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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: JANUARY 20. 2004
LOCATION:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Andy Wambsganss, Mayor Pro Tem W. Ralph Evans,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Rex Potter, and Councilmembers Carolyn Morris, Keith Shankland,
Greg Standerfer, and Tom Stephen.
CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Billy Campbell, Assistant City Manager Shana Yelverton,
Executive Secretary Kim Bush, Assistant to the City Manager John Eaglen, Manager of
Technical Services Gary Gregg, Audio Visual Technician Pam Jordan, Technical Services
Information Systems Technician Sam Cobb, Director of Community Services Malcolm Jackson,
Director of Economic Development Greg Last, Director of Finance Sharen Elam, Director of
Human Resources Kevin Hugman, Director of Public Works Pedram Farahnak, Deputy Director
of Community Services Steve Polasek, Recreation Supervisor Steve Moore, Senior Parks
Planner Chris Carpenter, Director of Planning Bruce Payne, Senior Planner Ken Baker, Senior
Planner Dennis Killough, Director of Public Safety Rick Black, Police Chief Marlin Price,
Deputy Director of Public Works Charlie Thomas, Court Administrator Sean Leonard, Fire Chief
Robert Finn, City Manager's Office Intern Ben Thatcher, Deputy City Secretary Tara Brooks,
City Attorney E. Allen Taylor, and City Secretary Lori Farwell.
WORK SESSION: The work session was called to order by Mayor Wambsganss at 5:38 p.m.
City Council reviewed the agenda items with city staff and applicants. Agenda items 9A, 9B, 9C,
lOA, lOB, 10C, 10D, and lOG were added to the consent agenda. The work session ended at
6:34 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION:
Agenda Item No.1. Call to order: The regular session was called to order by Mayor
Wambsganss at 6:34 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2A. Executive Session: Mayor Wambsganss announced that the City Council
would be going into Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section
551.071, consultation with city attorney; Section 551.072, deliberation regarding real property;
Section 551.073, deliberation regarding prospective gift; Section 551.074, deliberation regarding
personnel matters; Section 551.076, deliberation regarding security devices; and Section
551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. City Council adjourned for
Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. Executive Session began at 6:44 p.m. and ended at 6:55 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2B. Reconvene: Mayor Wambsganss reconvened the regular meeting at 7:17
p.m. The Mayor asked if there was any action necessary as a result of the executive session. No
action was necessary.
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Agenda Item No.3. Invocation: The invocation was given by Paris Wallace of Metroport Cities
Church. Mayor Wambsganss led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item No. 4A. Mayor's Report: Mayor Wambsganss announced upcoming meetings and
events. The Mayor announced a potential future opportunity for the City of Southlake to host the
USA Luge Team tryouts. The Mayor presented a proclamation to State Senator Jane Nelson and
thanked her for her endless support and consideration of issues relating to the City of Southlake.
Assistant City Manager Shana Yelverton gave a report on the upcoming State Highway 114
Grand Opening Celebration on February 7,2004.
Agenda Item No. 4B. City Manager's Reoort: District President Martin Schelling reported on the
Crime Control and Prevention District Annual Program Evaluation 2002-2003.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council
and are enacted with one motion.
Agenda Item No. SA. Apjlrove minutes for the January 6.2004. regular City Council meeting.
Council approved as presented.
Agenda Item No. SB. Aporoval of 2004 Agreement for Community Services with Graoevine
Relief and Community Exchange (GRACE). This item was reviewed by Council during the work
session.
Agenda Item No. SC. Approval of 2004 Agreement for Community Services with The Women's
Shelter. This item was reviewed by Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. SD. Apjlroval of 2004 Agreement for Community Services with Metroport
Meals on Wheels lMMOW). This item was reviewed by Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. SE. Apjlroval of 2004 Agreement for Community Services with Southlake
Sister Cities. This item was reviewed by Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. SF. Aoproval of 2004 Agreement for Community Services with Southlake
Community Band. This item was reviewed by Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. SG. Approval to temporarily extend the existing Facility Utilization
Agreements with the vouth sports associations to end no later than March 31. 2004. This item
was reviewed by Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. SH. Authorize the Mavor to execute a Scope of Service Agreement with the
Southlake Chamber of Commerce for 2003-2004. This item was reviewed by Council during the
work session.
