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Police: The police department reported officers responded to roughly 1,820 calls for service in the month cited, including 17 traffic crashes (two major), six hit-and-runs, 10 assaults (three arrests) and 60 disturbance calls (44 general, 16 domestic). The department recorded eight total arrests, 80 traffic citations and 53 warnings. The police report also welcomed Ryan Torres to code enforcement duties and noted officer Scott Dabbs will transition to the school resource officer role when school resumes.

Fire: The fire department reported a set of recent calls and response-time figures. The presentation listed 27 calls for service in the measured period with an average response time reported at 7 minutes, 56 seconds (the speaker noted that distance and mutual-aid calls skew the total; in-city response times averaged nearer 3 minutes, 20 seconds for typical addresses). The department reported staffing changes—one firefighter/paramedic leaving June 1 to pursue a flight-medic position and another experienced firefighter scheduled to begin June 7—and renewed the city’s EMS license.

Public works: Public works reported more than 80 water work orders for the month to date, two sewer-line repairs, three main breaks and two curb-stop replacements. The department also described inspection and storm-drain maintenance after heavy rains, park and facility maintenance, bulk-trash pickup (about 10 containers at a recent event) and participation in the mayor’s youth advisory council activities.

Animal control: Animal-control staff reported 126 calls for service in April 2025, with 66 dog intakes (up 65% year over year), 17 cat intakes (down 77% year over year) and a live-release rate of 93% (a 5% improvement). Off-site events produced 15 adoptions according to the report.

Speakers repeatedly asked staff to include trend lines and context for overlapping emergencies, mutual-aid response times and staffing trends as the city prepares for the upcoming budget process. Councilmembers requested that future reports include trend comparisons to support budget decisions on public safety staffing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Everman City Council Regular Meeting - 05.27.2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the May 27 meeting, police, fire, public works and animal-control leaders reported monthly activity: police responded to about 1,820 calls for service in the period cited; fire reported varied call volumes and staffing changes; public works logged 80+ water work orders and several sewer repairs; animal control reported a 93% live release rate.","taxTitle","Everman City Council, Everman, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",72967,"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},6215799,"Everman council authorizes amendment to city manager employment agreement to provide vehicle",389,4796000,5185000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3656240-57ca1088f3b61056d3b5781cc2aacc9f&start=4796&end=5185","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3656240-57ca1088f3b61056d3b5781cc2aacc9f/thumbnail_4796000.jpg","/articles/6215799/Texas/Everman-council-authorizes-amendment-to-city-manager-employment-agreement-to-provide-vehicle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6215799-13699eab318b921aa203ab2331cec0a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178148&Signature=gfvIEGNUfLpssOvYJB8KqmXUV9V9Rv064U26XN47yxS6lt~7iLccHdtfgwcJgPOuCudjC5YUpuvi0~H6RLRAz95LDDaZ8HZy4sdBAwPANxCpvyHjRjxTE0C~yVZGBz0-P8gef2gX6~VqSXrdfK11aCzsXA0ujfsdoyu3uwjEPQGSL~gGcNXslIRK81PJacuBrTSmNmtvpprUIohQuLMipl9fV2j37XL1mNfQxaF0-hcV~fwyDF9exPt3AZtJbTHTk17bM88svLrxgcXCf3rvB8N5JpU6p0YSomRbOXHC4n1JINVhS5RrBfGsve02CSOh2vw6uFmST2q8RxumQxgkgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After returning from executive session, the Everman City Council voted to authorize the mayor to execute a first amendment to the city manager’s employment agreement providing a motor vehicle for professional, official and personal use.

The item was discussed in executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters). When the council returned to open session, a motion was made that the mayor be authorized to execute the amendment. The motion was moved by Place 2, seconded, and the council voted aloud—Place 2, Place 3, Place 4, Place 5, Place 6 and the mayor recorded “Aye”—and the motion carried.

Council recorded the action in open session but discussed the personnel subject in executive session as permitted by state law. The motion’s text authorized the mayor to execute the first amendment to the city manager’s employment agreement; the amendment provides a motor vehicle for the city manager’s professional, official and personal use. The council did not discuss or disclose the vehicle make, model, mileage limits, tax treatment or related compensation details in open session.

