CP 2025-01-28City Council
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, January 28, 2025
WES MAYS KEVIN NEVELS
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JIM WALKER RAMESH PREMKUMAR
Place 1 Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW
Place 2 Place 6
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Regular
Called Session at 6:00 p.m. for Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately
thereafter, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 E.
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more
Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing
technology.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
1.Call to Order
2.Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
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Discussion regarding property south of Sandy Lake Road and east of
Denton Tap Road.
3.Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Citizen comments will not be heard during the Work Session, but will be heard during
the Regular Session under Citizens' Appearance.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding ADA, technology, and other updates to the
Council Chambers.
C.Follow up from Winter Retreat.
Chambers Memo.pdfAttachments:
Regular Session
4.Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5.Pledge of Allegiance
6.Citizens’ Appearance
7.Consent Agenda
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: January 14, 2025.
CM 2025-01-14.pdfAttachments:
B.Consider approval of award RFP #212 Development Strategy and
Financial Analysis to Verdunity, Inc., in the amount of $154,700 as
provided for by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Memo.pdf
Proposal.pdf
RFP Scoring.pdf
Agreement.pdf
Attachments:
C.Consider approval of a new Interlocal Agreement, governing asset
forfeiture distribution, between the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office
and the City of Coppell Police Department; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Memo.pdf
Agreement.pdf
Attachments:
End of Consent Agenda
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8.City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
9.Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.
10.Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A.Report on Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD -
Councilmember Mark Hill
B.Report on Coppell ISD - Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels
C.Report on Coppell Seniors - Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels
D.Report on Coppell Arts Center Foundation - Councilmember Jim
Walker
11.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
12.Necessary Action from Executive Session
13.Adjournment
________________________
Wes Mays, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, Texas on this 24th day of January, 2025, at _____________.
______________________________
Ashley Owens, City Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs,
services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
This publication can be made available in alternative formats, such as Braille or large print, by
contacting Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD
1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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File Number: 2025-7852
File ID: Type: Status: 2025-7852 Agenda Item Executive Session
1Version: Reference: In Control: City Council
01/06/2025File Created:
Final Action: Exec 1/14/25File Name:
Title: Discussion regarding property south of Sandy Lake Road and east of Denton Tap
Road.
Notes:
Sponsors: Enactment Date:
Attachments: Enactment Number:
Hearing Date: Contact:
Effective Date: Drafter:
History of Legislative File
Action: Result: Return
Date:
Due Date: Sent To: Date: Acting Body: Ver-
sion:
Text of Legislative File 2025-7852
Title
Discussion regarding property south of Sandy Lake Road and east of Denton Tap Road.
Summary
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File Number: 2025-7868
File ID: Type: Status: 2025-7868 Agenda Item Work Session
1Version: Reference: In Control: City Council
01/20/2025File Created:
Final Action: WKS 1/28File Name:
Title: A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding ADA, technology, and other updates to the Council
Chambers.
C.Follow up from Winter Retreat.
Notes:
Sponsors: Enactment Date:
Chambers Memo.pdfAttachments: Enactment Number:
Hearing Date: Contact:
Effective Date: Drafter:
History of Legislative File
Action: Result: Return
Date:
Due Date: Sent To: Date: Acting Body: Ver-
sion:
Text of Legislative File 2025-7868
Title
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding ADA, technology, and other updates to the Council Chambers.
C.Follow up from Winter Retreat.
Summary
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kent Collins, P.E., Deputy City Manager
Date: January 28, 2025
Reference: Discussion regarding ADA, technology, and other improvements to the Council
Chambers
2040: Sustainable City Government
During development of safety improvement plans for Town Center, ADA and technology needs
were identified for the Council Chambers. Staff will present an introduction to those needs as well
as possible solutions to address them. Staff will seek feedback and direction from City Council.
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File Number: 2025-7867
File ID: Type: Status: 2025-7867 Agenda Item Consent Agenda
1Version: Reference: In Control: City Council
01/20/2025File Created:
Final Action: 1/14 MinutesFile Name:
Title: Consider approval of the Minutes: January 14, 2025.
Notes:
Sponsors: Enactment Date:
CM 2025-01-14.pdfAttachments: Enactment Number:
Hearing Date: Contact:
Effective Date: Drafter:
History of Legislative File
Action: Result: Return
Date:
Due Date: Sent To: Date: Acting Body: Ver-
sion:
Text of Legislative File 2025-7867
Title
Consider approval of the Minutes: January 14, 2025.
Summary
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Coppell, Texas
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City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, January 14, 2025
WES MAYS KEVIN NEVELS
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JIM WALKER RAMESH PREMKUMAR
Place 1 Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW
Place 2 Place 6
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Wes Mays;Jim Walker;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin
Nevels;Ramesh Premkumar;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Present 8 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Traci Leach and Kent Collins, City Attorney
Bob Hager, and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 14,
2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
Call to Order1.
Mayor Wes Mays called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into the Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room2.
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
A.Consultation with City Attorney and special legal counsel, regarding City
of Coppell, et. al. vs. Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Discussed under Executive Session
B.Seek Legal Advice from City Attorney regarding zoning ordinance and
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accessory structures.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
C.Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of Sandy
Lake Road and west of Denton Tap Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room3.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 6:43 p.m.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding the Service Organization process.
C.Discussion regarding the operational philosophy for Rolling Oaks
Memorial Center.
D.Discussion regarding FY24 Work Plan Close-out.
Work Session Item D will be presented and discussed at the January 28, 2025,
City Council meeting.
All other items were presented in Work Session.
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:27 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 7:33 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Patty Weber, with the Allies Interfaith Group, gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance5.
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens’ Appearance6.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Rick Cashman, 612 Inglenook Court, spoke in regards to Old Town Coppell.
2) Jill Hill, 736 Parkway Boulevard, spoke in regards to relocating AEDs outside
of concession stands, and thanked Director of Community Experiences Director
Jessica Carpenter.
3) Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage Drive, spoke in regards to water.
Consent Agenda7.
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A.Consider approval of the Minutes: December 10, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
G be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval to purchase one (1) Ford F550 Aerial Bucket Truck
from Altec Inc.; through Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative
#040924-ALT; for replacement of existing vehicle; in the amount of
$187,804.00; as provided for in the Capital Replacement Fund; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
G be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C.Consider approval of a purchase for the replacement of seven (7)
bleacher cover shade structures at the MacArthur Park Baseball
Complex, from Shade Structures, Inc. DBA USA Shade, in the amount of
$75,651.46 utilizing funds in the Coppell Recreation Development
Corporation (CRDC) fund, with contract pricing through BuyBoard,
Contract No. 679-22; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
G be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of an award to C&J Designs and Solutions of East
Texas, LLC, for the Concrete and Seam repairs in Park Trails and
Sidewalks, in the amount of $294,383.50 as budgeted in the Coppell
Recreation Development Corporation (CRDC) fund, with contract pricing
through TIPS Contract No. 22010701; and authorizing the City Manager
to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
G be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E.Consider approval of a Resolution by the City Council of Coppell, Texas,
endorsing the implementation of a continuing pretreatment program as
required by 40 CFR 403 for the Central Regional Wastewater System;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
G be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2025-0114.1
F.Consider approval for the purchase of the Fire Station Alerting System at
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Fire Station #5 by U.S. Digital Designs, HGAC Contract #EC07-23 in
the amount of $80,627.42, to be funded from a deductive change order
from the GMP; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
G be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G.Consider approval or other action of a First Amendment to a Grant
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Metrocrest Services for the
provision of Enhanced Homeless Outreach Services, as provided in the
American Rescue Plan Act Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
G be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
8.CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-319-SF-12, a zoning change request from
SF-12 (Single-Family-12) to PD-319-SF-12 (Planned Development 319-
Single-Family-12) to approve an existing carport encroaching within the
required side setback, located at 552 Arbor Brook Lane.
Senior Planner Mary Paron-Boswell gave a presentation to City Council.
The applicant, Derric Bonnot, 552 Arbor Brook Lane, presented to City Council
and was present to answer questions from City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays stated that the Public Hearing was opened at the December
10, 2024, City Council meeting and has been continued to this meeting, and
asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Randy Hartley, 213 Cedar Ridge Drive, spoke in support of the presented
request.
2) Sarah Hicks, 564 Arbor Brook Lane, spoke in support of the presented
request.
3) Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, spoke in support of the presented request.
Mayor Wes Mays requested an Executive Session to seek legal advice from the
City Attorney at 8:24 p.m.
City Council adjourned Executive Session and reconvened the Public Hearing
at 8:43 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Ramesh Premkumar to close the Public Hearing and approve
this agenda item subject to the following conditions:
1. To allow the carport where it exists and cannot be expanded.
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The motion failed by an unanimous vote.
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a zoning change request from PD-157R8-C
(Planned Development-157 Revision 8-Commercial) to PD-157R9-C
(Planned Development 157-Revision 9-Commercial) to allow the
operation of a 1,167-square-foot restaurant located at 817 S MacArthur
along the west side of S MacArthur Blvd; south of E Belt Line Road at the
request of MM Valley Ranch, LLC, being represented by Mark Guest,
Ebarb + Guest Architecture.
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council.
The applicant, Mark Guest, 3309 Elm Street, #102-241, Dallas, Texas, was
present to answer questions from City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing stated that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jim Walker, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Kevin Nevels, to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item
subject to the following conditions:
1. Proposed PD to increase allowed restaurant area on Lots 1 & 3, Block A to
10,120 square feet.
2. Proposed PD to utilize an exception to allow 209 parking spaces to
accommodate the proposed increase in restaurant uses that would typically
require 214 parking spaces.
3. Hours of operation shall not exceed 10 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., daily.
4. Proposed signage shall require a permit.
5. A grease trap be installed that is adequately sized to support the restaurant
use.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-320-TC, a zoning change request from TC
(Town Center) to PD-320-TC (Planned Development 320- Town Center)
to allow the operation of a 4,618 square-foot drive-through restaurant
located along the east side of Denton Tap Road; North of Town Center
Blvd at 240 N. Denton Tap Road on 1.674 acres of property.
Senior Planner Mary Paron-Boswell gave a presentation to City Council.
The applicant, GPD Group, 5050 Quorum Dr., Suite 338, Dallas, Texas 75254,
was present to answer questions from City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing stated that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
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Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
agenda item subject to the following conditions:
1. To allow for a restaurant with a drive-through area as presented.
2. To allow for the landscaping as presented.
3. Hours of operation shall not exceed 7 am to 10 p.m., daily.
4. Any proposed signage shall require a separate submittal and permit.
5. The restaurant must be served by an adequately sized grease trap on-site.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
11.
City Manager Mike Land gave the following project updates:
Request for Proposals for facilitation Services for Vision 2040 refresh is out
now. This will be an opportunity for the community to learn about the progress
that has been made since Vision 2040 was accepted in 2019 and provide input
and feedback about their current priorities and goals.
Magnolia Park Trail – The contractor is continuing to work on dewatering the
pond.
Woodhurst – The project is substantially complete. The contractor is working
on final cleanup and punch list items.
DART – The contractor is completing the intersection at Volley drive.
Fire Station No. 5 – The exterior masonry and waterproofing is in process.
Service Center – The new parking lot has been completed. Construction on the
new building has begun.
Freeport/Northwestern Traffic Signal – The contractor is installing the ADA
ramps and the power conduit for connection with Oncor.
Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.12.
City of Coppell administrative offices, Coppell Municipal Court, Coppell Animal
Services, Biodiversity Education Center, Coppell Arts Center, Cozby Library
and Community Commons, and Coppell Senior and Community Center will be
closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21.
Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center will be open 9 am – 9 pm, and The
CORE will be open 7 am – 7 pm on Monday, January 20.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
13.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels thanked city staff for the work they do to help
citizens with their concerns.
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Necessary Action from Executive Session14.
There was no necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment15.
There being no further business before this Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:25 p.m.
________________________
Wes Mays, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Ashley Owens, City Secretary
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File Number: 2024-7836
File ID: Type: Status: 2024-7836 Agenda Item Consent Agenda
1Version: Reference: In Control: City Council
12/20/2024File Created:
Final Action: Verdunity - fiscal impact analysisFile Name:
Title: Consider approval of award RFP #212 Development Strategy and
Financial Analysis to Verdunity, Inc., in the amount of $154,700 as
provided for by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Notes:
Sponsors: Enactment Date:
Memo.pdf, Proposal.pdf, RFP Scoring.pdf,
Agreement.pdf
Attachments: Enactment Number:
Hearing Date: Contact:
Effective Date: Drafter:
History of Legislative File
Action: Result: Return
Date:
Due Date: Sent To: Date: Acting Body: Ver-
sion:
Text of Legislative File 2024-7836
Title
Consider approval of award RFP #212 Development Strategy and Financial Analysis to
Verdunity, Inc., in the amount of $154,700 as provided for by the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Summary
In advance of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update, staff wanted to hire a consultant
to complete an in-depth fiscal analysis of current and future development patterns and use
this information to educate staff, elected officials and residents on ways that the city can
redevelop in a way that is financially sustainable.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact of this item is $154,700.00, as provided for by the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) fund.
