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Consent agenda — approved unanimously

Council moved, seconded and approved the consent agenda as presented; no items were pulled for separate discussion. The consent agenda was treated as routine and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting record did not list the individual consent items during the roll call motion.

Zoning ordinance for 103 W. FM 544 — approved unanimously

Council approved an ordinance creating a new plan‑development district for Lot 2R, Block A, Walgreens FM 544 Addition (103 West FM 544) to add a veterinary clinic with indoor kennels as an allowed use. Planning staff said the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 7–0 on March 25. A public hearing was opened; no members of the public addressed council. The motion to adopt the ordinance passed unanimously.

Authorization for property appraisal and negotiation — approved unanimously

After a closed executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, council authorized the city manager to obtain and accept third‑party appraisals, negotiate with the owner of a portion of 600 East FM 544 to make bona‑fide initial and final offers based on such appraisals, ratify prior actions taken by the manager in furtherance of the acquisition, and take other necessary steps to acquire property for the FM 544 pedestrian bridge. The motion passed unanimously.

What was not specified in open session

The consent agenda contents were not read into the record at the time of the vote. Open session did not disclose appraisal amounts or the details of prior actions ratified by the city manager; those were matters discussed in executive session or left to negotiation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Murphy - City Council - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 15 meeting the Murphy City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted a zoning ordinance allowing a veterinary clinic at 103 W. FM 544, and authorized appraisal and negotiation steps for property needed for the FM 544 pedestrian bridge; all motions passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Murphy, Collin County, Texas","taxId",69438,"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},6603130,"Council authorizes city manager to pursue appraisals and offers for properties needed for FM 544 pedestrian bridge",150,3980000,4130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000909-bac88b4cfe57250454c824a298731500&start=3980&end=4130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000909-bac88b4cfe57250454c824a298731500/thumbnail_3980000.jpg","/articles/6603130/Murphy/Collin-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-city-manager-to-pursue-appraisals-and-offers-for-properties-needed-for-FM-544-pedestrian-bridge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603130-8cf49133f6bf6f8dd28b39b38996476b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188543&Signature=Xm26If5~ASl0z33wnvh7IOCX6Cy99Ibp~NkFlk3PJpHQGHDy~SpUVSduMbB3Jgd1N7Z6oMPucUSir0y8FcVpiilWDXXTaVXXHkKqxpqHUFEk3BYreZEXvAHrxIqU404LnVDqGe0zklZtgxAfDCqn4SrPWcIkEKOY10H5nxSpsSBdLy~DvHSWgzeIEipow1sbgxm12c6HqXlyYJ99GIpgDcXgVWHpiym7BsvDVQtRfrtKFELix9YpF9lkx5ypy57MAmt-KPV04St6fZ6QslR7s88e97cv~x994d8wjezmDjPcI~LSGRrXlW-t~VREwaFrxi5xwD9KTrhDb~obOOU3uQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following a closed executive session, the Murphy City Council on April 15 authorized the city manager (or her designee) to obtain and review third‑party appraisal reports, negotiate with a property owner at 600 East FM 544, make bona fide initial and final offers based on those appraisals and take related actions necessary to acquire property needed for the FM 544 pedestrian bridge project.

The executive session was convened under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, for consultation with the city attorney regarding acquisition of property interests and potential use of eminent domain. The ordinance description in the public record identified three parcels of interest: 600 East FM 544, 104 South Maxwell Creek and 108 South Maxwell Creek.

When council returned to open session, a council member moved to authorize the city manager to obtain appraisal reports, negotiate offers with the owner of a portion of 600 FM 544, ratify prior actions taken by the manager in furtherance of the acquisition and take all other necessary actions for acquiring the property. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Why it matters

Council characterized the executive session as legal consultation about property acquisition needed for the FM 544 pedestrian bridge project and whether eminent domain could be required for the right‑of‑way. The authority cited on the record was Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, which governs closed meetings for consultation with the city attorney on pending or contemplated litigation and certain real‑property matters.

