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What the application would fund: The department told the council the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (or the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention authority named in the packet) grant would pay for additional Flock surveillance cameras, advanced analytics software and possibly two unmarked surveillance vehicles for the criminal investigations division. The proposal would expand the department’s automatic license plate reader network and add AI‑powered search capabilities to supporting investigative work.

Match and cost: Staff said the grant would be structured like the department’s prior award; the city’s upfront share would be roughly 20 percent of the purchase price. The council member who asked about the sourcing of the grant was told staff would manage the application and that the city would cover the matching portion if the grant is awarded.

Council action: A councilmember moved and seconded a resolution authorizing submission of the grant application; the motion passed on a voice vote.

Why it matters: Catalytic converter thefts have been a regional issue; the grant would allow the department to expand passive surveillance and analytical tools that staff say will generate leads for investigations and improve officer safety.

Next step: If awarded, staff will return with detailed budget and purchase proposals and a timeline for installation and use of surveillance hardware and software.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 16, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved applying for a Texas catalytic‑converter crime prevention grant to buy surveillance equipment, software and possible unmarked vehicles; the grant requires a city match of about 20%.","taxTitle","Jersey Village City Council, Jersey Village, Harris County, Texas","taxId",72994,"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},6182040,"Resident says city sued to reclaim TIRZ 3 lot; urges council to negotiate rather than pursue reverter",230,890000,1120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109920-fbe6a0fa285640cd42c03d68ed31b6e3&start=890&end=1120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109920-fbe6a0fa285640cd42c03d68ed31b6e3/thumbnail_890000.jpg","/articles/6182040/Texas/Resident-says-city-sued-to-reclaim-TIRZ-3-lot-urges-council-to-negotiate-rather-than-pursue-reverter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182040-b10a505526724d13952862c714ca0173/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001580&Signature=Ms7U-ugm1pib~BFLszK8ZXabCrKtL9IwoyVOzTPqWgYiSNrF9fkYjelgdqQKzilY3CdXBsNkdE6YQsBRWlNpTugM49gxAnOP9XrriJp-ifFBakiTGI8K1vl30Fum0~y5ZrwN7hwk4dG5ULVuHI-3wUdeg3bdO~0RzInB8zPBMbZbyPlZ~BocixUjCBUG4P3XA5YIp5M7mMvDS4sTraXrSerfV-k5JVlplRBiFvLtOdYVArlnqmJHbNLhtWXCxe52qUESfrzgqx2QI33L7Oq2o3vBks7SU2WWCS5wfHh~FmOcdoOcDgxvgUkaVjonB9vgMOkTQhVbM6G7jYM-VYcaPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Resident Ron D’Amico addressed the council during public comment and said the city has sued him to seize a lot he purchased in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 3, invoking a reverter clause in the deed.

D’Amico’s account: D’Amico said he bought the lot in Terrace 3 intending to build an elevated home and that the city previously represented that buyouts, rather than elevations, were the expected remedy for properties in that zone. He said the city later announced buyouts were no longer budgeted and switched to elevation funding, and that the city manager had told him buyouts were no longer an option. D’Amico said he offered two settlement options about eight weeks earlier — an offer for the city to repurchase the lot at his purchase price and an offer to sell to a third party willing to build within a year — but he said the city declined without substantive response.

Legal posture and requests: D’Amico said his attorney reviewed the deed and concluded the reverter clause does not permit the city to seize the property without compensation in the present facts; he said he and his counsel filed a response in court and are contesting the city’s claims. D’Amico asked the council to work with him and his attorney to resolve the dispute “fairly and legally.”

What officials said: The city attorney’s office and the city manager were referenced in D’Amico’s remarks; in the meeting record there was no council action on the item and no statement by the city attorney on the public record at that time.

Why it matters: The dispute raises questions about the city’s administration of TIRZ 3 policies and dealings with property owners who relied on earlier program representations. D’Amico said the city’s counsel indicated staff were unaware of the TIRZ 3 plan when D’Amico’s response was filed, which he criticized as a lapse in due diligence and a use of taxpayer dollars on litigation.