Agenda Item No. SI. Authorize the Mavor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City
of Southlake and the City of Keller for the funding. construction. and maintenance of water
transmission oipes from Fort Worth to Southlake. This item was reviewed by Council during the
work session.
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Agenda Item No. 9A. Resolution No. 04-007. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Crossroads Software. a California Corporation. for the purchase of 20 Handheld
Citation Issuance Devices and the provision of software to interface those devices with the
Municipal Court Data Management Svstem. Manager of Technical Services Gary Gregg
presented this item to Council during the work session. In accordance with Section 4.21 of the
City Charter, the caption for this item is listed as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
CROSSROADS SOFTWARE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WITH HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR A
HANDHELD AUTOMATED CITATION ISSUANCE SYSTEM.
Agenda Item No. 9B. Resolution No. 04-012. Appointing members to the Public Art Advisory
Committee. Council discussed this item during the work session and agreed to appoint Carolyn
Morris as the City Council representative, Michael Wilson as the citizen-at-Iarge representative,
Phillip Kravetz as the Arts Council representative, and Susan Bruning as the art community
representative with all terms ending in November 2005. In accordance with Section 4.21 of the
City Charter, the caption for this item is listed as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Agenda Item No. 9C. Resolution No. 04-013. Ap1>ointing members to the Library Board.
Council discussed this item during work session and agreed to appoint Liz Jackson to Place 4
and Charlene Wiersum to Place 5, with both terms ending May 2005. In accordance with Section
4.21 of the City Charter, the caption for this item is listed as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE LIBRARY
BOARD AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
Agenda Item No. lOA. Approval of the Concessions and Endorsement Task Force Reoort and
proposed actions. Director of Community Services Malcolm Jackson presented this item to
Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. lOB. Aoproval of Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority. Director of Community Services Malcolm Jackson presented this item to Council
during the work session.
Agenda Item No. lOCo Ap1>roval of 2004 Agreement for Community Services with Keeo
Southlake Beautiful. Director of Community Services Malcolm Jackson presented this item to
Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. 10D. Ap1>roval of 2004 Agreement for Community Services with Southlake
Historical Societv. Director of Community Services Malcolm Jackson presented this item to
Council during the work session.
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Agenda Item No. lOG. Approval for use of Park Dedication Funds to relocate historical Denton
County bridge to cross drainage channel in west Bicentennial Park. Director of Community
Services Malcolm Jackson presented this item to Council during the work session.
Motion was made to approve 5A as presented; 5B; 5C; 5D; 5E; SF; 5G; 5H; 51; 9A; 9B
appointing Carolyn Morris as the City Council representative, Michael Wilson as the citizen-at-
large representative, Phillip Kravetz as the Arts Council representative, and Susan Bruning as the
art community representative with all terms ending in November 2005; 9C appointing Liz
Jackson to Place 4 and Charlene Wiersum to Place 5, with both terms ending May 2005; lOA;
lOB; 10C; 10D; and lOG.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: Stephen
Ayes: Evans, Morris, Potter, Shankland Standerfer, Stephen, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
Agenda Item No.6. Public Forum. Giovanna Phillips invited the Council and members of the
public to the Community Health Fair at Carroll Senior High School on January 24,2004, from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 7 A. Resolution No. 04-005. (ZA03-086) SDecific Use Permit for the sale of
alcoholic beverages at Cowtown Sushi Restaurant on Droperty located at 2225 West Southlake
Boulevard. Suite 411. Current Zoning: C-3 General Commercial District. SPIN Neighborhood
#16. Senior Planner Dennis Killough presented this item to Council. Applicant Pat Dao answered
Council's questions. In accordance with Section 4.21 of the City Charter, the caption for this
item is listed as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, BEING LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 1R, BLOCK 1, SOUTHLAKE CROSSING, MORE
FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", AND AS DEPICTED ON THE
APPROVED SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS
EXHIBIT "B" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No. 04-005 (ZA03-086) Specific Use Permit for the
sale of alcoholic beverages at Cowtown Sushi Restaurant on property located at 2225 West
Southlake Boulevard, Suite 411, for a period not to exceed five years (the lesser of the term of
the lease or five years).
