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The proclamation, read into the record on Jan. 28, cites the month’s origins in 1926, recognizes the 1976 expansion to a month-long observance, and identifies the 2025 theme as celebrating African Americans and economic empowerment. The proclamation mentions historical figures including educator Mary McLeod Bethune and civil-rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and notes recent local programming such as performances by the Cedar Hill High School Choir and Infinite Arts during the city’s Martin Luther King community celebration.

The city’s library director described a slate of library events and social-media highlights planned for February and introduced a representative attending on behalf of a national women’s council who is participating in a sold-out fundraiser at the Traphine Hickman Library. The library director encouraged residents to attend events and to obtain library cards to access related resources and programming.

The proclamation was presented as a ceremonial item; no formal council vote was required. The proclamation text was signed on the date of the meeting and filed as part of the city’s ceremonial records.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cedar Hill - City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Stephen Mason proclaimed Feb. 1–28, 2025, Black History Month in Cedar Hill and the library announced related events and partnerships highlighting local and national figures.","taxTitle","Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",60935,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671501,"Cedar Hill council approves consent agenda including body-worn camera grant, downtown infrastructure work and equipment purchases",226,703000,929000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159080-e2e41f71aea460acaa95bf9043f444c1&start=703&end=929","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159080-e2e41f71aea460acaa95bf9043f444c1/thumbnail_703000.jpg","/articles/6671501/Cedar-Hill/Dallas-County/Texas/Cedar-Hill-council-approves-consent-agenda-including-body-worn-camera-grant-downtown-infrastructure-work-and-equipment-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671501-71861d839613d26e52f6afb91c79e7bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188008&Signature=MsHje9ZLARdNlu-N1UBUR21B3nEFfuZmRcIFhfazvupwKYFdI~0KI2GM0wzCl2OslHABwihVh5s37X-li6t1KMBiLXHOW0DY61UHCtEzqk~UBJ7~wcK~yt9x08IYHW2ta95a76qR19DTEtj15wfvutnbe516j714kdQwXjjHbrPsV9P-GikFE7UGq0bs6y4AKdXCnEhlNxHEv6dB9-Wjbp3n3Xw53rNx2ONBVyK0GvviUzKj~Wlqji0Al6sHl64jdEJxzzzapOQMLZI8gF~UxFWiVTMqD5Lsym1lXQQw4kXOFeF8a0oTAV4YnMPjAlB2LouGb~kVHOxjZ3DIwSF3IA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cedar Hill City Council on Jan. 28 approved its consent agenda, authorizing multiple routine and project-specific actions including grant applications, a discretionary service agreement for downtown infrastructure relocation, facility renovations and water utility equipment purchases.

Councilor Tim Sims moved to approve consent agenda items A through J; Council Member Hayden seconded. The council approved the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote.

The consent agenda as read into the record included: approval of the Jan. 14 meeting minutes; authorization for the mayor to execute a discretionary service agreement with Encore Electric Delivery Company LLC for underground infrastructure relocation on the Downtown Complete Streets Phase 2A project; Resolution R25-748 supporting a second-year renewal application for a body-worn camera (BWC) grant from the Office of the Texas Governor to fund BWCs for 81 personnel; Resolution R25-745 and Resolution R25-747 authorizing grant submissions to the Office of the Texas Governor to support Police and Fire Department activities and youth engagement, respectively; awarding the 2025 Cedar Hill Green Award to Wise Academy as recommended by the Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board; authorizing the mayor to execute a contract with G2 Contractors for renovations within the Cedar Hill Government Center in an amount not to exceed $105,000; authorizing the purchase of water utility equipment including meters from Core & Main and meter registers from Hydropro Solutions; and approving Resolution R25-749 funding activities of a steering committee of cities served by Encore.

Council members did not pull any items for separate consideration; Wise Academy was present but did not request removal from the consent agenda. The council did not read roll-call tallies; the mayor recorded a unanimous vote in favor of the consent agenda.","Council approved consent agenda items A–J, authorizing grant applications, a discretionary service agreement for downtown underground infrastructure, a contract for government center renovations and purchases of water meters and registers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671506,"Cedar Hill council approves memorandum of understanding with Trinity Church to create dog park",0,1038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159080-e2e41f71aea460acaa95bf9043f444c1&start=1038&end=1038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159080-e2e41f71aea460acaa95bf9043f444c1/thumbnail_1038000.jpg","/articles/6671506/Cedar-Hill/Dallas-County/Texas/Cedar-Hill-council-approves-memorandum-of-understanding-with-Trinity-Church-to-create-dog-park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671506-281b7e92cd606f802fd2ad9f8775e12b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188008&Signature=QKia7pU47GjcUjwx~AfpgRl~etHM2VHUMY~1RzD4ZFmobG86pgGO4elCghsf0J8ka2Jq4rIydNzmLLKRnRYpcW~dzvdeHdS4VLB1gaQbrZcvklUnIS~NQAVmtspLskM4Bs57E5OBIMmzu5mKhef6gi4VJXk4TUDzstQlcZxOt4~xt-Aba1mp~Ngehpgob6KiOPrJMr84o-WmX3KI~k39fsLK9yzGsIQvOTeCpMoKdZeQMoy9OI050wN3T1kvz0i6VP9XkYYh4EhBVz9m0I6~SgW0WramKU2rh2TY5jAcu8q64niCOM13D3SrSrJw~srnAFn8uPGk2AnTV-34nT6oVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cedar Hill City Council on Jan. 28 unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Trinity Church to establish a dog park on church property.

Council Member Hayden moved to authorize the mayor to execute the memorandum of understanding; Councilwoman Auzin seconded the motion, and the council approved it unanimously.

Council members and staff praised the partnership during discussion. Council members said the community has long requested a dog park and noted Trinity Church’s offer of land made the project feasible. Pastor Hennessy of Trinity Church described the church’s readiness to cooperate; Council members cited the site’s adjacency to the Tri City Animal Shelter as a practical benefit. The council did not discuss a construction timeline, specific parcel boundaries, or a funding breakdown during the public portion of this agenda item.

The action directs city staff to execute the MOU with Trinity Church. The council did not attach additional conditions or a supplemental funding authorization to the motion during the meeting.

No public comments were recorded on the item at the time it was moved and approved.","The Cedar Hill City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Trinity Church to establish a city dog park on church property, citing community demand and proximity to Tri City Animal Shelter.","actionData","errors"]

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Cedar Hill proclaims February 2025 as Black History Month, highlights theme of economic empowerment

Cedar Hill council approves consent agenda including body-worn camera grant, downtown infrastructure work and equipment purchases

Cedar Hill council approves memorandum of understanding with Trinity Church to create dog park