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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. The department also said it hosted an ISO (Insurance Services Office) inspection on April 2 and expects a substantial improvement in its ISO rating — staff said the city could move from an ISO 4 toward an ISO 2 if documentation and practices meet the inspector's findings, which would likely reduce insurance premiums for some property owners.
Police department: The police chief reported 1,478 calls for service over the month, including 13 traffic crashes (five with injuries) and 45 disturbance calls. The department reported nine arrests for the month, 48 citations and 29 warnings from traffic enforcement, and multiple assists to neighboring jurisdictions. The chief noted activity levels are near average and highlighted promotions within the department.
Public Works: Staff reported emergency water/waste repairs including one collapsed service line that required full replacement and multiple service repairs, completion of a TCEQ inspection with minor items to address, and progress on Johnson Park improvements. The parks crew installed playground edging, new swings, two spring riders with concrete bases, and repainted equipment. Public Works also obtained a crack‑seal machine via a county auction and plans to begin in‑house crack sealing on recently paved streets to extend pavement life; staff explained crack sealing as a preventive maintenance step that helps avoid deeper road base failures and reduces long‑term reconstruction costs.
Animal services: Staff reported an unusually high intake month: 91 dogs taken in (the previous high was 67) and 13 cats, a roughly 57% and 85% increase year‑over‑year respectively for the shelter. The live‑release rate reported for the month was 72%. Animal services staff attributed the increase largely to multiple litters and “pup mom” situations occurring in short succession; staff also reported four off‑site adoption events that resulted in 11 adoptions in March.
Council discussion was largely informational. Staff said they will provide follow‑up where needed (for example, final TCEQ inspection items and ongoing park fence insurance claim work). No formal policy changes or budget votes were taken as part of the staff reports.