Motion: Standerfer
Second: Evans
Ayes: Evans, Morris, Potter, Shankland, Standerfer, Stephen, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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Agenda Item No. lOE. ZA03-087. Plat Revision for Tracts 2R1 & 2R2. Green Meadow
Subdivision. on property located on the northeast comer of the intersection of East Continental
Boulevard and South. Kimball Avenue. Current Zoning: 1-1 Light Industrial District. SPIN
Neighborhood #7. Senior Planner Dennis Killough presented this item to Council. Council
discussed this request.
Motion was made to approve ZA03-087 subject to Plat Review Summary No.2, dated January 2,
2004.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Standerfer
Stephen
Evans, Morris, Potter, Shankland, Standerfer, Stephen, Wambsganss
None
7-0
Agenda Item No. 10H. Approval of FY03-04 to FY07-08 Capital Improvements PrOgram.
Director of Planning Bruce Payne presented this item to Council. Council agreed to further
evaluate the funding options of the bridge connection between the Kroger property and the
former Wal-Mart property. Council discussed the option of using roundabouts within the City.
Council took no action on this item at this time and will consider it again on a future agenda.
Agenda Item No. 10F. Authorizing the Mavor to execute a Commercial Developer's Agreement
for Southlake Comers (formerlv Wal-Mart). a 16.5 acre tract located at East Southlake
Boulevard. North Kimball Avenue. and State Highway 114. Director of Public Works Pedram
Farahnak presented this item to Council. Property owner John Majorie with Arcon answered
Council's questions and asked Council to approve this item subject to Arcon and the City
working out exact funding for the bridge.
Motion was made to authorize the Mayor to execute a Commercial Developer's Agreement for
Southlake Comers with the only contingency in the agreement being the construction of the
culvert and bridge which will be contingent upon further Council approval of an agreement for
sharing the costs of that facility.
Motion: Standerfer
Second: Stephen
Ayes: Evans, Morris, Potter, Shankland, Standerfer, Stephen, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Agenda Item No. 2A. Executive Session: Mayor Wambsganss announced that the City Council
would be going into Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section
551.071, consultation with city attorney; Section 551.072, deliberation regarding real property;
Section 551.073, deliberation regarding prospective gift; Section 551.074, deliberation regarding
personnel matters; Section 551.076, deliberation regarding security devices; and Section
551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. City Council adjourned for
Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. Executive Session began at 8:50 p.m. and ended at 9:03 p.m.
Mayor Wambsganss reconvened the regular meeting at 9:03 p.m. and asked if there was any
action necessary as a result of the executive session
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Motion was made to increase the City Manager's contract annual salary to $140,000 with an
extension to December 31, 2006, and to provide deferred compensation of $843 per month not to
exceed $10,000 per year; to increase the City Secretary's contract annual salary to $66,500 with
an extension to December 31, 2006; and to retain the legal firm of Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla,
and Elam, LLP.
Motion: Potter
Second: Morris
Ayes: Evans, Morris, Potter, Shankland, Standerfer, Stephen, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Agenda Item No. l1A. Sign Ordinance No. 704-A. Council discussed this item during work
session. This was a discussion item only. No action was taken by Council. Council agreed to
send this item to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review of sign ordinance issues along
State Highway 114.
Agenda Item No. lIB. Master Thoroughfare Plan for Kirkwood Extension and Rucker Road.
Council discussed this item during work session. This was a discussion item only. No action was
taken by Council. Council agreed to send this item to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review of issues relating to these two proposed roadways. Council wants the Planning and
Zoning Commission to review the entire Master Thoroughfare Plan in conjunction with their
review of the Land Use Plan but to immediately review these two proposed roadways.
Agenda Item No. 11 C. Ootions related to shared parking for Bicentennial Park and The
Whitehouse at Bicentennial Commercial Office Comolex. This item was tabled and was not
discussed by Council.
Agenda Item No. 12. Meeting adiourned. Mayor Wambsganss adjourned the meeting at 9:06
p.m.
*An audio recording of this meeting wiU be permanently retained in the City Secretary's
Office.
