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Melissa told council that staff will host a preliminary budget workshop on Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at the Trapine Hickman (library) and said the administration will recommend options to address council's top priority of narrowing the general employee pay gap; she said the pay plan is \"about 10% under market\" and staff will present options for council direction ahead of a final budget workshop in August.

On city finances, Melissa said property-tax revenue collections have been lower than usual for the last two years because of protests and exemptions; she said collection rates are currently in the mid-90s and that \"we'll probably land about 98%\" though the transcript reported figures of roughly 96% to 97.7% in the current cycle. Melissa said staff plans to budget more conservatively next year to reflect lower collections.

She reviewed upcoming community events and public engagement opportunities: a \"Let's Wave Together\" inclusion pool party for people of all abilities at the Lagoon at Virginia Weaver Park (Sunday, June 29, 5:30'7:30 p.m., RSVP required), downtown engagement events tied to the Heart of the Hill Downtown Action Plan on Friday, July 11 at the Trapine Hickman Library (4'6 p.m.) and a pop-up at the Pioneer Park Farmers Market on July 12 (presentations at 10 a.m. and noon, walking tour at 11 a.m.), and a community appreciation day hosted by NFL player Travis Gibson (a Cedar Hill alum) at Valley Ridge Park on Saturday, July 12 (9 a.m.'1 p.m.). Assistant City Manager Chastity Benson described the downtown outreach format and said the events will highlight complete-streets and small-business support initiatives.

Melissa also called attention to a letter from Ginger Reid and Caroline McKee about the Cedar Hill Shares Food Pantry seeking to increase donations and staff said they will report to council on a potential partnership with the pantry.

On the consent agenda (items summarized by staff), Melissa said the packet included:
- A resolution adopting the 2025'20230 Dallas County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (listed on the consent agenda);
- Authorization for the mayor to execute a construction contract with Standard Site Utilities for drainage improvements at 702 East Pleasant Run for an amount not to exceed $316,739 (capital improvement plan project);
- Authorization for the mayor to execute a contract with Infrastructure Management Services for a roadway pavement condition survey in the amount of $60,899;
- A professional services agreement with Garver in an amount not to exceed $159,548 for assistance with implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule revisions (noted as an unfunded federal mandate);
- A proposed agreement with Year Out Energy Services Company, LLC / Energy Systems Group for design, management and renovation work at the former Zula B. Wiley Library under a performance-based energy retrofit approach; staff said the company committed to 30% MWBE participation in the project.

Council briefly discussed orientation for new boards and commissions (July 17), the Best Southwest TGIF legislative series beginning August 1, and other calendar items. A closed session that had been on the agenda was tabled for a later date.

Procedural actions at the end of the briefing included a motion to adjourn; council recessed briefly and planned to reconvene for the next scheduled portion of the meeting.

No formal council votes on the consent-agenda contracts were recorded during the briefing portion in the transcript provided; staff identified the items for council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cedar Hill - City Council Briefing Session - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City Manager Melissa (last name not specified) outlined upcoming community events, budget timing, property-tax collection pressures and several contracts on the consent agenda, including a drainage contract ($316,739), a pavement survey ($60,899) and professional services for Lead and Copper Rule compliance ($159,548).","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},6514057,"Trapine Hickman Library marks first year with surge in visitors, programs and event rentals",2324,1152000,3476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065363-efc1367b26de0bcd5d83eb8df3c30fa7&start=1152&end=3476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065363-efc1367b26de0bcd5d83eb8df3c30fa7/thumbnail_1152000.jpg","/articles/6514057/Cedar-Hill/Dallas-County/Texas/Trapine-Hickman-Library-marks-first-year-with-surge-in-visitors-programs-and-event-rentals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514057-876ee2bd9ec7d60145b1d6694222cd37/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070489&Signature=JV1fvjpalCA6Uj1NqUljAoLt2e1aNtvtl123looxrrmgY5pPIPCtcHkxtjC4ay9i5kmk2mdg5zdop7a50cV5x92x-QZImF1iGh~m5POcToXlO5~vemuV3g6yndMTDWTvR1OzjMKHbIR9M2pwP4N9p1X3G2Es4NFDI8NksmeZkCj7HKOYE7asBzQiCVOA-NdUOGocjqb9Flfoz0rv32InLA8OVjN4qI07-xrHcmWgc60nCdzOiYFgQT-Z7VKGrvBwHu5l~PEwBHBSHwrDL1loJEXP7j3GKwn0gh0Qm771nAds1kSoGm24waccnHvrVWFy~rKCoOOxaiRf9RGFz9~3Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brenda Bail, library director, told the Cedar Hill City Council on June 24 that the Trapine Hickman Library has seen rapid use in its first year, with large increases in visits, circulation and program attendance.

The presentation detailed why the library matters locally: it has become a regional draw, expanded program offerings and new event-rental revenue while hosting community and cultural programs tied to the city's broader parks and downtown goals.

Bail said the library has recorded roughly 210,000 visitors since opening and that circulation has increased by more than 80% compared with the old Zula B. Wiley Library. \"We check out more in one week now than we did in a whole month at the Zula B. Wiley Library,\" Bail told council. She said the library hosted more than 40,000 program attendees in its first year (a 16% increase compared with the prior facility) and reported a 32% increase in the number of programs offered.

Bail highlighted several operational and outreach items: an automatic material handling (AMH) machine that other regional libraries viewed during a recent visit; a newly upgraded library website; a March-launched mobile app (\"My Libro\") that allows patrons to put books on hold and reserve study rooms; and volunteer support (more than 125 volunteers at the grand opening and a continuing volunteer program). She also described event-rental activity, including rooftop and multipurpose spaces that have hosted celebrations, weddings and business events and provide discounted rates for Cedar Hill residents and 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

The library noted awards and recognitions tied to the project: LEED certification (the city's first LEED-certified building), a Texas Municipal League recognition, and a Keep Texas Beautiful award for the project and youth engagement. Bail said the library team is pursuing additional partnerships, including with the Cedar Hill Museum of History and potential joint humanities grant work.

Staffing and operations changes were included: the library expanded its team from about 17 to 27 positions during the project and promoted Corrine (full name not provided) to library assistant director. Bail discussed lessons learned about facility maintenance, interior layout adjustments based on patron feedback and communication practices among a growing operations team.

Council members asked clarifying questions about noise and use patterns. Council Member Alan Allen Sims said the \"first floor is not a quiet place\" while the upstairs provides a quieter environment; Bail agreed and said the library intentionally provides different \"vibes\" on different floors to serve varied uses.

Bail closed by presenting council members with a commemorative plaque and postcards and asked council to direct staff to supply any additional information requested. She said staff would follow up if questions remained.

The presentation and council Q&A ran during the briefing portion of the June 24 session; Bail and assistant staff supplied the usage figures and operational details during that briefing.","Library Director Brenda Bail told the Cedar Hill City Council the Trafine/Trapine Hickman Library has logged large increases in visitors, circulation and program attendance in its first year, highlighted Awards, LEED certification, a new mobile app and expanded event rentals.","actionData","errors"]

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City manager briefs council on events, preliminary budget workshop and several consent-agenda contracts

Trapine Hickman Library marks first year with surge in visitors, programs and event rentals