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Sunnyvale ISD fields: Staff said the town executed an MOU with Sunnyvale ISD and construction began in June 2025 with a projected completion date of Oct. 1, 2025. The field complex is a roughly $2 million project that will provide multiuse turf areas: a soccer field, a football field, a track surface (turf lines shown), and capacity for two practice baseball fields and a lacrosse configuration. Staff said the fields will be maintained and scheduled by the school under the MOU and that the town’s paid contribution will be cash‑funded.

Vineyard Park: Staff reported that geotechnical work is nearly complete and the design‑build approach with Hellas is being finalized. The design team has been addressing drainage and adjacent property coordination; staff said a tentative construction start of September 2025 is possible with a projected completion now estimated for January 2026. The Vineyard Park design/build budget was presented at roughly $1.9 million.

Jobson Park: The council was reminded the design contract with Half Associates was executed in April 2025 and survey and geotech work is underway. Staff presented two cost options for Jobson Park: a $7 million version with fewer amenities and a $13 million (approximately $12–13M) full‑build option — design will proceed and staff said the project timeline anticipates bidding in early 2026, a May 2026 construction start and completion in October 2027 under a full‑build scenario. Staff stressed the project scope will be refined through design and public engagement and that a subsequent council action will be required for final construction authorization.

Councilmembers asked about maintenance responsibilities, scheduling of multiuse fields, potential baseball practice layouts and the need for equipment to maintain turf fields. Staff noted the school will maintain the ISD fields under the MOU; Vineyard Park will be maintained by the town once complete. Council asked staff to bring back details on maintenance equipment and ongoing costs for turf fields before final contract approval.

Council did not take formal action on the presentations; staff will return with formal contract documents and funding recommendations as projects advance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sunnyvale - Town Council","oneSentenceSummary","Town staff updated Sunnyvale Town Council on three park projects — Sunnyvale ISD turf fields, Vineyard Park and Jobson Park — reporting construction timelines, budgets and next steps.","taxTitle","Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",69453,"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},6503494,"Sunnyvale council approves first reading to allow temporary concrete batch plant for Homestead Phase 7",2651,999000,3650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5559924-44f181d127a00351c8b1f83c8091ae9a&start=999&end=3650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5559924-44f181d127a00351c8b1f83c8091ae9a/thumbnail_999000.jpg","/articles/6503494/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Sunnyvale-council-approves-first-reading-to-allow-temporary-concrete-batch-plant-for-Homestead-Phase-7","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503494-59aa9334cf1aafa4d896c0d451542c0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770695218&Signature=an81ZUUc0tpkXlIfcsJ1q6sBll3B308Lx59hVqYVvqnVBcw9O2o8vhaQwvWEUQL393FAKddxW~m-LHMNXRrhE4H~vJQVN3OH1JM8x5iPsPn1qLOUOVjQPEJskKIaxUllDRd1SHoH6BDnUPTbcjfNaA524kusOgxjZUjiwNfqdYyTOh2X8bvEfY5yT6rBqWtAp8RBgADIlru~VbaUsknnj31Gs3y~6n4AVtb2eOYKxeu2HZzSC-hmgSTReBiPftf~s18sNW3BNL87y6V5T7suZtstkmncauIGtFJGW1O25Ie8jzAbRZG3X-URTdt~tYLEr3oQnjbaiPQeeNmrathDnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sunnyvale Town Council on Aug. 11 approved on first reading an amendment to the Homestead Planned Development to permit a one‑time temporary on‑site concrete batch plant to support construction of 34 single‑family home sites in Homestead Phase 7.

The amendment, introduced during the council’s public hearing for ordinance 2025‑O9, would allow a concrete batch plant on Lot 4, Block B (about 1.4 acres) for a single period of up to 25 calendar days with a one‑time five‑day extension if weather delays occur. Town staff and the applicant said the plant would reduce the number of ready‑mix truck loads traveling town roadways during the street pours.

Planning and development director Rachel (Director of Planning and Development Services) summarized the proposal and explained the conditions included in the amendment. She told council the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval on July 16 after staff initially recommended denial; staff changed its recommendation after the applicant and contractor presented additional erosion and dust controls at the P&Z hearing.

