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What the task force recommended
- Keep intake open for dogs and prioritize removing animals from streets. The task force reported volunteers documented hundreds of loose dogs in short observation windows and urged the city to accept owner surrenders and strays to reduce public‑safety risk.
- Increase animal services coverage. The group recommended expanding Animal Services Officer (ASO) staffing toward an eight‑person model for citywide time and geographic coverage but advised a phased approach: add two ASOs and move to shift work that targets morning and evening hours when strays are most visible.
- Reinstate city adoption functions and a dedicated adoption coordinator. The task force recommended the city resume direct adoption activity (rather than outsourcing the operation) to increase visibility, improve placement rates and allow a shelter director to manage the process end‑to‑end.
- Fund a community spay‑neuter program and related public education. The task force said spay/neuter is the primary long‑term solution; volunteer groups and local veterinarians reported interest in voucher and clinic programs. One rescue reported voucher costs near $49 per animal when program purchases and vaccine costs are pooled.
- Clarify and tighten ordinances. The task force proposed updates to owner‑definition language, breeder permits, and enforcement provisions; it recommended increasing enforcement of existing state laws and reporting structures.

Numbers and operational context
- The task force estimated that on a typical day volunteers observed hundreds of loose dogs (the group cited a figure near 500 loose dogs in some counts) and estimated there may be 30,000–36,000 dogs in the city population overall.
- Staff and volunteers said puppies and kittens represent a large share of shelter intake; presentation data noted about 37% of the current shelter population were puppies (age threshold discussed in the workshop).

Why it matters
Task force members framed the recommendations as public‑safety and public‑health measures. They emphasized that spay‑neuter and intake changes will require multi‑year action, partnership with rescues and veterinarians, and some ongoing city funding, but argued the long‑term benefits include fewer strays, fewer bites and lower emergency medical exposure for residents.

Ending
Council members thanked the task force and asked staff to develop phased implementation options that balance the city’s budget constraints with the public‑safety objective of removing loose animals from public areas.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Strategic Planning Workshop 6-23-25","oneSentenceSummary","A citizen task force presented recommendations to the council that call for open intake for dogs, increased animal services officers, reinstating city adoptions, a funded spay‑neuter program and modest ordinance clarifications to reduce stray animals and protect public safety.","taxTitle","San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas","taxId",2818,"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},6188269,"Public works update: $66.6M completed in 2024, $40.3M under construction and $82.1M in design for San Angelo street and water projects",360,4890000,5250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063711-84ed8e21126f3bab14ae7c3d700bb707&start=4890&end=5250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063711-84ed8e21126f3bab14ae7c3d700bb707/thumbnail_4890000.jpg","/articles/6188269/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/Public-works-update-666M-completed-in-2024-403M-under-construction-and-821M-in-design-for-San-Angelo-street-and-water-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188269-d8c8ca40ca5590e28a6b1b68580d731a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103598&Signature=LOt1ByO2~Amc5bzOCFbPtgy-Fyc025JPN~Va7tbn8T1hWd29unUhrvRUgj~kbqvtuIunfGRLxFQFkXJHT12M4klJezbmsmiyDdbZG~XAC3nmWoAe~RNSem8SuL0zeuIfp-ajq5gfsU1kL5RypFxfjdezRJPRIbq9eZB~7IdJqLFJfoVA2ZJ9sfvO3xHvztoXSINglrWc35rYed7SStkomgJ5iAq5m0z1o6fyFCzBp2qYI8iKfBWGmCbtYxl0471KLCHVRRXLvs2jIDfe~frEaIE~UxsQav9olJiAIlzJAFLblVRGXLHtGXvoQdnML-TWVJ0LCT19GawFOHDE8NEBSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the planning workshop, public works staff summarized infrastructure accomplishments in 2024 and ongoing and planned projects across street, water and wastewater systems.

Completed and under way
Public works staff reported approximately $66.6 million of infrastructure work completed in 2024, including major street projects such as Chadbourne Phase A, Howard Street and other corridor work that combined street, drainage and utility improvements. Staff said about $40.3 million of combined street, water and drainage work was currently in construction, including Glenna Edmond/20th Street projects and TxDOT‑coordinated segments.