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Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Strategic Pillar Icon:
Enhance the Unique 'Community Oasis' Experience
Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development
Create Business and Innovation Nodes
Implement Innovative Transportation Networks
Sustainable Government
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development
Date: January 28, 2025
Reference: Consider approval of award RFP #212 Development Strategy and Financial Analysis to
Verdunity, Inc., in the amount of $154,700 as provided for by the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
2040: Create Business and Innovation Nodes, Enhance the Unique ‘Community Oasis’
Experience, Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development, Implement
Innovative Transportation Nodes, Sustainable Government
Introduction:
This item is to consider approval of award RFP #212 Development Strategy and Financial Analysis to
Verdunity, Inc., in the amount of $154,700 as provided for by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
fund.
Background:
The City will begin an update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Comp Plan) for Coppell in 2025. As
discussed with City Council on multiple occasions, staff believes hiring a consultant to complete an in-
depth fiscal analysis of current and future development patterns in advance of the Comp Plan process
would be beneficial for staff, elected officials and residents. This analysis will be used to educate all
stakeholders on ways that the city can redevelop in a way that is financially sustainable.
Many cities in North Texas, including Coppell, are transitioning from growth mode to redevelopment and
infill development. As costs to maintain aging infrastructure are increasing and cities are encouraging
continued investment in aging commercial and residential properties to keep them relevant, the City needs
to ensure there will be sufficient revenue to provide public services in the future while also keeping costs
manageable for residents and businesses. Therefore, staff believes hiring a consultant to complete an in-
depth fiscal analysis of current and future development patterns is the appropriate step to take prior to
embarking on the Comp Plan update. This information and education will help all stakeholders make
informed decisions throughout the community engagement process for the Comp Plan update so that the
City can redevelop in a financially sustainable way.
Staff created an RFP for this project. RFP #212 was uploaded to Bidnetdirect on November 22, 2024. A
pre-proposal meeting was held on December 3, 2024. The RFP was opened on December 10, 2024. The
City only received one proposal from Verdunity, Inc. (Verdunity).
Verdunity is a Texas-based consulting firm that helps city leaders align vision, policy, and investments.
Verdunity has completed land use fiscal analysis, education efforts and fiscally informed plans for cities
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throughout Texas. Staff contacted several of those cities, and they all provided positive references for the
work Verdunity performed in their respective municipalities. With their experience and strategic approach
in assembling their analysis, staff believes Verdunity is the best total solution to provide the desired
services and recommends approval of this contract.
Benefit to the Community:
This study and education will help stakeholders make informed decisions on how to develop and
redevelopment in a financially sustainable manner.
Legal Review:
The City’s standard form of agreement was utilized and is reviewed periodically by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact of this item is $154,700.00, as provided for by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
fund.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this item.
This document is Confidential/Proprietary per Texas §552
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Submitted by:Contact:
Kevin Shepherd
214.430.4450 ext. 200
kevin@verdunity.com
Verdunity
2931 Ridge Road Suite, 101 #670
Rockwall, Texas 75032
This document is Confidential/Proprietary per Texas §552
Cultivating Fiscal Health
and Local Wealth in Coppell, Texas
Proposal
For RFP #212 (Development Strategy and Financial Analysis)
ATTN: City of Coppell, Texas – Procurement Department
RE: Response to RFP #212 (Development Strategy and Financial Analysis)
Selection Committee Members,
One of the primary challenges facing city leaders across the country is how to address
growing infrastructure and service cost liabilities with limited resources. At the same
time, housing costs are on the rise and citizens’ ability to pay more for services is limited.
To cultivate lasting prosperity, growth and development must be strategically managed
between infill and greenfield projects to ensure the City will have sufficient revenue to
cover the costs for infrastructure and public services now and in the future while also
keeping housing and living costs manageable for residents.
This is a critical time for Coppell. The community is transitioning from growth mode
to the redevelopment and infill phase. Aging infrastructure and neighborhoods will re-
quire reinvestment, while housing and commercial development will need to evolve as
the needs of long-time residents who have lived in single family suburban neighbor-
hoods are now looking for alternatives. The pending opening of the DART Silver Line
will provide opportunities for both new development and redevelopment. The City in-
tends to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in the coming year with pillars from
the Coppell Vision 2040 Plan as guideposts. Prior to beginning this process, the City is
seeking to partner with a consultant to complete an in-depth fiscal analysis of current
and potential development patterns, and use this information to educate staff, elected
and appointed officials, and residents. Ultimately this information will be used to inform
the future Comp Plan update so that the city can redevelop in a way that is financially
sustainable.
We want to help. Verdunity is a Texas-based, award-winning community consulting firm
that helps city leaders align vision, policy, and investments with what residents are will-
ing and able to pay for so that you can:
• Improve your city’s fiscal health and close your resource gap;
• Make meaningful progress right now with the resources you have; and
• Cultivate a local economy and neighborhoods that are vibrant, diverse, and resilient.
Over the past seven years, we have established ourselves as the clear leaders in Texas
for land use fiscal analysis, education efforts, and preparation of fiscally informed plans.
We have completed similar projects for cities throughout Texas as well as several in
other states and have been invited to present at numerous conferences and city council
retreats as well. There are three things that make our team particularly unique in this
area. First, our entire company is organized around the mission of improving the fiscal
health of communities, so this work is integral to everything we do at Verdunity. Second,
we are practicing planners and engineers who understand how to apply the informa-
Verdunity | 2931 Ridge Road Suite, 101 #670 | Rockwall, Texas 75032 | 214.430.4450
Kevin Shepherd, PE
President & CEO
tion assembled in the analysis. We don’t just crunch numbers in a vacuum and provide
a report. We calibrate the data, analysis, outputs, and discussions to your community.
Finally, we blend spreadsheet analysis with GIS-based modeling so we can create maps
that help illustrate the concepts and numbers. This combination helps city leaders and
residents to better understand the relationship between growth and development pat-
terns, property tax revenues, and long-term infrastructure and service costs – includ-
ing understanding how to generate additional tax revenue without having to raise the
tax rate. This information can be used to inform future land use and zoning decisions,
economic development and housing incentives, capital improvement programs, service
delivery optimization efforts, grant applications, and more.
We believe investing in quantifying and communicating your resource gap and de-
veloping a standardized process for developers and the City to collaborate to build a
financially sustainable community is one of the most productive and high-returning
investments a community can make. Community leaders will gain clarity about the
relationships between development, revenue and costs and have tools to make more
informed decisions, and developers will have a standard process to follow. Most impor-
tantly, the City will have a framework to align its development and service model with
what residents are willing and able to pay for – now and in the future.
We look forward to having the opportunity to discuss our qualifications and refine the
proposed approach and budget as needed to meet your expectations. We’re excited to
partner with staff and city leadership to help cultivate fiscal health and local wealth in
your community!
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Verdunity, Inc.
2931 Ridge Road
Ste 101 #670,
Rockwall, Texas 75032
214.430.4450
Company Overview
At Verdunity we believe prosperity doesn’t come from endless new growth. It’s cultivated.
We‘ve made it our mission to help you do that.
Why How
Most cities say they want to be fiscally responsible,
environmentally resilient, and socially inclusive.
Unfortunately, policies and investments rarely align
with these desired outcomes. Daily decisions often
cater to a vocal minority and prioritize growth and
expansion without fully considering long-term costs
and impacts. We’re left with generic, unhealthy plac-
es that residents and businesses struggle to connect
and invest in, aging neighborhoods and infrastruc-
ture, and expensive liabilities which future genera-
tions will have to find a way to pay for.
We believe when cities align their vision, policies,
and daily decisions around cultivating fiscal health
(in the city) and local wealth (for residents and local
businesses), more people will have access to a pros-
perous life and vibrant community at a cost they can
afford. Our team is proud to be leading this cultural
shift with the work we do.
We do the math to understand
the true costs of your city’s
business model and establish
a common language in your
community.
We help you align your people
and resources to build consent,
train change agents, and make
meaningful progress right now.
We teach how to cultivate fiscal
health and local wealth by
prioritizing people and place-
incrementally in partnership
with the community.
Company Highlights
Verdunity, Inc. is a Texas-
based S-Corporation
established in 2011. TBPE
Firm Registration No.
F-13496
Our Founder and CEO Kevin Shepherd, PE has over 30 years
of experience in community development, served as National
Director of HDR’s Community Planning Practice and member of
their Sustainable Solutions Leadership Team prior to founding
Verdunity, and has worked with close to 200 cities across North
America (100+ in Texas)
We have a diverse staff
of nine in four locations
(Dallas, Lubbock, Austin,
and Shreveport, Louisiana).
Collectively, we have over
60 years of experience
working with and for city
planning, engineering, and
development departments.
Over 80% of our work
comes from repeat clients
or referrals.
We’ve created many award-winning projects, including Texas
APA’s 2017 Comprehensive Plan of the Year for the Royse City
2030 Plan, 2017 Long Range Plan of the Year for the Farmers
Branch East Side Comprehensive Plan, two 2022 Vernon Deines
Awards for Comprehensive Plan for Envision Taylor and the
Parsons Comprehensive Plan, as well as a 2023 Vernon Deines
Honor Award for the Sweetwater Comprehensive Plan
Our team has the ability
to work fully remotely, and
can deploy to locations
across the state and
country to serve our clients
and their needs.
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Nationwide Experience
Verdunity has award-winning planning experience
with a fresh perspective. But we aren't a traditional
planning firm. We bring innovative approaches to
our work that we’ve developed across the country
to address the challenges many cities face as they
struggle to implement their current plans.
Our fiscally based approach to planning has gar-
nered interest from cities nationwide, including
large metros, fast-growing suburban communities,
and small, rural towns. The desire to better under-
stand the real fiscal situation in which our cities and
counties are operating is strong. We have honed and
refined the process we perfected in Texas to serve
communities as far west as Fernley, Nevada, to east
coast communities like Miami, Florida.
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If you’re looking for a typical comprehensive planning process, you won’t find it with us.
Most consultants declare success when they com-
plete a plan document that is adopted by the client’s
city, but we have found that so often, past plans have
left cities with growing resource gaps, escalating
socioeconomic and quality of life issues, and envi-
ronmental challenges. At Verdunity, we believe this
process should put the real issues on the table and
work through the tough conversations to align your
community’s vision, policies and actions with fiscal,
environmental, social, and political realities. To us,
the process is as important as the plan. Our team’s
philosophy is grounded in these interconnected
principles:
We'll leverage both online and in-person
methods to meet everyone's needs, through
evening meetings, video calls, weekend
neighborhood walkshops, or via website and
social media feedback. This approach ensures
every piece of input contributes directly
to crafting a comprehensive plan, making
each engagement a meaningful step towards
addressing the challenges facing Coppell.
Intentional Engagement
We’ll give you a plan that maximizes the
resources you have, not an overcomplicated
document telling you how much money or
resources you need to get.
Resource Consciousness
(Fiscal and Natural)
Cities are complex due to siloed solutions
causing fiscal, environmental, and social
challenges. Leveraging our team's expertise in
urban planning, civil engineering, ecological
design, public engagement, and development,
we'll adopt a holistic view to optimize progress
toward desired community outcomes.
Integrated SolutionsOur implementation recommendations will be organized into small steps that leverage the time, talent, and treasure in the community to make continuous improvements over time.
Incremental, Collaborative Implementation
Our Foundational Philosophy
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CURRENT MARKET VALUE FUTURE SCENARIO MARKET VALUE
Infill Growth
RURAL ESTATE --
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD --
MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD $1,486,574,061 $5,116,396,686
DOWNTOWN $165,946,033 $184,841,601
URBAN VILLAGE $29,514,292 $3,772,725,307
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL $43,303,430 $46,916,507
INDUSTRIAL --
Infill Rim
RURAL ESTATE --
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD $1,736,968,232 $2,632,481,164
MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD $373,327,725 $1,442,370,921
DOWNTOWN --
URBAN VILLAGE $134,418,428 $1,516,340,209
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL $348,692,544 $362,149,635
INDUSTRIAL $61,775,470 $65,341,291
Controlled
RURAL ESTATE $436,807,505 $436,807,505
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD $1,342,562,054 $1,342,562,054
MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD $76,420,380 $76,420,380
DOWNTOWN --
URBAN VILLAGE $71,038,322 $71,038,322
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL $348,692,544 $348,692,544
INDUSTRIAL $48,518,560 $48,518,560
Restricted
RURAL ESTATE $1,400,823,842 $1,400,823,842
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD $82,354,713 $82,354,713
MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD $3,954,459 $3,954,459
DOWNTOWN --
URBAN VILLAGE --
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL --
INDUSTRIAL --
Totals $8.19B $18.95B
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1
Creating a Baseline Analysis
We analyze values of properties and factor in of today's service costs to see how your city is performing and which existing development patterns are most fiscally advantageous so they can be replicated.