Developer Jim Douglas of Douglas Properties and Brian Caudle of CHC Construction described operational controls they propose to limit off‑site impacts. Those measures, which are reflected in the ordinance and staff report, include perimeter containment (described in the hearing as an \"arden barn\" around Lot 4), storage silos with filtration for cement, sprinkler systems over aggregate stockpiles, continuous watering of haul routes, and removal of any concrete washout off‑site at the end of the permit period. The applicant also agreed to hire a private stormwater inspector to perform weekly inspections and to inspect after measurable rain events in addition to Town inspections.

Council members repeatedly asked for clarification about the inspection schedule and enforcement. Rachel said the town could issue stop‑work orders and withhold final subdivision acceptance if required erosion‑control measures are not completed or the site is not restored at the end of the permit period. Jim Douglas said subdivision acceptance and final plat approval would not occur until Lot 4 was returned to the required condition.

Several council members, and a public commenter who lives in Homestead, said past phases of Homestead have used temporary batch plants without reported long‑term impacts and that an on‑site plant would limit hundreds of concrete trucks on neighborhood streets. Resident Jerry Johnson told the council the neighborhood supports the plant, citing safety and traffic concerns if all concrete were delivered by ready‑mix trucks.

Councilor Allen moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; Dr. Woodrow seconded. The motion passed on first reading by the vote recorded at the meeting.

The ordinance as presented requires compliance with the town code (chapter 4.01003) for construction hours and noise, adherence to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) batch plant regulations, an amended site sweep and stormwater plan before permits are issued, containment measures around the batch plant, weekly inspections plus inspections after any measurable rain event, and the requirement that any concrete washout material be removed from site at permit expiration. If the town observes violations, staff said it will issue notices, escalate to stop‑work orders and withhold subdivision acceptance until corrections are made.

Council directed staff to verify public‑notice procedures and to return with any required changes at second reading; Rachel said she would research prior PD notes about internet service the council had discussed earlier and report back at second reading.

Proponents said the plant would shorten the street‑pour schedule (CHC estimated about 10 working days for the pour in ideal weather) and limit heavy truck traffic on Towne East and New Hope. Opponents did not appear at the hearing, and two written responses were included in the packet; staff told council those concerns were addressed at the P&Z meeting.

The council’s first‑reading approval does not yet authorize operation; a building permit and the required site‑specific stormwater and TCEQ approvals must be obtained before the plant may operate.","Sunnyvale Town Council on Aug. 11 approved on first reading an amendment to the Homestead Planned Development to permit a one‑time temporary on‑site concrete batch plant to support construction of 34 single‑family home sites in Homestead Phase 7.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503480,"Council orders Nov. 4 special election to fill Place 4 vacancy; filing period to open Aug. 12",149,5003000,5152000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5559924-44f181d127a00351c8b1f83c8091ae9a&start=5003&end=5152","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5559924-44f181d127a00351c8b1f83c8091ae9a/thumbnail_5003000.jpg","/articles/6503480/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-orders-Nov-4-special-election-to-fill-Place-4-vacancy-filing-period-to-open-Aug-12","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503480-4e59f7a2b8189b318048a2476f3f0129/orig.mp4?Expires=1770695218&Signature=kf9TxblB6jfySFQV3En0Gbx1cUgWiNEZ6a~Q9wSddeEmPJqZ0EN4UJNg6sgI-1-LsHClRwpO~4-pa25dWnlZd5z5yc~goaa0hK8y2Kp~TOXKtdIIrTOGDCgC4mymbFSY5TQHhIzWS610dx3Oygg9rCLGKEjqXVj1j5ffoexe8mQN--1i2kj7rJ8xQB7RGaREPmLBYECw2Eu8vqdvWXUqtthBiTlovn-WZ8DBl-Zj7kQKzV52nxsNAKvGWgOqCngIGbJto1vQn44vLv1ugxDqwmLUNx8mU6QSvFVqjMB3sSfpCW92dMySLdDRjOLq8yFmGVMHKwW8Xf6WPYCKoNlnMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After accepting the resignation of Councilmember Eldridge earlier in July, Sunnyvale Town Council on Aug. 11 passed an ordinance ordering a special election to fill the unexpired term for Town Council Place 4.

