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   "summary": "The Rowlett City Council will interview applicants for a vacancy on the Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation Board. Council members will receive presentations and discuss three ordinances: one establishing electric‑vehicle parking and charging requirements for commercial development, one prohibiting public urination and defecation, and one reviewing concept drawings for the Downtown Pavilion funded by a DART grant. An update on the Municipal Complex and Animal Services site selection will also be provided before the council enters executive session to consider the interim city manager appointment.",
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   "headline": "City Council will discuss the debt plan and upcoming capital projects",
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   "headline": "Rowlett City Council to consider creating a Downtown Advisory Board",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the establishment of a Downtown Advisory Board through updates to the Code of Ordinances and the Boards and Commissions Handbook. The body will also consider a funding agreement for the Rowlett Citizens Corps Council.",
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   "summary": "The Rowlett City Council will hold a regular meeting to hear presentations on a utility rate study, funding needs from boards and commissions, the city’s refuse rate, departmental supplemental requests, and other fund matters. No formal actions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information. Public comments will be taken earlier in the meeting.",
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   "summary": "The Rowlett City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several emergency contracts and purchases, the largest being a $2,539,985.90 construction agreement for Miller Road. The council will also hold public hearings on multiple ordinances, including a zoning amendment for 4002 Toler Road and a Planned Development zoning change for a 67.5‑acre tract. After an executive session for legal advice, the council will reconvene to address any follow‑up actions.",
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   "headline": "City Council to approve odor control program and agreements for $328k",
   "summary": "The Rowlett City Council will meet to approve the purchase of a biological odor control system and a letter of credit for landscape improvements. The agenda also includes approving an amendment to a professional services agreement for a new Municipal Complex and a closed executive session on real property and personnel matters.",
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   "headline": "Council to consider appointment of Interim City Manager in closed session",
   "summary": "The Rowlett City Council will present and discuss several updates, including the Rowlett Road Speed Study results, the HUD Community Development Block Grant 2026 Action Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan projects for parks and recreation. Council members will also receive input on the municipal site selection and the creation of a Downtown Advisory Board. In a closed executive session, the council will deliberate the appointment of an Interim City Manager.",
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   "headline": "Council to approve $343,790 contract for roller hockey rink relocation",
   "summary": "The Rowlett City Council will consider several contracts and ordinance changes, including a $343,790.47 award to relocate a roller hockey rink to Community Park. The agenda also includes approvals for a new ADA‑accessible bus, network switches, fleet and fire apparatus maintenance, and a fee schedule amendment. An executive session will be held to discuss pending litigation.",
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   "headline": "Rowlett City Council to discuss City Manager search and development code updates",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to review several administrative and planning items. Discussions include the recruitment of a new City Manager and proposed changes to liquor store permits.",
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   "date": "2026-05-14",
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   "headline": "City Council to discuss Interim City Manager in executive session",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet to discuss personnel matters regarding the Interim City Manager during a closed executive session. The meeting includes a period for citizens' input, though no action can be taken during that time.",
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   "date": "2026-05-13",
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   "headline": "City Council to canvass May 2 General Election results",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to canvass the results of the May 2, 2026, General Election for Councilmember Places 1, 3, and 5. The meeting will also include the oath of office for newly elected members.",
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   "headline": "Council to consider disaster debris contract and zoning changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss a $6 million disaster debris removal contract and various ordinance updates. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning requests and the Trails at Cottonwood Creek Public Improvement District.",
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   "headline": "Council to discuss downtown disruptive activity and loitering ordinance changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to review enforcement of disruptive activity in the Downtown Area and discuss amending the Code of Ordinances regarding loitering. The body will also consider a memorandum of understanding and potential funding for Sensory Tent Pals.",
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   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to award sewer rehabilitation contract and approve grants",
   "summary": "The Rowlett City Council will consider awarding a contract for the SH 66 East Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 and approve FY2026 Cultural Arts Grants. The meeting will also include proclamations and a public hearing for a public improvement district.",
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   "summary": "The Rowlett City Council will receive and discuss recommendations for the Cultural Arts Grant and the Gary Alexander Arts in Education Grant, review a proposed Public Art Policy, and get an update on DART funding agreements and potential projects. In closed executive session, the Council will seek legal advice on amending Ordinance 10-25 (Chapter 77‑908 Illegal Nonconformity) and will deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property within city limits. The meeting will also address the appointment of an interim city manager and consider consent agenda items for the next council meeting.",
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   "headline": "Rowlett City Council to consider zoning change for outdoor storage at 2801 Main Street",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning amendment for a 1.47-acre tract to allow outdoor storage. The body will also vote on several vehicle and equipment purchases and address an ethics complaint against Mayor Pro Tem Michael Schupp.",
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   "headline": "Rowlett City Council to review facility reports and project funding",
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   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for a property at 2801 Main Street and 2700 Lakeview Parkway. The body will also consider software purchases and a tree removal permit.",
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