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The council observed a moment to honor Kenneth (Ken) Hall, described by a speaker as \"the Sugar Land Express\" and noted in the presentation that Hall set longstanding Texas high-school football rushing records and later played at Texas A&M and in professional leagues. The council presented a proclamation and held a moment of silence for Hall.

Mayor and council members also publicly recognized Officer Frank Washington for recording 60 DWI arrests in a year; the mayor and other council members thanked him for the public-safety impact of removing impaired drivers from city streets and posed for photographs.

During the public comment period, the mayor reminded speakers that public comment is limited to active agenda items and warned that speakers who violate rules could be barred for 60 days. Two members of the public spoke about international events and attempted to lead moments of silence; the transcript records that the mayor or presiding officer cut or muted the speakers for violating the meeting's public-comment rules.

The council then took up the consent agenda (item 3). Councilmember Suzanne Whatley moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Carmaley. The consent motion passed by a hand vote, 7-0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Sugar Land: City Council Meeting - March 18th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the start of the meeting the council recognized Highlands Elementary student leaders, issued a proclamation honoring Sugar Land football legend Ken Hall and publicly thanked Officer Frank Washington for DWI enforcement; council approved the consent agenda unanimously by hand vote.","taxTitle","Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas","taxId",2793,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6125595,"Sugar Land Fire Department reports growth in calls, highlights whole-blood program and training expansion",1980,2648000,4628000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2676726-c7551458775950af32c86ade5eeb9835&start=2648&end=4628","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2676726-c7551458775950af32c86ade5eeb9835/thumbnail_2648000.jpg","/articles/6125595/Sugar-Land/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Sugar-Land-Fire-Department-reports-growth-in-calls-highlights-whole-blood-program-and-training-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6125595-cb889bc66f271cd637109f50726890ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158877&Signature=dOW2mjfTr3Sxlb6x0hi~E1RCNqxaiJcX0Gs6d1LRRz6sG608QeRUY62r6iX0CIw4fhofvljVc1kMxElP3rQnE2ava1Rnw~XI-1dQq~rWgRNo2uaxs95x-B4gflq1w-obB67ZBFVA1d1nT9-ATJwDuvw9iHofM-t~35FWYGAnndT36zw~ovyw4ZLpNPgDu6d7k0WTZYn1ICzjA0SgTvIInkwenxd~hxDlQSh3qYEEpqCuoaZGgp1IWi2MvpPpgp1FFqzDg9GDTm0D5z3aT6tG~ZZEUTMBiPanow-7pdJswRHQS11KMg7TqAtFn-ECsBi1xq0ZNUoDP-2~YYPjAxZIfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Mark Campisi told the Sugar Land City Council that in fiscal year 2024 the Sugar Land Fire Department responded to about 13,000 incidents, including roughly 8,600 emergency medical service calls and about 3,400 fire calls, a nearly 5 percent year-over-year increase in call volume.

Campisi described operational performance measures the department has started tracking, including an average first-arriving-unit response time of 8 minutes, 37 seconds; a target measure for getting water on fire within two minutes of apparatus arrival (42 percent measured in 2024 as the capture process is refined); and an \"effective response force\" metric measuring how long it takes to assemble a first-alarm force of roughly 19 personnel.

The chief highlighted the department's whole-blood program, launched in May 2024. He said crews administered whole blood 12 times during FY2024, noting four confirmed lives saved and five additional cases where earlier blood administration materially improved outcomes. Campisi said whole blood was used for trauma and medical bleeds, including gastrointestinal and pregnancy-related bleeding.

Campisi reviewed training and staffing developments: the department logged 31,679 training hours among roughly 40 personnel in FY2024, offered an officer leadership development pilot, expanded incident-command and regional training work, and established a training cadre of 16 employees to support a regional training hub. He also cited recruitment and retention as ongoing concerns and noted recent compensation adjustments that have helped hiring.

Operational changes described included a deployment shift (moving a ladder truck to Station 7 and an engine to Station 2) aimed at reducing the time gap between specialized ladder units and engines at high-risk locations. Campisi said the department is preparing standards-of-coverage and strategic planning work tied to GO bond projects and station rebuilds.

