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Council took the action after convening an executive session item listed on the agenda. During open session Councilmember Zach Smith moved to approve the contract of sale with Professional Building Partnership for the city’s purchase of the described tract and to authorize the city manager to execute the contract and all closing documents; Councilman Luke Williams seconded the motion. The council voted to approve the motion; the meeting transcript records the motion and that the item passed but does not provide a roll-call tally.

The executive session item was announced on the agenda as related to \"section 551.072\" (as read into the record), and the subsequent motion and approval occurred in open session. The contract authorizes the city manager to proceed with closing; the public record in this meeting does not detail the purchase price, closing date, or other contract terms.

No amendments or conditions to the contract were recorded during the open-session action. Any additional details (such as purchase price or post-closing use) were not specified in the public record at the time of the vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Weatherford City Council Meeting May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After an executive session, the council approved a contract of sale authorizing the city manager to close on an approximately 0.334-acre tract at the northeast corner of Waco Street and Spring Street.","taxTitle","Weatherford, Parker County, Texas","taxId",58181,"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},6048040,"Weatherford council approves $188,335 design contract for McGrath Park remodel, plans inclusive skate facility",251,759000,1010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3513659-52b909760da18dd5d3fab720d860b6bb&start=759&end=1010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3513659-52b909760da18dd5d3fab720d860b6bb/thumbnail_759000.jpg","/articles/6048040/Texas/Weatherford-council-approves-188335-design-contract-for-McGrath-Park-remodel-plans-inclusive-skate-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6048040-e789b6e789cd338a784c8ef1c66fdf70/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202187&Signature=XLmabK5FMP0uxViDkqGlVAgLTTRWxeNK2Hxw6IzJy1uzhkvd2uvYiow-ZpaD7dE1pepHsjH92ryqVgvqCLLjSXh7h3oFQ5QJyNevi7rJZF96u~bB3-vvEn6s~-njuS5aLxfce7OaHAVDtCGaLAhVPhr4p31Ipte-ABhzfBr4WaboytkW-p4CqgJ~p7rTGbmTcVRfBo84Esp8rvesEFxNTgiY-MQjgoDKIWJa1k8VtqkRbe2GydD18MruyTssaIkwHvm2J7g-~SHf9g8bYBU47oOyJsg69DHZqv5c1h9U6mGspJ5GZ~MbdV40B3lm-eRU2CteN3zvFZwDPNYW01vH~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weatherford City Council voted to approve a professional services contract of $188,335 for design and construction plans for the McGrath Park remodel, moving the project into the design phase.

Jacob Kirkpatrick, director of parks, recreation and special events, presented the project and recommended hiring MHS Planning and Design after an RFQ process. Kirkpatrick said the project stems from the city’s parks master plan and community input; he described proposed components as an \"all-inclusive concrete skate park,\" additional parking, a new playground, a restroom facility, park lighting, and updated basketball courts.

Kirkpatrick said the skate park concept is intended to be accessible to \"anybody — wheelchair accessible, skateboard accessible, bike accessible, scooter — any age,\" and noted alternatives such as a pump track would be evaluated during design. He told council the city received a $750,000 matching grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife toward the project and that staff aims to complete design work by the end of the year so construction can begin thereafter.

Councilmember Heidi Wilder moved to approve the professional services proposal; Councilman Matt Tiscus seconded. The motion passed; the transcript records that consent but does not include a roll-call vote tally in the public record.

Council members emphasized the role of community engagement in advancing park projects, noting citizen feedback contributed to the decision to pursue the skate facility and other improvements. Kirkpatrick said staff will survey adjacent properties to assess options to expand field space in the park plan.

No amendments to the contract terms were recorded during the public discussion; staff will proceed with the design phase under the approved proposal.","The council approved a professional services proposal to design McGrath Park improvements, funded in part by a $750,000 matching grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife; the design includes an inclusive concrete skate park and new playground, with a target to complete design by year end.",{"_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},6048045,"Weatherford canvasses May election results and swears in Mayor Paul Paschal",142,92000,234000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3513659-52b909760da18dd5d3fab720d860b6bb&start=92&end=234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3513659-52b909760da18dd5d3fab720d860b6bb/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6048045/Texas/Weatherford-canvasses-May-election-results-and-swears-in-Mayor-Paul-Paschal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6048045-11428219ea7a3751661602a81783b698/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202187&Signature=ifOz98h9tBQHC2ZV7JAzquIAgBk-tZXcIYZ1qq2K5josz1NhR71gXitcmuoi1kVuF0tVNGJneWMFxmwM0XoggVID0wnkV~VgaDWB9r3SOQJg4EivSN3IP6E2IlZogHkhKjAo463bsJ~XQyZJWciaSNXSWAki65PPq4O7uU4k0D1SgCxYVfX82vsAj55xVhmFbgz9GlEL05izn3kEGqDTLyMM~bvzdhtL2NIRda11Ki-eI5URxnxJL~XvTX0ELiE6Fdsi0FT4Eau5iabVlZRnrR~pzpinE~1URUQ2ugzuaO5OD1TeETa1WuSre~XE-Uw076m6xTbbT78aWdlZQs3sGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weatherford City Council on May (date not specified) formally canvassed the results of the city’s May mayoral election and administered the oath of office to Paul Paschal after the certification motion passed.

City Secretary read the vote totals into the record showing incumbent Paul Paschal received 1,044 votes, or 88.62 percent, while his opponent received 134 votes, or 11.38 percent. Councilmember Zach Smith moved to approve the canvass and related authorizations; Councilman Matt Tiscus seconded the motion. The council voted to approve the canvass; roll-call totals were not specified in the meeting record.

The council then administered the oath of office to Paul Paschal. Paschal recited the oath, including \"I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of mayor of the City of Weatherford, state of Texas,\" and concluded, \"So help me God.\" After the ceremony Paschal told a personal story about a pen used for earlier oaths and thanked family members for the keepsake.

No ordinances or additional actions were taken as part of the canvass item beyond certification and the oath.

The action transitions the mayoral authority to Paschal for the new term; the meeting did not record any follow-up assignments tied directly to the canvass.","The Weatherford City Council formally canvassed the May election, certified results showing Paul Paschal received 1,044 votes (88.62%) to his opponent's 134 (11.38%), and Paschal took the oath of office.","actionData","errors"]

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Weatherford council approves purchase contract for 0.334-acre tract at Waco and Spring streets

Weatherford council approves $188,335 design contract for McGrath Park remodel, plans inclusive skate facility

Weatherford canvasses May election results and swears in Mayor Paul Paschal