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Heather Ramirez, assistant city manager, asked residents to attend the Bessie Haynes 'shape the future' meeting set for Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bessie Haynes gymnasium, 800 E. 11th St. \"I'd like to invite the public out on Tuesday of September thirtieth from 6 to 07:30 up to our Bessie Haynes gym. It'll be our the public's second opportunity to give input on shaping what our Bessie Haynes park should look like,\" Ramirez said during the public‑comment portion of the meeting.

Holly Jeracke, community services director, updated council on Goal 4 (quality of life through recreation, culture and education). Jeracke reported that playground upgrades, additional benches and restroom replacements have been completed at multiple parks and that the city is pursuing inclusive playground equipment for smaller neighborhood parks. She said Maxey Park recorded 20,700 visitors in a prior reporting period and that park counts from March through August 2025 showed strong seasonal attendance, with July peaking at roughly 4,500 visitors around the Fourth of July events.

Jeracke said work is under way on a 13‑acre park master plan, that new holiday banners and downtown landscaping projects are in place, and that the veteran’s pond repair remains under discussion with county partners with a goal for completion before Veterans Day if feasible.

Why it matters: The Bessie Haynes master plan and park upgrades aim to increase neighborhood access to recreation and spread amenities to parts of town that lack nearby facilities. The visitor numbers cited by staff were presented as evidence that new amenities and events are drawing larger crowds.

Staff said additional park projects—restroom upgrades, disc golf planning, walking‑trail and pavilion designs for Tolliver Road, and an expansion of park maintenance staffing—are advancing and will return to council with design and funding requests as projects move from planning to procurement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City officials invited residents to a Bessie Haynes public meeting and reported visitor increases to Maxey Park, playground upgrades and other park improvements underway as part of the city’s 2030 quality‑of‑life goals.","taxTitle","Pecos, Reeves County, Texas","taxId",69588,"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},5974952,"Council accepts deed transfer to economic development corporation; staff outlines multi‑million dollar projects and grants",2324,1816000,4140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829985-fc9adc31208aaaa8902edb84a535d359&start=1816&end=4140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829985-fc9adc31208aaaa8902edb84a535d359/thumbnail_1816000.jpg","/articles/5974952/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Council-accepts-deed-transfer-to-economic-development-corporation-staff-outlines-multimillion-dollar-projects-and-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974952-6b7cdb4c8f9e72e8c62b4eed6102d916/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487985&Signature=d3l1sqobgzMd3ZdoGp3Xe0f4aikTdMwgTJqCrw~eEl1VIwvz3yn9suDrs5D3Wjh8DRo3uB5AS-O4NrXTj-zbv1W6Zde-hBCIhkPfDtzJbl76YNpyuO5lcIuCJNY7j3MMyC0c0~rNMlijvwvDWx3Guug6FIxOuRaUdLj11NMQXOSlnEUCWQ1affxyIBiUgLRpAqUvvkVD615D4ADJ1duFTw8LeUU73inelCUR99janGtlz6azWctoB5Y9NhJpM4Nu30MQCBNmx793pBCHcmMNcgHy7pJrY5SxNS~2SbE1Ko4BzdK1UZn9xx3Ui3K0SirSmGme8nHtgtuF0hnmbwVfWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pecos City Council voted Thursday to accept a deed for property previously owned by TxDOT and authorized the city manager to transfer the deed to the Pecos Economic Development Corporation (EDC); the EDC purchased the site for $110,000, city staff said.

Charles Reno, city manager, reported that the property—described in the packet as the former Texaco yard on Second Street behind Quickstop—was acquired by the city at the EDC’s request so the EDC could hold and monetize the parcel. \"The EDC board asked if we would ask to acquire the land and they would pay for it… They went ahead and paid $110,000 for the facility,\" Reno said. Council approved the acceptance and transfer; the packet indicates the sale did not require a city outlay because the EDC provided the funds.

City staff also presented the implementation status of Goal 1 (sustainable economic development). Savannah Woodard, director of community and business development, reviewed projects and grants presented to council, including the Hidden Heroes housing initiative, state and federal funding for energy projects and broadband assistance:
- Hidden Heroes housing: an identified $6,000,000 for phases 1 and 3 (and additional funding planned for other phases); phase 1 is expected to deliver a minimum of 48 units; phase 3 a minimum of 30 units and phase 4 approximately 12 units;
- SS4A grant (breakdown): staff presented a $2,375,000 total project example where $1,900,000 was requested and the city share would be $475,000;
- State energy fund: staff reported approximately $183,000,000 in funding available through a new Texas Energy Fund for gas and electric plant projects; and
- USDA broadband technical assistance: $500,000 awarded for technical assistance.