Council members commended the department; Campisi asked for continued council support through the budget process and for the city's strategic action planning alignment with fire department needs.","Fire Chief Mark Campisi presented the Fire Department's FY2024 annual report to council, reporting about 13,000 incidents (roughly 8,600 EMS and 3,400 fire), an average first-unit response time of 8 minutes 37 seconds, 31,679 logged training hours, and 12 whole-blood administrations since program launch in May 2024.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6125600,"Smart Financial Center reports $24 million in ticket sales, projects rebound in 2025",542,2058000,2600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2676726-c7551458775950af32c86ade5eeb9835&start=2058&end=2600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2676726-c7551458775950af32c86ade5eeb9835/thumbnail_2058000.jpg","/articles/6125600/Sugar-Land/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Smart-Financial-Center-reports-24-million-in-ticket-sales-projects-rebound-in-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6125600-770c24a167ca1d6a8eb98f8d759e2c73/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158877&Signature=XoVOiLVv7g7vGhoRAUqJgnMFvW9rfOVPbZG6E-CM8xSA0zUdCKOi18vS7Eyx8h7ytYr5ml36H~zos9bsye-6P4TDKmPcGeP0VRecBOllDXy1uTU5F31gGcbZ-ofJHVLKt-13-G8BrCeAbKA4oHIO86kl8KfPNgqq7-W8irme~~l~ZJzu7AnWijtLUqQUsvVrh9EC9AMt83BZLlJUkHB0HidJUc3Arhjt4kDKwwH0RV83-l~4N-5mx97xOHteTUr~u6zCwDfJJ~j9oifaXAFXgpw9JjWh9ePAk8vwkhg2dCWySaXL1zDNW-io882dTdBK7ypAPFsILvyNJPFg3r6E3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elise Scully, general manager of the Smart Financial Center, told the Sugar Land City Council that the venue held 109 performances in 2024, drew more than 300,000 attendees and generated about $24,000,000 in ticket sales.

Scully said 2024 results were down modestly from 2023 but roughly in line with pre-pandemic years and attributed the decline to a softer touring year and a major election cycle. \"We expect 2025 to rebound quite well,\" she said, and listed artists already confirmed for the coming year, including Tina Fey and John Legend.

The annual report highlighted a newly renovated Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land Lounge completed in July 2024 at a reported $720,000 capital expense by ATG Entertainment; the space adds made-to-order food service, expanded seating for suite holders and an option for general-ticket buyers to add a lounge upgrade. Scully also described the lounge as rentable for private events on non-event nights.

The presentation noted that about 20 percent of ticket buyers come from surrounding cities, with the remaining 80 percent traveling from outside the immediate area. The venue's top performers in 2024 included Kevin Hart, Jerry Seinfeld and Barry Manilow; comedy accounted for several of the top draws, Scully said.

Scully described community work in 2024: donations to local music educators tied to Barry Manilow's appearance, continued support for Sugar Land Arts Fest with four additional murals installed inside the venue, use of the center as a cooling center serving approximately 1,000 people, and more than $10,000 in ticket donations to local charities. She also announced leadership changes at ATG Entertainment: Lori Hotz as CEO of ATG, Rainier Connors as vice president of regional venues, and JT Silva as deputy general manager for the Smart Financial Center.

Council members praised the venue's financial contributions to city revenue and tourism. One council member noted that ticket sales generate sales tax that benefits the city budget.

Scully said the venue had sold over 770,000 tickets since she joined in 2022 and that the center was ranked No. 25 worldwide by Pollstar. She told the council this was her last meeting as general manager and thanked the council for its support.

Looking ahead, Scully provided a 2025 projection of about 127 total events and roughly 370,000 attendees if confirmation rates hold; she said 62 events were confirmed at the time of the presentation.","Smart Financial Center general manager presented the venue's 2024 annual report to the Sugar Land City Council, reporting about 109 performances, roughly 300,000 attendees and $24 million in ticket sales; management announced a renovated Mercedes-Benz Lounge, community donations and leadership changes ahead of 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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