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Crandall public meetings in 2025

38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council

Crandall council to consider tax zone and zoning changes

The Crandall City Council will discuss creating a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and a zoning change, while also reviewing a contract for engineering services and the 2026 emergency preparedness plan.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #6

The council approved the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #6 within city limits, establishing its boundaries and board. It also conditionally approved a zoning change for a 0.827‑acre site, approved an engineering services contract for the 2025‑2026 Community Development Block Grant program, and adopted the 2026 Emergency Disaster Preparedness Plan. Additionally, the council cancelled the March 16, 2026 council meeting and approved several consent‑agenda items including removal of a former city manager as signatory and the minutes from December 1, 2025.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning 0.827-acre site from Highway Business to Commercial

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a request to change the zoning of a 0.827-acre parcel from Highway Business to Commercial. The parcel is identified as Kaufman CAD ID 15828 and is located on the southeast right-of-way line of East Trunk Street and 1175 Frontage Road within city limits. The commission will also review a preliminary plat for 26.8216 acres in the Samuel Gilliland Survey (Abstract No. 167) and a site plan for the JWS Dual Tenant Pad, 1.227 acres at the northwest corner of Spring Creek Blvd and Hwy 175. The agenda includes approval of the November 12, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes.

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✓ Decided: Commission denies zoning change and approves two development plans

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the November 12 minutes (4‑0). It denied a zoning change from Highway Business to Commercial for the 0.827‑acre property (4‑0). It approved a preliminary plat for Lots 1‑10 Block A and Lots 1‑6 Block B (26.8216 acres) (4‑0) and approved a site plan for the JWS Dual Tenant Pad (1.227 acres) (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned (4‑0).

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Crandall Economic Development Commission

Board will hold a closed session to discuss major economic development negotiations.

The Crandall Economic Development Commission will approve the November 2025 financial report. The City Manager will report on a potential daycare at 615 N. Main St, the near‑completion design of the Mowry Project, and pre‑development meetings for O’Reilly and McDonald’s in the Heartland area. The commission will receive updates on the ESD sales‑tax issue, the Unified Development Code timeline, and TxDOT FM148 improvement discussions. An executive session will be held to deliberate Project Grand Slam, the Eaglecrest Grant update, and an annexation policy update.

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Fri Dec 5, 2025

City Council

Crandall City Council to order general city election for May 2, 2026

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for three council member seats. The body will also discuss the Mowry Street Improvement project and the formation of a Public Safety Committee.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

Crandall City Council to consider creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Six

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to create a 343-acre Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone along Highway 175. The body will also discuss funding for water tower rehabilitation and payments for fire department Air-Paks.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $50,000 payment to volunteer fire department

The council approved the minutes of the November 17 meeting (4-1) and approved an engagement letter with BrooksWatson & Co for FY2025 audit services (5-0). A $50,000 payment to the Crandall Volunteer Fire Department was approved (5-0). The council also voted to table the water‑tower rehabilitation and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ordinance, and to continue the public hearing on the TIRZ, moving both items to Dec. 15, 2025 (each 5-0).

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Board of Directors - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

Board to consider dedicating revenue from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #4

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #4 Board will approve minutes from the May 15, 2023 and November 4, 2025 meetings. It will discuss and consider City of Crandall Resolution No. 11042025D, which would authorize dedication of revenue from Reinvestment Zone #4. The agenda also includes other business before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Resolution 11042025D dedicating revenue from Reinvestment Zone #4

The board unanimously approved the minutes from 5/15/2023 and 11/4/2025. It then approved City of Crandall Resolution No. 11042025D, which authorizes dedication of revenue from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #4. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council

Council to consider creating a 343‑acre Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The Crandall City Council will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions and ordinances, including a proposal to hold a public hearing for a 343‑acre Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. Additional items include updates on the Mowry project, volunteer fire department equipment, and the finance director position, as well as routine consent agenda approvals. The meeting also includes discussions on revenue dedication for Reinvestment Zone Four and the issuance of special assessment revenue bonds for the Arbors Public Improvement District.