Woodard said ongoing projects include a new veterans museum, downtown parking design and a Roadrunner plant that has completed initial stages; she also noted an Apurion gas plant with an estimated $250,000,000 project value moving toward completion next year, and projected job numbers tied to the plants and construction work presented in staff slides.

Why it matters: The deed transfer clears title to a property the EDC intends to develop or monetize for economic purposes. The staff presentation grouped several large projects and grant awards that together shape the city’s capital pipeline and nonprofit and private partnerships in housing, energy and broadband.

Council approved the deed acceptance by motion. Staff said the EDC will take the property and pursue development options; no additional city expenditure was required for the transfer as presented.","Council accepted a deed for TxDOT‑owned property that the Pecos Economic Development Corporation purchased and staff updated the council on multiple development projects, including the Hidden Heroes housing grant, gas/electric plant projects and broadband funding.",{"_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},5974954,"Council approves emergency repairs for Pecos Police Department; chief details cameras, body‑cams and technology grant",275,3600000,3875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829985-fc9adc31208aaaa8902edb84a535d359&start=3600&end=3875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829985-fc9adc31208aaaa8902edb84a535d359/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/5974954/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Council-approves-emergency-repairs-for-Pecos-Police-Department-chief-details-cameras-bodycams-and-technology-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974954-46312580c5ca98b7272b5e8f6c82e322/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487985&Signature=JQjytQoYOBe41sqoVg-TqdNR1oWVQCytGw6ezHTBWPt9fOd48KAqd5YPasjcTyh1YH1m7c67Y0Sz5wxMZCCXewieboZRIvX4j3SDLbrFEq07h-IcQtPspszMVBrbtrL6KHOmKTCNa4dDS7ZTMWi7TFZ6AA22SP8mFOd11B-aqeU7SPI2c8nBfd7CpaVMdVAkfz-KN~WrXwue11h7F7FShVniD7oOyaxD11zN~HikKkK48x7Bs7xTIvaAcHTeJHZ-wIJA-rnGbVQoWmLjjWK4JN75AQLEpDdShmBG4sP1OT75Up2InYUpk47-Jgh6EyesSp1fc0RHHCQH7vUXebnMkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pecos City Council on Thursday approved a resolution to amend a professional‑services agreement and authorize emergency repairs and safety work at the Pecos Police Department, not to exceed $76,619.10, while Chief Lisa Parango outlined recent technology upgrades funded in part by a federal grant.

Holly Jeracke, community services director, presented Resolution 25‑09‑05R, which amends the city’s agreement with VAERS for emergency enclosure, access and repair work at the police facility. Jeracke described interior and exterior damage around the foyer and door systems and said the work includes repairs stemming from prior demolition and flood/settling damage. \"The front doors, we pulled all of the foyer out completely… the settling with all of the water damage that came in over the years\" she said, explaining why the enclosure and retrofit work are necessary.

The council approved the amendment by motion; the resolution allows the city manager to proceed with the VAERS scope up to the stated amount.

During the meeting, Chief Lisa Parango gave the council an update on public safety operations tied to Goal 2 of the 2030 plan. She reported the department had added four patrol units since her prior presentation, bringing the fleet to 12, and said body and car camera implementation is operational following a recent rollout. Parango told the council the department successfully secured a technology grant of approximately $439,000 that will cover in‑car computers, additional cameras (tilt/pan/zoom) and other patrol technologies. \"We're gonna get a half a million dollars worth of technology, and most of it's gonna be covered by this grant,\" Parango said.

Parango also described plans for license‑plate readers and trailer‑mounted pan/tilt/zoom cameras on a lease that will initially place 12 cameras and six license‑plate readers on major thoroughfares and problem areas. She said the LPRs and PTZ cameras will be integrated with the Flock public‑safety platform and that the technology grant can be reapplied for annually to continue leases and expand coverage.

The chief said the department has implemented new dispatch radio consoles, trained and licensed dispatchers, negotiated a higher Marshall contract rate for the county jail program and is recruiting to fill several positions. She also reported animal control outcomes—Christy Wright, animal control supervisor, was credited for a shelter live‑release rate above 90% and recognition from the Best Friends Animal Society.

Why it matters: The emergency repairs aim to secure the police facility for staff and the public while the technology upgrades reflect a major shift toward camera‑based monitoring and mobile computing in patrol vehicles. The grant reduces the immediate capital burden for the city but commits the department to leased hardware and ongoing grant applications to sustain the program.

