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The change order presented would add ballistic panels to several office spaces at an estimated cost of $18,866, to be paid from the project owner’s contingency fund. Project manager Ethel Hudgins (AGCM) and staff described the scope and the contingency funding option; council members and the police chief debated whether the added panels were necessary given portions of the structure are poured concrete with rebar.

Multiple council members and departmental representatives questioned the proposed partial approach—panels on selected interior offices only—arguing either the whole building should be protected or the funds should be directed elsewhere (for example, vehicle upfits that would protect officers in the field). Chief Graham and other public-safety voices described which offices currently have ballistic protection and noted other portions of the building had no ballistic sheathing.

After discussion the council asked staff to obtain three separate cost estimates and return with visuals: (1) the current proposal as presented, (2) an estimate to protect the entire building, and (3) an estimate limited to the patio/back area and associated exterior soft targets. The council also asked that those cost options be presented at the next public hearing and that certain security details and placement information be discussed in a non-public session as appropriate. The motion to request the additional quotes and delay the change order carried unanimously (5–0).

Quotes and next steps
- Cost shown in the meeting packet for the discussed change order: $18,866 to be paid from owner’s contingency.
- Council directed staff to provide three cost options and drawings and to distribute the information to council prior to the next public hearing.
- Council emphasized balanced consideration of interior office protection, exterior/perimeter vulnerabilities (patio/gym area), and alternative uses of contingency funds.

Speakers who contributed substantive remarks on this topic included Ethel Hudgins (project manager, AGCM), Chief Graham (Josephine Police Department), Assistant City Administrator Kirk Peters (recognized earlier in the meeting), and several councilmembers (Alex Esquivel, Brad Alfinger, Doug Ewing, Pam Sardo, Gary Chapel). The motion to obtain additional quotes and return with visuals, and to discuss in follow-up sessions, passed 5–0.

The council also asked the project manager to provide specific window, wall and entry-point details to inform whether partial paneling or whole-building protection is the better investment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council/Public Hearing Meeting - August 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors deferred a proposed $18,866 change order to add ballistic sheathing at the city’s new public safety building and directed staff to obtain three separate cost estimates and design visuals.","taxTitle","Josephine, Collin County, Texas","taxId",79733,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6499008,"Council adopts FY2025-26 budget, approves Greenville Avenue bid and several routine items",1659,1933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561759-9114735fecc7f9cd4904a366940ad657&start=1933&end=3592","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561759-9114735fecc7f9cd4904a366940ad657/thumbnail_1933000.jpg","/articles/6499008/Josephine/Collin-County/Texas/Council-adopts-FY2025-26-budget-approves-Greenville-Avenue-bid-and-several-routine-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499008-fb7c3fd3ad75df33f85a9a549e58268a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154623&Signature=Axlw4cC8HqGYR5ny85NbMUfGoCAqqUmLubVG6fimIFJd38lmRBGKF5tqJYjqzlsubshYzJcziqIQFL7yC~0cv8kXwEizcAIBoM1Mpij8dApoeVY1cEVBkj3RVuGAzEQqH8F7z3pu~KbrmDXNd4akf5i7FLaTGrmUUrseJgzIKY7jOwOJz~9ApxrIqmLXutxWZBYV~CuqCGZApTLuMR76-xqfuYVskBMzYKBlkVULtTHVGZEPlvM2JHgz-WRIcVdH91tKc6pYVLs04bXySKKENgn-eLfg-1wjqDFTag3ROFJb7lFcLTmKkXyNcJynMRhL7HqUz5c5v3yDBHZseYrwdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Josephine City Council members voted to adopt the city’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget and to ratify the property-tax increase reflected in that budget, approved a $3,030,748.48 construction contract for Greenville Avenue reconstruction and accepted a slate of engineering and project reports.

The council approved the FY2025–26 budget by roll call (motion carries 4–1). Councilors later voted to ratify the property-tax increase reflected in the budget; the council noted the budget will raise $164,985 more in property taxes than the prior year (a 12.77% increase), with $118,252 attributable to new property added to the tax roll.

On infrastructure, the council awarded the Greenville Avenue reconstruction contract to Texas Sterling Construction Company for $3,030,748.48, noting the project is funded in part by Collin County open-space grants and in part by CISD; the city’s share will be limited to construction observation. That award passed unanimously (motion carries 5–0).