Next steps: D’Amico said the matter is in court and that he would continue to contest the city’s suit. He asked council to engage with him and his counsel to seek a negotiated resolution.","Ron D'Amico told the council the city is trying to enforce a reverter clause to take back a lot he bought in TIRZ 3; he said he offered settlements and is contesting the suit in court.",{"_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},6182046,"Jersey Village police detail active‑shooter training, equipment upgrades in response to new state laws",218,548000,766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109920-fbe6a0fa285640cd42c03d68ed31b6e3&start=548&end=766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109920-fbe6a0fa285640cd42c03d68ed31b6e3/thumbnail_548000.jpg","/articles/6182046/Texas/Jersey-Village-police-detail-activeshooter-training-equipment-upgrades-in-response-to-new-state-laws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182046-7d837f734298fb5a4fd20c5c54c4ada6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001581&Signature=Hj371qOReGTjAatK42Xpkni3aCXfgVt-bA-vDY0YfF08m-ptcDtqVYsT50guus9z1QeZsCo432uPZakMtiw110QjakNC7sAw4jc5VnMRD1tenJcTDmKyi4SZBL9GbosnOoNh8jyhGVfSZX8IzTkfUuMTs7ppEPoLQgptBXhQbWWltpwCrSK4DQhVShrVVEn1I0-GbBXc78F4yGMBKhAylyIml6388cBt1wOt~2iG3Ps8Htl4cW7ObUn6fJBOF3n5Y4dIgsAWEblHz~DYTbQwysfN7FqvGX3UWpPb1yHoeSz8CbSGmo~akR5CXGU9JpRPeTNLYee22c2dEzxzDROjpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident asked whether Jersey Village patrol officers carry rifles and whether patrol vehicles carry “go‑bags” with tourniquets and first‑aid supplies; the police chief answered with a review of recent training and equipment purchases and said the department is aligning with new state requirements.

What the chief said: The police chief told the council the department “took that legislation really, really seriously” and sent staff to the Texas ALERT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response) center in San Marcos. He said the department trained with Harris County Precinct 4 officers, Jersey Village Fire Department personnel and the school district, and has had certified instructors provide multiple active‑shooter courses. The chief said training for local schools is ongoing and staff plan annual active‑shooter exercises.

Equipment and personnel: The chief said the department has purchased equipment for simulation training and assig ned trauma kits to every officer. He said several officers currently carry personally‑owned patrol rifles and that he has requested a budget item to issue patrol rifles to all officers in the coming fiscal year.

State law and coordination: Residents referenced Senate Bill 1852 and new measures sometimes called the Uvalde Act or Uvalde Strong Act; the chief said the new laws increase requirements for coordination, annual officer training, and after‑action reviews. He described table‑top exercises and coordinated training with schools and county emergency management as part of compliance planning.

Why it matters: The exchange came after national‑scale active‑shooter incidents and state legislative changes aimed at strengthening interagency preparedness. The chief’s account shows the department is pursuing multi‑discipline training, equipment upgrades and formal exercises with the school district and county partners.

What the city will do next: The chief and council said the city will continue interagency drills with Cy‑Fair ISD and county partners, incorporate ERASE (external response) courses from the ALERT center, and present budget requests for issued patrol rifles and related equipment in the next fiscal year.","After a public comment asking about patrol rifles and multi‑agency training, Jersey Village’s police chief outlined local training, interagency exercises, and planned equipment purchases tied to recent state legislation.",{"_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},6182050,"Jersey Village debate over certificates of obligation, pool and city campus grows as residents circulate petition",2330,2940000,5270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109920-fbe6a0fa285640cd42c03d68ed31b6e3&start=2940&end=5270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109920-fbe6a0fa285640cd42c03d68ed31b6e3/thumbnail_2940000.jpg","/articles/6182050/Texas/Jersey-Village-debate-over-certificates-of-obligation-pool-and-city-campus-grows-as-residents-circulate-petition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182050-d32ed16683c1dc8abde5ee104e39932c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001581&Signature=ZFP8FniWcL4mXDRU3wM3VHl2McgahvtpdE~C~lbNywOxz3F3x3eL5QYFS-5Z8ZlGKG0DeYqz0nXYtM~dllLziBo2-k5W9n9Z1ScBb7P~UIbxKXOq76uOGfoizAbp-NQg1pu5N5ngnrwHvfRlln2NQGZckkbWoq-GDW7Qw-A4B~p6NcVvjcARVrL4jnwBY1AjjDABF9dWNTOlNlmick0NGzsibZ1GBv6V0huhJVsIgim8EhOmECTqg32EjHT6a7gdRG~hg9Sw2MNkcl632JObv80l~dEvre6RytBy5Lnn~AJXj49EdqxtFBn-v0NHBF7MMuSbMuAVhlxNmonFIJKflA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jersey Village City Council members and residents spent the meeting debating whether large capital projects should be decided by council action or put to voters. The discussion centered on two potential certificates of obligation: about $20 million for water and wastewater work and up to $24 million for a proposed city campus, plus how a new community pool should be designed and funded.

