What happened
Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its Aug. 11 meeting to create a PID for 78.7 acres of land.
The wastewater extension project is estimated to cost $6.1 million, of which the developer will contribute $1.5 million upfront, and the city will finance the remaining $4.6 million through a reimbursement agreement with the Pearland Economic Development Corporation. Those funds will be repaid through property assessments within the PID, according to agenda documents.
The proposed improvements for the area include wastewater improvements, documents show. According to previous reporting by Community Impact, those include:
- A lift station
- Gravity and force mains
- Road improvements
What they’re saying
A study showed that 78% of landowners in the proposed PID area support its creation.
Pearland resident Richard Atchinson, the owner of the largest tract of land in the proposed area, voiced his support for the rezoning at the meeting and said that for his property, the benefits of having sewage accessibility outweigh the costs to him.
“The improvement of having sewage accessibility dramatically improves my property, hand over fist,” Atchinson said.
Pearland resident Paul Edwards, who owns property adjacent to the proposed area, said the rezoning would cause him “irreparable harm and damages” because he felt his property taxes would increase due to the nearby development.
Looking ahead
The preliminary assessment plan is expected to be presented to City Council at the Sept. 8 meeting, with final adoption targeted for the Oct. 27 meeting.
