July 1 City Council approves early payment, watering violation enforcement, Trinity Street design

  • Approved the redemption of certain outstanding "City of Forney, Texas, Pass-Through Toll Revenue and Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2008" including the adoption of a Resolution relating thereto.
    This is an early payment on a portion of the bonds due to receiving $1,676,364 more than the minimum annual payment from TxDOT.
  • Approved of a Resolution amending the Stage 3 Drought Contingency Plan, Adopted August 2011, to allow for enforcement of the amended watering restrictions.
    This action enables enforcement of the current watering restrictions (outside watering once every 2 weeks).
  • Approved a contract with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the Trinity Street construction design, in an amount not to exceed $118,000, and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract.
    The contractor is aware of the historical significance of the street.
  • During Public Comments, heard from Les Reynolds, who offered suggestions to improve the attendance for the 140th event, stating there were more people at the soccer games.
  • Held a lengthy review of the preliminary Strategic Plan presented by the Azimuth group, based on meetings with city staff.
    Items listed were:
    • Improve understanding and communication
    • Expand parks & recreation opportunties
    • Enhance government effectiveness
    • Influence and support the Gateway Development
    • Redefine and reestablish downtown
    • Diversify lifelong opportunities
    • Modernize transportations and connectivity
    • Beautify Forney
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