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The base plus additive bid combined to $5,184,909.09; the additive alternate is a proposed conduit installation for future fiber-optic utilities priced at approximately $400,000 and included as an additive item. Staff reported the design opinion of probable construction cost was about $6.5 million; the lowest responsive bid came in substantially below that figure.

Town engineering staff described the project scope: replacement of water mains (including portions of 8-inch and 12-inch pipe), full-width hot-mix asphalt reconstruction, limited sidewalk work in front of Sunnyvale ISD property and the addition of a conduit for future fiber installation if the council includes the additive alternate. Design features include geogrid reinforcement and moisture/vapor barriers within the pavement section intended to extend pavement service life. Staff said the measures aim to improve the long-term performance of asphalt over local clay soils.

The contract includes a 270-calendar-day substantial-completion schedule and a specific incentive/penalty tied to an August 15 milestone to limit disruption before the school year: $1,000 per day (positive or negative) depending on whether the contractor meets the date for the school-area work. Staff emphasized coordination with Sunnyvale ISD and said Reliable Paving indicated readiness to begin pre-construction work and order long-lead materials once the contract is executed.

Council discussed conduit procurement and broadband provider interest. Staff said the town has reached out to incumbent providers; those providers expressed no immediate interest in occupying the conduit. The town is conducting an RFI process to discover other providers. Staff recommended proceeding with the full award and retaining the option to remove the conduit by a deductive change order if providers remain uninterested. Council accepted that approach.

Councilmember Finch moved to approve the award to Reliable Paving, Inc.; Councilmember Clark seconded. The motion passed 6-0.

Staff said construction will start after contract execution; a notice to proceed was discussed for early June and staff expects to coordinate temporary traffic patterns and pre-construction restoration and video surveys to protect existing features. The work includes tying into existing sidewalks and connecting to the town’s rails-to-trails planned facilities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sunnyvale - Town Council - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council awarded a $5,184,909.09 contract to Reliable Paving, Inc. for the East Tripp Road water main reconstruction, asphalt pavement replacement and drainage upgrades; an additive $400,000 conduit alternate for future fiber was included. The contract includes incentives/penalties tied to an August 15 completion milestone for the school year.","taxTitle","Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",69453,"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},6564654,"Council hires Houseal Levin to update Sunnyvale comprehensive plan; contract not to exceed $260,000",1656,5720000,7376000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276086-831af2f49aecb2cea4aa733cdcd6d4de&start=5720&end=7376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276086-831af2f49aecb2cea4aa733cdcd6d4de/thumbnail_5720000.jpg","/articles/6564654/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-hires-Houseal-Levin-to-update-Sunnyvale-comprehensive-plan-contract-not-to-exceed-260000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564654-6631d368cc9dd49135530e59f9fefb99/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156343&Signature=kuEoa-UIK4EY89KMzFsKhpw63cVae3UynmWnrOwbv6tx9XVnzDGnWph8Qbh7fuYSi7zEvEKgT4D90YvUlDCtTl~RJQ5GVtjQoZQl17p8cGutBLP-F1I7FpRZ7rihsn8uTPaZ0fvdl~ImWESJNU8YXWR~fKtv6NGlnMAjYja8lmgo4kFAcq~ts~jWFbiwJB4RO9hebjNzuujygOWKa7gX5xaNM63tQ5EQsyBFxfuiPmG1Nm5f97ZUw~3CCBnnJtv1tbKVL2K8dFyB6IyJyvJQTuGfGQ7uJAr-ZliFc22VTIhPVlAGUKuaO-KKPwApRoxhRNpvDpOvaQuJzB8yH2vOiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council on Monday approved a professional services agreement with the planning and urban design firm Houseal Levin to update the town’s comprehensive land use plan. The contract is not to exceed $260,000 and spans fiscal years 2025–26.

Staff said updating the 2017 comprehensive plan is a strategic priority and cited substantial regional change since adoption. Staff explained the contract includes an existing-conditions analysis, public engagement with an online mapping tool and story map, scenario and policy development, an implementation/action matrix, and a zoning/Unified Development Ordinance audit to bridge plan recommendations to regulatory changes.

Josh Kutz, proposed project lead from Houseal Levin, presented the firm’s experience — nearly 300 comprehensive plans and a national portfolio — and demonstrated outreach tools the firm will deploy, including a project website, interactive mapping and in-person workshops. Staff noted a draft schedule of about 16 months, with flexibility between 12 and 18 months depending on outreach and complexity.

