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Ben Breiner opened the item: “So this is coming back to you to discuss chapter 7 potential changes to the sign regulations,” he said, summarizing staff priorities to address large, long‑standing ground signs and signs that have become dilapidated.

Key proposals discussed included limiting ground‑mounted commercial real‑estate signs to roughly 3 feet by 3 feet (9 square feet) and no taller than 4 feet when used on vacant properties; allowing building‑mounted banners or window signs for existing occupied buildings; and permitting a ground sign only when the building is set back more than 100 feet from the road. Staff said multitenant centers and planned‑unit developments (PUDs) would be limited to window or building signage for individual tenant vacancies rather than separate ground monument signs.

Breiner explained duration limits for vacancy signage: “So it can be while it’s vacant, but then once the sale or the lease is effectuated, then they have 7 days to remove those signs.” Council members discussed permit and enforcement mechanics; staff said no permit is currently required for many commercial vacancy signs and that amended rules could add a permit with an expiration (council discussed 90‑day permit periods and periodic renewal) to prevent perpetual, unmaintained signs.

Other proposed cleanups and new regulations included:
- Electronic signs: limit electronic content to 50% of sign area with a 30‑second message change interval (schools allowed 15 seconds).
- Awnings: allow identifying a business in lieu of a wall sign, with size and content limits.
- Wall signs: clarify a single primary wall sign plus a smaller secondary feature (address or slogan), with a three‑color cap and only lettering illuminated on cabinet signs.
- Window signs: limit signage to 25% of an individual window pane and allow administrative review by staff; no permit would be required for a single window sign or banner.
- Obsolete/dilapidated signs: add removal or replacement authority to improve appearance.
- Mural signs: create a review pathway; staff asked whether mural approvals should start with council and then proceed to the sign board of appeals (staff recommended initial council review, with appeals to the sign board and then council).

Council members debated tradeoffs between visibility for difficult‑to‑rent interior units and the visual clutter created by many large ground signs along corridors. One council member noted that some centers remain functionally occupied despite prominent exterior vacancy signs and that a permit and address/suite requirement could force brokers to maintain signs more responsibly.

Staff also raised a separate question for future consideration about whether certain year‑round residential illumination packages (attention‑getting devices on columns or gates) should be regulated; council asked staff to return with possible language in a future discussion.

If the council directs staff to proceed, staff said it would develop ordinance language and a compliance timetable; staff suggested a transition period (for example, a 90‑day window) to bring existing signs into compliance once an ordinance is adopted. No ordinance was adopted at the June 17 session; the item was a policy discussion and direction to staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Colleyville - City Council Work Session - Jun 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 7 on June 17 to limit size and duration of commercial real‑estate signs, standardize window and shopping‑center signage, add a permit/renewal process and allow a mural review pathway; staff also raised residential 'attention‑getting' lighting as an item for future discussion.","taxTitle","Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",69604,"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},6554978,"Colleyville staff previews preliminary budget; proposes raising homestead exemption from 7% to 14% (estimated $1M revenue)",527,729000,1256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863941-812adc0e7c1dd2c7fdfd28efda490cb0&start=729&end=1256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863941-812adc0e7c1dd2c7fdfd28efda490cb0/thumbnail_729000.jpg","/articles/6554978/Colleyville/Tarrant-County/Texas/Colleyville-staff-previews-preliminary-budget-proposes-raising-homestead-exemption-from-7-to-14-estimated-1M-revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554978-e6b22b91ee41f90c02544d93cf8a50a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773966961&Signature=jbxwZuwsJF14GDb4~q0ytxOHtlWZggx4x9M-iRHoOPouBblD0~IVtHAuP0Bbo2zx~lNqgWdU6iMC9vBe4EPgIrT~mKfA5dxb0IDvryT4qbo3VbUsELZWR~rA3MaET3KMla53FoxxFLvWyuFdm4ySJcANf192p6qhouKqNoaJKNeAfohGkCR7sQHUVnEGaq3LFDUUdwL-yqVh~pOyCnskd1ZSb5Q6hblIw3RVsM7Qz~DZpfJvt4InXMm6wNXoLaE3cx4jhBYEZT0olV5VYE2TRDjEIpKRavq~cyN3QY1yi~RiUwTI94r~Wq6MHqagdXSUB3G6JhQj0yesTayJ531Hog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff gave a preliminary overview of Colleyville’s proposed 2025–26 budget at the council work session on June 17, highlighting an initiative to increase the homestead exemption from 7% to 14% and outlining the schedule for certified values, hearings and adoption.

A staff member identified in the record as Tiffany summarized revenue and expenditure projections and the proposed homestead change: “The new initiative as you bugged on it, the last meeting was to add an additional 7 percent for the homestead and taking that to 14% for a homestead exemption and we're looking at approximately a $1,000,000 increase in property tax revenues,” Tiffany said.

Tiffany said preliminary citywide operating revenues were about $68.2 million and preliminary expenses about $67.5 million, leaving an approximate $700,000 variance; she said roughly $400,000 of that variance was in the drainage fund. Tiffany reported the general fund’s preliminary revenues at about $31.6 million and preliminary expenses about $31.3 million, leaving a roughly $300,000 surplus at that point.

Staff also reviewed departmental and personnel spending drivers. Tiffany said the city’s proposed increase in the general fund budget (from roughly $29.0 million to $31.0 million) represented about a $2.2 million increase, with $1.6 million of that tied to salaries and benefits and about $1.1 million attributed to fire and police costs, including a recently discussed compensation study and insurance adjustments.