Details from the meeting: the executive session citation read was Texas Government Code Section 551.074; the open-session motion authorized the mayor to sign the first amendment; council vote was recorded as unanimous “Aye.”","Following an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, the Everman City Council on May 27 authorized the mayor to execute a first amendment to the city manager’s employment agreement to provide a motor vehicle for professional, official and personal use.",{"_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},6215804,"Everman swears in Ryan Torres as code enforcement officer; certification and supervision required",1775,2168000,3943000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3656240-57ca1088f3b61056d3b5781cc2aacc9f&start=2168&end=3943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3656240-57ca1088f3b61056d3b5781cc2aacc9f/thumbnail_2168000.jpg","/articles/6215804/Texas/Everman-swears-in-Ryan-Torres-as-code-enforcement-officer-certification-and-supervision-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6215804-5afccd21a6b3a42cac1ae7578085cebc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178148&Signature=du0-2mygoU2XnZ7ysQQVQH-hE2mWZfhiq6r4RMuPJtKZ6~-h5wrQ9z~nlhPdeyv82CeZJgLk4QYGZAdgsudFs8AWn5ra7Iq5DI4o-jnXop9q8ERfPIwGZny4ORo3ZPDLxSRCRLW0oVp8t2UnoHVDsDsTv-F64pN49wvkMZ8ubX4-Y3SddME4UkxqhGW1tqhEi6CVriq3s3wNk063y4SEgYiIK~TcMGKMqM4Vpp91psQHr3jySN8DByhGlNDB3Uk-Wtp7TPgnuWactsgETa2A-p7NvbNN480IbYK3tVhXcMkYm7X6QzExh4z498bi3wch79kHIjGCd2j97N4GQzZ2Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Everman City Council and city staff on Tuesday introduced and swore in Ryan Torres as the city’s new code enforcement officer.

City staff said Torres requested the assignment and has worked for the city in the water department for about five years. He began orientation and software training immediately and will attend a certification course; staff said the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requires newly assigned code enforcement officers to be supervised by a fully licensed code enforcement officer for one year.

Police staff and the city manager said Torres will focus on gaining voluntary compliance through notices of violation in the near term. Staff clarified that while the city may issue an initial notice of violation, an enforcement action such as a citation or summons cannot be issued by an uncertified officer; Corporal Scott Dabbs will supervise and proof Torres’ work until Torres attains full certification.

Torres’ swearing-in followed remarks acknowledging code enforcement as one of the primary community complaints after streets. The police department’s report at the meeting welcomed Torres and noted his transfer from the water department; staff and council members discussed training, certification timing and the plan to emphasize voluntary compliance before enforcement.

Clarifying details recorded at the meeting: Torres has approximately five years of city service (water department); he began orientation the day of the meeting and will attend the code-enforcement certification class in August; for one year he must be supervised by a certified officer per state requirements; while uncertified he may issue notices but not citations or summonses.","Ryan Torres, previously assigned in the city's water department, was sworn in as Everman's code enforcement officer May 27 and will be supervised by Corporal Scott Dabbs while completing mandatory certification.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6215809,"Everman adopts resolution opposing Tarrant County redistricting proposal",188,4623000,4811000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3656240-57ca1088f3b61056d3b5781cc2aacc9f&start=4623&end=4811","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3656240-57ca1088f3b61056d3b5781cc2aacc9f/thumbnail_4623000.jpg","/articles/6215809/Texas/Everman-adopts-resolution-opposing-Tarrant-County-redistricting-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6215809-cfe176e11c42f241e405bdb77655621e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178148&Signature=EgcKw8jqqI7oNRrrssEpSDCQvZj0Xa094zCOkYZy3HKavzsWi8mvykNHeZmw2h1Itdz64BnVaY-oAZu6wjVd-KePKMwkjcLv2NesfUt80dDM0imDqWv-3RrPQOlQdAhSucrwnPZdePYbu3Hu5u~WmcoAV~85cNACbYaGRWu1Ln3K7P3yNYEiTfkyOyPZzwptzzPiDRyIJgEi4x8LCm4mexcaaxEkVk4~kiDFvrphX0EWqhSV7gQMfzzeve5EGbJ94lvoooXfjDjOKOpAlLcg53G775smylnhPpolr4QlAVUJWiAqKxx0mrvrq82oDH5QcZoi1GIR5QlzgpTnuxM9qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Everman City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution formally opposing proposed Tarrant County precinct redistricting plans and calling for greater transparency and analysis of local impacts.

Council approved Resolution No. 2025-05-01 after staff warned that each of five proposed county maps would shift maintenance facilities away from Precinct 1 and could leave smaller cities without county street-maintenance support. A staff summary said that if the maintenance facility is removed from Precinct 1, the city would lack the staffing and capacity to maintain its streets without county assistance.

A motion to approve the resolution was moved by Place 2, seconded and carried by unanimous recorded “Aye” votes from Place 2, Place 3, Place 4, Place 5, Place 6 and the mayor.