Supporters of a voter decision said they were collecting signatures to force a referendum on at least some of the debt. Michael Torrigan, who identified himself as representing petition signers, told the council, “Our community expects to have a say, not to be sidelined by decisions made behind closed doors.” Council members and staff said petitioners should submit signatures quickly so the city can determine next steps.

Why it matters: Council members and staff said the COs were proposed because the city’s utility fund has little reserve and capital needs for water and sewer projects are rising; council members described the notice of intention for COs as a protective measure while the city assesses financing options. Residents opposed to the council issuing debt without a public vote said they lost trust after recent high-profile capital proposals, including a failed pool bond.

What council and staff said: Several council members, speaking individually from the dais, described why they supported issuing notices of intent or why they preferred a voter referendum. One councilmember said he had voted to publish a notice of intention as a “protective measure” because the Texas Legislature had considered proposals limiting local financing authority. Another councilmember pressed for placing the $20 million water and sewer question on the November ballot, saying, “If that $20,000,000 debt was put on the November ballot, the voters in Jersey Village would support it and would pass it.”

Finance and process context: Finance staff and the city manager explained the constraints. Finance Director Jennifer Brown told the council the utility fund “does not have funds to pay cash for projects” and that the fund’s operating cash equates to about a five‑day reserve. Staff said that without bonds or COs the city must use a pay‑as‑you‑go approach and that because water and sewer assets have long lives, financing spreads the cost over multiple years. Staff also explained that bond or CO authorization can include issuance costs and cost escalation allowances, which is why the authorization amount can exceed the project construction estimate.

Resident concerns and petitions: Several residents said they felt blindsided by project scale and design decisions and called for more digestible, earlier public outreach. Petition organizer Michael Torrigan said dozens or hundreds of signatures were collected and urged the council to accept the petition so the public process could proceed. Council members encouraged petitioners to submit validated signatures promptly; staff noted a near‑term schedule for sale negotiations and a July timing window referenced in the discussion for potential fiscal actions.

Pool and city campus tie‑ins: Much of the public conversation threaded the pool replacement debate into the CO discussion. Residents continued to press for a new community pool; some urged a smaller, lower‑cost design and local funding or a bond in the $3 million–$6 million range. Council discussion emphasized options: reuse of the existing pool site to save cost versus moving the facility out of the floodplain and adjacent to the city campus. Councilmembers agreed to pursue a request‑for‑qualifications (RFQ) to develop a pool design consistent with community input and to return with costs and funding options.

Outcome and next steps: The council did not take a final vote on issuing COs at the meeting. Members instructed staff to continue CIP work, to refine estimates and to prepare materials so the council can decide whether to call bonds or proceed with COs; staff also said they would present updated CIP and budget figures at the July workshops. Petition organizers were urged to file validated signatures as soon as possible so staff can determine statutory deadlines and election timing.

For readers: A July budget workshop material and the updated capital improvement plan (CIP) were identified as the next chances for public review; staff also said the CIP spreadsheet and supporting reports would be posted to the city’s finance/budget page.","Councilmembers, staff and residents spent extended time discussing proposed certificates of obligation (COs) for water and sewer work and a separate CO for a new city campus, while residents circulated a petition seeking a voter referendum and urged the council to put projects on the ballot.","actionData","errors"]

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