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✓ Decided: City approved creation of a 343‑acre Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The council unanimously approved a public hearing to establish a 343‑acre Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone within Crandall. It also approved the dedication of revenue for Reinvestment Zone 4 and authorized special assessment revenue bonds for the Arbors Public Improvement District. All related resolutions and ordinances were adopted with a 4‑0 vote.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider preliminary plat approval for new Kroger store

The Crandall Planning & Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and possibly act on a request from Winkelmann & Associates to approve a preliminary plat for a new Kroger store on 15.386 acres at Crandall Lots 1, Block A, which is part of the Eastland Phase 5‑8 development approved in September 2025. Public comments are permitted before each agenda item.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved preliminary plat for new Kroger store (15.386 acres)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the preliminary plat for a new Kroger store on 15.386 acres at Crandall Lots 1, Block A, with a 6‑0 vote. The commission adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m. by a 6‑0 vote.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Crandall Economic Development Commission

Board will consider ratifying a consulting agreement for TIRZ #6 creation.

The Crandall Economic Development Corporation will consider and approve the CEDC October 2025 Financial Report. The board will act to remove former City Manager Robert Evans from two EDC checking accounts (ending in 3256 and 1655). The board will ratify a professional services agreement with Pettit & Ayala Consulting for the creation of TIRZ #6 and will hold a closed executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for Project Grand Slam and Project 148N.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Board of Directors - Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

Board to consider final project and financing plan for TIRZ #5

The Crandall Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #5 Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Court Chambers at 104 E Trunk St. The agenda calls for discussion and consideration of City of Crandall Resolution No. 11042025, which contains the final project and financing plan for TIRZ #5. The meeting also includes other business and may be recessed into executive session as permitted by state law.

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✓ Decided: Board approves final project and financing plan for TIRZ #5

The Board of Directors approved City of Crandall Resolution No. 11042025, which outlines the final project and financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #5. The motion was carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5-0 vote. No other business was discussed.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider financing plan for Tax Increment Zone 5

The Crandall City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a resolution to appoint a member to the Kaufman Central Appraisal District board, an ordinance to change the regular council meeting day to Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., and an ordinance to approve a Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Zone Number Five. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve the minutes from 10/20/2025 and multiple executive‑session sessions covering economic development, a sewer force‑main project, pending litigation, and personnel matters for the City Manager and Public Works Director.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5 project and financing plan

The council approved the project and financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5 with a unanimous vote. It also approved the prior meeting minutes and nominated Danny Kirbie to the Kaufman Central Appraisal District board. The council kept the existing regular‑meeting schedule and adjourned to and from executive session, ending the meeting unanimously.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on creating a 105.82‑acre Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The Crandall City Council will consider several items, including approval of recent meeting minutes and updates from staff. Council members will discuss a revised land study for Eastland Commercial Phases 5‑8 requested by Lennar Homes of Texas Land & Construction, LTD. A public hearing will be held on a proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone covering about 105.82 acres, followed by discussion of Ordinance No. 10202025 that would establish the zone and a Tax Increment Fund. The council will also consider a possible update to the Unified Development Code with funding up to $180,000.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved creation of Reinvestment Zone #5

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 10202025, establishing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #5 within city limits. It also approved a revised land study for Eastland Commercial Phases 5‑8, renewed the Administrative Services Agreement, and hired Kimley‑Horn for a Unified Development Code update up to $180,000. Additional actions included authorizing contract negotiations with City Manager David Sanchez and purchasing a 2‑acre vacant tract west of Trunk St.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to review land study for Eastland Commercial Phases 5-8

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially recommend a revised land study to the City Council. The request was submitted by Lennar Homes Of Texas Land & Construction, LTD.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved revised land study for Eastland Commercial Phases 5‑8

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It then approved a revised land study for Lennar Homes' Eastland Commercial Phases 5‑8, covering 240.617 acres, with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Crandall Economic Development Commission

Crandall EDC to hold public hearing on economic development projects

The Crandall Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed infrastructure projects and approve financial reports and contracts. The meeting also includes a report on negotiations with business prospects and a resolution supporting a local company.

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Sat Oct 11, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on appointing Deputy Manager as Acting City Manager

The Crandall City Council will meet on October 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Court Chambers. Council members will discuss and possibly act on Resolution No. 10112025, which would authorize Deputy City Manager David Sanchez to serve as Acting City Manager and set an effective date. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as an invocation, roll call, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Deputy City Manager appointed as Acting City Manager

The council approved Resolution No. 10112025, authorizing Deputy City Manager David Sanchez to serve as Acting City Manager, with a unanimous 4-0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously 4-0. Councilmember Holden was absent but a quorum was present.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

Council to consider public hearing for a 105.82‑acre Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The Crandall City Council will discuss several items, including a presentation on the Unified Development Code and a proposal for a special assessment bond by Hilltop Securities. The agenda calls for discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 10062025, which would initiate a public hearing to create a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone covering about 105.82 acres. Additional topics include a protective services agreement with the Crandall Volunteer Fire Department and a discussion of the upcoming annexation ballot for Kaufman County ESD #7.