2
Projecting current Trends
We calculate what your city will yield if it continues to develop in a pattern similar to what you have today.
3
Developing a fiscally based land Use Plan
We take input from your community and insight from the places that your community hopes to emulate to create a land use plan that, if followed, can sustain itself in perpetuity.
4
Analyzing Likely outcomes
We calculate how development in accordance with your new land use plan will affect your bottom line.
Fiscal Analysis Will Inform Your Plan
We provide the data and analysis you need to ensure you’re a financially strong and resilient community long after your high growth phase ends.
Cities are complex organizations with many moving
parts, and a citizenry with a broad range of perspec-
tives. Values and opinions of longtime residents of-
ten clash with those of newer residents, particularly
in topics like zoning, mobility, housing and neigh-
borhood design. It doesn’t have to be this way. When
a community has a common understanding of the
issues before them, they are able to focus on solu-
tions instead of polarizing political positions.
Collective understanding is facilitated by a common
language. Fiscal sustainability can be this language.
Dialogue about property values, costs, and return
on taxpayer investment opens up a more transpar-
ent and productive conversation about how to bal-
ance today’s interests with long-term costs and fis-
cal health. Armed with this knowledge, we can help
you identify an implementable strategy to achieve a
more fiscally sustainable future.
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Planning Approach
While we will tailor our approach to accurately fit Coppell's needs, these three elements underpin every one of our projects.
Sharp Focus on Cultivating Local Health and Wealth through Investing in Existing Neighborhoods, Residents and Businesses
Closing your community's resource gap quick-
ly involves investing in current neighborhoods,
buildings, and centers. Our analysis highlights
investment areas, while incremental develop-
ment guides construction, collaboration, and fi-
nancing. A workshop on immediate projects con-
nects long-term goals with instant progress.
Identification, Alignment, and Connection of Community Resources
Fostering trust and collaboration starts with con-
necting with residents. An effective engagement
plan needs diverse dialogue methods, caters to
different communication styles, builds excite-
ment, and shows how residents' input shapes the
final outcome. Our team carefully designs activ-
ities, adeptly navigates difficult discussions, em-
ploys various strategies for desired results, and
understands the engagement spectrum's nuanc-
es and their application.
Using Fiscal Analysis and Data-Based Planning as the Unifying Factor for discussion of land use
Verdunity has crafted a detailed GIS-based mod-
el to aid city leaders in quantifying resource
gaps and tracking progress toward fiscal sustain-
ability. We'll start with a baseline assessment to
guide discussions and decisions. Over the past
five years, Verdunity has become a top player in
utilizing land use and infrastructure fiscal analy-
sis to shape policy and development discussions
crucial for community fiscal health.
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Politicians and decision makers often resist creative
thinking and lean towards risk aversion when considering
new development strategies. Verdunity's team combines
engineering, planning, and financial expertise to offer clear
scenarios and data illustrating the fiscal impact of land use
decisions on a city's tax base. They present this information
in the language of money, empowering decision makers for
informed choices, benefiting taxpayers through transparent
financial gains and losses.
Kevin and his team are leaders in the field. These guys
checked out of the big consulting world and are working
to carve out a spot for themselves doing principled, Strong
Towns-like work. It is tough to be such a pioneer, but we need
small firms of innovators like Verdunity if the Strong Towns
approach is going to become the default approach for local
governments.
Sheena Salvino
Pasadena Economic
Development
Corporation
Chuck Marohn, PE, AICP
Founder & President
Strong Towns
Michael Kovacs
City Manager
Fate, TX
mkovacs@fatetx.gov
972.771.4601 ext. 106
Tom Yantis, AICP
Assistant City Manager
Taylor, Texas
tom.yantis@taylortx.gov
512.352.5990
Kent Cagle
City Manager
Killeen, TX
kcagle@killeentexas.gov
254.501.7700
Dana Schoening, AICP
City Manager
Tuttle, OK
formerly Assistant City
Manager, City of Sweetwater
dschoening@cityoftuttle.com
405.381.2335
Christopher Looney
Director of Planning &
Development Services
New Braunfels, TX
CLooney@newbraunfels.gov
830.221.4041
J. Shawn Lewis
City Manager
Englewood, CO
formerly Director of
Development Services, City of
San Angelo
slewis@englewoodco.gov
303.762.2312
Professional References
What Our Clients & Partners Say
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Engagement Options
Engaging with the public, city staff, elected officials,
and key stakeholders is critical if a plan is to be sup-
ported by the whole community. Our engagement
strategy can flex to suit your needs and budget but
a number of our common formats are listed below.
In-Person Digital & Print
Meeting and Workshop Facilitation
Meetings and workshops can quickly become com-
plaint sessions and lose focus without skilled fa-
cilitators leading the way. We approach these stra-
tegically by identifying the purpose and desired
outcomes in advance so that all voices can be heard
and attendees feel accomplished.
Walkshops
Workshops have their place in the engagement
spectrum; however, residents are passionate about
where they choose to call home. Stepping into their
environment to facilitate constructive conversa-
tions about their neighborhood establishes trust
and yields a deeper level of feedback.
Come and Go Events
Everyone is busy, so we design flexible events for
families, young adults, seniors, and workers, avail-
able at various times throughout the day and eve-
ning. Attendees can join whenever and stay as they
wish, engaging in brief, enjoyable activities suitable
for all ages.
Dedicated Project Website
With an increased thirst for on-demand informa-
tion, planning efforts can often fizzle out when the
public cannot see activity occurring. A project web-
site is an important tool we can create to meet that
demand, helping residents follow what’s happening
and stay aware of upcoming events, day or night.
Virtual Interviews and Surveys
Asking questions is easy. Asking the right ques-
tions that generate the right amount of meaningful
feedback is not. We carefully phrase and order ques-
tions, selectively identify the appropriate question
type, and tap into our experience working with the
public to clearly interpret the responses.
Direct Mail and Legacy Media
It's easy to write off a mailed letter or postcard or a
detailed communication in the local paper as a rel-
ic of the past, but its imperative that every citizen
has the opportunity to be involved in the planning
process targeting these methods of communication
broadens the reach of public engagement.
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Marshall Hines, CNU-ADesign, Deliverables, Communication
Katherine Linares, AICP, CNU-ALand Use & Zoning
Tim Wright, PEInfrastructure
Lexie SchraderLand Use & Zoning
AJ Fawver, AICP, CNU-A, CPMQuality Control
Kevin Shepherd, PEProject Manager
Maddie Capshaw, AICPLand Use & Zoning
Antonela StoicaLead Land Use Fiscal Anaylsis & Modeling
Matthew MealsFiscal Analysis SupportLeadership T e a m
Primary Analysis TeamPlanning & Support TeamOur Organization
Our team is highly interconnected, we don't believe
in silos. While we do have a dedicated project man-
ager who will interface with your team throughout
this project, every member of our team will come
into contact with your plan and help to build some-
thing special for Coppell We believe that the best
work is produced when our team and yours have
clear lines of communication and will ask you to se-
lect a dedicated internal project manager through
which we will route project discussions. The project
team will be made of these members.
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Kevin Shepherd, PE
Founder & CEO
kevin@verdunity.com | 214.425.6720 | @k_shepherd
Kevin has over 27 years of experience in civil engineering, planning, munici-
pal finance, site development, and community engagement. Considered to be a
thought leader and pioneer in the planning/engineering field, Kevin leverages
his unique background and passion for initiator change to educate, challenge
traditional silos, and bring perspectives together to encourage communities to
build in a manner that is more fiscally responsible, healthy and sustainable.
Kevin spent the first 17 years of his career working for large engineering firms
in various roles related to the planning, design, and construction of infrastruc-
ture and site development projects. In 2009, his career changed course when he
was offered the opportunity to serve as National Director of HDR’s Community
Planning & Urban Design practice and member of the firm’s Sustainable Solu-
tions Leadership Team. It was during this period that Kevin realized that many
communities across the country were headed down a path that was depleting
our natural resources and that would lead many cities to fiscal insolvency. He
left HDR in 2011 to start Verdunity and focus on helping Texas communities
address these challenges. Most recently, he started the Go Cultivate! podcast
and workshop programs to expand educational efforts and implementation of
Strong Towns principles in cities across the country.
The fiscally-based planning approach Kevin has advocated for and implement-
ed on recent projects is receiving attention from city managers, planners and
finance directors across the country, including large metros like Fort Worth,
mid-size cities like Shreveport, LA, fast-growth suburbs and rural towns. Kevin
is a vocal advocate for Strong Towns and Congress for the New Urbanism, and
speaks and writes regularly on the concepts of fiscally-based planning, place-
based design and economic gardening.
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University
Registrations & Certifications
Professional Engineer
TX 88642
Professional affiliations
American Planning Association
CNU-NTX
Board Member
ISI Envision, STAR
Technical Advisor
Strong Towns
Founding Circle
Urban Land Institute
Industry Experience
Verdunity 2011-Present
HDR 1996-2011
LAN 1994-1996
Cliftonstrengths
Achiever
Individualization
Competition
Maximizer
Strategic
Relevant Project Experience
Land Use Fiscal Analysis New Braunfels, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Albemarle, NC
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Kyle, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Liberty Hill, TX
Comprehensive Plan Sweetwater, TX Vernon Deines Honor Award
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Waxahachie, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Killeen, TX
Comprehensive Plan Parsons, KS Vernon Deines Merit Award
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Taylor, TX Vernon Deines Honor Award
Comprehensive Plan Crowley, TX
Comprehensive Plan Royse City, TX APATX 2017 Plan of the Year
Strategic Plan & Fiscal Analysis Pasadena, TX
Economic Development Strategic Plan Texoma COG
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AJ Fawver leads the Community Consulting Program for Verdunity. She speaks,
podcasts, and writes on planning and community topics, and spends her free
time in a variety of mentoring and volunteer positions within several organi-
zations such as the American Planning Association. From 2007 to 2019, she
worked to challenge the status quo, bring sound planning practices, and im-
prove collaboration through leadership positions in several cities within the
region of Texas where she was born and raised. In recognition of this work, she
was named to the Traeger List, an annual list of the top 100 local government
leaders in the nation, on three separate occasions.
AJ brings to Verdunity her experience navigating the unique dynamics of local
government. Her former colleagues have described her as dedicated, innovative,
respected, and tenacious. She is a master at cutting through and bringing effi-
ciency to processes and adopted documents, building relationships with stake-
holders, aligning plans and codes for maximum effect, and providing training
and instruction to planners, the public, and decision-making bodies. AJ is driv-
en by her passion for bringing connection and trust back to city governance,
and is a spirited advocate for rural communities, diversity and inclusion, and
meaningful engagement.
Education
B.A. Government
Angelo State University
M.P.A. Public Administration
University of Texas – Arlington
Advanced Public Engagement
Pepperdine University
Registrations & Certifications
AICP
No. 207628
CNU-A
CPM
Professional affiliations
National Diversity Council
National Trust for Historic
Preservation
League of Women in
Government
ELGL
Strong Towns
APA – Texas
Congress for the New Urbanism
Future Cities
Industry Experience
Verdunity 2019-Present
City of Lubbock 2018-2019
City of Amarillo 2016-2018
City of San Angelo 2006-2016
Cliftonstrengths
Achiever
Individualization
Competition
Maximizer
Strategic
Relevant Project Experience
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Kyle, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Liberty Hill, TX
Comprehensive Plan Sweetwater, TX Vernon Deines Honor Award
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Waxahachie, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Killeen, TX
Comprehensive Plan Parsons, KS Vernon Deines Merit Award
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Taylor, TX Vernon Deines Honor Award
Comprehensive Plan Crowley, TX
MUD #1 Parks Master Plan Wilco-Travis Counties, TX
Fiscal Impact Model Bastrop, TX
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance San Angelo, TX
SOPs, & Performance Standards Englewood, CO
Fiscal Impact Model & Workshop Canyon, TX
Downtown Master Plan Burkburnett, TX
Downtown Development Area Plan San Angelo, TX
North Heights Neighborhood Plan Amarillo, TX
CBD Design Guidelines San Angelo, TX
Zoning Ordinance Diagnostic Parsons, KS
Comprehensive Plan Lubbock, TX
Visionaries in Preservation Plan San Angelo, TX
Subdivision Ordinance Diagnostic San Angelo, TX
AJ Fawver, AICP, CNU-A CPM
Community Consulting Program Lead
aj@verdunity.com | 214.430.4450 ext. 201
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Marshall’s professional passions lie in two places, making information accessi-
ble and approachable to everyone, and building healthy, resilient communities
that will endure the test of time. Over the past fifteen years he has designed
award winning corporate reports, presentations, and marketing campaigns for
companies such as Target, Home Depot, and Apple.
