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Councilmember Jim Walker moved to approve the consent agenda and Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa Smith seconded the motion. After a brief discussion focused on one consent item, the council voted in favor and the motion passed.

During discussion, Councilmember Prem Kumar flagged item E on the consent list, describing it as a $2,500,000 panel replacement. “After talking to the city staff I learned that this is what the lowest bid that we got. It is definitely much lower than any other bids that the city got and it is with the vendor that has served the city in the past,” Prem Kumar said. He also noted staff maintains a prioritized list for future panel work and encouraged residents to report roads in need of repair so the items can be scheduled.

Vote: The council recorded its roll call as: Walker, Hina, Hudson Smith, Carol, Nevills, Prem Kumar, Matthew Hill — all in favor; none opposed. The mayor declared the motion carried.

Why it matters: Consent agenda items typically implement previously budgeted projects and contracts. The panel replacement noted by Prem Kumar is a capital maintenance item funded through the city’s procurement process; council discussion identified the contract as the lowest responsive bid and noted the vendor’s prior service to the city.

Ending: With no further discussion on the consent agenda, the council moved on to a city manager project update and subsequent agenda items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 03/25/25","oneSentenceSummary","On March 25 the Coppell City Council approved its consent agenda (items A–F). Councilmembers moved and seconded the omnibus motion; councilmember Prem Kumar highlighted item E, a $2.5 million panel replacement contract noted as the lowest bid from a vendor that has served the city previously.","taxTitle","Coppell, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",55075,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6105060,"Coppell Smart City Board recommends microgrid, autonomous-vehicle integration and urban air mobility exploration",1163,5658000,6821000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2787537-37264cbd903be60c5ee6a7733fa1e233&start=5658&end=6821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2787537-37264cbd903be60c5ee6a7733fa1e233/thumbnail_5658000.jpg","/articles/6105060/Texas/Coppell-Smart-City-Board-recommends-microgrid-autonomous-vehicle-integration-and-urban-air-mobility-exploration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105060-16b86bafc117ed560dfe6919542c1d32/orig.mp4?Expires=1775380465&Signature=TL0f0xldebzQOYihOZUyx96sAN6xzNr58TuNEAFpSTSqiKslHX08CIW4kclR4gjjY2de5kSokust25oUiSAAKYOBguifpCTKz5PDwDEeHzOt0yVlz2QyCRdBvCe0MRuIrsSotp6xoQMGmwc6as0GJiQoJ9-ARmRXsVRcPr6xhF8~ykoKXBPB6l~OqYVu~4iGO5ouLhBlA1vvXKDH-xMRW4Yk8hi~HYjZaKOzFSp9hmYoBbDPwL3BmtfnsFgC1L48ElXZmLF6W1ieC-cYSH1BVzApwJgVKx-y1j~wAKGVN8nnBv06ACh71DFKxNkVHiZaQEOmM-v5xxFKc9e742dHUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coppell — The City of Coppell Smart City Board on March 25 recommended the council explore three technology areas — a local microgrid, integration of autonomous vehicles with city infrastructure, and urban air mobility — and asked the city to establish a liaison to the DFW Airport innovation center to accelerate implementation.

Sam Gautam Vemuganti, chair of the Smart City Board, presented the board’s 2024 work and framed the “reverse globalization” portfolio that seeks to offset potential tax revenue losses in the warehouse district by attracting new technology and business uses.

Board members highlighted three priorities. Kaneshka Choudhury described a microgrid as a self‑sustaining, local electricity system that “provides a resilient energy supply” and can incorporate renewables; the board urged a capital‑cost analysis. Deepak Chavanth outlined potential autonomous‑vehicle integration with signals and infrastructure to protect “vulnerable road users” such as pedestrians, cyclists and schoolchildren. The board also proposed exploring urban air mobility (electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL) for freight and passenger last‑mile connections, using underutilized pavement and partnerships with DFW Airport.

Why it matters: Board members said the proposals could preserve or grow local economic activity and strengthen resilience. The group emphasized collaboration with DFW Airport as a cost‑effective path to pilot projects because the airport already has innovation investments in microgrids, eVTOL and digital infrastructure.

Council discussion: Mayor Wes Mays suggested the board coordinate with State Representative Cassandra Hernandez — “her bill” on related issues is pending — after the legislative session, and offered to facilitate contact with DFW Airport staff. Councilmember Prem Kumar called the recommendation “one of the best” in recent years and supported moving forward. Several council members suggested surveying other North Texas cities, pursuing federal grants for autonomous‑vehicle work, and leveraging existing regional partnerships.

Action and next steps: The board requested the council establish a liaison role to collaborate with DFW Airport’s innovation center and recommended targeted analyses for feasibility and costs. No binding council vote was recorded; council members directed staff to help facilitate meetings with the airport and indicated support for further study.