Council approved the VAERS amendment and the staff presentations indicated the city will continue planning for a new police facility in the longer term while pursuing temporary accommodations and portable facilities if needed.","Council approved up to $76,619.10 to expedite safety, access and repairs at the Pecos Police Department and heard that the department has secured roughly $439,000 in grant funding for vehicle and camera technology, including body and car cameras.",{"_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},5974955,"Pecos council approves SCADA transmitters, public works outlines leak‑detection and water system upgrades",108,1985000,2093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829985-fc9adc31208aaaa8902edb84a535d359&start=1985&end=2093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829985-fc9adc31208aaaa8902edb84a535d359/thumbnail_1985000.jpg","/articles/5974955/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Pecos-council-approves-SCADA-transmitters-public-works-outlines-leakdetection-and-water-system-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974955-8675a8bcef52b02f794bd6beb4107ef6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487985&Signature=cBzbIcw4ySgmPZSTD6yWy36WU5ejW3jKIHoaGrXfw4pozawe43lyFNWU75GCchafLrMEcCDa4-IEun~wFMHWP5PjfiiD80krxa88pOcHR6EEqF~jIc88RkzJ0Wt4VCV5ScZ-Ko4eREqX4pqlOoiS07NEwnYNihdn9bcL2ke3JVbtlnPToMKSW5GnBVStD9pTcd0iMcKLbCtZG8j-sGDMhNqvEmzKyPWPS6PBdvurL2W0h6eRH3D9NntAu8INxrnaHJe0JQ9RVS-5p4rKJWCInGQQ0pe0P9cQ2IKFJISAMG7rkYF5Pq4Sz7FKhZ0mtcsvLrcTArfwW8wF1qPG1YbOZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pecos City Council on Thursday approved a $209,548.54 contract with Black Rock Automation for transmitters that the city will add to its SCADA network and heard an update on several water and street infrastructure projects aimed at reducing water loss and improving pressure across the city.

Melvin Ridgeley, director of public works, told the council the new equipment will “allow us to detect leaks and stolen water in our well field,” and said the system will help pinpoint leak locations so crews can respond faster. \"So the faster we can get to and to find out where it is contributes to less water loss,\" Ridgeley said.

The council approved the purchase as Resolution 25‑09‑04R. Ridgeley said the device is budgeted but the department reallocated funds from a planned vehicle purchase to cover a portion of the cost. He told the council the purchase includes one system composed of 11 pieces sited across the wellfield and that the unit should cover the entire field.

Ridgeley reported progress on several projects tied to the city’s 2030 strategic plan Goal 7, which directs infrastructure improvements. Among the items he listed:
- Fire‑hydrant assessment and valve installations, about 25% complete;
- Meter replacements, about 50–55% complete;
- NBR (treatment) plant roughly 80% complete and in punch‑list phase to increase supply;
- Sewer lift stations planned to go out to bid;
- A citywide pressure improvement Phase 1 (looping dead‑end mains) to mobilize in mid‑October;
- Wellfield upgrades and coordination with USDA to upsize small service lines that are mostly 1–2 inches now; and
- Downtown street‑sign replacement, roughly 95% complete.

Ridgeley also reported that additional landfill trenches are complete and functioning. Asked by a councilmember how long the new trenches will last, Ridgeley said he had been told “maybe about five years,” adding the new landfill project remains under design and permitting.

The council asked about future meter and detection capabilities. Ridgeley said the leak‑detection purchase is a single system intended to cover existing transmission lines from all wells into town and that no additional units are required for the current wellfield.

The transmitter purchase was presented as a budgeted item with two bids noted in the packet; the Black Rock Automation price was approved by roll call as the staff recommendation. Council members voting to approve were recorded on the meeting minutes as affirming the motion; the motion carried.

Why it matters: Public works officials said the new monitoring and pressure projects are intended to reduce unmetered water loss, improve water pressure for customers and support future development. Implementation will require coordination with contractors and forthcoming bid packages for lift stations and other upgrades.

The city’s staff presentation covered related utility projects and expected next steps, including upcoming bids for lift stations and contractor coordination for Third Street improvements. Councilmembers did not close the discussion with additional conditions beyond approving the resolution.

Additional details presented at the meeting included revised customer communications for yard meters and backflow testing, ongoing traffic rerouting during street work and weekly coordination meetings between contractors and staff. The public works director said the city meets weekly to review construction and communication plans and that customers will see some price adjustments for backflow testing handled through a contractor arrangement when testing is due.

The presentation and the Black Rock Automation contract are part of the city’s multi‑year capital work to stabilize supply, reduce losses and prepare distribution infrastructure for growth.","City council approved a $209,548.54 contract for SCADA transmitters and public works described multiple ongoing water and street infrastructure projects, including a new leak‑detection device, meter replacements and wellfield upgrades.","actionData","errors"]

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