City Manager’s Weekly Report To: Mayor and City Council From: Robert Ranc, City Manager
OCTOBER 30, 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS November 6: Celina Friday Night Market (6:00 - 9:00 PM, Downtown Square) November 7: Police Department Ruck March (8:30 AM, Old Celina Park) November 10: City Council Meeting (5:00 PM, Council Chambers) November 12: Celina Fire Department Graduation (11:00 AM, Methodist Celina Medical Center) November 13: Celina ISD Veterans Day Ceremony (9:00 AM, Celina High School) November 14: Life Connected. Service Day (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Downtown Square) November 14: Fire Station #1 Open House (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Fire Station #1) November 15: Willard Middle School Dedication Ceremony (2:00 PM, Willard Middle School) November 17: City of Celina/Celina ISD Town Hall (6:00 - 8:00 PM, Vasquez Middle School) November 26: Celina Turkey Trot (7:45 AM, Downtown Square)
CITY UPDATES DOWNTOWN CENTER CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES TO ADVANCE Construction of the City of Celina’s Downtown Center continues to advance, with Swinerton making significant progress across the building’s exterior, roofing systems, and interior spaces. Roof parapet framing is now complete, and roofing installation is underway at the Atrium and Level 4. Mechanical progress also continues, with condensers installed and the building’s chiller scheduled for delivery on November 13. Exterior construction remains active, with brick installation progressing along the west elevation and aluminum window installation continuing throughout the facility. Crews are finalizing air barrier and waterproofing activities, while steel supports for the Atrium curtain wall have been completed. Interior construction continues across multiple levels of the Downtown Center. Within the Atrium, preparation for the topping slab has commenced, and installation of the stair treads and overhead door is complete. Basement activities include ongoing interior framing, access flooring development, and drywall installation. On Level 2, perimeter and one-sided drywall installation have been completed, and interior brick installation is underway. Level 3 has also reached completion of one-sided drywall installation, with crews beginning interior brick installation and
the closing of interior walls. These milestones represent continued progress toward completing the Downtown Center and advancing this significant investment in Downtown Celina.
SERGEANT RAPER GRADUATES FROM ILEA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The Celina Police Department is proud to recognize Sergeant Colten Raper on his graduation from the 151st School of Police Supervision at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA). Sergeant Raper completed the intensive four-week leadership development program designed to prepare law enforcement professionals for the responsibilities and challenges of supervisory leadership. The program provides participants with advanced training focused on leadership, management, decision-making, communication, and organizational effectiveness. Sergeant Raper’s successful completion of the program reflects his continued commitment to professional development and strengthens the leadership capabilities of the Celina Police Department. The knowledge and experience gained through this training will directly support his continued service to the Department and the Celina community.
CITY HOSTS CELINA CONNECT. QUARTERLY MEETING FOR EMPLOYEES On Tuesday, October 27, the City of Celina hosted its quarterly Celina Connect employee meeting, with both morning and afternoon sessions providing staff members across the organization an opportunity to receive important updates, connect with colleagues, and stay informed on Citywide initiatives. During the meeting, staff received an overview of the FY27 Budget and discussed the City’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional service through “The Celina Way.” This service philosophy reinforces the standards and expectations for how City employees serve Celina residents while also emphasizing the importance of providing that same level of professionalism, responsiveness, and respect to fellow employees and departments throughout the organization. The sessions also featured staff spotlights recognizing employees and their contributions to the organization, along with Human Resources updates and other information relevant to City staff. Celina Connect continues to serve as an important internal communication opportunity to strengthen organizational alignment, recognize employees, and reinforce the culture and service standards of the City of Celina.
CELEBRATING EMPLOYEE MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS The City of Celina is pleased to recognize several recent employee milestones and professional achievements across the organization. This month, the City welcomed a new Firefighter/Paramedic to the Celina Fire Department, celebrated the promotions of two employees, and recognized a staff member for successfully completing the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certification Exam. These accomplishments reflect the continued growth of the City organization and the commitment of employees to professional development, career advancement, and excellence in public service.
John Downey
Firefighter/Paramedic
Vanessa Fischer
Promoted to Crime Prevention Specialist
Linda Majeed
Promoted to Senior Traffic Engineer
Ben Sutton
Buyer (passed his CPPB Certification Exam)
COIT RD ASPHALT REPLACEMENT PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION The Coit Rd Asphalt Replacement Project is nearing completion, marking significant progress in the City’s continued investment in roadway safety, mobility, and long-term infrastructure reliability. The project encompasses full-depth asphalt reconstruction along multiple segments of Coit Rd, including the corridor from J Fred Smith Pkwy to Lynn Stambaugh Pkwy/FM 455 and from FM 455/Ousley Blvd to CR 92. The comprehensive project included roadway pulverization, embankment construction, cement stabilization, and new asphalt paving designed to improve travel conditions and extend the service life of the roadway. Crews also removed and replaced existing culverts to enhance drainage and structural performance throughout the corridor. Additional improvements include updated signage and pavement striping, adjustments to existing mailboxes, reconstruction of driveway connections impacted by the work, and restoration of disturbed areas within the right-of-way. With the primary roadway improvements substantially complete, crews are progressing through the remaining project elements and closeout activities. Completion of the Coit Rd Asphalt Replacement Project represents another important investment in Celina’s transportation network and supports the City’s commitment to providing safe, efficient, and reliable infrastructure for residents, businesses, and visitors.
DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY PHASE 4A PROJECT: LANE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION As part of the continued progress on the DNT Phase 4A project, construction crews will soon implement targeted lane closures to support key project activities. These closures are necessary to facilitate the transport of topsoil, conduct mass haul operations, perform area cleanup, and set structural beams. It is important to note that full closure of the left lanes is not anticipated. Monday, November 2, through Saturday, November 7: •
The northbound and southbound left lanes of Dallas Pkwy from First St to FM 428 will be closed daily from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
ROAD CLOSURES RESIDENT MAP The City‘s Road Closures Resident Map serves as a crucial tool for residents to remain informed about ongoing projects and associated road closures within the city. This comprehensive resource empowers individuals to plan their travel routes effectively, minimizing disruptions caused by construction activities. By clicking on the map or accessing the link above, residents gain access to the full interactive map, ensuring easy navigation and timely updates on the evolving infrastructure projects throughout Celina. [ CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ROAD CLOSURES MAP ]