After starting a family Marshall started to think deeply about the kind of place
that he wanted to leave for his kids. He began to try and understand why it was
that so many communities struggled to provide basic services – oftentimes to a
citizenry that was prospering and growing. Asking that question led him to the
inescapable truth that if we want the places in which we live, work and build our
families we have to rethink the entirety of the standard American development
pattern.
Marshall also understands that no community can be successful at improving
itself without the buy-in and understanding of the people who reside there. At
Verdunity, he is laser focused on communicating the work we do in an under-
standable and approachable way to every member of our partner cities and
towns.
Education
Communication Design
St. Edwards University
Registrations & Certifications
CNU-A
Professional affiliations
Congress for the New Urbanism
American Institute for the
Graphic Arts
National Town Builders
Association
Strong Towns
APA – Texas
Industry Experience
Verdunity 2021-Present
City of Leander 2016-2022
Planning Commissioner
Cliftonstrengths
Input
Learner
Achiever
Self-Assurance
Maximizer
Marshall Hines, CNU-A
Creative Director
marshall@verdunity.com | 512.869.9483
Relevant Project Experience
Land Use Fiscal Analysis New Braunfels, TX
Comprehensive Plan Addison, TX
Comprehensive Plan Gillette, WY
Comprehensive Plan Kyle, TX
Comprehensive Plan Liberty Hill, TX
Comprehensive Plan Sweetwater, TX Vernon Deines Honor Award
Comprehensive Plan Waxahachie, TX
Comprehensive Plan Killeen, TX
Comprehensive Plan Taylor, TX Vernon Deines Honor Award
Economic Development Strategic Plan Texoma COG
Parks Master Plan Travis/Wilco MUD #1
Previous Design & Project Experience
Comprehensive Plan Leander, TX
MasterCard Yearly Report 2016-2019
Target Stores Yearly Report 2018
Home Depot Shareholders' Report 2016-2018
Casbu Project Management Software 2015
Thomson Reuters IKON 2008-2015
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Madeleine “Maddie” Capshaw is experienced in both public and private sec-
tor planning, design, and implementation. She understands the importance of
creating positive impact through the planning process and does so with ded-
ication from start to finish. Her experience includes site analysis and design,
entitlements, master planned community planning and design, comprehensive
planning, parks and recreation master planning, downtown master planning,
and gathering space design. She coordinates and leads community engage-
ment events and activities, provides municipal development review services,
creates renderings and illustrations, performs GIS analysis and mapping, and
crafts policies based on community feedback, research, and best practices. One
of Maddie’s biggest interests in planning and design is the integration of beau-
tiful and functional parks, patios, plazas, and other gathering spaces that create
landmarks, honor history, provide green space, and create a well-knit sense of
place.
Education
B.S. Urban & Regional Planning
Texas A&M University
Registrations & Certifications
AICP
No. 35012
Professional affiliations
APA – Texas
Industry Experience
Verdunity 2023-Present
Peloton 2018-2023
Cliftonstrengths
Achiever
Includer
Developer
Positivity
Individualization
Relevant Project Experience
Comprehensive Plan Liberty Hill, TX
Comprehensive Plan Dalhart, TX
Comprehensive Plan Kyle, TX
Comprehensive Plan Addison, TX
Maddie Capshaw, AICP
Planner
maddie@verdunity.com | 214.430.4450
Previous Project Experience
Master Plan Gunter, TX Downtown
Master Plan Lavon, TX Parks & Recreation
Comprehensive Plan Lavon, TX
Comprehensive Plan Hudson Oaks, TX
Strategic Plan Glen Rose, TX
Comprehensive Plan Glen Rose, TX
Master Plan Greenville, TX
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In his professional career, Matthew has played a role in a wide variety of proj-
ects including commercial/residential land development, Americans with Dis-
abilities Act retro-fits, GIS land use analysis and more. Matthew is skilled in
multiple design softwares and lead project layout, public infrastructure design,
and site grading in past projects He strives to build social capital through engi-
neering by having pedestrian-centric designs that foster community.
As Matt continues to gain experience, his passion for sustainability and envi-
ronmentalism will bring the right headspace to be an innovative thinker in the
field. His formal and informal education gives him the background knowledge
to escape the analytics of engineering. He can relate how the design impacts the
big picture and the stakeholders it affects.
Education
B.A. Environmental Studies
McKendree University
M.S. Environmental Engineering
Southern Methodist University
Registrations & Certifications
Engineer in Training
TX 75956
Industry Experience
Verdunity 2023-Present
Pape-Dawson 2021-2023
Cliftonstrengths
Learner
Context
Communication
Intellection
Input
Relevant Project Experience
Comprehensive Plan Dalhart, TX
Comprehensive Plan Gillette, WY
Comprehensive Plan Addison, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Bryan, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Josephine, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Albemarle, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Project Location
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Project Location
Matthew Meals, EIT
Civil Engineer In Training
matthew@verdunity.com | 469.525.3556
Previous Project Experience
Whataburger Developments North Texas
Whataburger Developments Murfreesboro, TN
Subdivision Engineering Royse City, TX Creekside
Sewer Engineering Royse City ,TX Creekside
Subdivision Engineering Anna, TX Cedar Ridge
ADA Retrofit McAllen, TX
ADA Retrofit Athens, TX
ADA Retrofit Angleton, TX
ADA Retrofit Galveston, TX
ADA Retrofit Clarksville, TX
Water Master Plan Shreveport, LA GIS Updates
Sewer Engineering Shreveport, LA Southern Hills
Road Improvement Engineering Northlake, TX Cleveland Gibbs Road
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Antonella is a highly skilled professional with a diverse background in busi-
ness analytics and marketing, known for her unique blend of technical expertise
and strategic insight. She recently completed her MS in Business Analytics at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was honored with the Excel-
lence in Program Award. A highlight of her academic journey was her research
project, "Optimizing Tennis Schedules," which was selected for presentation at
the prestigious INFORMS Business Analytics Conference in April 2023. This
project demonstrated her proficiency in using Excel and Python to develop op-
timization models, and she created a user-friendly pseudo-app for scheduling,
aligning with her passion for sports, sustainability, and the outdoors.
In her recent role as an Analytics Consultant at the Wisconsin School of Busi-
ness, Antonella collaborated with Ovative Group on extensive employee en-
gagement research, utilizing tools like Microsoft Excel and Tableau. She ex-
celled in data cleaning and analysis, producing compelling dashboards that
effectively communicated insights to the client. Her ability to integrate vari-
ous data sources and provide strategic recommendations highlights her skill
in transforming complex data into actionable strategies. With her solid foun-
dation in Excel, Python, R Studio, SQL, and various data visualization tools,
Antonella is adept at addressing complex analytical challenges and promoting
informed decision-making.
Education
B.B.A. Marketing
M.S. Business Analytics
University of Wisconsin,
Madison
Registrations & Certifications
Tableau Desktop Specialist
Industry Experience
Verdunity 2023-Present
Wisconsin Sch. of Business 2023
SanoVita 2021
Cliftonstrengths
Achiever
Individualization
Discipline
Developer
Maximizer
Relevant Project Experience
Land Use Fiscal Analysis New Braunfels, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Albemarle, NC
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Garland, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Addison, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis & Comp Plan Gillette, WY
Land Use Fiscal Analysis South Dallas, TX
Land Use Fiscal Analysis Erie, CO
Land Use Fiscal Analysis New Braunfels, TX
Antonela Stoica
Budget & Data Analyst
antonela@verdunity.com | 214.430.4450 ext. 208
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Land Use Fiscal AnalysisNew Braunfels, Texas
Project Type
Land Use Fiscal Analysis
Project Contact
Christopher J. Looney
Planning & Development
Services Director
830.221.4055
clooney@newbraunfels.gov
Timeframe
Completed August 2024 (expected)
Six-Month Duration
Team Members
Kevin Shepherd
Matthew Meals
Antonela Stoica
Marshall Hines
Maddie Capshaw
Role/Services Provided
Property Tax Analysis
Budget Analysis
Land Use and Zoning Analysis
Infrastructure Analysis
Asset Management
Data Analysis and GIS Mapping
Report Preparation
Civic Education
New Braunfels’ leaders are looking to manage antic-
ipated growth sustainably and affordably, mindful
of the challenges with aging infrastructure. The city
aims to ensure new developments financially sup-
port themselves and contribute to the city's needs
while also providing a variety of housing options for
all residents. The city is currently working on a new
Land Development Ordinance and planning to up-
date the Comprehensive Plan in the near future to
guide growth in a more financially sustainable di-
rection.
The City enlisted Verdunity’s assistance to com-
plete a GIS-based land use fiscal analysis (LUFA)
and associated education efforts to explore the fis-
cal impacts of development decisions and provide
data and analytics to align the City’s development
and service model with what residents are able to
afford now and in the future. This analysis began
with a review of the city's finances, property taxes,
and infrastructure costs to understand the fiscal
health of current developments. It then considered
the financial implications of future infrastructure
needs. Verdunity shared detailed findings with city
stakeholders through maps, charts, and documents,
fostering a shared understanding of New Braunfels’
fiscal situation and laying the groundwork for in-
formed growth strategies.
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Development Fiscal Impact AnalysisAlbemarle, North Carolina
Project Type
Land Use Fiscal Analysis &
Development Fiscal Impact
Analysis Tool
Project Contact
Kevin Robinson, AICP, CZO
Planning &Development
Services Director
City of Albemarle
704.984.9428
krobinson@ci.albemarle.nc.us
Timeframe
Completed August 2023
Five-Month Duration
Team Members
Kevin Shepherd
Matthew Meals
Antonela Stoica
Tim Wright
Role/Services Provided
Property Tax Analysis
Budget Analysis
Land Use and Zoning Analysis
Infrastructure Analysis
Asset Management
Data Analysis and GIS Mapping
Report Preparation
Civic Education
Scenario Fiscal Modeling
Development Fiscal Impact
Analysis
In 2023, Albemarle was working on an in-house update to its comprehensive
plan and zoning codes and wanted additional data to support policy and in-
vestment decisions related to the fiscal health of the city. The City reached out
to Verdunity to develop and implement a standardized process to quantify its
resource gap and evaluate the fiscal impact of proposed development and infra-
structure projects so that more informed decisions can be made. Verdunity com-
pleted a GIS-based land use fiscal analysis (LUFA) to provide a baseline of how
current development was performing in terms of tax revenue, service costs, and
net fiscal productivity. This information was referenced to build two versions of
spreadsheet-based tools to evaluate the fiscal impact of proposed development
projects and growth scenarios. Results of the effort were presented to the City
Council and then a training session was conducted with staff to go over how to
use and maintain the Development Fiscal Impact Analysis (DFIA) tools.
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2021 Vernon Deines Honor Award Winner
Land Use & Scenario Fiscal AnalysisTaylor, Texas
Project Type
Land Use Fiscal Analysis &
Comprehensive Plan
Project Contact
Tom Yantis
Assistant City Manager
512.352.5990
tom.yantis@taylortx.gov
Timeframe
Adopted September 2021
Team Members
Kevin Shepherd
AJ Fawver
Marshall Hines
Role/Services Provided
Land Use Fiscal Assessment &
Analysis
Community Engagement
3D Interactive Mapping
Taylor, Texas commissioned Lionheart Planning and Verdunity for a new Com-
prehensive Plan, emphasizing fiscally sustainable growth. Verdunity conducted
a Land Use Fiscal Analysis to understand current development patterns, edu-
cated city leaders and residents on fiscal impacts of different growth patterns,
and assessed fiscal outcomes of proposed growth scenarios.
Lionheart proposed two scenarios; the first accepted auto-centric development
on the city's outskirts, reflecting recent development trends; the second pushed
for more infill growth in Taylor's existing service area, maximizing fiscal effi-
ciency with minimal new infrastructure. Verdunity's models demonstrated that
the infill approach not only bolstered the city's fiscal health but also aligned
with community priorities. They highlighted the financial burden of extensive
infrastructure under the auto-centric scenario, indicating higher taxes and fees
unless the pattern changed.
In contrast, the second scenario showed benefits like diverse housing, down-
town preservation, and enhanced walkability, leading to overall fiscal improve-
ment. Over 80% of residents, influenced by our workshops and modeling, voted
for the infill-focused growth.