Ending: Council members thanked the Smart City Board for the report and expressed interest in continued cross‑board collaboration and in pursuing pilot opportunities with regional partners.","The Smart City Board presented three portfolio priorities — a microgrid, autonomous-vehicle infrastructure integration, and urban air mobility (eVTOL) — and recommended establishing a liaison with DFW Airport innovation staff to pursue pilots and collaboration.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6105065,"Coppell reviews communications survey, plans push for emergency alerts and marquee outreach",744,3580000,4324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2787537-37264cbd903be60c5ee6a7733fa1e233&start=3580&end=4324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2787537-37264cbd903be60c5ee6a7733fa1e233/thumbnail_3580000.jpg","/articles/6105065/Texas/Coppell-reviews-communications-survey-plans-push-for-emergency-alerts-and-marquee-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105065-316600d033ec00609d9d769fa75d46e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775380465&Signature=HKchepTEZPXuarfzPphSk8AsFKaIXCM8f~BEwcKL1MAW-M4BEgvRaEEcocpy44xnYmytmud1zRqimP50Vpllf2omF8AFuxGQWU6ODMVaJBedPg3vAIhG2Ncl9CeaoWHm7h5Kuc-ZLRyXSVFwNyTnQvPt5L5Gbahyuo-1R7fVyp8qlBIgOsRw3OXskUWyd9W6M2FYGZtdgHhRHI-~dl76ixQ511AK1VDkEwI8BC0nP-gJxyVJ7iHLuxCoPYWgMTkA-PDgT7UkVJHkccWqFqk-px7SILWbk29Uf-lT4dyL3EjukGxxsj2OjuD5cwhdViRQnnXAQ5uitZCdBrVpD2umNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coppell — At a March 25 City Council work session, communications staff summarized a citywide survey and 2024 digital metrics and recommended steps to raise public awareness of emergency alerts, road maintenance updates and council initiatives.

The presentation, led by Communications Strategist Hannah Cook, drew on a survey of “just under 1,700 respondents,” Cook said, and on 2024 engagement figures for the city’s e-newsletter and social platforms. She told council members the results reveal a gap between how informed residents feel and how informed they want to be, especially for emergency preparedness and construction updates.

Cook said 78% of respondents feel “very informed or somewhat informed” about community events, while 92% want to be notified about emergency preparedness and construction. “By comparing how informed residents feel and how informed they want to be, we’re able to identify the gaps and opportunities that we have,” she said.

Why it matters: Council members flagged emergency communications and road-work notices as priorities for public safety and resident service. Staff said raising awareness of Notify Coppell — the city’s emergency-alert program — and increasing text‑message reach are central to narrowing that gap.

Key details and metrics cited by staff: the city’s e-newsletter has about 7,574 subscribers and a 49.8% open rate; the reported click rate was 3.8% and the unsubscribe rate about 0.07%. On social platforms staff reported adding about 906 Facebook followers in 2024 (10,379 total), roughly 2 million impressions, about 540,000 unique Facebook accounts reached and just under 100,000 engagements. Instagram grew by roughly 700 followers (about 3,500 total) with 465,000 impressions and about 20,000 engagements; the city reported approximately 65,000 followers on X with about 9,600 engagements.

Cook said staff will continue to prioritize e-news, explore WhatsApp for communities with higher text/WhatsApp preference, experiment more with video, and “strengthen our Notify Coppell emergency alert program and to encourage more residents to sign up.” She also noted the city has begun piloting an outdoor marquee sign on South Belt Line and is troubleshooting content display issues experienced in early posts.

Council questions and staff responses: Councilmember Jim Walker asked about next steps for the outdoor marquee pilot; Cook said staff is developing a schedule for content and troubleshooting display problems after a test graphic failed to render. A council member identified in the record as Kevin praised the update and noted water‑bill inserts continue to perform well. Cook and other staff present (Maria Dennison and Samuel Dickerson) said the city will tailor outreach by platform and demographic groups identified in the survey.

What remains unresolved: Staff proposed outreach and platform experiments but did not present a formal, council‑adopted communications policy or a funding request during the work session. Cook said staff will return with implementation details as the Notify Coppell rebrand and marquee pilot advance.

Ending: Councilmembers thanked staff for the report and indicated broad support for increasing emergency‑alert enrollment and continuing platform experiments. The work session transitioned to the regular council meeting after the presentation.","City communications staff told the Coppell City Council on March 25 that a 1,700‑response survey and 2024 channel metrics show gaps in awareness for emergency preparedness and road work; staff outlined plans to promote Notify Coppell, expand video and marquee messaging, and pursue WhatsApp for some communities.","actionData","errors"]

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