Council members also accepted reports and recommendations from consulting engineers and project managers during the meeting. Motions carried to accept the Dunaway DBI monthly engineering report (5–0) and the Kimley Horn & Associates engineering report (5–0). The AGCM update on the public safety building was accepted with removal of a contingency item until later discussion (motion carries 5–0).

Separately, the council moved and carried procedural orders for upcoming elections: a special election to correct a term date (one-year special election on Nov. 4, 2025) and the regular general election for places 1, 2 and 4 on Nov. 4, 2025; both election orders passed without dissent (motions carry 5–0).

Other procedural items included approval of the consent agenda with the planning report pulled for discussion (motion carries 4–1) and acceptance of the planning report after discussion (motion carries 5–0). The council recessed into executive session and, upon reconvening, made a public motion to “proceed as directed” arising from the closed session (motion carries 5–0).

The council declined to adopt a proposed street-naming ordinance amendment (motion to decline passed 4–1).

Votes at a glance
- FY2025–26 budget adoption: approved (motion carries 4–1). Budget materials note $164,985 more revenue from property taxes (12.77%); $118,252 from new property on the roll.
- Ratify property-tax increase reflected in FY2025–26 budget: approved (motion carries; roll call recorded, motion carries).
- Greenville Avenue reconstruction: award to Texas Sterling Construction Company, $3,030,748.48. Funding: Collin County (open-space grants), CISD; city share limited to construction observation. Approved 5–0.
- Special election (one-year term to correct schedule): ordered for Nov. 4, 2025. Approved 5–0.
- General election (places 1, 2 and 4): ordered for Nov. 4, 2025. Approved 5–0.
- Accept planning report (pulled from consent): approved 5–0.
- Accept Dunaway DBI monthly engineering report: approved 5–0.
- Accept Kimley Horn & Associates monthly engineering report: approved 5–0.
- Accept AGCM project update (public safety building) with contingency item held for later discussion: approved 5–0.
- Decline proposed street-naming ordinance: motion to decline passed 4–1.

This summary lists the formal motions and tallies the council recorded during the meeting. Discussion and requests for follow-up (for example, additional cost estimates or contract language edits) were recorded as directions to staff or as items to return to a future meeting.","At its August regular meeting the Josephine City Council adopted the FY2025-26 budget, ratified the related property tax increase, awarded the Greenville Avenue reconstruction contract and approved a series of routine engineering and project reports. Multiple motions carried by recorded tallies; several items were approved unanimously.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_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},6498993,"Council directs staff to proceed with reduced Downtown Food Truck Park pilot; cost roughly $38,038",51,4553000,4604000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561759-9114735fecc7f9cd4904a366940ad657&start=4553&end=4604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561759-9114735fecc7f9cd4904a366940ad657/thumbnail_4553000.jpg","/articles/6498993/Josephine/Collin-County/Texas/Council-directs-staff-to-proceed-with-reduced-Downtown-Food-Truck-Park-pilot-cost-roughly-38038","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498993-ffa74837f8f6bca2fb737c8f2612d509/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154623&Signature=JB4YBGdYnLs6NbJHrfVHz3NvkPidunVS01GVrBsiHV0qsyc79DRFXLyLgsguIBg5uz3qCCD970Dzzqw72pSwADLFkpIhAIgql0ZtDrjcMexvuD8ij8DsvR8y323SZD62YAQV3hzGT6uc75m0tpNOTChL1xxoIWE6JCShR13cxNr66PmiXRT2O-Ge9TNwCYK~WaKkDpcX2s~Bp4fY7eWy32Tx--mWfcsFeVzS3PiFm2pJU4x5CZT-W8YVL9O5JYw~Aablo2UhHv6VtWtdyx1yaSeuJBvFuaUTIFaq4NZKg3vwFsIXjpX1Z9eWhhEIilZ0uKfs8MbXgdiPwcNP0Y6qGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff updated council on the proposed downtown food-truck park and advised that a TxDOT driveway alignment requirement reduced the usable footprint for the project. That change means the pilot would accommodate roughly four food trucks and reduces the projected concrete cost to about $38,038.05—approximately half of a prior $77,000 estimate for the larger layout.

City Planner Miguel explained the driveway alignment constraint and said the smaller footprint is more in line with a pilot project and would reduce upfront investment. Council discussion noted that a smaller pilot could still be used for events or extra parking if the full program does not proceed.