Taylor opted for an infill development strategy within existing
service areas, guided by Verdunity's comprehensive fiscal analysis.
This approach contrasted with the costlier, auto-centric growth on
the city's periphery. This scenario was supported by over 80% of
residents and was informed by workshops and modeling, aligning
with community priorities and demonstrating a commitment to
responsible urban planning and fiscal health.
Key Takeaway for Coppell
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Kyle is a city on the brink of transformation, experiencing unprecedented
growth that presents both opportunities and challenges. The need for strategic
foresight was a primary consideration in crafting the Kyle 2030 Comprehensive
Plan. The Plan is a visionary blueprint designed to navigate the city's explosive
expansion while ensuring sustainable development and quality of life.
The approach was twofold: to manage Kyle's rapid growth, and to advocate for a
compact urban development pattern that prioritizes fiscal sustainability and ef-
ficient resource utilization. Verdunity analyzed Kyle’s growth trends to forecast
the fiscal outcomes of either maintaining the status quo or adopting a new ap-
proach. Recommendations optimize land use, reduce sprawl, and enhance the
city's economic resilience; this ensures growth benefits everyone.
Kyle's future hinges on robust systems that can sup-
port its expanding population, so infrastructure is
critical. Verdunity worked with staff to tackle ex-
isting constraints head-on and propose innovative
solutions that align with long-term objectives and
community values.
The engagement framework offered in-person, vir-
tual, and digital participation opportunities. Ex-
tensive workshops and hands-on problem-solving
with officials resulted in an achievable and creative
implementation strategy. This inclusive approach
incorporated the community's aspirations and con-
cerns into the plan’s fabric.
Verdunity’s forecasting and scenario visualization positions cities to proactively manage their resources while
diversifying offerings for current and anticipated residents.
Key Takeaway for Coppell
Kyle 2030Kyle, Texas
Project Type
Comprehensive Plan
Project Contact
William Atkinson
Planning Director
512.262.3959
watkinson@cityofkyle.com
Timeframe
Adopted January 2024
Team Members
AJ Fawver
Kevin Shepherd
Marshall Hines
Maddie Capshaw
Role/Services Provided
Land Use Fiscal Analysis
Community Engagement
Place Type Creation
Education
Land Use Mapping
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Killeen, a military community in central Texas with over 160,000 residents, has
expanded significantly over 60 years, focusing on greenfield development for
veterans and first-time homeowners. This growth led to the decline of Down-
town and older neighborhoods in north Killeen, as new developments emerged
in the south. The city's limited housing diversity failed to retain affluent home-
owners, contributing to a widening gap between available resources and the
needs for quality services and infrastructure maintenance.
In 2020, Killeen hired Verdunity to develop a Comprehensive Plan centered on
fiscal sustainability and affordability. The plan promotes complete neighbor-
hoods, varied mobility options, and local, small-scale development. The team
engaged city leaders, staff, and residents, illustrating the link between develop-
ment patterns, city budget, and affordability through a detailed land use fiscal
analysis. This analysis informed strategies to enhance city revenue, manage
costs, and improve residents' quality of life.
The final plan includes an introduction outlining community identity and land use
economics, sections on land use, growth management, neighborhoods, mobility,
and downtown, and an
implementation chap-
ter emphasizing small
projects, incremental im-
provement, and commu-
nity collaboration.
Our Land Use Fiscal Analysis and presentations can help build support
for prioritizing infill and walkable mixed-use neighborhoods over
horizontal expansion and auto-centric development. Additionally, a
focus on your historic downtown can pay major dividends.
Key Takeaway for Coppell
Killeen Comprehensive PlanKilleen, Texas
Project Type
Land Use Fiscal Analysis &
Comprehensive Plan
Project Contact
Wallis Meshier
Assistant Director of
Development Services
254.501.7621
wmeshier@killeentexas.gov
Timeframe
Adopted August 2022
Team Members
AJ Fawver
Kevin Shepherd
Marshall Hines
Role/Services Provided
Land Use Fiscal Assessment &
Analysis
Community Engagement
Placetype Creation
Education & Outreach
Land Use Mapping
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23
Proposal
Hours Labor Expenses*
Task 1
EXISTING CONDITIONS MODEL
Project Setup, Management & Coordination 64 $16,000 $2,000
Data Collection, Cleaning & Review 40 $6,000 $0
Property Tax Revenue Mapping 40 $6,000 $0
Sales Tax Revenue Mapping 56 $8,400 $0
Allocation of Current Budget Costs 32 $4,800 $0
Estimation and Allocation of Future/Unfunded Costs 32 $4,800 $0
Summary Report: Slide Deck Format 32 $4,800 $0
Phase 1 Subtotals $50,800 $2,000
Task 2
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Management & Coordination 64 $16,000 $2,000
Confirmation of Future Potential Development Strategies/Contexts 32 $4,800 $0
Prepare Comparison Models for Future Development Contexts 80 $12,000 $0
Summary Report: Slide Deck Format 40 $6,000 $0
Task 2 Subtotals $38,800 $2,000
Task 3
ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION
Mtg 1: Community Presentation, "Strong Towns 101/Overview"16 $3,200 $150
Mtgs 2-4: Existing Conditions Discussion (Staff, CC, Community)48 $7,200 $500
Mtgs 5-7: Context Scenarios Discussion (Staff, CC, Community)48 $7,200 $500
Mtg 8: Deep-Dive Workshop w CC & Staff to Discuss Final Results 24 $3,600 $2,000
Mtg 9: Community Presentation, Results and Next Steps 16 $2,400 $150
Mtg 10: Additional Presentation/Workshop (Where Needed)16 $2,400 $500
Task 3 Subtotals $26,000 $3,800
Task 4
FINAL REPORT AND DELIVERABLES
Management & Coordination 32 $8,000 $500
Draft Report for Client Review 80 $12,000 $0
Comment Resolution & Final Report 64 $9,600 $0
Organization of Electronic Files and Data 8 $1,200 $0
Task 4 Subtotals $30,800 $500
Project Subtotals $146,400 $8,300
Base Cost (Not to Exceed)
Estimated Reimbursible Expenses
Total
$146,400
$8,300
$154,700
*Reimbursables: Printing costs + supplies (estimated) + travel
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Company Information
Company Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Contact Person:
E-mail Address:
Verdunity, Inc.
2931 Ridge Road, Ste 101, #670
214-430-4450
Kevin Shepherd
kevin@verdunity.com
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COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
As permitted under Government Code, Title 7, Chapter 791.025, other governmental entities
may wish to cooperatively purchase under the same terms and conditions contained in this
contract (piggyback). Each entity wishing to piggyback must have prior authorization from
the City of Coppell and Contractor. If such participation is authorized, all purchase orders
will be issued directly from and shipped directly to the entity requiring supplies/services. The
City of Coppell shall not be held responsible for any orders placed, deliveries made, or
payment for supplies/services ordered by these entities. Each entity reserves the right to
determine their participation in this contract.
IS YOUR FIRM WILLING TO ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO UTILIZE
THIS CONTRACT, IF AWARDED, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS?
__________ YES __________ NO
X
Controlling
Name of Interested Party4 Nature of interest
City, State, Country (place of business)
Intermediary
(check applicable)
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES 1295FORM
1 of 1
1
OFFICE USE ONLY
2 12/09/2024
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
Verdunity, Inc.
Rockwall, TX United States
Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
3
City of Coppell, TX
Land use fiscal analysis and community engagement
RFP #212
2024-1246809
Date Filed:
Date Acknowledged:
Certificate Number:
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Shepherd, Kevin XRockwall, TX United States
6
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
My name is _______________________________________________________________,
UNSWORN DECLARATION
Check only if there is NO Interested Party.5
My address is _______________________________________________, _______________________,
and my date of birth is _______________________.
Executed in ________________________________________County,
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
(street)(state) (zip code) (country)
(year)(month)
_______, ______________, _________.
State of ________________, on the _____day of ___________, 20_____.
(city)
(Declarant)
Version V4.1.0.5dd2ace2www.ethics.state.tx.usForms provided by Texas Ethics Commission
Kevin Shepherd 6/20/1971
1155 Potter Avenue Rockwall TX 75087 USA
Rockwall Texas 9th December 24
City of Coppell, TX
Procurement Services
HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION
I, (Person name), the undersigned representative of
(Company or Business
name)
(hereafter referred to as company)
being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, do hereby depose and verify under oath
that the company named-above, under the provisions of Subtitle F, Title 10, Government Code
Chapter 2270:
1. Does not boycott Israel currently; and
2. Will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract the above-named
Company, business or individual with the City of Coppell acting by and through City of
Coppell.
Pursuant to Section 2270.001, Texas Government Code:
1. “Boycott Israel” means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise
taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial
relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an
Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business
purposes; and
2. “Company” means a for-profit sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation,
partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or any limited
liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent
company or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exist to make a profit.
DATE SIGNATURE OF COMPANY
REPRESENTATIVE
Kevin Shepherd
Verdunity, Inc.
12/9/2024
City of Coppell, TX
Procurement Services
Boycott Energy Companies
I, (Person name), the undersigned representative of
(Company or Business
name)
(hereafter referred to as company)
being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, do hereby depose and verify under oath
that the company named above, under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section
809.001:
The contractor verifies that it does not Boycott Energy Companies and agrees that during the term of this
Agreement will not Boycott Energy Companies as that term is defined in Texas Government Code
Section 809.001, as amended.
DATE SIGNATURE OF COMPANY
REPRESENTATIVE
Kevin Shepherd
Verdunity, Inc.
12/9/2024
City of Coppell, TX
Procurement Services
Prohibition of Discrimination Against Firearm Entities and Firearm Trade Associations
I, (Person name), the undersigned representative of
(Company or Business
name)
(hereafter referred to as company)
being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, do hereby depose and verify under oath
that the company named above, under the provisions of Texas Government Code Section
2274.001:
Contractor verifies that it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that
discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association as those terms are defined
in Texas Government Code Section 2274.001, as amended; and (ii) will not discriminate
during the term of this Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
This section does not apply if Contractor is a sole proprietor, a non-profit entity, or a
governmental entity; and only applies if: (i) Contractor has ten (10) or more fulltime
employees and (ii) this Agreement has a value of $100,000.00 or more to be paid under the
terms of this Agreement.
DATE SIGNATURE OF COMPANY
REPRESENTATIVE
Kevin Shepherd
Verdunity, Inc.
12/9/2024
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
FORM CIQ
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who
has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the
vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later
than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
1 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
2 Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated
completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which
you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
3 Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed.
Name of Officer
4 Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the
officer, as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIQ as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental entity?
Yes No
5 Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an
6
Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
7
Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date
ownership interest of one percent or more.
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 1/1/2021
Verdunity, Inc.
Kevin Shepherd
N/A
N/A
12/9/2024
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CITY OF COPPELL
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
RFP FORM
RFP OF _____________________________________________
(NAME OF FIRM)
THIS RFP IS SUBMITTED TO:
City of Coppell
c/o Procurement Services
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019
DATE: ________________________________________
PRINTED NAME: ________________________________________
SIGNATURE: ________________________________________
Verdunity, Inc.
12/10/2024
Kevin Shepherd
RFP #212 Development Strategy/Financial Analysis
Review by Mindi Hurley
12/30/2024
Evaluation Criteria Company
Category and Percentage Verdunity, Inc.
Experience/Qualifications
(40%) 40%
References
(30%) 30%
Price
(30%) 30%
Total
100%
Experience/Qualifications:
Verdunity, Inc. met all of the criteria and provided all of the services specified in the RFP. They have
completed similar projects throughout numerous cities in the State of Texas, and their staff is
made up of practicing planners and engineers that know how to apply the information contained in
the analysis.
References:
Verdunity provided information on cities that are/have been previous clients. Staff contacted
several of those cities, and positive reviews were provided about the work performed by Verdunity.
Price:
The initial budget proposed by staff for this project was $150,000. Therefore, the price was very
closely matched with what was originally estimated.
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CITY OF COPPELL AND VERDUNITY
4866-7937-0936, v.1
STATE OF TEXAS §
§ AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This Agreement for Professional Services (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City
of Coppell, Texas (“City”) and Verdunity, a consulting firm (“Professional”) (each a “Party” and
collectively the “Parties”), acting by and through their authorized representatives.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage the services of Professional as an independent
contractor, and not as an employee, to provide the services described in the “Scope of Services” to
assist City in Development Strategy and Financial Analysis (the “Project”) on the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Professional desires to render professional services for the City in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, in exchange for the mutual covenants set forth herein and other
valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties
agree as follows:
Article I
Term; Termination
1.1 This term of this Agreement shall begin on the last date of execution hereof (the
“Effective Date”) and shall continue until Professional completes the services required herein to the
satisfaction of City, unless sooner terminated as provided herein.