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✓ Decided: City Council accepted the City Manager's resignation with a severance package

The council approved the minutes from September 15, 2025 (4‑0). It adopted a tax increment reinvestment zone for 105.82 acres (4‑0) and changed council meeting times to the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (4‑0). It also approved a protective services agreement with the volunteer fire department (3‑1, Herrera abstained), rejected the proposed annexation by Kaufman County ESD #7 (3‑1, Herrera abstained), authorized legal action against Atmos, and accepted the City Manager’s resignation with a severance and relocation package (4‑0).

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Crandall Economic Development Commission

EDC to discuss business negotiations and property plans in executive session

The Crandall Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve financial reports and minutes. The board will enter a closed executive session to deliberate on business prospects and property plans.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

Crandall City Council to discuss EDA disaster recovery projects and audit

The Crandall City Council will meet to discuss awarding engineering services for the Eaglecrest Parkway disaster recovery project, approve the 2024 municipal audit, and review drainage and greenspace spending for the upcoming fiscal year.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved engineering services contract for EDA disaster program

The council approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting with a 4‑1 vote. It unanimously approved Resolution No. 09152025, awarding an engineering, architecture, and environmental services contract for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration disaster supplemental program. The council also unanimously accepted the Fiscal Year 2024 municipal audit. Additionally, the council directed the City Manager to forward annexation information to the City Attorney and to follow up with TxDOT about no‑through truck signs on FM 148.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider site plans and plat for three development projects

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially act on site plan approvals for a car wash and a shopping center. The body will also consider a preliminary plat for a multi-phase development project.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved Cartwright Mays Phases 3A & 3B preliminary plat (4-2)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved three development site plans: the QT Bubble Bath Car Wash (1.2594 acres) with a 6‑0 vote, the Shops at Crandall (12.96 acres) with a 6‑0 vote, and the Cartwright Mays Phases 3A & 3B preliminary plat (40.39 acres) with a 4‑2 vote. The commission also approved the prior meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved Development Agreement for Trivedi Commercial Plaza

The Crandall City Council unanimously approved a series of items, including updates to procurement rules, retirement benefits, land‑use assumptions, impact fees, and several interlocal agreements. The council also approved the Arbors Public Improvement District Deposit Agreement and a resolution authorizing economic‑development bond issuance. Finally, the council authorized the City Manager to enter a Development Agreement with Trivedi Commercial Plaza.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved FY2025‑2026 budget raising property taxes by $1.21 million

The council unanimously approved the FY2025‑2026 operating budget, which raises total property tax revenue by $1,209,979 (33.24%). They also approved a tax rate of $0.75 per $100 assessed value, with a 4‑1 vote (Councilmember Holden opposed). The council approved two specific‑use permits for esthetician/microblading salons—Beyond Brows and Inked by Ray—each by a 5‑0 vote. Additional items approved unanimously included the economic development corporation budget, an Atmos Energy settlement, a new investment policy, a new bank account, and a police rifle purchase.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved final plat for Wildcat Ranch Phase 5 (70.142 acres)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved three Specific Use Permits for esthetician/microblading salons, each with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the final plat for Wildcat Ranch Phase 5 by a 5‑1 vote. Additionally, the commission reappointed John Garvin as Vice‑Chairman and adjourned the meeting, both with unanimous 6‑0 votes.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council set a public hearing and vote for a 0.75‑cent property tax rate

The City Council approved the Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria, the City Accounting and Finance Management Policies, and the Public Improvement District policy, each by unanimous 4‑0 votes. It also moved future council meeting dates and set a public hearing for the FY2025‑2026 budget. A unanimous 4‑0 vote established a public hearing and vote on a 0.75‑cent per $100 valuation property tax rate for FY2025‑2026.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved $3M Home Depot economic development agreement

The Crandall City Council approved several service‑plan updates for three public improvement districts, an interlocal agreement for assessment collection, and set a public hearing on water and sewer impact fees for September 2, 2025. The council also approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program with Home Depot, a municipal court prosecutor contract, and an audit engagement with BrooksWatson & Co. All actions were approved by vote.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved creation of the Adams Public Improvement District

