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Tim Crosswhite, parks staff, presented options developed from the parks master plan. He said the city budgeted $50,000 for Frisco Park equipment replacement and that the Parks Advisory Committee recommended a larger 2–12 age‑range structure to serve more children; the committee also proposed adding $3,000 in advisory funds for trees, benches and trash receptacles.

Crosswhite described the existing site as built on an old private landfill that has caused settling and repeated maintenance; the selected equipment will be relocated slightly to avoid the unstable area and to sit beside a newly installed half‑court basketball surface. He said the preferred Option 3 is roughly 36 by 28 feet and includes climbing elements and slides for both smaller and larger children. Installation and site work, including wood‑based mulch and contractor installation, were part of the purchase price.

Councilmember Raskin moved to approve the purchase through the BuyBoard contract as submitted by Crosswhite and specified Option 3; Mayor Pro Tem Weisz seconded. The council called the motion and approved it. The transcript records the chair announcing the vote as \"64\" and calling the result unanimous; an individual roll call was not recorded.

Council members asked about canopies and irrigation. Crosswhite said the park has existing water access from a prior community garden and the plan includes irrigation; he noted full‑site canopies are available but can be costly and that small plastic canopies on play structures provide limited shade in high sun.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Plainview - City Council 04/22/2025 - Apr 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved purchase and installation of playground equipment for Frisco Park, selecting Option 3 (age 2–12) within the city's $50,000 budget; Parks Advisory recommended the selection and will contribute $3,000 for site amenities.","taxTitle","Plainview, Hale County, Texas","taxId",69492,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6583464,"Plainview approves Park Hill agreement to design new animal shelter, budgeted at $3.25 million",955,1812000,2767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3110525-fa398ab58abb435bdb67cef270556a83&start=1812&end=2767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3110525-fa398ab58abb435bdb67cef270556a83/thumbnail_1812000.jpg","/articles/6583464/Plainview/Hale-County/Texas/Plainview-approves-Park-Hill-agreement-to-design-new-animal-shelter-budgeted-at-325-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583464-a9f51c0808c40c69724fe87a2f39bfbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201097&Signature=a87k0nicCT7P6wzcYP4H6aWBhmEngwRYBGrGKelpTtT8Q8nIOh-utauDetmzYfnuTpSxIgw7robOX1Icbp5VEoMt1AA8rnsTaeBdiINGwEo6k-s5NI5k-qD1w4KcXVchkyUUG9sYLSGS10PK6U4cwTH26BTgQgk9~QRZn4X9NC0NmVy7YKGlRt-tdRf4xai5gND~dCHvezi7sSwtN4Rv9GDJId2n6~IJoZGDzJGBhae36by2wD2LOaKp1hlGcsclZgwljpNxNPGb2t1D5Q9OTi3wtHTPp8wiXEa0LxwS0Bt1qjxHg1kfKrBzmc4u8LuVqj0l0gZYFpmf61iSJ9hkxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plainview City Council voted Tuesday to approve a professional services agreement with Park Hill to complete construction design work for a new city animal shelter, moving the project from study to procurement and construction planning.

Jeff Johnston, city staff presenting the item, said the project follows a needs assessment and schematic work begun in 2021 and completed in a revised form last year. He told the council the new building design is roughly 6,197 square feet and that current construction cost estimates are about $3,162,000. “When we brought this to you guys back in December of 2024, as a reminder, we did get approved for $3,250,000 for the new shelter,” Johnston said.

Johnston outlined the three primary design milestones in the Park Hill agreement: schematic design (approximately 30 days after contract execution), design development (about 60 days after approval of the schematic), and full construction documents (another 60 days), with procurement expected afterward. He said the earliest the city might begin public bidding for construction is around October, and that construction would take roughly 14 months once a contractor is under contract.

The proposed site is adjacent to the existing shelter on city property; Johnston said the plan preserves the existing facility while the new shelter is built, then demolishes the old building after occupancy. Design features highlighted in the presentation include indoor‑outdoor kennels with cantilevered roofing, a small adoption display area in the lobby and material selections informed by value engineering to manage costs.

Councilmember House moved to approve the professional services agreement; Councilmember Martinez seconded. The mayor called for the vote and the council approved the agreement. The transcript records the chair announcing \"the vote is 6 4\" and calling the result unanimous; a formal roll call with individual council votes was not recorded in the transcript.