On property valuations, Tiffany said the Tarrant County Appraisal District provided preliminary appraised values of about $9.4 billion overall and $8.3 billion for residential property as of May; she noted roughly 10% of that roll remained under review because appeals were pending and final certified values were expected later in July. Tiffany reminded the council that state property‑tax reforms require several rate calculations and public disclosures (she referenced the voter‑approval tax rate and the “no‑new‑revenue” tax rate) and said the city’s charter allows a 7% revenue increase but that the charter calculation and state calculations differ for disclosure purposes.

Tiffany described the near‑term schedule: city staff will discuss the five‑year capital improvement plan in July, receive final certified values from Tarrant Appraisal District on July 25, present the proposed budget and tax rates in August with public hearings to follow, and hold first and second readings and adoption in September.

There was council discussion during the presentation about the appearance of commercial vacancy signage and other items; staff said the numbers were preliminary and likely to change as Tarrant Appraisal District issues certified values.

No final votes or formal adoptions were made at the June 17 work session; staff described the briefing as a roadmap for later public hearings and ordinance readings.","City staff presented a preliminary operating and utility budget on June 17 and noted a proposal to increase the homestead exemption from 7% to 14%, which staff estimated would raise about $1,000,000 in property tax revenue; staff outlined timeline for certified values, hearings and adoption.",{"_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},6554981,"Colleyville staff, Enterprise present plan to replace 27 city vehicles; consent item planned",619,53000,672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3863941-812adc0e7c1dd2c7fdfd28efda490cb0&start=53&end=672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3863941-812adc0e7c1dd2c7fdfd28efda490cb0/thumbnail_53000.jpg","/articles/6554981/Colleyville/Tarrant-County/Texas/Colleyville-staff-Enterprise-present-plan-to-replace-27-city-vehicles-consent-item-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554981-b1b5b268570830011728186a8393bd42/orig.mp4?Expires=1773966961&Signature=mk5dqSZXTB8ycURUYxppB3PvcQtLEO~wug1VQyuRg6ljTn~zZRL0ClSriBfQPvrHgG83-baWjY6OBIhLZGGv8N9~5tgjxfnJyM0QFPr-zyWXsZLBxyGbIMS5HWGeTHW-DSy3vsRffVK5zleANJdljKXtv0Fs6i7Db4T-PW7lRKyvuWZ9~6xkoiFv0Q9nIY9psd3S7OxHyWpRMsNAPXmD1~MA8TlFTvgyEJVtVe6x8RwtR5n3f8EjlyCwDYcHG9iyU93All~ZDJCfuQCas4-i5A1bN6qiYEs8Lc2NNULVQquhD3oEA3WYeIyvqSgHiIuzzh1AvopEXI3mfPE0luAZjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Colleyville City Council heard a presentation on June 17 from Enterprise Fleet Management that recommended replacing about 27 city vehicles in the coming fiscal year and described the market, resale and safety factors behind the proposal.

Enterprise account manager Anita told council members the company analyzes depreciation, maintenance and fuel economy to determine optimal replacement timing. “We purchased a lot of vehicles and sell a lot of vehicles as well,” Anita said, explaining the firm’s approach to balancing resale value against later maintenance and fuel costs.

The presentation said a typical half‑ton truck currently costs roughly $42,500 new and can resell after four years and about 100,000 miles for roughly $20,000; holding similar vehicles longer reduces resale value markedly and increases maintenance risk. Enterprise also advised that heavy‑duty equipment (for example dump trucks) is often retained longer — six to eight years — while light trucks in frequently used fleet roles often make financial sense to replace sooner. The company highlighted safety and technology gains in newer vehicles, noting that models predating about 2018 may lack standard safety features such as backup cameras.

Enterprise and city staff walked through recent delivery issues. Staff said two vehicles ordered in fiscal year 2024 — a Tahoe and an F‑550/dump truck — remain undelivered but are expected before the fiscal year closes. For fiscal year 2025 most vehicles ordered have been delivered; one cargo van purchase was shifted to fiscal year 2026 because of procurement or aftermarket constraints.

On market conditions, Enterprise noted tariff and supply‑chain uncertainty. Anita summarized industry estimates that tariffs could add roughly 9% to purchase prices and said used‑vehicle prices can rise if supply tightens. “We put some conservative numbers and then obviously, we’re making sure that the vehicles that we’re purchasing are either built within The US or within a cost plea, good financial position,” Anita said. The presentation said resale markets spiked during the 2020 supply‑chain disruptions and have since moderated but remain sensitive to production changes.

City staff said the request is intended to position Colleyville to place orders when manufacturer order windows open later in the summer. If council is comfortable with Enterprise’s recommendations, staff will place a consent item on a forthcoming council meeting agenda to authorize quotes and aftermarket specifications and proceed with ordering.

Next steps and context: staff will prepare a consent agenda item if council signals its approval; Enterprise recommended being ready ahead of the main budget cycle to secure favorable ordering windows and pricing. The presentation emphasized that recommended replacement counts and makes are flexible and that actual manufacturers may change depending on production location and tariff exposure.

Votes at the June 17 work session were not taken; staff described this as a nonbinding briefing and planned to return with a formal consent item for council consideration.","Enterprise Fleet Management presented lifecycle, resale and safety analysis to Colleyville City Council during a June 17 work session and recommended replacing about 27 vehicles in the coming fiscal year; two vehicles from FY24 remain undelivered and staff said it will bring a consent item if council is comfortable.","actionData","errors"]

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Colleyville staff proposes Chapter 7 sign changes to limit large commercial 'for lease' signs, add permits and set durations

Colleyville staff previews preliminary budget; proposes raising homestead exemption from 7% to 14% (estimated $1M revenue)

Colleyville staff, Enterprise present plan to replace 27 city vehicles; consent item planned