What the authorization allows

The authorization gives the city manager delegated authority to: obtain and accept third‑party appraisals; negotiate initial and final offers with property owners (starting with the owner of a portion of 600 East FM 544); and ratify any prior actions taken by the manager in furtherance of the acquisitions. Council did not vote on or discuss any specific dollar amounts in open session.

Next steps

The city will proceed with appraisal procurement and negotiations. If negotiations fail, staff indicated the possibility of additional legal steps, up to and including eminent domain proceedings, as referenced during the executive session discussion. Council recorded no votes against the authorization.","After an executive session, the City Council authorized the city manager to obtain third‑party appraisals and negotiate offers for property interests needed for the FM 544 pedestrian bridge project, including 600 East FM 544 and two parcels on South Maxwell Creek; the motion passed unanimously.",{"_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},6603134,"Council approves plan‑development change to allow veterinary clinic with indoor kennels at 103 W. FM 544",239,3732000,3971000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000909-bac88b4cfe57250454c824a298731500&start=3732&end=3971","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000909-bac88b4cfe57250454c824a298731500/thumbnail_3732000.jpg","/articles/6603134/Murphy/Collin-County/Texas/Council-approves-plandevelopment-change-to-allow-veterinary-clinic-with-indoor-kennels-at-103-W-FM-544","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603134-d06825c929a3988e359d427d56e67375/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188543&Signature=YDEp6gV6EpASuxhP8pUeybBvc5CqJtctW4H~~PVhmMXgEiBCt7hofPu2OPx4ht~-AL3aC595M-NKiw6sJnKVkhWZ94Z4y5Hm8Nq7BqdrkmpcZqhXHBGjvPcfm18~unDsDCEK9TrsU4~5Xor8egJZ3eeU7Swmh6XJud0zUPV8LpzyGevX~ekatMyXbaCwXXqXkhBDvHETSAz-rZ52NrbMl6HBxJhQGiFSMKq3ZUUI5NhYYWXEcA0oDUTJ64BEk~mtsIH0adDdY3oMoBfLlbDyXHgpCUZx23qw77cyZbeRsDrNCV87Ggfet-~05jWk3GIGEVG7RQo9mFNcfbDjZpw6xA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Murphy City Council on April 15 unanimously approved an ordinance to create a new plan‑development district for property described as Lot 2R, Block A, Walgreens FM 544 Addition (103 West FM 544) to add a veterinary clinic with indoor kennels as a permitted use.

Reagan (planning staff) told council the site, at the northwest corner of FM 544 and Murphy Road, is already planned for retail and that the applicant seeks to add one use: a veterinary clinic with indoor kennels to allow a CityVet franchise to occupy the lease space between Panera Bread and Freebirds. Reagan said the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 7–0 at its March 25 meeting.

“The general request is simply creating a new plan development to add one additional use, and that is veterinary clinic with indoor kennels to allow for a city vet for the site,” Reagan said during the public hearing presentation.

Public hearing and vote

City staff opened a public hearing and no members of the public spoke during the hearing. After brief discussion and no objections, a council member moved to approve the ordinance; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

What is known and what is not

Staff said the proposed use differs from a “pet shop supplies” use listed in the current development standards; veterinary clinic is a separately defined use in the city ordinance. Planning staff noted medical-office uses are allowed with a special‑use permit and that the applicant had previously prepared building plans before the use classification was clarified.