1.2 Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days prior written
notice to the other party. In the event of such termination the Professional shall be entitled to
compensation for any services completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the City in accordance
with this Agreement prior to such termination.
Article II
Contract Documents
2.1 This Agreement consists of the following items:
A. This Agreement; and
B. Professional’s Scope of Services for services provided to the City (attached
as Exhibit “A”)
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4866-7937-0936, v.1
Article III
Scope of Services
3.1 Professional shall perform the services in connection with the Project as set forth in
the Scope of Services. Professional shall perform the services with: (i) the professional skill and
care ordinarily provided by competent architects or engineers practicing in the same or similar
locality and under the same or similar circumstances and professional license; and (ii) as
expeditiously as is prudent considering the ordinary professional skill and care of a competent
architect or engineer, as the case may be. If Professional is not a licensed engineer or registered
architect, Professional shall perform the services: (i) with the skill and care ordinarily provided by
similar professionals practicing in the same or similar locality and under the same circumstances
and applicable licenses or certifications; and (ii) as expeditiously as is prudent considering the
ordinary skill and care of similar competent professionals.
3.2 City shall, prior to commencement of services, provide Professional with the
information set forth in the Scope of Services, if any.
3.3 The Parties acknowledge and agree that all opinions provided by Professional
represent the best judgment of Professional.
3.4 Licenses. Professional represents to City that Professional possesses any and all
licenses which may be required by the State of Texas or any other governmental entity having
jurisdiction as may be necessary for the performance of Professional’s services pursuant to this
Agreement.
3.5 Information/Confidentiality. City will furnish to Professional such information with
respect to the Project as Professional may reasonably request in order to render Professional’s
services effectively. Professional shall hold in strict confidence all information with respect to the
Project which is furnished to Professional by City in confidence, and which is not otherwise
publicly available and/or not required, as a matter of law or proper business practice, to be
disclosed to a third party in connection with the services for the Project.
3.6 Deliverables. Upon execution of this Agreement, City has the right to use
Professional’s instruments of service, including but not limited to, reports, maps, cost estimates,
recommendations, or other deliverables for the Project, provided that City substantially performs its
obligations, including prompt payment of all sums when due under this Agreement. City’s
employees, agents, contractors, and subcontractors may reproduce applicable portions of the
instruments of service for use in performing services or construction related to the Project. Upon
payment of all amounts due Professional hereunder, all deliverables, materials, and reports
prepared by Professional in connection with this Agreement shall become the property of City.
City shall have the right to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use such deliverables,
materials and reports only for those purposes for which they were intended. Subject to the
foregoing, Professional shall, upon completion of the services, or earlier termination, provide City
with the deliverables, drawings, reports, maps, and materials prepared by Professional as set forth
in the Scope of Services.
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3.7 Conflict of Interest. Professional agrees to notify City and seek City’s approval
prior to Professional’s retention by any other individuals or entities, which either directly or
indirectly may create a conflict of interest in Professional’s services under this Agreement. City
may deny such approval for Professional’s retention set forth above, in the event City, in City’s
sole and absolute discretion, should conclude that such retention would have an adverse effect on
Professional’s services under this Agreement.
3.8 Opinion of Probable Costs. Professional will, if required by the Scope of Services,
furnish an opinion of probable Project development cost based on present day cost, but does not
guarantee the accuracy of such estimates. Opinions of probable cost, financial evaluations,
feasibility studies, economic analyses of alternate solutions and utilitarian considerations of
operations and maintenance costs prepared by Professional hereunder will be made on the basis of
Professional’s cost of labor, material, equipment, or services furnished by others or over market
conditions or contractor’s methods of determining their prices.
Article IV
Schedule of Work
The Professional agrees to commence services upon written direction from the City and to
complete the required services in accordance with a work schedule established by the City (the
“Work Schedule”).
Article V
Compensation And Method Of Payment
5.1 The City shall compensate the Professional for the services by payment of a fee
asset out in the schedule attached in Exhibit “A”. Professional shall invoice City on a monthly
basis for the services performed. Payments shall be made to Professional within thirty (30) days of
receiving Professional’s invoice, provided there are no errors or discrepancies and that all work
noted on the invoice has been completed. Professional shall not proceed with any task until
receiving a work order from City. Issuance of work orders under this Agreement shall be at the
sole discretion of City.
5.2 The Professional shall be responsible for all expenses related to the services
provided pursuant to this Agreement including, but not limited to, travel, copying and facsimile
charges, telephone, internet and email charges.
Article VI
Suspension of Work
The City shall have the right to immediately suspend work by Professional if the City
determines in its sole discretion that Professional has, or will fail to perform, in accordance with
this Agreement. In such event, any payments due Professional shall be suspended until
Professional has taken satisfactory corrective action.
Article VII
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Devotion of Time, Personnel, and Equipment
7.1 Professional shall devote such time as reasonably necessary for the satisfactory
performance of the work under this Agreement. Should City require additional services not
included under this Agreement, Professional shall make reasonable effort to provide such
additional services at mutually agreed charges or rates, and within the time schedule prescribed by
City; and without decreasing the effectiveness of the performance of services required under this
Agreement.
7.2 To the extent reasonably necessary for Professional to perform the services under
this Agreement, Professional shall be authorized to engage the services of any agents, assistants,
persons, or corporations that Professional may deem proper to aid or assist in the performance of
the services under this Agreement. The cost of such personnel and assistance shall be borne
exclusively by the Professional.
7.3 Professional shall furnish the facilities, equipment, telephones, facsimile machines,
email facilities, and personnel necessary to perform the services required under this Agreement
unless otherwise provided herein.
Article VIII
Relationship of Parties
It is understood and agreed by and between the Parties that in satisfying the conditions of
this Agreement, Professional is acting independently, and that the City assumes no responsibility or
liabilities to any third party in connection with these actions. All services to be performed by
Professional pursuant to this Agreement shall be in that capacity of an independent contractor, and
not as an agent or employee of City. Professional shall supervise the performance of their services
and shall be entitled to control the manner and means by which their services are to be performed,
subject to the terms of this Agreement. As such, the City shall not: train Professional, require
Professional to devote their full-time services to City, or dictate Professional’s sequence of work or
location at which Professional performs their work.
Article IX
Availability of Funds
If monies are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of
performance in a subsequent fiscal period, this Agreement shall be canceled and Professional
may only be compensated for the reasonable value of any non-recurring costs incurred but
not amortized in the price of services delivered under this Agreement or which are otherwise
not recoverable. The cost of cancellation may be paid from any appropriations for such
purposes.
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Article X
Insurance
10.1 Professional shall during the term hereof maintain in full force and effect the
following insurance: (1) a policy of insurance for bodily injury, death and property damage
insuring all claims, demands or actions relating to Professional’s performance of services pursuant
to this Agreement with a minimum combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence for injury to persons (including death), and for property damage; (2) policy of
automobile liability insurance covering any vehicles owned and/or operated by Professional, its
officers, agents, and employees, and used in the performance of this Agreement; and (3) statutory
Worker’s Compensation Insurance covering all of Professional’s employees involved in the
provision of services under this Agreement.
10.2 All insurance and certificate(s) shall contain the following provisions: (1) name
City, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds as to all applicable coverage with the
exception of Worker’s Compensation Insurance; (2) provide for at least thirty (30) days prior
written notice to City for cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of the insurance; (3)
provide for a waiver of subrogation against the City for injuries, including death, property damage,
or any other loss to the extent the same is covered by the proceeds of insurance.
10.3 All insurance companies providing the required insurance shall either be authorized
to transact business in Texas and at least “A” by AM Best or other equivalent rating service.
10.4 A certificate of insurance evidencing the required insurance shall be submitted to the
City prior to commencement of services.
Article XI
Indemnification
PROFESSIONAL DOES HEREBY COVENANT AND CONTRACT TO WAIVE
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS
THE CITY, ITS CITY COUNCIL, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS, FROM
AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITY, CAUSES OF ACTION, CITATIONS, CLAIMS, COSTS,
DAMAGES, DEMANDS, EXPENSES, FINES, JUDGMENTS, LOSSES, PENALTIES OR
SUITS, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE,
INTENTIONAL TORT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, OR FAILURE
TO PAY A SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER COMMITTED BY THE
PROFESSIONAL, ITS AGENT, ITS CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS UNDER
CONTRACT, OR ANY OTHER ENTITY OVER WHICH THE PROFESSIONAL
EXERCISES CONTROL.
INDEMNIFIED ITEMS SHALL INCLUDE REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES
AND COSTS, COURT COSTS, AND SETTLEMENT COSTS IN PROPORTION TO THE
PROFESSIONAL’S LIABILITY.
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THE PROFESSIONAL’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT
BE LIMITED TO THE LIMITS OF COVERAGE OF INSURANCE MAINTAINED OR
REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY PROFESSIONAL UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
THIS PROVISION SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Article XII
Miscellaneous
12.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement between
the parties and supersedes any prior understandings written or oral agreements between the parties
with respect to this subject matter.
12.2 Authorization. Each Party represents that it has full capacity and authority to grant
all rights and assume all obligations granted and assumed under this Agreement.
12.3 Assignment. The Professional may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part
without the prior written consent of City. In the event of an assignment by the Professional to
which the City has consented, the assignee shall agree in writing with City to personally assume,
perform, and be bound by all the covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement.
12.4 Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions regarding assignment, this
Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties to it and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
12.5 Governing Law. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this Agreement; and
venue for any action concerning this Agreement shall be in Dallas County, Texas. The Parties
agree to submit to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of said Court.
12.6 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended by the mutual written agreement of
the Parties.
12.7 Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not effect any other provisions, and the Agreement
shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained
in it.
12.8 Survival of Covenants. Any of the representations, warranties, covenants, and
obligations of the Parties, as well as any rights and benefits of the Parties, pertaining to a period of
time following the termination of this Agreement shall survive termination.
12.9 Right-of-Access. Professional shall not enter onto private property without lawful
right-of-access to perform required surveys, or other necessary investigations. Professional will
take reasonable precautions to minimize damage to private and public property in the performance
of such surveys and investigations. Any right-of-access to public or private property shall be
obtained in accordance with the Scope of Services.
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12.10 Recitals. The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein.
12.11 Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder may be sent by
first class mail, overnight courier or by confirmed telefax or facsimile to the address specified
below, or to such other party or address as either party may designate in writing, and shall be
deemed received three (3) days after delivery set forth herein:
If intended for City, to: With copy to:
City of Coppell, Texas Robert Hager
Attn: City Manager Nichols | Jackson L.L.P.
255 Parkway Blvd. 500 North Akard Street
Coppell, Texas 75019 1800 Ross Tower
Facsimile No. (972) 304-3673 Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: (214) 965-9900
If intended for Professional:
_Verdunity ______________ Name of Entity
Attn: _Kevin Shepherd, PE__________ Contact
_2931 Ridge Road Suite 101 #670
Rockwall, Texas 75032__________ Address
Phone: (214) 430-4450 _________
12.12 Debarment and Suspension.
A. In accordance with 2 CFR Section 180.300, Professional verifies that
Professional and its principals under this Agreement as described in 2 CFR Section
180.995 being duly sworn or under penalty or perjury under the laws of the United
States that neither Professional nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended,
proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency, the State of
Texas, or any of its departments or agencies.
B. If, during the term of this Agreement, Professional becomes debarred,
suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from
participation, Professional shall immediately inform City.
C. For agreements that are financed by Federal or State grants, Professional
agrees that this section will be enforced on each of its subcontractors and will inform
City of any violations of this section by subcontractors to this Agreement.
D. The certification in this section is a material representation of fact relied
upon by City in entering into this Agreement.
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12.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate
counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Each counterpart may consist
of any number of copies hereof each signed by less than all, but together signed by all of the Parties
hereto.
12.14 Exhibits. The exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
12.15 Audits and Records. Professional agrees that during the term hereof, City and its
representatives may, during normal business hours and as often as deemed necessary, inspect,
audit, examine, and reproduce any and all of Professional’s records relating to the services provided
pursuant to this Agreement for a period of one year following the date of completion of services as
determined by City or date of termination if sooner.
12.16 Conflicts of Interests. Professional represents that no official or employee of
City has any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in this Agreement.
12.17 Compliance with Federal, State & Local Laws. Professional shall comply in
performance of services under the terms of this Agreement with all applicable laws, ordinances and
regulations, judicial decrees or administrative orders, ordinances, and codes of federal, state and
local governments, including all applicable federal clauses.