The council voted 3-1 to adopt Resolution No. 07072025, authorizing the Adams Public Improvement District. Councilmember Holden opposed the motion. The council also unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes on the consent agenda. No public comments were received on the petition.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopted the Envision Crandall 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and approved a written recommendation to adopt the Envision Crandall 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The City Council then approved Ordinance No. 06232025, adopting the plan and adding a biannual review requirement. All motions were passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council removed a zoning commissioner and reappointed five members, all unanimously

The City Council voted 5-0 to remove Lear Dobbins from the Planning & Zoning Commission and to reappoint four existing members while appointing Stacy McKinney to Place 6. It also approved two resolutions designating the City Manager as authorized signatory for the American National Bank of Texas and amending authorized representatives for the TexPool investment pool, each by a 5-0 vote. The council adopted the June 2 minutes (4-0), rescheduled the first budget workshop to June 23, and appointed council liaisons to the ISD board, the Economic Development Corporation, and the School Safety Board, all unanimously.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council scheduled a public hearing on July 7 2025 for the Adams Tract Improvement District

The council approved adding discussion of council liaisons for boards to the next meeting agenda. It adopted the minutes from 05/19/2025 and set a public hearing for the Adams Tract Public Improvement District on July 7, 2025. The council also authorized GrantWorks to provide administration services for the FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental (EDA) grant and made key appointments, including naming Scott Rogers mayor pro tem and assigning him as the Planning and Zoning Council liaison.

Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved zoning change for Adams Tract and other measures

The council voted 4‑1 to change the zoning of the 104.558‑acre Adams Tract from Agricultural to Planned Development for single‑family homes. They also approved the Service and Assessment Plan for the Arbors Public Improvement District (4‑1). The council unanimously reappointed the Planning and Zoning Commission to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee and approved the FY2025‑2026 budget calendar. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda minutes and agreed to proceed with the 50/50 Sidewalk Assistance Program.

Tue May 13, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved multiple site plans and a zoning change for the Adams Tract

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and then approved several development proposals, including a Walmart Supercenter site plan, a WM River Ridge preliminary plat, a 310 S. 4th Street site plan, a zoning classification change for the 104.558‑acre Adams Tract, and an Eastland Phase 6 preliminary plat. The commission also scheduled a Planning and Zoning 101 training session and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved election canvassing ordinance (3‑0) and adjourned (4‑0)

The council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 05122025, which establishes procedures for canvassing and certifying the May 3 special election results and directs certification to the Texas Secretary of State. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. After the oath of office was administered, the council adjourned the meeting by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

Mon May 5, 2025

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the item considered under 'Consider and Act On'

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from 12/16/2024 with a 3-0 vote. It then approved the matter presented under the 'Consider and Act On' agenda with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3-0 motion.

Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved contract for new City Manager Rob Evans

The Crandall City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a resolution for the Arbors Public Improvement District, and a $40,000 budget amendment for police communications. They set a special meeting for May 12, 2025 to canvass election results. The council also approved a contract for new City Manager Rob Evans and amended the Deputy City Manager position with salary adjustments.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved mayor’s contract negotiations with Rovert Evans

The council unanimously approved moving into an executive session, then back to open session. It also unanimously authorized Mayor David Lindsey to begin employment contract negotiations with Rovert Evans. All other motions, including adjournments, passed unanimously.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council entered and exited executive session, then adjourned, all unanimously

The council voted unanimously (4-0) to move into executive session to interview City Manager applicants. After the session, they voted unanimously (4-0) to return to open session. Finally, they adjourned the meeting with a unanimous (4-0) vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved multiple land development plats and engineering RFPs

The council approved the Adams Tract preliminary plat (104.558 acres) and the Heartland Phase 10D preliminary re‑plat. It also authorized the city to issue RFPs/RFQs for engineering services related to federal assistance programs and adopted the City Master Fee Schedule. All actions were taken with recorded vote tallies.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves Adams Tract preliminary plat and Heartland Phase 25 final plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved a preliminary plat for the 104.558‑acre Adams Tract (5‑0) and a final plat for the 103.735‑acre Heartland Phase 25 (5‑0). A re‑plat request for Heartland Phase 1 OD (3.99 acres) was rejected (2‑5). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves Special Events Ordinance and budget amendment

The council unanimously approved the Special Events Ordinance (Ordinance No. 04072025) and a FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment totaling $371,604. It also approved a Home Rule vs General Law movie night with a spending limit of $2,500. Finally, the council directed staff to notify four finalists for the City Manager position and arrange interviews.