No conditions, special‑use permit or additional restrictions were reported in the council action; the record shows the ordinance was approved as presented. The applicants and CityVet representatives were present to answer questions, according to staff.","The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance creating a new plan‑development district at the Walgreens site (103 W. FM 544) to add a veterinary clinic with indoor kennels as an allowed use; planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603137,"Murphy Historical Society turns archives, cemetery care to city; plans sign and booklet for large cemetery",605,127000,732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000909-bac88b4cfe57250454c824a298731500&start=127&end=732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000909-bac88b4cfe57250454c824a298731500/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6603137/Murphy/Collin-County/Texas/Murphy-Historical-Society-turns-archives-cemetery-care-to-city-plans-sign-and-booklet-for-large-cemetery","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603137-2823286101e99412e0c93c6e16a0d0a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188543&Signature=PCKKqjDESZrbZIZw9MuwzIWj6NNLxbUyhCBzl~uOhyzb7gXGQNoiv07B5M5FmPK1tpfKZe4irOAagfPWowPxzgmXZRz28IEqMZzELYSEsmfsFGpF7rCj3OUhCcneR5Vhd4asTGrpKAm4MSCeq4S5etY1P2kz~Z~zOsrVCIPL3HuDfPbQq-lDG0~3HIiJNyOYVTuLWf~WRyLjkJ9t4oPQotaM~37Ux8raJgHZ0CPXr8KXhtQsSABCkD7Hi-ph0rp9EjUlxKUG4LiMeED0~qOp5T1rI7RfXFotUlGt9xOf06WWrQAZXuwlEi6avo0K3s2WM4QPHHgraZzsUiN54gffBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Donna Jenkins, a member of the Murphy Historical Society, used the council’s public‑comment period on April 15 to announce she is stepping down and to summarize more than a decade of volunteer work cataloging the city’s history. Jenkins said the society started with five members in 2011 and obtained 501(c)(3) status by October 2011.

Jenkins told council the society placed 19 state and county historical markers around Murphy (with one exception), commissioned 10 watercolor images of pioneer buildings, and recently commissioned a large photograph of William Andrew Murphy that now hangs at City Hall. She said the group had served as guardians of three historic cemeteries and thanked the city for agreeing to take over mowing and maintenance of all three sites.

Kendra Walden (society member) and a volunteer graphic designer, Julie Johnson, outlined the society’s final gift to the city: a three‑by‑four‑foot, on‑site sign and a companion booklet intended to help visitors find graves and read brief histories. The sign is planned for the Decatur Maxwell Murphy Cemetery and will include a grid and names for roughly 300 graves, Walden said, with a planned installation in early May.

“Starting in January of 2025, Kendra Walden, Frances Peckham, and Leslie Gilbert and I have donated every Wednesday to work on those historical assets and turning the remnants of what we have over to the city,” Jenkins said.

Why it matters

The society’s work preserves local records and physical markers that document the city’s early settlers and veterans; Walden noted the oldest interment in one cemetery dates to the Black Hawk War and that the booklet will record both locations and brief histories. Council members and multiple residents praised the volunteers; Mary Pat Elledge, president of the Murphy Veterans Tribute, thanked the society and invited residents to a veterans‑tribute fundraiser.

What the city will receive and next steps

Jenkins and Walden said the city is now custodian of the society’s archives and the three cemetery sites; staff will maintain mowing and grounds care. The society intends to install the first sign in early May and hopes funds remaining after final bills will allow similar signs and records for the other two cemeteries in the future. Walden said the sign will also note veterans interred in the cemetery and that an on‑site booklet will provide historical context for visitors.

No formal council action was recorded during the public‑comment period; Jenkins publicly thanked city staff and volunteers for assistance with archives and cemetery work.","Longtime volunteers with the Murphy Historical Society announced they are handing over archives and cemetery care to the city, described a completed 3x4-foot sign and onsite booklet for the largest cemetery (about 300 graves) planned for early May, and thanked city staff for mowing and archive support.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603142,"Murphy staff report 19% system water loss last year; city outlines multi-pronged plan",936,2686000,3622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000909-bac88b4cfe57250454c824a298731500&start=2686&end=3622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000909-bac88b4cfe57250454c824a298731500/thumbnail_2686000.jpg","/articles/6603142/Murphy/Collin-County/Texas/Murphy-staff-report-19-system-water-loss-last-year-city-outlines-multi-pronged-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603142-f277fac3e4ac9a4f06c8c7593b38e13d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188543&Signature=Df5LqhhIhvDK2fn-IaEMEbdyJeMaUC4n6jynvIN6b0QsHpLXdV~0fyAAHwM0TzUCIPpXVUYs1-MD2FC5TtzT1vMQ8L3KQ6xZof~n2~hjxTaQ5zsWgGl8RNL1QPYwRm4WHGdUb-DOZXuX5ru8ubXX6Wa-VEnIVO9il6~nrQNrE7GUFo~YBRwdV0wGSwaccJl4mKX-vogmYxu9trDHnUuTOwFE9tFTTuwYXwwdxV20ALqYCI1GYuyQpYIkikBIjQLfhIubk0d-uCg0caoduB~SDaEHa6j1CXPYqVlD1-fNzxSNDM6CsnCQfj~slE4yVe8IgEo-O-xKfKh7jflLGB7CFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a water-loss update to the Murphy City Council on April 15, saying an analysis of the city’s distribution system showed a 19% loss for the prior year and outlining steps the city plans to take to reduce that figure.