Council members asked about deliverables, how the town would measure whether the plan is used, and whether the scope includes a zoning audit. Kutz said the work includes an implementation-oriented action matrix that can be used by staff and council to track priorities, and the scope does include a regulatory audit (not a full zoning rewrite) to identify mismatches between vision and current zoning.

Town staff clarified a packet caption originally referenced a larger number; the contract and attached exhibits show a not-to-exceed fee of $252,210 plus a $7,000 story map component, yielding a total not-to-exceed amount of $259,210. Council approved a rounded not-to-exceed motion for $260,000 to give administrative flexibility.

Councilmember Allen moved to approve; Mayor Pro Tem Clark seconded. The motion passed 6-0.","The town approved a professional services contract with planning firm Houseal Levin to update Sunnyvale's comprehensive land use plan and produce implementation tools; the council authorized the contract not to exceed $260,000.",{"_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},6564655,"Council approves Long Creek Crossing amendment and Freddy’s site plan after public hearing",533,2491000,3024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276086-831af2f49aecb2cea4aa733cdcd6d4de&start=2491&end=3024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276086-831af2f49aecb2cea4aa733cdcd6d4de/thumbnail_2491000.jpg","/articles/6564655/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-approves-Long-Creek-Crossing-amendment-and-Freddys-site-plan-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564655-dc9bda7eaebe3c59e70a21933f9b4a33/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156343&Signature=hYK0SVCt2bJ-7tAG9IegRsywBRbwzKwLBBbLvks6KbAJGEnlojYCiQ0VEf2GPTD8B6gKUqj1QTBoFJjjZHOiPACPaFjHvrC8atsKbr6hvhP-KRTtWJVFcU4zduYfuyNJDptLTIDZhgoK-L-yfN~OAdo3RO9bdOwYZ1ZqjRNNHsjaoAHA4HUIc8WEQ-jS3wq2VA4TthY1AZVfEg6bEo4zwO~fShuAwD3vGgXhoIUdWpuXNXWd0iC3BDVHvXlHksUtkFS3WypeDGqjstZH5lnF95WO5pKDrUfletloExhpXQxm078NeoG0d4-SLdJm8qFriOHErwVwqFtAx0s8KPFwBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council on Monday approved a concept plan amendment to the Long Creek Crossing master planned development (MPD) and, in a companion action, approved a site plan for a 3,000-square-foot Freddy’s Hamburgers with a single-lane drive-through on Lot 2R at the southeast corner of South Collins Road and U.S. Highway 80.

Planning staff described Lot 2R as the last undeveloped parcel in the MPD adopted in 2017. The applicant requested the concept plan amendment because the original MPD concept had shown a gasoline/convenience use on lot 2; the proposed use is a restaurant with a drive-through. Director of Planning and Development Services Surupa (staff) told council that staff considered the proposed use consistent with the MPD’s intent because Freddy’s is a sit-down restaurant with more seating than typical quick-service outlets.

The council opened a public hearing. Several residents from adjacent neighborhoods told the council they oppose adding another drive-through at the corner, citing traffic congestion on South Collins Road and U.S. 80, safety concerns and the development’s departure from what they said was promised when the MPD was originally approved. Gene Swank, a nearby resident, said the MPD had “turned into a fast-food row” and urged council to deny the drive-through. Other speakers asked for traffic studies, questioned the cumulative effect of multiple drive-throughs, and urged the council to pursue healthier dining options for that lot.

The applicant, represented by Victoria Morris of Jackson Walker on behalf of Provident Realty Advisors, presented signed support from more than 120 Sunnyvale residents and described market research showing Freddy’s would be viable. Joe DePinto, part of the local Freddy’s franchise group, said sit-down dining often represents roughly half of Freddy’s mix and described the chain’s community engagement commitments.

Staff noted a traffic impact analysis had been updated during prior applications (including a Taco Bell application) and that TxDOT has reviewed the corridor. Staff said TxDOT would not permit a new traffic signal at the primary driveway because it would be too close to the existing signal; the town is pursuing transfer of South Collins Road from TxDOT control, which could change that in the future.

