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BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO, CONNOR PITTMAN & CODY THORN
Lewisville stresses water conservation Lewisville officials are reminding resi- dents to conserve water usage during sum- mer, according to a June 21 news release. Daytime outdoor watering restrictions went into effect May 1 and run through Sep- tember. The restrictions are enacted each year as part of Lewisville’s Emergency Water Management Plan, according to the release. The details Automated and manual sprinklers are not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Watering by hand and use of soaker hoses are not restricted. Residents with even-numbered addresses can water lawns on Tuesdays and Saturdays only, and odd-numbered addresses are permitted on Wednesdays and Sundays. Zooming in The city encourages smart irrigation practices, such as inspecting for leaks and over-spray onto the pavement. Lewisville also provides rebates for installing water-efficient equipment.
Crime Control and Prevention District budget For fiscal year 2024-25, officials are seeking to increase the district’s budget by more than $1.5 million.
Revenue
Expenditures
$4.22M $4.21M
2023-24 (Actual)
$4.98M
2024-25 (Budgeted)
$5.76M
$0 $1M
$2M $3M
$4M
$5M
$6M
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Over $5.7M budget set for Coppell crime prevention The fiscal year 2024-25 budget for the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District has been adopted.
Addison, Carrollton and Farmers Branch • Costs for jail services, which are shared with Grapevine • Equipment needs for the police department, including new vehicles and body-worn cameras Budget Officer Jesica Almendarez said the fund’s revenues come from a quarter-cent sales tax, which was re-approved by voters in 2022 for a
Members of the district’s board approved a nearly $5.76 million budget during the June 11 meeting. Any shortfalls are expected to be covered elsewhere in the FY 2024-25 budget. What you need to know Per city documents, the annual budget for the district includes several allocations, including: • 13 school resource officers • 125 community safety and security initiatives • A portion of costs for the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, which are shared with
10-year period. Looking ahead
A budget workshop July 15 will include the district’s budget, while Coppell City Council is expected to hold a public hearing and adopt the budget Aug. 27, Almendarez said.
Coppell breaks ground on Fire Station No. 5 Construction is underway on Coppell’s newest fire station, according to a city news release. A groundbreaking ceremony June 4 marked the beginning of construction for the nearly $12.5 million project. Coppell Fire Station No. 5 will be located at 157 S. Moore Road. The overview The city’s fifth fire station is expected to meet increased demands on the Coppell Fire Depart- ment because of growth and development. “The addition of Fire Station No. 5 will help ... safeguard the lives and property of residents,” Fire Chief Kevin Richardson said in the news release. Some context The site was the previous home to Fire Station No. 2, which then became the home of The- atre Coppell. Construction crews completed a
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New $3M Glory Park opens in Lewisville Lewisville officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Glory Park, also known as Parque La Gloria, on June 15. The $3 million project features two playground structures, a fitness station, multiple shade structures and trails to the property. The walking trail at the park was still blocked off during the ceremony. The park’s creation helps fulfill Lewisville’s goal of providing a park within a 10-minute walk of every resident.
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demolition of the existing building in late May, per the news release. Coppell City Council previously authorized spending over $600,000 for generators and other items that are expected to have long lead times. Looking ahead Construction on the fire station is expected to continue through next spring, according to the news release, with the new fire station becoming operational by next summer.
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