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City manager: Hughes Road drainage 70% complete, city facing 16% sales tax decline
Summary
City Manager Chaise Cary told the council the Hughes Road Drainage Project is 70% complete and expected by October; Cary also warned the council that sales tax revenue is down about 16% and highlighted the need to leverage economic momentum.
City Manager Chaise Cary updated the Dickinson City Council on Feb. 10 about ongoing infrastructure projects and the city’s fiscal picture. Cary reported the Hughes Road Drainage Project is approximately 70% complete and remains on schedule for an October completion; staff are evaluating temporary one‑way routing to address safety concerns.
Cary also told the council that local sales tax revenue has declined about 16%, stressing the urgency of leveraging current economic momentum to stabilize revenue. Cary announced the Police Department Citizens Academy will begin Feb. 19 as part of department outreach and resiliency efforts.
The manager’s report asked council to consider near‑term decisions that could influence development momentum and long‑range resiliency efforts. Council did not take immediate action on the drainage project at the meeting; the report stood as guidance for staff planning and future capital improvement discussions.