The report, delivered by Laura Pagati (staff member), summarized a 10‑year pattern of intermittent nonrevenue water and gave monthly snapshots: January 17%, February 13% and March 17% for the most recent quarter. “We determined that we had a water loss for last year of 19%,” Pagati told the council.

Why it matters: sustained nonrevenue water at this level increases operating costs and can mask distribution problems. The presentation included examples of recent service leaks and the staff’s estimates of lost water from individual events — for example, a 7‑day service leak on Dakota Drive estimated at about 637,000 gallons and a one‑day leak on Pioneer Path estimated at about 131,000 gallons — to illustrate how individual failures can add up.

What staff found and proposed

Pagati said staff completed field work to confirm there are no interconnects between Murphy and neighboring utilities (Plano, Richardson, Wylie, Sachse and Parker) and that the city is refining how it gathers and reports data. She described three categories of work the city will pursue: (1) improving data collection and standardizing reporting across customer service, public works and the fire department; (2) refining construction/hydrant‑meter accounting; and (3) piloting additional leak‑detection methods, including satellite surveys and an AI tool used by a neighboring city.

Daniel (staff member), who led the effort to streamline the monthly reports, told council that the change was intended to make the data easier to interpret. “We just put it in more simpler terms than the graphs and the charts,” he said, describing a break‑out of usage by residential, commercial and irrigation categories.

The council asked about response times and the city’s capital plan. Pagati and staff said emergency repairs that affect household pressure (below the city’s 35 PSI target) receive immediate response; nonemergency irrigation or smaller service leaks may take longer depending on staffing and equipment. Staff noted recent all‑night repair work on a Pioneer Path leak that began after a midnight report.

Capital and operational next steps

Pagati said the city has a capital program item proposing a phased five‑year project to replace aging service lines — roughly 6,440 total service lines citywide, about 5,000 of which are copper and are the primary source of the reported service leaks. She also said staff will continue spot checks of authorized consumption, refine hydrant‑meter data collection and explore targeted leak detection tools to prioritize replacement work.

The presentation acknowledged inconsistencies in prior reporting and noted recent changes both within city record‑keeping and in the way North Texas Water Municipal District provides monthly data. Staff said the work is intended to produce more consistent, auditable monthly results and to identify where a phased replacement program would deliver the most benefit.

What was not specified

Several large yearly volume figures presented during the briefing contained transcription or rounding problems in the meeting record; staff emphasized the percentage loss (19%) and the monthly trends rather than a single annual volumetric number. Where exact totals were unclear on the public record, staff characterized the data as under active review.

Next council step

Council did not take formal action on the presentation; staff said it will continue the data‑refinement work, pursue pilot leak‑detection tools and return with more detailed cost and phasing information for the proposed service‑line replacement project.","City staff told the Murphy City Council that the utility system showed about 19% water loss for the prior year, detailed recent leak repairs and said the city will pursue improved reporting, leak-detection tools and a phased five‑year service‑line replacement program.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Murphy Council approves consent agenda and zoning change, and authorizes property appraisal/negotiation

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