Dawn Berry

The City Council discussed and adopted the budget for FY 2025-2026, focusing on key areas such as fiscal sustainability, public safety, development-related operations, infrastructure maintenance, and employee compensation and benefits. The budget includes investments in new resources for the Police and Fire Departments, improvements to development services, and maintenance of streets, drainage, and water and wastewater infrastructure. It also addresses employee compensation through market adjustments and step increases. The budget aims to balance the needs of a growing community while ensuring long-term financial stability and high-quality service delivery.

The Celina Public Library Master Plan focuses on expanding library services and facilities to meet the needs of the growing Celina community through 2040. Key areas of focus include increasing physical and digital collections, enhancing technology and programming, and developing new library spaces and services. The plan outlines a phased implementation strategy, including short-term solutions like expanded digital access and non-traditional services, as well as long-term goals such as building a new library/government center and regional libraries to ensure equitable access and exemplary service levels.

The Stormwater Management Plan for the City of Celina outlines the city's strategies for managing stormwater discharge in compliance with the Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit. The plan details various Best Management Practices (BMPs) across several Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. It includes public education, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff control, post-construction stormwater management, and pollution prevention measures for municipal operations. The plan also addresses impaired water bodies, specifically Wilson Creek, by implementing BMPs to decrease bacteria levels. The plan aims to improve water quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote community involvement in stormwater management.

The City of Celina's plan incorporates solar resource development as part of its Celina 2040 Comprehensive Plan. It focuses on exploring LEED certification, developing incentives for renewable energy investments (such as solar, wind, and electric charging stations), and pursuing certification as a solar-ready community under the Department of Energy's SolSmart program. Key actions include encouraging solar energy development, providing a solar panel checklist to streamline permitting, and offering a planning solar fact sheet with requirements.

The City Council is accepting the proposed property tax rate and setting the date, time, and location for a public hearing on the proposed property tax rate. The council is also establishing the date, time, and location for a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and setting a date to conduct a vote to adopt the budget.