City Manager’s Weekly Report
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Robert Ranc, City Manager
April 12, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 13: Touch-a-Truck (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Old Celina Park)
April 20: North Collin County Neighborhood Conference (9:45 AM, 4201 S. Hardin Blvd, McKinney)
April 26: Movie Night on the Square (7:00 PM, Downtown Square)
April 30: Volunteer Appreciation Banquet (6:00 PM, Two29 on the Square, Invite-Only)
CITY UPDATES
RECAP OF CELINA EDC QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING
The Celina EDC hosted its Quarterly Business Meeting on Thursday, April 11. All Celina businesses were welcome to attend these meetings and received updates from the EDC and City. This meeting showcased Collin College and the various resources offered to local businesses. The City also gave an update on upcoming events, including Touch-a-Truck, Celina Cajun Fest, and Splash & Blast. The EDC gave updates on local business programs and resources, upcoming events, and future Shop Local campaigns.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK IS SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 13, AT OLD CELINA PARK
Touch-a-Truck presented by Cook Children’s Health Care Systems is a “wheelie” exciting, family-fun event that gives attendees an opportunity to explore the ins and outs of the City equipment and tools that the staff uses to keep the City running. This free event offers kids of all ages an interactive and fun learning experience. Please remember that the new location for our annual Touch-a-Truck event will be at Old Celina Park. For more information, visit lifeincelinatx.com/touchatruck.
NEW WASTEWATER WINTER AVERAGE IN UTILITY BILL
The City of Celina has recalculated the average monthly wastewater use, which may have impacted the wastewater charge on our resident’s water bill. The City used the water consumption from November 18, 2023 through March 17, 2024 to calculate an average monthly wastewater use. Typically, water use for landscaping is limited during this period. This allows the City to identify the water use that goes into the sewer system and applies this “winter average” use to the water bill for the next 12 months. If residents have questions about the new wastewater average use, please contact Utility Customer Service at UB@celina-tx.gov or (972) 382-2682.
NORTH COLLIN COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE SET FOR APRIL 20
This year’s North Collin County Neighborhood Conference is slated for Saturday, April 20, from 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM. The theme for this year’s conference is “Home Safe Home,” and this free event is an opportunity for residents all across north Collin County to come together and learn about neighborhood safety.
Attendees will hear from a panel of local Police Chiefs as they discuss crime prevention strategies. In addition to the Police Chiefs’ panel, attendees will benefit from essential home safety tips to maintain healthy and thriving neighborhoods, code compliance tips, and ideas for hosting block parties to foster community bonds. This event is open to residents, HOAs, and neighborhood associations aiming to strengthen their communities.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
ENGINEERING
Beginning on Monday, April 15, W. Walnut St. (FM 455) from Tolleson Dr. to N. Illinois Dr. will have daily lane closures during work hours (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM). There will also be a detour for residents who need to travel north on N. Florida Dr. due to work on the intersection of W. Walnut St. and N. Florida Dr. These daily closures should last approximately three weeks - weather permitting.
Beginning on Monday, April 15, Roseland Pkwy will be closed to thru traffic. This road closure will not affect any residents as County Road 92 has been closed to traffic since December 2023. This road closure should last approximately four months.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Celina Police Department held its annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 6. The following awards were given to members of our Police Department.
Civic Achievement
Sgt. Jeremiah Phillips
Certificate of Merit
Ofc. Jedediah Urban
Top Shot (Rifle)
Ofc. Jedediah Urban
Life-Saving Award
Ofc. Aaron Sparkman
Civilian of the Year
Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Merit
Cpl. Michael Ganatos Ofc. Edward Veracruz
Most Felony Arrests
Most Calls for Service
Ofc. Travus Lemon Ofc. Frank Alegre
Top Shot (Pistol)
Life-Saving Award
Sgt. Jeremy Wilson Cpl. Jensen DeGroot
Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership
Ofc. Matthew Wassmer Graham Smith
Rookie of the Year
Officer of the Year
PSO David Thomas Ofc. Travus Lemon Cpl. Michael Ganatos
Supervisor of the Year
Sgt. Josh Armstrong
Last week, the Celina Police Department held its annual L.E.A.D. (Leading Effectively through Accountability and Development) Training Program. This year, there were five graduates from the program in Cpl. Michael Ganatos, Det. Mark Goodell, Ofc. Edward Veracruz, Ofc. Jason Carey, and Ofc. Josh Poe.
