City Manager’s Weekly Report
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Robert Ranc, City Manager
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 1: Friday Night Market (6:00 - 9:00 PM, Downtown Square)
November 9: Life Connected. Service Day (8:30 AM, Downtown Square)
November 11: Police Department Ruck March (8:30 AM, Old Celina Park)
November 11: Veterans Day Street Dedication (10:00 AM, TBD)
November 12: City Council Meeting (5:00 PM, Council Chambers)
November 28: Celina Turkey Trot (8:00 AM, Downtown Square)
November 28: Thanksgiving Day (Administrative Offices Closed)
CITY UPDATES
CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS OF BEWARE! OF THE SQUARE
Thank you for your tremendous support of our annual Beware! of the Square event held last Saturday. It was an exceptional evening that truly captured the spirit of our community, bringing everyone together for a memorable celebration. It was heartwarming to see families in costume, young children collecting treats from various vendors, dancing on the Square, painting pumpkins, and braving the Haunted House with such enthusiasm.
We extend special recognition to our Marketing Team for their outstanding work, along with the many other departments whose dedication made this event possible. A sincere thank you goes to our Police Department, Fire Department, Engineering, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Finance, Technology, and so many more who played a vital role in ensuring a successful, safe, and enjoyable evening for our community. This year’s Beware! of the Square was our largest yet, and we look forward to its continued growth and success in the years ahead.
JOIN US FOR OUR FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET OF THE YEAR
This evening, November 1, marks our final Friday Night Market of the year, closing out a fantastic season of this cherished community tradition. The Friday Night Markets have truly become a hallmark monthly event, bringing friends, families, and neighbors together to enjoy the best of our local vendors and artisans. We invite you all to join us on the Downtown Square at 6:00 PM to celebrate our last market of the year and to share in this special evening with our community.
POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES BLUE SANTA PROGRAM
This week, the Celina Police Department proudly launched its annual Blue Santa Program, an opportunity to support over 130 families in our community this holiday season. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, consider joining us in bringing joy to Celina families through this beloved initiative. Here are some key details for the Blue Santa Program courtesy of the Police Department:
Local Families in Need: Every family supported through the Blue Santa Program lives within the Celina community, and each child attends Celina ISD schools.
Personalized Wish Lists: Blue Santa isn’t a standard toy drive. Each child provides a unique list, including both needs and personal holiday wishes. When you adopt a family, you’ll receive an email with instructions, including the child’s list, gift-wrapping guidelines, and the deadline for delivery.
Group Adoptions Welcome: Prefer to adopt with others? Feel free to team up with friends, family, or neighbors. Just one contact is needed for the process, making it easy to share the joy together.
Gift Cards Welcome: We’re also grateful for $25 Visa or Walmart gift cards to help complete family wish lists.
The Blue Santa Program flourishes thanks to the generosity of our residents during the holiday season. [ CLICK HERE TO ADOPT A FAMILY ]
CONGRATULATIONS TO TY BEHRINGER ON HIS NEW ROLE
We are pleased to announce and congratulate Ty Behringer on his new position as Business Development Associate with the Celina Economic Development Corporation. Over the past few years, Ty has made outstanding contributions to the City, progressing from a Management Assistant to the Assistant to the City Manager - Development Liaison. His dedication and impact have been invaluable, and we are thrilled to see him take on this new opportunity. Congratulations, Ty, on this well-deserved advancement!
HED UNVEILS VISION FOR THE FUTURE DOWNTOWN CENTER
At the recent EDC Business Quarterly Meeting, HED, the architect behind the Downtown Center project, presented a captivating fly-through video that brought to life the future vision for this transformational development. The video highlighted key areas of the project, including the exterior design, the envisioned future library, a welcoming lobby area, and an expansive rooftop patio. This showcase illustrated how the Downtown Center will enhance our City’s core, offering vibrant spaces for connection and community growth.
[ CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO ]
LIFE CONNECTED. SERVICE DAY IS NEXT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
We are just one week away from Life Connected. Service Day! On Saturday, November 9, Keep Celina Beautiful invites the entire community to come together to lend a helping hand and strengthen the bonds that make our City special. The event will take place from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, starting with breakfast and a warm welcome at Celina’s Downtown Square at 8:00 AM. If you know of someone who could use assistance with tasks like yard work, minor repairs, or cleaning, you can also submit a project. Please contact Trevor Ludwyck, Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator, at tludwyck@celina-tx.gov for more information.
CELINA AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION MUSEUM CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Celina Area Heritage Association Museum, a milestone in preserving and celebrating our community’s rich history. The Museum warmly invites you to join them for its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 9, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Celina Area Heritage Museum located at 211 W. Pecan St. There will be refreshments and hourly cash drawings at the event.
DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY PHASE 4A PROJECT: LANE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION
For the ongoing work on the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) Phase 4A Project, contractors will implement lane closures next week. These closures will facilitate the transport of topsoil, a mass haul of materials, and the cleaning of the area. It is important to note that the entire left lanes will not be closed, and closures will only occur at the construction exits as necessary. NTTA has approved these closures on the condition that they are used solely for hauling purposes and that the Dallas Parkway is kept clean at all times.
Monday, November 4, through Saturday, November 9, from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
• Northbound and southbound left lanes of Dallas Pkwy from First St to FM 428
Tuesday, November 5, through Saturday, November 9, from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
• Northbound and southbound U-Turn lane at First St