Town staff said Section 3.06(d) of the Town’s Home Rule Charter and the Texas Election Code require a special election to fill the vacancy within 120 days. The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑O10 to order the election for the next uniform election date, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. The filing period for Place 4 will open Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. and close Sept. 3 at 5 p.m., staff said; because the order started the process, the filing period may open only after the ordinance is adopted.

Councilmember Allen moved to approve the ordinance to order the special election; the motion was seconded and the council voted as recorded in the meeting. Staff noted the ordinance is a single‑reading election ordinance and does not require a second reading. The packet and filing instructions will be available from the town secretary’s office, staff said.

No public hearing was required for the item and no public commenters spoke on the election ordinance at the meeting.","Following a July resignation, Sunnyvale council ordered a special election for Nov. 4 to fill the unexpired term for Town Council Place 4; the filing period was set to open Aug. 12 and run through Sept. 3.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503485,"Council awards Beltline intersection improvement contract after bids; authorizes manager to execute",734,5169000,5903000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5559924-44f181d127a00351c8b1f83c8091ae9a&start=5169&end=5903","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5559924-44f181d127a00351c8b1f83c8091ae9a/thumbnail_5169000.jpg","/articles/6503485/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-awards-Beltline-intersection-improvement-contract-after-bids-authorizes-manager-to-execute","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503485-c5a385268aa4b279be8f0d04ffd806be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770695218&Signature=V30cRnJTdrKsmtcvDIlvg~bhMmXGCoJpQ5dwxZPIwh9tl0CjFw3ZTbhym9uQAqdotkWKU~ZThHRxQCWU6MJtU0YMZ6O5EOf~Q~w65XsehXpo3h5-~1yE0FNaI2cd3wr2GdPanWok0svxoVui0oy57ml~rMkzEEnNRsLlm7aveiNPIcvVzoYem2PQjDvs9Z-V4Gm0SMNKhu7I5pz9P9xdloARg9Xef~l6QrPzr-9qVbmsxU9~UIFZHW8oOH2LXm0SkYaGeeccLM4lAZZXoMVuztnSF1CWetuwhQQL1PIIIuE9pLtTGBFObMy9WNQgubqBdJm36Lr27pI6Q~KOTnMQng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council on Aug. 11 approved awarding the Beltline Road intersection improvement project to the lowest apparent responsive bidder and authorized the interim town manager to execute the contract subject to final verification of required documents.

Engineering consultant Kimley‑Horn prepared design and bidding documents for intersection improvements at Towne East & Beltline and Creekside & Beltline. Planned work includes turn‑lane widening, upgraded signal systems, improved pedestrian crossings and ADA ramps, enhanced drainage, and pavement rehabilitation.

Town staff reported three bids were received. Two bids were found non‑responsive by the consultant because they lacked signed conflict‑of‑interest questionnaires; the apparent low responsive bidder bid approximately $1.6 million. Staff noted the consultant identified certain tabulation inaccuracies in the lowest apparent bid during review, and staff said they would complete credential and responsiveness checks before final contract execution.

Council discussed cost components and right‑of‑way needs. Staff said the town had previously procured traffic signal equipment to shorten lead time and that additional right‑of‑way acquisition costs would be covered separately. The engineering opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC) had been about $1.8 million; the apparent low bid came in below that estimate.

Mayor Clark moved to approve award and authorize the interim town manager to execute contract documents; Dr. Woodrow seconded. The motion passed unanimously as recorded at the meeting. Staff said construction was tentatively scheduled to begin in September with milestones to complete the Towne East intersection by mid‑December and substantial completion for both intersections by early February, pending pole delivery and utility relocations.

