# City Council Special Meeting - Oct 26 2026


**Body:** City of Pearland
**Date:** October 27, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


At the City of Pearland’s special City Council meeting titled Oct. 26, 2026 (metadata timestamp: Oct. 27 UTC), staff presented facilities and parks capital planning updates. Facilities staff described a 41% increase in their portfolio since 2015, with further growth expected, and noted that new buildings increase contractual service and maintenance costs. The facilities program is funded through an internal service fund supported by transfers from stakeholder departments; staff are revising its policy with partner departments and developing long-range replacement forecasting. Council also discussed planned facility work, including replacement of the Natatorium deck, expected to begin around March 2027. No facilities contract award or spending vote was reported.

Parks staff reviewed the nearly complete 20-year parks master plan and capital projects, including about $16 million in historical projects and roughly $60 million in parks spending over the next two years. Funding discussed included the 2023 general-obligation bond, Pearland Economic Development Corporation funds, transportation improvement funding, and other sources. Hickory Slough Sports Complex Phase 2 is planned with PEDC funding 100% of capital costs; Independence Park’s estimated total project budget was cited as $24 million, with additional fundraising through the Forever Parks Foundation. Council requested clarification on project funding and discussed future park locations, grants, operating costs, and a possible regional partnership to use Harris County facilities. Staff also reported that the NAP Road pilot—using a method involving Century Road Solutions and asphalt work—was awaiting geotechnical review; council requested further contractor feedback. No procurement award, motion, or spending approval was identified in the transcript.

**Source:** City of Pearland