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About the Author
Ed Thatcher received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from
Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1977 and his Master of Public Administration
degree (MPA) from BYU in 1979. While he was attending graduate school, Ed worked
for the Department of Public Safety for the State of Utah as an analyst completing
various reports and studies. Since 1979 Ed has worked in city government in the State of
Texas working in Abilene as an Assistant to the City Manager, and serving three years as
City Manager in Navasota, four years as City Manager in Rosenberg, and fourteen years
as City Manager in Greenville. Since June 2003 Ed has worked for the City of
Southlake, City of Frisco, Town of Addison, and the City of Garland completing various
reports, projects and assignments assigned by the City Managers of those cities. Ed lives
in Greenville, Texas with his wife Debbie a fifth grade science teacher. He has six sons,
four in college, one senior in high school, and one still in grade school.
City of Southlake
Annual Program Evaluation
Of the
Crime Control and Prevention District
October 2002 - September 2003
Rick Black
Director of Public Safety
Crime Control and Prevention District
Board Members
Martin Schelling Lou Ann Heath
President
Bob Mundlin Stuart Spencer
Vice President
Pam McCain Craig Sturtevant
Frank Pittman
SOUTHLAKE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT
ANNUAL PROGRAM EVALUATION
Southlake voters created the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District in
November 1997 and a half -cent sales tax to fund the District was authorized.
Voters dictated that the City Council appoints an independent Board of Directors
to oversee the District. The Board of Directors was subsequently appointed by the
City Council for the District and began its work in December with the
identification of specific strategies for addressing public safety within the city and
the development and adoption of a budget to accomplish the strategies. The Board
of Directors and staff identified four (4) strategies which are listed below:
Strategy 1- Enhancing Community Safety through Modern, Efficient
Facilities
Strategy 2- Enhance Community Safety through the Use of Modern
Technology & Equipment
Strategy 3- Enhance Community Safety through Professional Development
Strategy 4- Enhance Community Safety through Special Police Initiatives
During the course of the initial five -year authorization of the district, the board and
staff worked diligently to address these four strategies. An audit of each year of
the five -year authorization has been done and copies of these audits can be
reviewed at the Public Safety administrative offices located at 667 North Carroll
Avenue, Southlake, Texas.
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In February 2002 Southlake voters approved a 15 -year extension of the Crime
Prevention District. Continuation of the District will provide the funding
necessary to fully accomplish the aforementioned strategies.
State Law requires the District to fund an annual evaluation program to study the
impact, efficiency, and effectiveness of new or expanded crime control and
prevention programs. This report examines each identified strategy for the
Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District.
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Strategy One: Enhance Community Safety Through Modern, Efficient
Facilities
This strategy promotes a safer environment for the community through an
increased police presence, particularly in neighborhoods to deter crime and to
reduce the response time for calls for service. Although the geographical size of
the city is large at 23 square miles, until recently Department of Public Safety
personnel operated out of one facility. The district's initial plan identified the
purchase of three sites and the development of two district facilities as its highest
priority for the use of crime control funds.
During the first five years of the district's existence, five major tasks were
embarked upon. These five tasks are:
1) Site evaluation and budgeting
2) Site selection
3) Land acquisition
4) Concept planning
5) Facility construction
Three sites were selected and items 1-4 above were accomplished on all three
sites. A new facility was constructed on the west site and it was opened in April of
2002.
During FY 2001 -02, space needs planning for the North facility began. A contract
for architectural final construction plans and specifications will be entered into in
December 2003. The cost of the architectural plans and construction manager
agent fees for the north site is estimated to be $600,000. The plans and
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specifications are expected to be finished in late summer of 2004. The
construction project for the north facility will be advertised for bid in early fall of
2004 with a contract for the construction of the facility to be awarded at the
beginning of FY 2004 -05. The construction cost of the north facility is projected
to be $12,400,000 of bond proceeds, which will be paid by the sales tax levied by
the Crime Control District. The opening of the north facility is expected in early
2006.
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Strategy Two: Enhance Community Safety Through the Use of Modern
Technology & Equipment
The District Board allocated funding in the first year for the purchase of two fully
equipped police patrol vehicles as well as portable radios and other related
equipment needed by the School Resource Officers. In fiscal year 2002 -03 the
district allocated $1,000,000 to move all emergency responders from the Fort
Worth System to the Northeast Tarrant County Consortium System. This
landmark move greatly improved radio communications for all emergency
responders in the field. The continuation of district funding will allow the
department to address the equipment needs as well as personnel support. The FY
2003 -04 budget does not include additional personnel. Funding for the purchase
of additional equipment in the FY 2003 -04 budget include:
$17,400 M -16 Patrol Rifles and Ammunition
$10,000 Replacement of In -Car Police Video Cameras
$ 3,050 Tasers and Replacement Equipment
$ 1,600 Pepper ball Pistols and Ammunition
$ 800 Creation of a DPS Explorer Program
$ 5,000 Professional Services for Annual Evaluation
$10,000 Segway Officer Transporters
Homeland security is an on -going concern and, as evidenced in the operational
portion of the FY 02 -03 budget, will continually be a consideration as future CIP
and budget documents are prepared.