City staff told the council they attempted to engage county staff about the proposals but received little detail about how services and responsibilities would be allocated under the new maps. Staff and outside attorneys reviewed the county process and raised constitutional and operational concerns, the report said. In addition to a request for more transparency, the resolution asks for an impact analysis and protection of municipalities’ operational needs.

The council’s resolution does not change county maps or halt the county’s process; it formalizes the city’s objections and asks Tarrant County officials to revisit the proposed changes before a scheduled county vote in June.

Details from the meeting: the document before the council was titled Resolution No. 2025-05-01; staff reported five proposed maps under consideration at the county; staff said all five would remove the city’s maintenance facility from Precinct 1 and that the change would be “detrimental to the city.”","The Everman City Council passed Resolution No. 2025-05-01 on May 27, urging transparency and objecting to proposed Tarrant County precinct maps that staff say would remove county maintenance facilities and hamper local street maintenance.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6215814,"Everman council agrees to consider student-designed recreation center for capital plan",1385,614000,1999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3656240-57ca1088f3b61056d3b5781cc2aacc9f&start=614&end=1999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3656240-57ca1088f3b61056d3b5781cc2aacc9f/thumbnail_614000.jpg","/articles/6215814/Texas/Everman-council-agrees-to-consider-student-designed-recreation-center-for-capital-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6215814-853633c0d47054b8a767d866aa612cb8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178148&Signature=Iphh~4cIX~lJ6MwMfCtfAafF1YvWBwOvJ5mT1SZtJyzZ~T8Mg4Csw3UCxYvtZj3I-I6uGtHF3h8nz--VvyrGtNLSSWuU64x1WeYWQBvZOxJd~DHEbBuvDtbtnsoxu4BUPjkwol7J3vRTUZXOh7UK07~DEGaA3wnxxy0wsFOrgs7aeKh3bBdPppa9Uz3mn2gWCvxV5rklhuWuYHZjAAWmc089Pwi6~GUfWBsihUh3wTb7LME5y1TCHKZrVrJLFoWvF0tBREzUu7VEterbOZbS4tF2l~giF~QPravCmvBwTJt2b7Z9tORk6NpIpFkSjLqpxu7AGBYlEYpHci4BBBB6gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Everman City Council voted Tuesday to add a student-designed recreation center concept to the city’s capital improvement plan for staff consideration.

The project was presented by members of the mayor’s youth advisory council and described by city staff as a two-story, approximately 31,000-square-foot building with multiuse courts, breakout rooms, a nursery, a second-floor walking track and rentable event space. City Manager Spencer told the council the concept’s construction cost is “about $10,000,000” based on an estimated $325–$350 per square foot range.

The youth presenters said the center would be “a safe, inclusive space designed to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs for our young residents,” offering sports leagues, tutoring, mentorships, arts and life-skills workshops. Sierra Sibley, identified as vice president of the mayor’s youth advisory council, made the principal presentation. Members described a two-court main floor configurable for basketball and volleyball, a concessions area and possible membership or rental revenue to offset operating costs.

Staff presented a recommended site: the city’s underused football field adjacent to the Civic Center and Pittman Park, which staff said would reduce land-acquisition costs. The presentation noted Grossman Design Build provided pro bono assistance to develop the concept and a 3-D model. Staff said the students’ timeline for the project’s research and presentation ran from March–May 2025 and emphasized that the council was being asked only to consider the concept for inclusion in future CIP work, not to allocate construction funding immediately.

A motion to add the proposed recreation center concept for CIP consideration was moved by Place 2 and seconded by Place 4. The council voted aloud—Place 2, Place 3, Place 4, Place 5, Place 6 and the mayor recorded “Aye”—and the motion carried.

Councilmembers and staff repeatedly emphasized that significant additional planning would be required, including business models, rental and membership pricing and inflation adjustments to future-year cost projections. City staff cautioned that the $10 million estimate would be refined during the CIP process and that no construction funding was committed by the vote.

The council applauded the youth advisory council for the presentation and invited a group photo. The students asked that, if built in the future, their work be recognized on any dedication plaque or similar acknowledgement.

Details recorded from the meeting: estimated size 31,000+ square feet; estimated cost roughly $10,000,000–$11,000,000 (based on $325–$350/sq ft); proposed site the current football field adjacent to the Civic Center; deliverables presented included concept narrative and 3-D model; timeline noted research in March–April 2025 and final presentation in May 2025.","The Everman City Council voted unanimously May 27 to add a recreation-center concept created by the mayor’s youth advisory council to the city’s capital improvement plan (CIP) for staff review and future planning; the concept is a two-story, roughly 31,000-square-foot facility estimated at about $10–11 million.","actionData","errors"]

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