In design and planned projects
Staff listed roughly $82.1 million of projects in design (Sunset Drive, Johnson and University Streets, Foster Road, and pedestrian improvements tied to a CACP phase) and described an active project pipeline for water‑line upgrades — including an 18‑inch Randolph waterline replacement and Lakeview/Lakeview Heroes Drive circulation projects — and wastewater projects such as the North Concho River CIPP rehabilitation and a major lift‑station and trunk main replacement that was described as a roughly $32 million job.

Maintenance and equipment
Public works staff reported a maintenance program that historically spent about $4.5–5.0 million per year on chip seal and preservation; staff said rising commodity and asphalt prices are stretching cycle times beyond the prior 8‑year refresh. Water utility work includes an AMI meter replacement program (estimated about $14.5 million) and other distribution upgrades.

Why it matters
Public works staff emphasized the need for a funding plan for ongoing capital replacement and maintenance rather than one‑time investments. Council and staff discussed options for funding the next decade of work and how to avoid “kicking the can” on critical infrastructure maintenance.

Ending
Public works staff will provide costings, funding options and schedules for council consideration as part of the budget and capital‑planning process.","Public works staff reviewed completed, in‑construction and planned street, water and wastewater projects; staff stressed maintenance funding, rising costs and a multi‑year capital planning and funding strategy.",{"_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},6188274,"San Angelo police report higher property‑crime metrics, urge phased staffing and technology investments",1292,5760000,7052000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063711-84ed8e21126f3bab14ae7c3d700bb707&start=5760&end=7052","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063711-84ed8e21126f3bab14ae7c3d700bb707/thumbnail_5760000.jpg","/articles/6188274/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/San-Angelo-police-report-higher-propertycrime-metrics-urge-phased-staffing-and-technology-investments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188274-1baac4bc50e47b89d412c96cf865d7ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103598&Signature=TTYcEAuKPCu1d3O6w-IJeV5KsIhuZImCnnXPoUSbMcDKdQ~-YASqpYYPBOySUhTt8PzXoDLnbQw1XFHCFLoXCDcfmorwLLn7nLkaMKI8qY1RLWntKhEXyU9LGCiNTy7dlQtFZ9utHHcWLHgAvTLGKodh0QplXcWt0BWMF1h0DEPHH8UdS6283tng4i7zXesKEWY3WBeS0VA-jA2CakVRR44nTq~TWdPuAu27vnzkhqhD8AV0pL8xt-K5wlsElpJ2ZSGIZq-U64OSI3IYBKiD6eTRuNV4YfZnm-ZjL0a20V0hEH5ZGYNA7dc4ayPa5qyCL4y1JbedLMqEOz0nvhiCNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Angelo Police Chief Travis Griffith updated council at the planning workshop, reporting crime metrics, staffing progress and grant applications aimed at bolstering operations and intelligence‑led policing.

Key points from Chief Travis Griffith
- Crime data: Griffith said San Angelo’s total crime rate compares unfavorably to many Texas peers on a per‑100,000 basis; property crime and family‑violence incidents were highlighted as particular concerns. Griffith said the department’s family‑violence rate was “almost double the state average” for 2024 and cited property crime and theft as areas where San Angelo ranked above comparable cities.
- Staffing and recruitment: The chief described an active hiring program — including cadet classes and lateral hires — and credited sign‑on bonuses and other incentives for recent gains. He said the department would still need more officers to allow more proactive enforcement.
- Technology and grants: The department is pursuing license‑plate readers, upgraded in‑car computers and radios, and multiple federal grants. Griffith described applications for asset‑and‑personnel grants (COPS, motor‑vehicle theft prevention), body and rifle plates for officer safety, and technology grants that would support a real‑time crime center. He said one real‑time crime center estimate included roughly $1.5 million for equipment and 3–5 positions.

Direct quote from the chief
- “In the last 5 years, the San Angelo Police Department has conducted 122,000 traffic stops,” Chief Travis Griffith said in the presentation as part of a broader discussion of enforcement activity and resource needs.

Why it matters
Chief Griffith framed the issues as partly operational (filling vacancies, technology procurement) and partly strategic (a sustained effort to reduce property crime and family‑violence incidents). He and staff asked council to continue supporting phased staffing increases, to sustain recruiting incentives and to back grant applications and technology investments.

