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*First CCPD Deposit Expected the week of 9/15*
Traffic
211 more traffic stops than July
241 more officer-initiated calls than in July
28 more accidents than July
Train vs. Semi Accident (Aug 22nd)
CID
21/28 crimes against persons were family violence
10 more crimes against persons than July
Things of Note:
Community Engagement Events
Aug 1st - Lemonade with a Leo Contest
Aug 11th – Story Time in the Park
Aug 21st – 10th Citizens Police Academy
Personnel Changes
New Hires
Officer Morgan Cooper
Detention Officer Shirlon Deveres
* With the hiring of Shirlon, the Detention Section of the Department is fully staffed *
Lost one Communications Officer who failed to make probation
Throughout August, patrol officers have conducted directed enforcement along Bois D'Arc and all streets leading to Bois D'Arc The focus has been on commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement in those areas Officers conducted 27 traffic stops in those areas throughout the month. Additionally, DPS has agreed to conduct periodic enforcement in that area for CMV violations. They began the enforcement on Sept. 3rd.
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*Hazardous Conditions (No Fire) includes gas leaks and hazmat incidents
*Public Service Calls include special duty, mutual aid, and agency assists
Personnel & Promotions
Firefighter Ryan Upshaw promoted to Driver/Operator at Station 3.
Awaiting FEMA notification on SAFER Grant application for nine additional firefighter positions.
Planning and Collaboration
Continued collaboration with Fitch & Associates on EMS service RFP.
Completed Written Questions stage; next step is Virtual Proposers’ Conference on Sept. 22, 2025.
ESD # 6 President Mario Luna and Chief Holcomb attended the Fire Station Planning & Design Conference in Denton, TX, gathering strategies for efficient, modern station design.
Station 2 Renovation and Addition
Water, sewer, and stormwater systems relocated/installed.
Mass grading completed.
Awaiting gas line relocation before next phase of construction.
Operations
Implemented new fire quadrant maps to track call volumes by district, which will improve data analysis, coverage monitoring, and operational decisions.
Engine 1 has arrived and is in service. A push-in ceremony will happen soon.
Hosted successful “Brew with the Crew” event at Stash’s, fostering community relations and promoting fire safety.
Training Highlights
3 firefighters graduated from Paramedic School, expanding medical response capabilities
1 Fire Captain attended TCC Command & Control Class (leadership & incident management)
All firefighters completed CE on report writing, reinforcing documentation standards
1 Fire Marshal attended the Fire Marshal Conference (Fort Worth)
1 Fire Marshal completed TCOLE Crisis Intervention Training, enhancing crisis response
3 firefighters began Paramedic School
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Upcoming Meetings
September 30 – Architectural Review Board
October 2 – Planning and Zoning Commission
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E N G I N E E R I N G
Under Construction / Announced
BJ’s – Estimated completion in 2026
Costco – Estimated completion in 2026
HEB – Estimated opening January 2025
Home Depot – Estimated opening November 2025
Villages at Gateway – Estimated opening October 2025
Victory Shoppes East – Estimated completion in 2026
Texas Health Resources Hospital – Estimated completion in 2027
Facilities
Pending / TBD Timelines
Gail Wilson Way Extension – Date TBD
Bellagio Laguna – Date TBD
Crunch Fitness – Date TBD
Popeyes – Date TBD
Oncor Forney Switch – Date TBD
*These dates are engineering estimates only and are likely subject to change*
C A P I T A L I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T S
Active Construction: Fire Station #2 Expansion/Renovations.
Closeout: Multi-Purpose Fields, City Hall Elevator Improvement
Planning/Design: Public Works Facilities Remodel, Municipal & Building Upgrades, Animal Shelter Upgrades, City Signage Package.
Roadway
Closeout: Ranch Road Extension.
Design/Planning: FM 740 Sidewalks, Lovers Lane (Hwy 80–FM 740), FM 548 Monitor Connector, Community Park Road Extension, Grade Separation, FM 740/Pinson Rd Turn Lanes, Estate Lane Reconstruction.
Wastewater
Closeout: SCADA Upgrades
Active/Design: Sewer Extension (Kaufman–Redbud), Grayhawk Lift Station Decommissioning, Sanitary Sewer Relief Lines, Irish Ridge Lift Station Upgrades, FM 1641 Utility Relocation.
Water
Construction: Bowie & York Street Water Line (Bowie nearly complete; York starting).
On Hold: Hwy 80 Water Line Replacement
Planning/Design: Waterline Loop (NTB to Don T Cates), North Side Elevated Tank & Lines, FM 1641
Relocation, Pump Station #2, US Hwy 80 Relocation, Project Lollipop.
Studies: Ultimate Water Model (draft report under review).
Drainage
Completed: Elm Street.
Ongoing: Estate Lane Drainage, Shands/Mulberry Drainage Project (Phase 1 complete, Phase 2 in design).
Parks
Construction: Mulberry Park Baseball Redesign, Heritage Hill Park.
Design: Tennis Courts, Mulberry Park Drainage & Parking Lot Improvements
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