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Strategy Three: Enhance Community Safety Through Professional
Development
Two land sites for DPS facilities were purchased with enough space to provide
training facilities on site. Director of Public Safety, Rick Black recommended that
there be one central training facility at the north site instead of three sites
throughout the city. He recommended this based on the size of the city and the
cost of building and staffing the training facilities. The property purchased for the
purpose of training facilities will be sold and the funds will be returned to the
district fund. The west site residual property was sold this year and the funds
returned to the district. It was decided to hold the north site residual property until
all planning was complete for the north site so as to ensure that all needs are
adequately met before the property is released for sale. Training facilities will be
constructed along with the construction of the north site facility and will be opened
for training by the first quarter of 2006.
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Strategy Four: Enhance Community Safety through special Police Initiatives
The establishment of a crime control and prevention district in Southlake provides
an opportunity to establish police initiatives that enhance the community's quality
of life. The districts first special initiative involved hiring two additional School
Resource Officers (SRO). Recruitment efforts began as soon as the board
approved the budget. The two positions were successfully filled in December
1998, with one officer assigned to Carroll Junior High School and the other to
Carroll Intermediate School. A reduction in juvenile crime has occurred since the
SRO's were employed. In 2003, Director Rick Black announced plans to "exit"
the SRO's from District monies. The purpose is two -fold: (1) Regular earnings
should be temporary when paid by the district, and (2) the money saved in regular
earnings will ensure the success of all debt paid off at the end of district 15 -year
continuation.
The City of Southlake enjoys other special policing programs that many other
cities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area and state do not have. These
programs are motorcycle patrol, bicycle patrol, and a community volunteer
program called the Southlake Mounted Patrol. The motorcycle patrol, the bicycle
patrol, and the mounted patrol functions enable the Southlake Department of
Public Safety to respond to many situations, including crowd control, traffic
control, and search and rescue. The Southlake Mounted Patrol is supported by
funds provided by the crime control district. The crime control district does not
fund the motorcycle patrol or the bicycle patrol, however they are allowable
expenditures.
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Financial
Collection of the Crime Control District sales tax began in April 1998, and the first
allocation of sales tax from the Comptroller was received in June 1998. At the
beginning of the fiscal year October 1, 2002 the district had a balance of
$2,547,310. The Sales Tax revenue collected for the FY 2002 -03 is projected at
$2,180,696. Interest income is projected to be $50,000. A grant in the amount of
$45,000 was received making the total revenue for FY 2002 -03 to be $2,275,696.
The total expenditures for the same period are estimated to be $501,049 for
operations. Debt service for the FY 2002 -03 is $1,547,310. The ending balance
for the FY 2002 -03 is estimated to be $2,795,587.
It is estimated that there will be a reduction of the sales tax collected this year
because of the relocation of Wal -Mart outside of the city. This reduction in sales
tax has been accounted for in the revenue projections for the district and the
current budget reflects this reduction.
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Conclusion
The Board of Directors of the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District
during the first five years of the district has successfully implemented the actions
necessary to meet the strategies identified in its plan and budget. The district's
primary activity has been the acquisition of suitable public safety sites in targeted
areas, the construction of the west facility, and the development of plans and
specifications for the north facility. The other initiatives are progressing as
planned. During the first five years the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention
District has successfully accomplished its goals including the successful election
for the continuation of the district for 15 years. This will ensure that the other
goals that have been developed will be realized.
The City Council could consider adopting a development philosophy for the city
that is consistent with increasing sales tax revenues to keep up with the increased
costs of the CCPD. A possible "Shop Southlake" campaign could be developed to
encourage city residents to shop in Southlake as well as educate the citizens about
the benefits they receive from sales tax revenues, which does include keeping
property taxes low.
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