The Mayor and City Council request that all cell phones be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond or conduct a phone conversation.

BACKGROUND

The second week of April is nationally recognized as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week and is a week when communities are encouraged to learn about what the job entails and to be grateful for those who do them. Sachse Animal Control Officers regularly risk their wellbeing to protect the welfare of animals and the community. 

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations associated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Present a proclamation recognizing Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week.

BACKGROUND

Emergencies can occur any time and a prompt response is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property. Public Safety Telecommunicators serve as the vital link for the city's first responders to ensure their safety and substantially contribute to the protection of the public. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 9 through April 15.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations associated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Present a proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Those who wish to speak may fill out a form or email the City Secretary prior to the meeting.

BACKGROUND

The Finance Department prepares a report each month to update the City Council regarding revenues and expenditures for the City. Included in the report are unaudited summaries for the General Fund, Utility Fund, Debt Service Fund, Sachse Economic Development Corporation, and the Sachse Municipal Development District, as well as a report of the year-to-date sales tax revenue.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

City Charter section 7.16(4) says the City Manager shall submit to the City Council each month a report covering revenues and expenditures of the City in such form as requested by the City Council.

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending February 28, 2023.

BACKGROUND

In January 2021, City Council approved the design of J.K. Sachse Park by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Phase 1 of construction was to include a pavilion, splash pad, restrooms, sand volleyball court, and trails. On February 7, 2022, City Council approved an agreement for the construction of J.K. Sachse Park Phase 1 on Ranch Road. Construction began on March 21, 2022, and the project was anticipated to be completed by April 28, 2023, with a grand opening scheduled in May 2023.

OVERVIEW

This project has been approved by the Municipal Development District Board and City Council. Funding will come from the Municipal Development District and Collin County grant funding.

RECOMMENDATION

Receive an update on J.K. Sachse Park Phase 1.

BACKGROUND

The Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget, including the 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program, was adopted by Council on September 6, 2022. The Sachse Charter allows Council to amend or change the budget to provide for additional expense and this routinely occurs around the mid-point of the fiscal year. Several budget and capital improvement program amendments have been identified for the current fiscal year and shall become an attachment to the original Budget upon Council approval.

OVERVIEW

Budget and Capital Improvement Program adjustments are shown below by fund:

In addition, to match project expense eligibility, $491,825 of the Hudson Drive (R-21-02) revenue source is changed from Roadway Impact Fees to General CIP Unobligated Fund Balance. 

See attached documents for further detail.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

According to Section 7.09 of the City Charter, "Under conditions which may arise, and which could not reasonably have been foreseen in the normal process of planning the budget, the city council may, by a majority vote of the full membership, amend or change the budget to provide for any additional expense in which the general welfare of the citizenry is involved. These amendments shall be by ordinance and shall become an attachment to the original budget."

RECOMMENDATION

Approve an ordinance authorizing certain Budget and Capital Improvement Program amendments pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Program.

BACKGROUND

The City's current mission statement was developed as a part of the City Council's Strategic Plan in 2016. It currently reads:

"Sachse is a tranquil community welcoming the future while offering
a safe and enjoyable quality of life to all those who call Sachse home."

Mission statements play an important role in setting the tone and direction for local government activities. They often serve as a guide for City employees to utilize while working on City Council priorities. The City Council reviewed the statement and participated in a visioning exercise at its most recent strategic planning retreat. Council provided initial feedback at that time and staff prepared draft statements based on the discussion. Staff will present options for the Council's final consideration.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Discuss, consider, and provide feedback on changes to the City's existing mission statement.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve a resolution determining the necessity of the acquisition of the real property for the construction of the Merritt Road Realignment and Widening Project, authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire the real property, and delegate authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City Attorney and City Manager for Parcels 6, 7, 17, and 51.