Grants and programs noted
- SAFER (fire staffing) and COPS applications were discussed as examples of federal funding mechanisms the city is pursuing; Griffith also mentioned Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority funding for license‑plate systems.

Ending
Council members asked staff for more detail on the phased cost and timeline; the chief said he would continue seeking grant funding while the city considers targeted, phased investments to increase patrol capacity and technology support.","Police Chief Travis Griffith told council the city’s property‑crime and family‑violence rates exceed state averages and urged continued recruiting, grant requests and technology investments — including license‑plate readers and a proposed real‑time crime center.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188277,"San Angelo budget briefing: property tax, sales tax and one‑time funding options for FY planning",762,3407000,4169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063711-84ed8e21126f3bab14ae7c3d700bb707&start=3407&end=4169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063711-84ed8e21126f3bab14ae7c3d700bb707/thumbnail_3407000.jpg","/articles/6188277/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/San-Angelo-budget-briefing-property-tax-sales-tax-and-onetime-funding-options-for-FY-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188277-14aec0f207f2f381617d6949d5d9fcce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103598&Signature=f~SYOlYDne6M3t12Tt-9UE0Eyt3QgcKiHsI1xLuBeET7MA81GMrj~A8VehoAfgj7YSJswcoTHOwK2nTrESB81oS1t-3OVzOjAQkj~RDF1ZpmEGDogh44dIJJ-vA~NxUWBa92YjZBnmVnVEqkslrVajwBsvkAtg4lJ0gFKTxgDxCovxgxZkuGWDSufEJ6Q-MP6~W2dnc5Z~zTHa6QHfYkjcOgfB7wi-VYEdFM6Gr~M63hxGI3EaBwREsratsJuJ-ncsCOBQJUZiSuuqZa9jVgoNikZVXiPX24sbiWAYu1yDuC~JvYrAKnENTW2gIZXpXhleQt58EshU4heneDZpMbAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Angelo finance staff presented a revenue and expenditure briefing at the council planning workshop, reviewing the city’s current tax structure, recent valuation changes and funding options city leaders could use for one‑time and ongoing needs.

What staff presented
- Property tax basics: Finance staff noted the city’s current property tax rate is 0.7544 per $100 of valuation and said FY25 preliminary certified valuations were roughly $7.7 billion. Staff explained the state’s 3.5% revenue cap on property‑tax increases without voter approval and how that cap constrains property‑tax revenue growth.
- Sales tax: The city’s sales tax receipts were running above budget mid‑year; staff reported year‑to‑date sales tax collections and projected a year‑end marginal sales‑tax surplus of about $1.4–1.5 million.
- Fund balance and debt: The general fund balance was reported at about 106 days — above the 90‑day contingency target — giving one‑time capacity (staff estimated roughly $4.3 million available). Staff described a “rolling debt” option that could re‑structure capital funding and potentially free about $2 million a year for the general fund; they also noted the city keeps a $25 million placeholder in debt capacity for larger capital issues.

Optional funding paths staff identified
- Use of excess sales tax or one‑time fund balance for single‑year requests.
- Apply for state and federal grants (staff emphasized ongoing grant activity across departments and listed recent and potential federal grant programs as examples).
- A rolling debt issuance or dedicated fee (for example, a street maintenance fee) to fund recurring capital replacement and fleet needs; staff noted this would shift near‑term costs and require public/legal review.
- A tax‑rate election (worst‑case / last resort) if council chooses to move beyond the legal revenue cap.

Expenses and requests
Staff summarized departmental target increase requests submitted through the TIR (Target Increase Request) process: roughly $6.3 million total combining one‑time and ongoing requests, with approximately $1.2 million categorized as one‑time requests during initial departmental submissions. Staff said they will evaluate requests, identify “have‑to” items and phase other items into successive budget years.

Why this matters
Councilmembers said the revenue discussion will guide whether the city can begin to phase compensation adjustments, fund infrastructure maintenance, and pay for one‑time capital items without resorting to voter measures. Finance staff said they will return to council with prioritization tied to the strategic goals council sets at the workshop and with the truth‑in‑taxation worksheet once certified valuations are final.

