025 CALENDAR AND ANNUAL REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET

ANNUAL BUDGET BY FUNCTION SUMMARY OF REPORT

PROPERTY TAX RATE 6-YEAR TREND

Items

2023 Actual Amount

2024 Amended

2025 Adopted

Items

2020

2021

2022 2023

2024

2025

Capital Project Financing

0.4345 0.4150 0.3919 0.3388 0.3329 0.3000

FUND: 100 – GENERAL FUND REVENUE General Government

General Fund (O&M)

0.3067 0.3050 0.3094 0.2850 0.3225 0.3350

TOTAL

0.7412 0.7200 0.7013 0.6238 0.6554 0.6350

$92,413,724.10 $101,671,377.00 $110,835,317.00

Public Safety Public Works

$5,990,704.64

$6,453,374.00

$6,293,468.00

$288,852.48

$96,930.00

$106,000.00

GENERAL FUND THE BIG PICTURE

Community Services Parks & Recreation

$5,172,907.56

$5,560,880.00

$5,018,922.00

$2,110,482.22

$1,936,446.00

$2,157,578.00

Items

FY 2023 Actual

FY 2024 Amended

FY 2025 Adopted

Revenue Totals

$105,976,671.00 $115,719,007.00 $124,411,285.00

Beginning Fund Balance

$33,681,195

$31,323,584

$29,093,625

EXPENDITURES General Government

Revenue

$105,976,671

$115,719,007

$124,411,285

$16,808,821.26

$15,287,796.00 $13,949,872.00

Expenditures

$108,182,064

$117,948,966

$123,066,372

Public Safety Public Works

$64,908,400.81

$71,948,280.00 $76,481,430.00

Net

($2,205,393)

($2,229,959)

$1,344,913

$13,660,109.86 $16,522,244.00

$17,371,638.00

ENDING BALANCE

$31,475,802

$29,093,625

$30,438,538

Community Services Parks & Recreation Expenditures Totals

$4,709,368.96

$5,344,259.00

$5,299,717.00

$8,095,363.21

$8,846,387.00

$9,963,715.00

Policy Minimum Balance (90 Days) Amount Over/(Under) 90-Day Target

$26,675,029

$29,083,307

$30,345,133

$108,182,064.10 $117,948,966.00 $123,066,372.00

$4,800,773

$10,318

$93,405

Days of Reserves

NET GRAND TOTAL

($2,205,393.10)

($2,229,959.00)

$1,344,913.00

Balanced Budget: Annual revenues (including transfers) exceed annual operating costs. General Fund’s Fund Balance is above the 25% policy minimum. FY24’s ending fund balance is projected to be 25%, or 92 days.

GENERAL FUNDS BY TYPE OF REVENUE Items FY 2022 Actual FY 2023 Actual

ENTERPRISE FUNDS BY TYPE OF REVENUE Items FY 2022 Actual FY 2023 Actual

FY 2024 Amended Budget

FY 2025 Adopted Budget

FY 2024 Amended Budget

FY 2025 Adopted Budget

Property Taxes

Sale of Water

$29,937,663

$31,196,149

$41,843,330 $45,520,000

$28,179,605 $36,049,208

$39,133,693 $32,987,931

$41,447,062 $35,072,154

Sales & Use Taxes Franchise Fees Licenses & Permits Fines & Forfeitures Charges for Service

Sewer Revenues

$28,930,889 $6,622,237 $4,635,498

$30,592,387

$30,702,654

$31,226,000 $6,729,055 $3,051,871 $1,990,185

$23,258,767

$28,351,367 $1,464,195 $250,918 $342,515

Other Service Charges Investment Earnings Other Miscellaneous Income

$7,178,461

$7,060,378

$1,266,010

$1,496,751

$1,337,810

$3,419,602 $1,764,925 $20,105,945 $2,333,841 $9,385,361

$3,605,359

$11,511

$506,763

$556,234

$1,989,062

$1,976,340

$77,194

$16,232

$15,740

$22,244,085

$23,498,070 $2,663,721 $4,369,155 $115,719,007

$23,810,336

Transfers In

$400,000

$450,000

$522,000

Miscellaneous

$5,250,554

$5,088,146

TOTAL REVENUE

$53,193,087

$66,908,204

$74,663,370

$78,951,000

Transfers In

$5,197,799

$6,995,692

TOTAL REVENUE

$104,807,787 $105,976,671

$124,411,285

PEARLAND 2025 CALENDAR AND ANNUAL REPORT

AWARDS & MERITS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT AWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

FIRE DEPARTMENT TXFMA GOLD AWARD

The City of Pearland Fire Department received the 2024 Excellence Gold Award from the Texas Fire Marshals’ Association (TXFMA) for performance excellence in fire prevention and commitment to fire safety and community protection.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada awarded the 2024 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Pearland. The award reflects the City’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. TRANSPARENCY STAR FOR EXCELLENCE

POLICE DEPARTMENT TPCA ACCREDITATION In August 2023, the Pearland Police Department received accreditation from the Texas Police Chiefs

The Texas Comptroller’s office recognized Pearland for Open Government and Compliance, adding to its prior Transparency Star for Traditional Finances. This award highlights Pearland’s commitment to clear and comprehensive financial transparency. VISIT PEARLAND (formerly known as Convention & Visitors Bureau) CERTIFICATION FOR TOURISM In 2024, Visit Pearland achieved the Tourism Friendly Texas certification, a program managed by Travel Texas under the Office of the Governor. This initiative highlights communities that prioritize tourism and offers them enhanced promotion and resources for tourism development from the state. HERITAGE TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Texas Independence Trail Region recognized Visit Pearland for Hops and History, an October 2023 event that brought history to life with tours of Old Settler’s Cemetery, showcasing Pearland’s rich heritage.

Association (TPCA) for meeting over 170 best practices in law enforcement, reflecting the department’s commitment to excellence. These standards encompass critical areas including use of force, protection of citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management, as well as patrol and investigative operations. CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE OPEN GOVERNMENT AWARD AND COMPLIANCE STAR DESIGNATION The City Secretary’s Office received the Open Government Award and the Compliance Star designation from the Texas Comptroller’s Office. These honors recognize the office’s commitment to transparency, accountability and adherence to state compliance standards. The Open Government Award highlights efforts to promote public access to government information, ensuring citizens can easily obtain records and engage with their local government.

CITY OF PEARLAND COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD In 2024, the City of Pearland received the prestigious Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA), which recognized the City as an “Outstanding Clean and Beautiful Community” by the nonprofit organization Keep Texas Beautiful. This award reflects the collective efforts of the community, city officials and volunteers dedicated to maintaining a clean and vibrant environment for all residents. COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT TAMI AWARD FOR INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS The Pearland Communications Department was recognized with a prestigious TAMI Award for Internal Communications, thanks to the success of the “People of Pearland” podcast. This award honors outstanding initiatives in communication within local government.

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Pearland’s Pear-Scape Trail is a vibrant public art project featuring creatively painted, four-foot-tall fiberglass pears scattered throughout the city. This unique trail was conceived by Visit Pearland in 2016 to enhance tourism and enrich the community by

showcasing local artistic talent. visitpearland.com/pearscape

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