Council members who spoke about the item said the reduced cost and pilot approach made sense; one councilor who had previously been critical said they favored proceeding with the smaller pilot because it preserves flexibility for future uses of the space. There was no formal ordinance or contract to approve at the meeting; council consensus was to proceed with the smaller design and return with further details on amenities (tables, furniture) at a later meeting.

Next steps
- Staff will solicit updated contractor pricing for the reduced footprint and proceed with the pilot design.
- Council asked for follow-up about furnishing and ancillary costs at a future meeting; estimated concrete cost presented was $38,038.05 for the reduced layout.","After TxDOT driveway constraints reduced the project footprint, staff recommended a smaller concrete area that would accommodate four trucks. Council agreed to proceed with the reduced-scope pilot; staff said the reduced cost is approximately $38,038.05 (about half of the prior $77,000 estimate).",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498998,"Council reviews public-safety cost-recovery study for Magnolia Point and Riverfield MUDs; fees expected to rise",338,4812000,5150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561759-9114735fecc7f9cd4904a366940ad657&start=4812&end=5150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561759-9114735fecc7f9cd4904a366940ad657/thumbnail_4812000.jpg","/articles/6498998/Josephine/Collin-County/Texas/Council-reviews-public-safety-cost-recovery-study-for-Magnolia-Point-and-Riverfield-MUDs-fees-expected-to-rise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498998-a9e02be2136cd711c255b449c33254a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154623&Signature=Z11-bkYMnPINtBdWgmhhsty4s2yfhFvoCIK0eTkcI8Is~z4LB7ohUwPOKpavLUbYhpnm9ITRDYziqbunudVVuDrQJldfrVz91PcXIRdLFk9lpb~PlWGukAGN5Z29mNs9-lAFsks-Bk7a4dBACAaS5xPuv66qc24YNtGbzXnfLY8As3z1lptYsM8gO45K2jErpc9JSZVsZnJcSFxQuGeSlPp-4dKP9EuIzXR-hhowm3IghoeDBWv6JU1Ix~DUpAq0ZWRgpMDeI4c44rEWzBM5-Shb30MZfQuS-z1w6HZCI0dQFk6KrzUrMafCpLC39QgZoR--B7B490Op~-TFwLz-rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a public-safety cost-recovery study and draft service-agreement recommendations for Magnolia Point and Riverfield municipal utility districts (MUDs). Staff said the study found the city has been underfunded for services provided to the MUDs, and recommended updating contracts and moving to a cost-share model so the MUDs pay a proportionate share of operating and personnel costs.

Staff said the FY2025–26 budget includes fee increases related to the cost-recovery study; those fees were not adopted as part of the fee schedule at the meeting but were included when the budget was adopted. Staff explained the budget would not be balanced without the new fees and said the city is not seeking profit—rather, the goal is to recover costs the city currently subsidizes for MUD residents.

Staff reported the total public-safety budget is about $3.55 million and that a rough rooftops split between city limits and MUDs is approximately 70/30. The consultant’s formula includes personnel and operating costs—dispatching, jail contracts and other non-vehicle costs—and staff said contracts with the MUDs currently lack defined performance parameters and clear service levels.

Next steps described by staff include meeting with MUD boards, working with both city and MUD attorneys to draft clear contract language and presenting an ordinance to adopt a fee schedule if needed. Staff said they hope to have revised contracts and ordinance language prepared in September and will publish studies and formulas on the city website.

Council members asked for data on calls for service between city and MUD areas; staff said Collin County currently cannot break the call data into the required grid and that staff will work with Collin County and the city planner to create a system that distinguishes city calls from MUD calls in future reports.

Some council members reacted to the magnitude of the proposed increases; one attendee characterized the change as an approximately 110–115% increase for certain MUD customers during the meeting, and staff described the increase as substantial but necessary to avoid subsidizing those services from general city revenue. No fee ordinance was adopted at the meeting; staff will return with contracts and an ordinance for council consideration in September.","Staff presented a cost-recovery study showing MUDs have been undercharged for public-safety services. The study proposes a formula to shift costs so MUD residents pay their share; staff said fee increases were built into the adopted budget and that ordinance or contract language must be developed with MUD attorneys.","actionData","errors"]

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