12.18 Force Majeure. No Party will be liable for any default or delay in the performance
of its obligations under this Agreement if and to the extent such default or delay is caused, directly
or indirectly, by fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature or acts of God, riots, civil disorders, acts
of terrorism or any similar cause beyond the reasonable control of such party, provided that the
non-performing party is without fault in causing such default or delay. The non-performing Party
agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to recommence performance as soon as possible.
12.19 Boycott Israel; Boycott Energy Companies; and Prohibition of Discrimination
against Firearms Entities and Firearm Trade Associations.
A. Professional verifies that it does not Boycott Israel and agrees that during the
term of the Agreement will not Boycott Israel as that term is defined in
Texas Government Code Section 808.001, as amended.
B. Professional verifies that it does not Boycott Energy Companies and agrees
that during the term of this Agreement will not Boycott Energy Companies
as that term is defined in Texas Government Code Section 809.001, as
amended.
C. Professional verifies that it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or
directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association as those terms are defined in Texas Government Code Section
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2274.001, as amended; and will not discriminate during the term of this
Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
D. This section does not apply if Professional is a sole proprietor, a non-profit
entity, or a governmental entity; and only applies if: (i) Professional has ten
(10) or more full-time employees and (ii) this Agreement has a value of
$100,000.00 or more to be paid under the terms of this Agreement.
(Signature Page to Follow)
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CITY OF COPPELL AND VERDUNITY
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EXECUTED this _______ day of _____________________, 2024.
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
By:
Mike Land, City Manager
Approved as to form:
By: ___________________________________
Robert Hager, City Attorney
EXECUTED this _______ day of _____________________, 20__.
PROFESSIONAL NAME
By:
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT “A”
This document is Confidential/Proprietary per Texas §552
23
Proposal
Hours Labor Expenses*
Task 1
EXISTING CONDITIONS MODEL
Project Setup, Management & Coordination 64 $16,000 $2,000
Data Collection, Cleaning & Review 40 $6,000 $0
Property Tax Revenue Mapping 40 $6,000 $0
Sales Tax Revenue Mapping 56 $8,400 $0
Allocation of Current Budget Costs 32 $4,800 $0
Estimation and Allocation of Future/Unfunded Costs 32 $4,800 $0
Summary Report: Slide Deck Format 32 $4,800 $0
Phase 1 Subtotals $50,800 $2,000
Task 2
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Management & Coordination 64 $16,000 $2,000
Confirmation of Future Potential Development Strategies/Contexts 32 $4,800 $0
Prepare Comparison Models for Future Development Contexts 80 $12,000 $0
Summary Report: Slide Deck Format 40 $6,000 $0
Task 2 Subtotals $38,800 $2,000
Task 3
ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION
Mtg 1: Community Presentation, "Strong Towns 101/Overview"16 $3,200 $150
Mtgs 2-4: Existing Conditions Discussion (Staff, CC, Community)48 $7,200 $500
Mtgs 5-7: Context Scenarios Discussion (Staff, CC, Community)48 $7,200 $500
Mtg 8: Deep-Dive Workshop w CC & Staff to Discuss Final Results 24 $3,600 $2,000
Mtg 9: Community Presentation, Results and Next Steps 16 $2,400 $150
Mtg 10: Additional Presentation/Workshop (Where Needed)16 $2,400 $500
Task 3 Subtotals $26,000 $3,800
Task 4
FINAL REPORT AND DELIVERABLES
Management & Coordination 32 $8,000 $500
Draft Report for Client Review 80 $12,000 $0
Comment Resolution & Final Report 64 $9,600 $0
Organization of Electronic Files and Data 8 $1,200 $0
Task 4 Subtotals $30,800 $500
Project Subtotals $146,400 $8,300
Base Cost (Not to Exceed)
Estimated Reimbursible Expenses
Total
146,400
8,300
154,700
Reimbursables: Printing costs + supplies (estimated) + travel
Master
City of Coppell, Texas 255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
File Number: 2025-7869
File ID: Type: Status: 2025-7869 Agenda Item Consent Agenda
1Version: Reference: In Control: City Council
01/21/2025File Created:
Final Action: PD AgreementFile Name:
Title: Consider approval of a new Interlocal Agreement, governing asset forfeiture
distribution, between the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the City of
Coppell Police Department; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Notes:
Sponsors: Enactment Date:
Memo.pdf, Agreement.pdfAttachments: Enactment Number:
Hearing Date: Contact:
Effective Date: Drafter:
History of Legislative File
Action: Result: Return
Date:
Due Date: Sent To: Date: Acting Body: Ver-
sion:
Text of Legislative File 2025-7869
Title
Consider approval of a new Interlocal Agreement, governing asset forfeiture distribution, between
the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Coppell Police Department; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Summary
Page 1City of Coppell, Texas Printed on 1/24/2025
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Danny Barton, Chief of Police
Date: January 28, 2025
Reference: Consider approval of a new Interlocal Agreement, governing asset forfeiture
distribution, between the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the City of
Coppell Police Department; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
2040: Sustainable Government
Introduction:
Consider approval of a new Interlocal Agreement, governing asset forfeiture distribution, between
the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Coppell Police Department.
Background:
This Interlocal Agreement governs how assets and/or personal property seized and forfeited under
Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Article 18.18 of the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure will be disbursed between the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Coppell
Police Department. The Coppell Police Department may seize certain assets and/or personal property
that is used or obtained in the commission of certain crime(s) that were investigated by the Coppell
Police Department in Dallas County.
Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure requires an Interlocal Agreement between the
District Attorney’s Office and the Police Department to allow seized and forfeited assets and/or
personal property to be shared. These proceeds are kept in a separate fund that can only be used by
the Coppell Police Department.
Benefit to the Community:
The awarded assets can be used by the police department for expenses that include training,
equipment, investigative costs, and crime prevention.
Legal Review:
The Interlocal Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
2
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Coppell Police Department recommends approval of this item.
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STATE OF TEXAS § LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DISPOSITION OF
§ FORFEITED CONTRABAND PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
COUNTY OF DALLAS § 59 OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
This Local Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between the Dallas County Criminal District
Attorney’s Office (“District Attorney”) and the City of Coppell on behalf of the Coppell Police
Department (“THE PD”), pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The
District Attorney or THE PD may hereinafter be referred to individually as a “Party”, or collectively,
the “Parties”.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, entitled “Forfeiture of
Contraband” provides for the forfeiture to the State of Texas of property determined to be
“contraband” as defined therein; and
WHEREAS, Article 59.06 of Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (“TCCP”)
authorizes “local agreements” between the attorney representing the state and law enforcement
agencies to effect the disposition of forfeited contraband; and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney represents the State of Texas in forfeiture proceedings involving
contraband seized pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; and
WHEREAS, THE PD and District Attorney desire to enter into a “local agreement” regarding the
disposition of contraband seized and forfeited under Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure; and
WHEREAS, Article 59.06 of Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure has authorized
THE PD as the law enforcement agency and the District Attorney as the attorney representing the
state to execute this Agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PD and the District Attorney, in mutual consideration of the terms and
conditions herein contained, hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1: TERM/TERMINATION
The Term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date as defined herein, and will remain
in effect through December 31, 2028, unless terminated earlier under any provision hereof (“Term”).
After the initial term, this Agreement may be renewed for two (2) additional consecutive two (2) year
terms with the written consent of all Parties and such renewals shall be in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement unless amended. This Agreement may be terminated by either Party upon
thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof to the other of its intention to terminate upon the date
specified in such notice. Any pending forfeitures under this Agreement filed prior to the termination
date, however, shall not be affected by such notices.
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SECTION 2: CHAPTER 59 PROCEEDS DISTRIBUTION
A. In consideration for the services provided by THE PD and District Attorney
associated with the forfeiture of contraband, THE PD and the District Attorney agree to the following
obligations and disposition of proceeds from contraband seized and forfeited under Chapter 59 of
the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
(1) Currency: THE PD will receive sixty-five percent (65%), and the District Attorney
will receive thirty-five percent (35%) of the value all Normal Currency or Currency Equivalent.
(2) Real Property: Real Property is to be sold or auctioned by THE PD. THE PD
will receive sixty-five percent (65%) and the District Attorney will receive thirty-five percent
(35%) of the value of all Real Property.
(3) Motor Vehicles: Motor Vehicles are to be auctioned, sold, or kept for use by THE
PD. Regardless of whether a Motor Vehicle is kept for use by THE PD or how much it is sold or
auctioned for, the District Attorney will receive Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents
($750.00) for each Motor Vehicle and The PD will receive any remaining proceeds.
(4) Collectibles: Collectibles are to be sold or auctioned by THE PD.THE PD will
receive sixty-five percent (65%), and the District Attorney will receive thirty-five percent (35%) of the
value of all Collectibles.
(5) Personal Property: Personal Property is to be sold or auctioned by THE PD. If
an item of Personal Property is sold or auctioned for more than Five Hundred Dollars and Zero
Cents ($500.00), then THE PD will receive sixty-five percent (65%), and the District Attorney will
receive thirty-five percent (35%) of the value of the item of Personal Property. If an item of Personal
Property is sold or auctioned for less than Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($500.00), then
then the District Attorney will receive Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($50.00) for each item of
Personal Property and THE PD will receive any remaining proceeds.
(6) Firearms and ammunition: THE PD will be responsible for the ownership and
disposition of all firearms, ammunition, and associated accessories and equipment that is seized
and forfeited under Chapter 59, TCCP. The District Attorney will receive no percentage of any sales
of firearms, ammunition, and associated accessories and equipment.
(7) Precious Metals and Gemstones: Precious Metals and Gemstones are to be
sold or auctioned by THE PD. THE PD will receive sixty-five percent (65%) and the District Attorney
will receive thirty-five percent (35%) of the value of all Precious Metals and Gemstones.
(8) Buyback Agreement(s): If any Motor Vehicle, Real Property, Collectibles,
Personal Property, or Precious Metals and Gemstones is returned pursuant to a Buyback
Agreement, then THE PD will receive sixty-five percent (65%) and the District Attorney will
receive thirty-five percent (35%) percent of the Buyback Agreement amount.
B. The proceeds from the sale or auction of all contraband forfeited under Chapter 59 of
the Code of Criminal Procedure (including Normal Currency and Currency Equivalent) shall be
received by THE PD and deposited with THE PD’s treasury. THE PD will then transfer to the District
Attorney all money and proceeds of forfeited contraband in accordance with Section 2 A.(1)-(8)
above. Payments to the District Attorney shall be made in accordance with Sections 2 and 3 of this
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Agreement.
C. In accordance with Article 59.06(c)(1), TCCP, all money and proceeds from the sale
of contraband received by the District Attorney shall be deposited in a special fund in the County
treasury for the benefit of the office of the District Attorney to be used by the District Attorney solely
for the official purposes of the office.
D. In accordance with Article 59.06(c)(2), TCCP, all money and proceeds from the
sale of contraband received by THE PD shall be deposited in a special fund to be used by THE
PD solely for law enforcement purposes.
E. All auctions or sales shall be conducted in accordance with the policies and
procedures of THE PD, Chapter 59 of the TCCP, and all applicable federal and state laws.
F. Normal Currency Value. Normal Currency under this Agreement includes but is not limited to
the following: Negotiable Instruments, paper money, and coin money that is worth no more than
their face value (“Normal Currency”). The value of Normal Currency and other negotiable
instruments will be based on their face value.
G. Currency Equivalent Value. Currency Equivalent under this Agreement includes but is not
limited to the following: Negotiable instruments worth more than their face value, gift cards,
cryptocurrency, stocks, physical or digital tokens, non-metal commodities, bonds, and other
negotiable instruments. The value of Currency Equivalents will be based on the net proceeds (after
deduction of sale or auction expenses) from the sale or auction of Currency Equivalents.
H. Collectibles Value. Collectibles under this Agreement include but is not limited to the
following: Paper money, coin money, and stamps that are worth more than their face value,
sports cards, antiques, physical art, digital art, non-fungible token (NFT) art, and jewelry. The
value of Collectibles will be based on the net proceeds (after deduction of sale or auction
expenses) from the sale or auction of Collectibles.
I. Real Property Value. The value of Real Property will be based on the net proceeds (after
deduction of sale or auction expenses) from the sale or auction of Real Property.
J. Motor Vehicle(s). Motor Vehicle(s) under this Agreement includes but is not limited to the
following: Cars, trucks, all-terrain vehicles, boats, scooters, mopeds, tractors, jet skis, trailers,
mobile homes, recreational vehicles (RV), campers, and motorcycles.
