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City updates: fire ISO review, public‑works projects, crime and animal‑control spikes
Summary
At its April 22 meeting Everman staff reported an expected improved ISO rating for the fire department following an April 2 inspection, infrastructure and park work by public works, an increase in calls and a steady arrest rate for police, and a sharp rise in animal intake at animal services.
City department heads provided monthly reports at the April 22 council meeting covering emergency response, public works projects, code enforcement and animal services.
Fire department: The fire chief reported 131 calls for service between March 25 and the present reporting period, with an average dispatch‑to‑en route time the department characterized as subject to measurement limitations. The department handled one structure fire that required mutual aid and took about seven hours to manage; staffing actions include establishing a candidate eligibility list for future hires. The fire marshal noted the department is reviewing and permitting roughly $36 million in construction projects at multiple Everman ISD campuses.…
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