Councilmembers debated the tradeoffs. Several members said they had visited other Freddy’s locations and found them well maintained; others said the site is small and options are limited. Council voted to approve the concept plan amendment and the site plan. The motions were made by Councilmember Allen and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Finch. The concept plan amendment (first reading/MPD amendment) passed 5-1; the site plan vote mirrored that outcome.

Key site plan details supplied to council: the building would be about 3,000 square feet, single story; interior seating capacity is 74 with 16 outdoor patio seats; the plan proposes 31 parking spaces and a single-lane drive-through with stacking room for 10 cars; the developer proposes a 30-foot pylon sign and multiple wall signs; landscaping covers roughly 24% of the site area and includes a 30-foot buffer along South Collins Road. Planning and Zoning recommended approval (MPD amendment: 5-2?; site plan: 6-1) prior to council review.

Votes: The concept plan amendment and site plan approvals were supported by Dr. Woodrow, Councilmember Allen, Mayor Pro Tem Finch, Councilmember Kevin Clark and Mayor Sajid George; Councilmember Danny voted no. Councilmember Eldridge was absent.

Council asked staff to continue coordinating with TxDOT on a transfer of South Collins Road and to return with any additional traffic or signalation options if the road transfer occurs.","After a public hearing with neighborhood objections about drive-throughs and traffic, the Sunnyvale Town Council approved a concept plan amendment to the Long Creek Crossing MPD and approved the Freddy’s Hamburgers site plan for Lot 2R (1.233 acres).",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6564656,"Sunnyvale council certifies May 3 election; mayor and two council members sworn in",374,185000,559000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276086-831af2f49aecb2cea4aa733cdcd6d4de&start=185&end=559","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276086-831af2f49aecb2cea4aa733cdcd6d4de/thumbnail_185000.jpg","/articles/6564656/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Sunnyvale-council-certifies-May-3-election-mayor-and-two-council-members-sworn-in","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564656-03c4c51b3540537000655381a4c16068/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156343&Signature=Lk1VDHbyBxymt0vkecNVpxYrMQBRAfULwcDl3xpdVxTc795bhDgzm~uGVAqe5HvUfrmwRRKSJT8-QsgPUzkwEGW5z04k~Xe3RJNBCoxI~o~m1pQgdAp-NXvmWDKYXUXOBpCFOQZrwoGTaidoHsfgI7uuXL3XmNCTfIjfmnydoePqHTxc552Q6JYnLYiwag8m11AHx1hZhHqz2wOxG4iaYmQWc0PWmt~yGLOPAJNwNZVOzPnKTQOKZTRxAmBi8vRFfXdO-SeqRNjsSfDYNkMjvGRJokS7-c-XA9TBFA7c7J7yb~uRNRaQbBjaQ~Y6pL7jJBX2o89gwiXx~M-BGLbYEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council on Monday canvassed and approved the May 3 general election returns, presented certificates of election and administered the oath of office to Sajid George as mayor and to Ryan Finch (Place 1) and Kevin Clark (Place 2).

The council voted unanimously to accept the canvass resolution as presented. Councilmember Allen moved to approve the canvass, and Councilmember Danny seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilmember Eldridge absent.

After the canvass, Town Secretary Rachel Ramsey presented certificates of election and administered the oaths of office. Mayor Sajid George and both newly sworn councilmembers repeated the statutory oath and were congratulated by the council.

In remarks after being sworn, Mayor Sajid George thanked voters and supporters and laid out a list of priorities he says residents voiced during the campaign: “smart growth,” stronger library and recreation facilities, improved cell and internet service, senior living options and better facilities for first responders. “This election was more than a victory. It was a mandate,” George said.

The council next elected a mayor pro tem, as required by the town charter. Councilmember Danny nominated Councilmember Kevin Clark; Dr. Woodrow seconded the nomination. The council approved Clark unanimously; the motion passed 6-0.

No changes to the certified vote totals were reported beyond a single additional mail ballot that arrived before the canvass. Town staff noted the small adjustment affected only the reported percentages but did not change the winners.

The council closed the item after the formalities and moved on to the regular agenda.","The Sunnyvale Town Council formally canvassed and approved the May 3 general election returns, presented certificates of election and administered oaths to Mayor Sajid George and Councilmembers Ryan Finch (Place 1) and Kevin Clark (Place 2). The council also elected Councilmember Kevin Clark as mayor pro tem.","actionData","errors"]

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