League City's Fleet Maintenance division is preparing new K9 and patrol vehicles for deployment after older units reached the end of their service life, the city's Public Works Department said in its weekly update Thursday, Aug. 27.

The replacement vehicles have arrived and are undergoing final inspection, equipment installation and safety testing before they can enter service. Each unit must be outfitted with emergency equipment and specialized components, then pass operational testing and a final safety check the city calls its in-service process.

The city did not specify how many vehicles are being replaced or when they will be deployed.

The proposed FY2027 budget, presented at a July 27 City Council workshop, includes $2.2 million in the Capital Replacement Fund for vehicles and equipment. An additional $684,000 in asset forfeiture funds is earmarked for three new police vehicles. Whether those budget items cover the same units now in final inspection is unclear.

Valve repair, Historic District signs

The same update noted that the Water Production Maintenance Crew repaired a leaking valve discovered during routine operations. Inspectors found worn gaskets and seals were the cause. The crew isolated and depressurized the line, disassembled the valve and rebuilt it with new parts.

Separately, street crews are cleaning and inspecting signs throughout League City's Historic District. Signs located beneath trees had accumulated algae, pollen and other debris that made them difficult to read. Workers are removing the buildup, checking for damage and replacing signs as needed.

No follow-up dates or deployment timelines were announced for any of the three projects.