Ending
Finance staff plans to include the workshop input in the recommended budget and to present a prioritized list of uses for marginal revenues at a later budget workshop.","Finance staff outlined the city’s revenue mix, current property tax structure and optional funding sources — including marginal sales tax, grants, rolling debt and fund balance — for council consideration in the budget cycle.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188282,"San Angelo planning workshop frames citywide priorities: infrastructure, public safety, economic development and employee pay",13436,8000,13444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063711-84ed8e21126f3bab14ae7c3d700bb707&start=8&end=13444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063711-84ed8e21126f3bab14ae7c3d700bb707/thumbnail_8000.jpg","/articles/6188282/San-Angelo/Tom-Green-County/Texas/San-Angelo-planning-workshop-frames-citywide-priorities-infrastructure-public-safety-economic-development-and-employee-pay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188282-4e912d0bd76a08054e5adfd184e6dd61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103598&Signature=CZWyl3BOwy9UkSwe-kiE8rv0DlRQFok3RlD1oiviBROHLD-p6ZlZFfr7dOm3iaQDBpfUgp6cT00pBCjcbBee0cXCHGrCdb7brUVp83vj41bRXCmRGW6ksKvewpQKFB6dO2FBJqKBTvnM4KbaEF2jHpIxp7YMaEfJjWUo9bFBQXY7dNh99bRNa5IUdWyPnUq3jJwAuHL10iDkTMmZ65XRmDnfcnBLI75T9ZUw0~B5wUE5KThvVPEP47BSxR83~Zyy8-WQUQUw5DDce4~E3X4x9JYpnYracCR1SYATaUbyVu0jf2BRTWjEzHZwS7l~bTpAQLHso62--1Hjztl5uBBUUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a San Angelo City Council planning workshop, city staff opened a multi‑day discussion of the city’s strategic priorities with a citywide SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis and a draft set of 1‑, 3‑ and 5‑year goals.

The analysis, presented to council members and staff, identified strengths such as an experienced municipal workforce, a steady sales‑tax base and regional water partnerships, and weaknesses including an outdated comprehensive plan, an estimated 15% pay gap with peer cities and underfunded capital replacement. The presenter said city staff were a “strength” but warned the city risks losing experienced employees if compensation is not addressed.

Why it matters: The workshop is intended to shape the city manager’s budget recommendations and to give council direction on which priorities should be funded or phased. Staff asked council to prioritize short‑term actions — such as starting a cost‑of‑service study and a compensation study — that would feed into the fiscal year budget process.

Key proposals and near‑term steps
- Financial resilience: staff recommended beginning cost‑of‑service studies and implementing fee adjustments so services better align with their delivery costs. The presentation identified a possible consultant fee and public outreach needs for changes that would affect ordinances or fees.
- Employee compensation: staff proposed a compensation classification and compensation study and a phased approach to close the roughly 15% gap with peer cities rather than an immediate across‑the‑board increase.
- Infrastructure and water: the plan calls for launching design phases for critical water projects (including Concho River reuse permitting), drainage studies and airport water pressure work, plus new capital funding strategies for ongoing maintenance and replacement schedules.
- Public safety staffing and technology: staff recommended continued hiring to fill police and fire vacancies, focused recruiting for specialized positions, and a technology inventory to prioritize efficiency tools.

The presenter emphasized phased approaches: not all changes would be funded in one budget cycle, and many recommendations — such as the comprehensive plan overhaul and major facility projects — are placed in year‑3 to year‑5 time frames.

Background and next steps
City staff told members they will build the council’s strategic direction into the upcoming budget workshop and return with proposed budgets, timelines and community engagement plans. Staff said some decisions will require additional council direction (for example, whether to pursue a debt instrument or a voter tax election for major projects), while other items can be advanced by administrative actions and consultant work.

Ending
Council members reacted in the workshop by elevating employee compensation, core services (water, wastewater, streets, public safety) and economic development as priorities they want staff to emphasize in budget proposals. Staff will return with specific cost estimates and scheduling options; council asked for follow‑up reporting as initiatives move into implementation.","City staff presented a citywide SWOT analysis and a multi‑year set of strategic goals at a council planning workshop, urging targeted studies and phased investments in water, streets, public safety staffing and a compensation plan.","actionData","errors"]

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