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BY CONNOR PITTMAN & CODY THORN
Coppell to allocate $1.8M in ARPA funds Coppell City Council provided direction on how remaining funds from an initial allo- cation of $10.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds could be spent. City sta identi ed several areas where the money could be spent including parks, city facilities and emergency services. The details ARPA funds are designed to bridge the gap for lost revenue as a result of economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy City Manager Traci Leach said the city has used around $5 million on com- pleted projects with about another $3.5 mil- lion budgeted for current projects. After sta commits the $1.8 million for identi ed projects, around $178,530 would have to be allocated by the end of the year.
Lewisville’s new chief of police begins tenure Brook Rollins o cially assumed command of the Lewisville Police Department on Feb. 1. What you need to know Rollins was named the new chief of police in December. He replaces Kevin Deaver, who is retiring after more than 35 years of public ser- vice. Deaver spent the last 25 years in Lewisville and the past ve as chief. The city used executive recruiting rm Mosaic Public Partners to lead a candidate search that yielded more than 60 applicants, according to a news release. “Chief Rollins brings with him a wealth of experience, dedication and a commitment to fostering community trust,” Lewisville City Man- ager Claire Powell said in a news release. “With a focus on innovation, transparency, data and community engagement, he is poised to e ec- tively lead our police department in furthering
"I am truly humbled by the opportunity to put on the Lewisville badge and
work alongside the great people of the Lewisville Police Department." BROOK ROLLINS, LEWISVILLE POLICE CHIEF
community safety and collaboration.” A closer look Rollins was with the Arlington Police Depart- ment for 21 years prior to his new role. He served as a patrol o cer, eld training o cer, auto theft detective, SWAT team member, patrol supervisor, criminal investigation divi- sion supervisor, SWAT team supervisor, patrol commander, training commander and technical service commander.
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