Staff recommended the agreement to allow the city to proceed to construction documents and then to competitive bids. Park Hill will assist with procurement planning, bidder evaluation and contract administration if the city proceeds to construction.","Council approved a professional services agreement with Park Hill to produce construction documents for a new Plainview animal shelter. City staff described a 6,197‑square‑foot design and an estimated construction cost of about $3.16 million, within the $3.25 million allocated.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6583469,"Plainview police report lower crime rates but cite staffing shortfalls in 2024",1475,327000,1802000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3110525-fa398ab58abb435bdb67cef270556a83&start=327&end=1802","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3110525-fa398ab58abb435bdb67cef270556a83/thumbnail_327000.jpg","/articles/6583469/Plainview/Hale-County/Texas/Plainview-police-report-lower-crime-rates-but-cite-staffing-shortfalls-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583469-5d337ece86e346d2b953f34977a9dd54/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201097&Signature=fV9zUIG~c7Q7cgPdR~07dwt1qaVpoKp1wQqJHiFkD-rfDhFFcGd~7EwApAAuuytRKt-eGiIdGVbCpxCj2bVsRHhsLUDar76qlXcMJK0v~ObL4u4hYBAMSsF6wu6Rvf8tPkKF5BRZlPoOMGUN~8kGe6gk4ouiOxVTYkiNaMYxJBfa5rI8ihGf-OYT59h0oFEbkOeIB2RWfGsoPMWxnOujmSZ8DFFfGBhKHe3S73bcMYMfwSyVLa7PJoEQzMX6ltJHlRTj~rJMGfGsPKliXPaNC96hNmxa47WIkhup3FY4Y9~UkbWAGXC1bq87b-HRhlCNVVdju2hdPTWNFurF4W7Jqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Plainview City Council on Tuesday received the Plainview Police Department’s 2024 annual report, which department leaders said showed reductions in several crime categories alongside staffing shortfalls and continued focus on mental-health responses.

Captain Carrillo, Support Services Commander for the Plainview Police Department, told the council the department is authorized for 34 full‑time officers but “ran with about 31 for the most of the year,” and that staffing shortfalls have required shifting officers between day and night coverage. He said the department’s staffing level equates to about “1.5 officers per 1,000” residents, below a state average he described as roughly 2 per 1,000.

The report included operational totals for the year: Plainview dispatch received 30,901 calls for service, of which 27,552 were police calls; the department documented 2,272 incident reports and conducted 10,467 traffic stops. Captain Carrillo and Chief Watson said documented use of force was 0.3 percent of contacts. The department reported seizing 33.29 pounds of methamphetamine during narcotics enforcement and said traffic enforcement (including mobile trailers) contributed to a 13 percent reduction in crashes in targeted areas.

Chief Watson and department presenters emphasized the department’s investment in specialized, crisis‑oriented roles. The department has six cross‑trained mental‑health officers, four crisis negotiators and 12 SWAT‑certified tactical officers; Chief Watson said those capabilities help resolve many incidents through de‑escalation rather than force. “Mental health peace officers first, crisis negotiators second, SWAT officers third, because most critical instance where SWAT teams get called out on, the most important guy is the 1 that talks that guy out of the house,” Watson said.

Council members pressed on recruitment and retention. Councilmember House asked whether academy sponsorships come with service‑time requirements; Captain Carrillo said the city is sponsoring recruits financially but that there is no formal contract requiring a minimum time period, and added the department emphasizes retention through local recruiting and professional development. The council discussed take‑home vehicle and equipment practices and how many officers live in town; Chief Watson said about 27 of the department’s officers live in Plainview.

Officials also discussed registered offenders and residency restrictions. The department reported about 92 registered offenders are in the city's records (with roughly 15 who list Plainview as home but are incarcerated) and that there are five absconders; Chief Watson said the city’s residency restrictions are intended to help reduce reoffending over time.

Mayor Pro Tem Weiss and other council members thanked the department. Council accepted the report with gratitude; no motion or formal vote was required.

The council did not take action on the report beyond accepting it and thanking department staff. The department remains actively recruiting to fill authorized positions and continues to highlight mental‑health‑focused responses as a core part of its operations.","Plainview Police presented its 2024 annual report to the City Council, reporting lower reportable crime totals, higher enforcement activity and ongoing staffing shortages (31 of 34 authorized officers). Council accepted the report; no formal action was required.","actionData","errors"]

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