Council authorized staff to proceed with final contract administration steps, including verification of bidder responsiveness, coordination of utility relocations, and right‑of‑way negotiations for two corner acquisitions identified in the design.","Council approved awarding the Beltline Road intersection improvements contract to the low apparent responsive bidder and authorized the interim town manager to execute contract documents; staff said the bid came in under the engineer's opinion of probable cost but right‑of‑way acquisition costs remain.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6503489,"Sunnyvale council proposes de minimis tax rate, sets public hearings and budget adoption dates",4068,5922000,9990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5559924-44f181d127a00351c8b1f83c8091ae9a&start=5922&end=9990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5559924-44f181d127a00351c8b1f83c8091ae9a/thumbnail_5922000.jpg","/articles/6503489/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Sunnyvale-council-proposes-de-minimis-tax-rate-sets-public-hearings-and-budget-adoption-dates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6503489-711c936b29c4dd5fb274a6fc380c3219/orig.mp4?Expires=1770695218&Signature=h3YJyPqGF6RlGxJHo973ejiLBXMWCQz~QOXwWqyaLyjdnOOgyXAfRqKLPd2NIq~MQM2jTUiZb3Mzfp~coFYL-66vO1XaMjgxt95nVGIPOXrkfyTXGqcRpyFt-6t3d06vMKWxregr-Tiua4mO2-fAmpDs77CK8QJeVbtvDPQDAVmU2C5WOkor2hAVGsTTE2wmFQKBImxvNHjFyp4lkKGLxCO-rVcct7T~a2rRrZh7O2TfxGE9o85oa4X-deefzfW97rF1rcG1~g2rHN9f1GIgFL-M-SWs-dY6WsCVBL8mDQ4elToUBWsM-MV-8oQMqIWJdOXpb~RkpbQvlyrWGoLAXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council on Aug. 11 voted to propose a maximum property tax rate not to exceed the de minimis rate of 0.5064 per $100 of assessed value (maintenance and operations 0.357261; debt 0.14918) and set public‑hearing and adoption dates for the fiscal year 2026 budget.

Finance Director Mikaela (presentation) outlined the budget totals and schedule before the council. The consolidated governmental budget is approximately $58.4 million with a general fund of about $16 million; enterprise funds total roughly $28.8 million. Staff said the proposed budget assumes an 8.5% water and sewer rate increase tied to wholesale supply cost increases and reflects capital spending and debt issuance the council discussed during the retreat.

Council approved staff’s recommendation to schedule the public hearing on the proposed tax rate and FY2026 budget for Sept. 8, 2025, and to set Sept. 15, 2025, as the date for final adoption and for approval of the certificates of obligation. In a separate motion, council proposed the de minimis tax rate as the maximum rate not to exceed; councilors Allen and Clark made and seconded that motion, which passed 5‑0.

Mikaela reviewed fund‑balance projections: the general fund is budgeted to end FY2026 at roughly 97 days of fund balance under current projections (policy target 90 days). The utility fund is projected at about 151 days after planned capital spending; town policy target for the utility fund is 120 days. Key budget items identified in the presentation included merit and pay adjustments, public safety staffing and equipment, parks and capital projects, and utility capital tied to wholesale water and sewer cost increases.

Council members asked questions about long‑term funding for facilities, the timing of capital projects and the town’s reliance on TIRZ (tax increment reinvestment zone) revenues for several projects. Staff said the proposed debt issuance (not to exceed $36 million) would primarily fund Jobson Park, Vineyard Park design/build and certain utility and facility projects, and that the debt schedule includes utility‑supported, 4B‑supported and TIRZ‑supported portions.

Council approved motions to:
• Propose the maximum tax rate not to exceed the de minimis rate (0.5064) for public‑notice purposes (motion by Mr. Allen; second Mr. Clark; passed 5‑0).
• Schedule a public hearing on Sept. 8, 2025, on the proposed tax rate and proposed annual operating budget for FY2026 (motion by Mayor Clark; second Dr. Woodrow; passed 5‑0).
• Set the date to adopt the FY2026 budget and proposed tax rate for Sept. 15, 2025 (motion by Mayor Clark; second Mr. Allen; passed 5‑0).

Staff advised council that the proposed rate would raise additional revenue for street repairs and capital priorities and that the town remains near the lower range of tax rates among comparable Dallas County municipalities. Council members praised the level of detail in the budget presentation and asked staff to continue outreach and to return with any clarifying materials before the Sept. 8 hearing.

No public commenters opposed the tax‑rate schedule at the meeting; one resident praised staff’s presentation.","Council proposed a de minimis tax rate of 0.5064 per $100 of assessed value (maintenance rate 0.357261; debt rate 0.14918), approved staff’s recommended schedule for public hearings and set Sept. 15 as the date to adopt the FY2026 budget and tax rate.","actionData","errors"]

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