K. Personal Property Value. An item of Personal Property under this Agreement includes but is
not limited to the following: televisions, monitors, computers, drones, cellular phones, clothes, tools,
and other items not defined in Section 2 F, G, H, I, J, or L. The value of an item of Personal
Property will be based on net proceeds (after deduction of sale or auction expenses) from the sale
or auction of an item of Personal Property.
L. Precious Metals and Gemstones Value. Precious Metals and Gemstones under this
Agreement includes but is not limited to the following: gold, silver, platinum, and precious or
semiprecious stones. The value of Precious Metals and Gemstones will be based on net proceeds
(after deduction of sale or auction expenses) from the sale of Precious Metals and Gemstones.
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SECTION 3: PAYMENT TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS
A. This Agreement shall apply to any case which is administratively closed by the
District Attorney during the Term of this Agreement. A case is considered administratively
closed once the District Attorney has closed the case file. Contraband is to be considered
forfeited once a forfeiture judgment has been executed, and the time to file a Motion for New
Trial or Notice of Appeal has expired (“Final Judgment”). Within ten (10) business days from the
entry of the Final Judgment, the District Attorney shall deliver to THE PD the Final Judgment.
THE PD shall proceed to sell or auction the contraband in the manner set forth in Subsection 3C
below. THE PD shall send notice to the District Attorney of the final auction or sale amount no
later than five (5) business days after the sale or auction of Real Property, Collectibles, Personal
Property, or Precious Metals and Gemstones. After receiving notice from THE PD, the District
Attorney will issue an invoice to THE PD. Payments to the District Attorney for Normal
Currency, Buyback Agreements, Motor Vehicles, Real Property, Collectibles, Personal Property,
or Precious Metals and Gemstones shall be made no later than sixty (60) days after THE PD
receives an invoice and Final Judgment from the District Attorney. All invoices will be submitted
in a format that is in accordance with the District Attorney’s internal processes and policies.
B. All payments made to the District Attorney shall be from money or proceeds from
the sale or auction of contraband seized and forfeited pursuant to this Agreement. If applicable,
THE PD will also pay the District Attorney any interest earned from the date of seizure until the
date of payment on the District Attorney’s portion of the forfeited contraband proceeds. All costs
of court proceedings and related litigation expenses shall be paid by THE PD. All costs of title
commitments, title searches, and title policies shall be paid by THE PD when the forfeiture of
Real Property is involved. All expenses related to the appraisal or valuation of any contraband
shall be paid by THE PD. Any pre or post judgment interest ordered by a Court shall be paid by
THE PD.
C. All Real Property, Collectibles, Personal Property, or Precious Metals and
Gemstones shall be sold or auctioned by THE PD within six (6) months after receiving notice of
the Final Judgment. THE PD shall seek the best value for all contraband sold or auctioned.
D. If payment is not made by THE PD by the payment due date in accordance with
Section 3A. then THE PD shall pay to the District Attorney forty percent (40%) of the Buyback
Agreement amount, and forty percent (40%) of the value of the Normal Currency, Currency
Equivalent, Real Property, Collectibles, Precious Metals and Gemstones, or Personal Property
(over $500.00) items forfeited pursuant to the Final Judgment (“Revised Distribution”) and all
interest earned on the Revised Distribution from the date of seizure until the date of payment.
E. If payment is not made by THE PD by the payment due date in accordance with
Section 3A., then THE PD shall pay to the District Attorney Seventy-Five Dollar and No Cents
($75.00) for each item of Personal Property (under $500.00) forfeited pursuant to the Final
Judgment and all interest earned on Seventy–Five Dollars and No Cents ($75.00) from the date
of seizure until the date of payment.
F. If payment is not made by THE PD by the payment due date in accordance with
Section 3A., then THE PD shall pay to the District Attorney One Thousand One Hundred and
Twenty-Five Dollars and No Cents ($1,125.00) for each Motor Vehicle forfeited pursuant to the
Final Judgment and all interest earned on One Thousand One Hundred and Twenty-Five
Dollars and No Cents ($1,125.00) from the date of seizure until the date of payment.
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G. THE PD shall require its officers to cooperate with the District Attorney, including but
not limited to, being available to testify at hearings and trials, providing offense reports to the District
Attorney upon request, and providing any and all additional evidence that may be necessary for any
and all forfeiture cases and proceedings.
H. This Agreement shall not be construed to impose a duty on the District Attorney to
file or institute forfeiture proceedings in any particular case or instance.
I. In accordance with Article 59.03(c), THE PD shall have custody and be responsible
for any property or contraband that is seized pursuant to this Agreement until the property or
contraband is returned to the defendant or finally forfeited and proceeds have been distributed.
J. In the event that an audit is conducted pursuant to Article 59.061 TCCP, THE PD
shall cooperate with the District Attorney, including but not limited to, providing all records or
information related to this Agreement or any forfeiture case filed pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 4: ADDENDUMS
In the event that the District Attorney determines in its sole discretion that significant time and effort
is necessary for pre-seizure planning of a seizure and/or arrest, the case will be developed as a
joint investigation with the percentage apportioned between the Parties commensurate with the time
and effort required by each and an addendum to this Agreement will be executed by the Parties as
it pertains to the particular seizure and/or arrest.
SECTION 5: LIABILITY
Neither Party shall be responsible for the alleged, presumed, or adjudged negligent acts or
omissions, or other tortious conduct of the other Party in the course of performance of this
Agreement. Nothing in this section is intended to waive any sovereign immunity,
governmental immunity or other defenses available to the Parties under federal or state law.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to create or grant any rights, contractual or
otherwise, in or to any third persons or entities. All Parties agree that any such liability or
damages occurring during the performance of this Agreement caused by the joint or
comparative negligence of the Parties, or their employees, agents or officers, shall be
determined in accordance with comparative responsibility laws of Texas. This Section shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 6: NOTICE
Any notice or certification required or permitted to be delivered under this Agreement shall be
deemed to have been given when personally delivered, or if mailed, seventy-two (72) hours after
deposit of the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified, or registered, return
receipt requested, properly addressed to the contact person shown at the respective addresses set
forth below, or at such other addresses as shall be specified by written notice delivered in
accordance herewith:
If intended for the District Attorney:
Dallas County District Attorney’s Office
Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 North Riverfront Blvd., LB-19
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Dallas, Texas 75207
ATTN: Administrative Attorney
District Attorney – Civil Division
Administrative Building
500 Elm Street, Suite 6300
Dallas, Texas 75202
ATTN: Forfeiture Attorney
If intended for THE PD, to:
The Police Chief
130 Town Center Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
SECTION 7: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the Parties and supersedes any other agreements concerning the subject
matter of this transaction, whether oral or written. This Agreement and the respective rights and
obligations of the Parties hereto shall inure to the benefit and be binding upon the successors and
assigns of the Parties hereto, as well as the Parties themselves. No modification, amendment,
novation, renewal or other alteration of this Agreement shall be effective unless mutually agreed
upon in writing and executed by the Parties. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of
this Agreement which are required by changes in federal or state law or regulations are
automatically incorporated into this Agreement without written amendment hereto and shall become
effective on the date designated by such law or regulation.
B. COUNTERPARTS, NUMBER/GENDER AND HEADINGS. This Agreement may be
executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an
original, and such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement. The
Parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this agreement (whether
by facsimile, PDF or other email transmission), which signature shall be binding on the Party
whose name is contained therein. A signed copy of this Agreement transmitted by facsimile,
email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect
as delivery of an original executed copy of this Agreement for all purposes. Words of any
gender used in this Agreement shall be held and construed to include any other gender. Any
words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, unless the context clearly requires
otherwise. Headings are for the convenience of reference only and shall not be considered in
any interpretation of this Agreement.
C. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is construed to be illegal, invalid,
void or unenforceable, this construction will not affect the legality or validity of any of the
remaining provisions. The unenforceable or illegal provision will be deemed stricken and
deleted, but the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired, and such remaining
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
D. DEFAULT/CUMULATIVE RIGHTS/MITIGATION. It is not a waiver of default if the non-
defaulting Party fails to immediately declare a default or delays in taking any action. Waiver of
any term, covenant, condition or violation of this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed a
waiver unless made in an authorized written instrument, nor shall such waiver be deemed or
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construed a waiver of any other violation or breach of any of the terms, provisions, and
covenants herein contained. The rights and remedies provided by this Agreement are
cumulative, and either Party’s use of any right or remedy will not preclude or waive its right to
any other remedy. Pursuit of any remedy provided in this Agreement shall not preclude pursuit
of any other remedies herein provided or any other remedies provided by law or equity,
including injunctive relief, nor shall pursuit of any remedy herein provided constitute a forfeiture
or waiver of any obligation of the defaulting Party hereunder or of any damages accruing by
reason of the violation of any of the terms, provisions, and covenants herein contained. These
rights and remedies are in addition to any other rights the Parties may have by law, statute,
ordinance or otherwise. The Parties have a duty to mitigate damages.
E. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY. This Agreement is expressly made subject to the Parties’
Governmental Immunity, including, without limitation, Title 5 of the Texas Civil Practice and
Remedies Code and all applicable state and federal laws. The Parties expressly agree that
no provision of this Agreement is in any way intended to constitute a waiver of any
immunities from suit or from liability, or a waiver of any tort limitation, that the Parties have
by operation of law, or otherwise. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to benefit any third-
party beneficiary.
F. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND VENUE. In carrying out the obligations required by this
Agreement, the Parties must observe and comply with all licenses, legal certifications, or
inspections required for the services, facilities, equipment, or materials, and all applicable federal,
State, and local statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Texas law shall govern this
Agreement and venue shall lie exclusively in state and federal Court physically located in Dallas
County, Texas.
G. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. Each Party is an independent contractor and not an agent,
servant, joint enterpriser, joint venturer or employee of the other Party.
H. CONTRA PROFERENTEM. The doctrine of contra proferentem shall not apply to this
Agreement. If an ambiguity exists in this Agreement, the Agreement shall not be construed against
the Party who drafted the Agreement and such Party shall not be responsible for the language
used.
I. ASSIGNMENT. Neither Party may transfer or assign its interest in this Agreement. .
J. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS. All obligations of this Agreement which expressly or by their
nature survive the expiration, termination or transfer of this Agreement shall continue in full force
and effect after and notwithstanding its expiration, termination or transfer until such are satisfied in
full or by their nature expire.
K. SIGNATORY WARRANTY. THE PD and the District Attorney represent that each has the
full right, power and authority to enter and perform this Agreement in accordance with all of the
terms and conditions herein, and that the execution and delivery of this Agreement is made by
authorized representatives of the Parties to validly and legally bind the Parties to all terms,
performances and provisions set forth in this Agreement.
[Signatures on following page]
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EXECUTED THIS DAY OF 2025. (“Effective Date”)
DISTRICT ATTORNEY: THE PD:
John Creuzot Wes Mays, Mayor
Dallas County Criminal District Attorney
RECOMMENDED AND APPROVED:
Danny Barton, Police Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM*: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BARBARA NICHOLAS THE PD/CITY LEGAL ADVISOR
CHIEF, CIVIL DIVISION
James R. Palomo
Assistant District Attorney
*By law, the District Attorney’s Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal documents on behalf
of its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal document on behalf of other parties. Our
review of this document was conducted solely from the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of
this document was offered solely for the benefit of our client. Other parties should not rely on this
approval, and should seek review and approval by their own respective attorney(s).
Master
City of Coppell, Texas 255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
File Number: 2025-7870
File ID: Type: Status: 2025-7870 Agenda Item Council Committee
Reports
1Version: Reference: In Control: City Council
01/21/2025File Created:
Final Action: CC ReportsFile Name:
Title: A.Report on Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD - Councilmember
Mark Hill
B.Report on Coppell ISD - Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels
C.Report on Coppell Seniors - Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels
D.Report on Coppell Arts Center Foundation - Councilmember Jim Walker
Notes:
Sponsors: Enactment Date:
Attachments: Enactment Number:
Hearing Date: Contact:
Effective Date: Drafter:
History of Legislative File
Action: Result: Return
Date:
Due Date: Sent To: Date: Acting Body: Ver-
sion:
Text of Legislative File 2025-7870
Title
A.Report on Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD - Councilmember Mark Hill
B.Report on Coppell ISD - Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels
C.Report on Coppell Seniors - Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels
D.Report on Coppell Arts Center Foundation - Councilmember Jim Walker
Summary
Fiscal Impact:
[Enter Fiscal Impact Statement Here]
Staff Recommendation:
[Enter Staff Recommendation Here]
Strategic Pillar Icon:
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Master Continued (2025-7870)
Perpetuate a Learning Environment
Foster an Inclusive Community Fabric
Enhance the Unique 'Community Oasis' Experience
Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development
Create Business and Innovation Nodes
Implement Innovative Transportation Networks
Apply 'Smart City' Approach to Resource Management
Sustainable Government
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