The Seagoville City Council approved a series of development, infrastructure and public-safety measures during its July 13 regular meeting, including agreements related to a proposed municipal complex, improvements at C.O. Bruce Central Park, a new central fire station and a local business project.
Mayor Dennis K. Childress was absent from the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Rick Howard presided, with councilmembers Jose Hernandez, Harold Magill, Allen Grimes and Jon Epps participating in the regular session. Hernandez was not present for the earlier work session but arrived when the regular meeting began at 7 p.m. Every recorded vote in the meeting minutes passed unanimously, 5-0.
Council Approves Preliminary Agreement for Future Municipal Complex
Councilmembers approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with Griffin/Swinerton LLC for preliminary master developer services connected to a proposed public-private partnership for a new City Hall and municipal complex.
Economic Development Director Kirk McDaniel told the council that planning for a future City Hall had been identified as a long-term municipal need. Representatives Corin Crawford and Jeff Blakely provided a brief presentation about previous developments and the development process.
The agreement allows the city and Griffin/Swinerton to enter preliminary negotiations. The meeting minutes do not provide a construction cost, proposed location or final timetable for the municipal complex.
Central Fire Station Financing Process Moves Forward
The council also authorized the publication of a notice stating the city’s intent to issue certificates of obligation for a new Seagoville Central Fire Station.
City Manager Carey Neal said the proposed financing would support the design, acquisition, construction, furnishing and equipping of the new station, along with related public improvements. The minutes do not identify the proposed amount of the certificates of obligation.
Approving the publication notice begins a financing process but does not represent the completion of construction or issuance of the debt.
SEDC Contracts and Business Agreement Approved
Several Seagoville Economic Development Corporation items received their second readings and final council approval.
The council approved the SEDC budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. The total budget amount was not included in the meeting minutes.
Councilmembers also approved an SEDC contract with TX Lake Walls for an amount not to exceed $400,000. During the work session, McDaniel described the contract as being for improvements at C.O. Bruce “Central” Park. The minutes do not provide a detailed list of the planned improvements.
A separate economic development performance agreement with Onward Subs Seagoville was approved for an amount not to exceed $120,000. The agreement is intended to assist with necessary site improvements.
The council additionally approved and ratified a contract with Perfect Finish Landscaping for lawn-care services at the SEDC-owned property at 2108 North U.S. Highway 175. The contract is limited to $7,500 annually.
Zoning Change Approved With Traffic Condition
Following a public hearing, the council approved an amended planned-development zoning request involving approximately 2.36 acres at 100 Crestview.
Councilmembers expressed concerns about the possibility of traffic being directed toward Crestview Lane. Aaron Hawkins of Quiddity Engineering presented information from a completed traffic study.
No residents spoke during the public hearing. After meeting briefly in executive session for legal advice, the council approved the zoning change with a condition requiring the city to install left-turn deterrent posts to help address traffic concerns at the intersection.
The council then approved a related facilities agreement for infrastructure with Gusto Seagoville Plaza LLC for an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Eligible Peace Officers to Receive $2,000 Payment
The council approved a one-time employee recognition and retention payment of $2,000 for qualifying licensed peace officers.
Under the amendments approved by the council, the payment is available to licensed peace officers other than the police chief and fire marshal. To qualify, an officer must have been employed by the city for at least two years as of October 1, 2025, and must remain employed as of August 1, 2026.
The original agenda language referred specifically to patrol officers, but the council expanded eligibility to other qualifying licensed peace officers.
Residents Raise Highland Drive Speeding Concerns
Two residents addressed the council about speeding and traffic conditions on Highland Drive.
Michael Turner asked the city to install a traffic-calming device. Stoney McSpadden also spoke about the issue and presented a petition signed by neighborhood residents requesting traffic-calming measures.
Later in the meeting, Hernandez requested that Highland Drive traffic-calming devices be placed on the next City Council agenda for consideration.
During the work session, Public Works Director Chris Ryan also discussed a request for a four-way stop at Ross Lane and Oakbrook Lane. Ryan explained that a traffic engineering study would be required before the city could convert the existing two-way stop.
The estimated study cost was between $5,000 and $10,000. Ryan also presented photographs showing visibility concerns associated with an illegally parked trailer and cautioned that the study could determine that a four-way stop is not warranted.
