Integrity We stand up for what is right even in the face of a challenge, and do what is right, even if no one notices.
Customer Service Whether the answer involves going the extra mile or delivering bad news, we are courteous, patient, humble, and professional.
Innovation We allow the freedom to try new things, and recognize that through creativity and reasonable risk, we will build a stronger, healthier Town together.
Efficiency We will find the shortest path on a route or in a process, and operate without waste, with proper use of taxpayer dollars, and without compromising quality.
EXECUTIVE REPORT FEBRUARY 2022
Project Update
FM 423 Green Ribbon Landscaping The irrigation system and concrete mow strips are mostly in. The contractor is preparing to begin planting. Also, we’ve worked with the contractor and TxDOT to revise the design to make the landscaping look more cohesive with what is in place south of Eldorado Parkway.
U.S. HWY 380 TxDOT continues to implement the first phase of traffic control. TxDOT has introduced intermittent lane closures and is installing temporary striping, and modifying signal timing. Standing progress meetings will be scheduled in the near future.
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Project Update
Town Hall Remodel While a few punch list items remain on the second floor, it is in use by staff and open to the public! The first floor conference room has been expanded and drywall for the new section is being installed. Work has also begun on Council Chamber upgrades. Electricians have installed the outlets for new AV equipment.
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Project Update
Fire Station #4 RFQ The request for qualifications has been issued to potential design consultants to design a new fire station and police substation in Spiritas Ranch. We anticipate having responses in March. Once a consultant is selected, they will proceed with a feasibility study followed by the design contract.
The Lawn at The Lakefront™ Bids were received last week and we are currently reviewing the low bidder’s pricing prior to seeking Council approval.
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Project Update
Cottonwood Park Ballfields Synthetic turf installation has been completed on one of the fields, and continues on two others. The contractor is preparing the final field for turf installation.
Lakeside Sports Complex The design of new softball fields near Lakeside Middle School is well underway, and we anticipate having design renderings in the next 60 days.
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Town Events
Big Easy March 5, 2022 Join us for Cajun favorites, live Zydeco music, a 5K, and a 10k! You can find race information and registration here.
Eggtastic Easter April 9, 2022, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. We will have more than 30,000 Easter eggs on the soccer fields of Little Elm Park. We will have three separate age groups on different fields. The age groups are 0-4 years old, 5-8 years old, and 9 years old and up. We will have bounce house attractions and vendors for the whole family to enjoy! The Easter bunny will be taking photos with families as well! page | 5
Town Briefings
Little Elm Alerts Get alerted and up-to-date about disasters, emergencies, road closures, missing persons, severe weather, and other important community news by signing up for our Little Elm Alerts system. This system enables us to provide residents with critical information quickly through time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home phone, mobile or business phones, email, and text message. Personal information collected during registration for the Little Elm Alert will be used solely for the purpose of creating an emergency notification database. For questions and issues regarding the Little Elm Alert system, please email us at LEOEM@littleelm.org. Register at our website here.
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Town Briefings
LEPD Awards Banquet The 2021 LEPD Awards Banquet was held on February 11. This is the 7th annual event that spot lights the years of service and achievements of LEPD officers and supervisors. As always, the evening builds up to the announcements of Supervisor and Officer of the Year. Join us in congratulating these award winners!
Supervisor of the Year: Sargent Samples
Officer of the Year: Officer McCasland
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Town Briefings
2021 Economic Excellence Recognition The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2021. The awards were presented on Friday, February 18, during the TEDC’s 2022 Winter Conference held in Sugar Land, Texas. The Little Elm Economic Development Corporation has received this award every year since 2018, including 2021. Great job to our Economic Development team! The Economic Excellence Recognition program provides recognition to economic development organizations that meet a desired threshold of professionalism. Recipients qualify for recognition based on training taken by their governing board/council as well as the economic development director and professional staff. Certifications, professional memberships and activities, and organizational effectiveness of the economic development staff also contribute to the standards for qualification.
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Town Briefings
The Cove at The Lakefront® Report
Winter Hours: Statistics for Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 4 - 8 p.m. February Tuesday: Closed Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ATTENDANCE Sunday: noon - 6 p.m. February Highlights Frozen at The Cove® was Saturday, February 19. We had 1,268 total attendance for the day, making it the 9th busiest day since The Cove® has been open.
Upcoming Events & Promotions Dippin' Dots The Cove® will begin selling Dippin’ Dots on Friday, March 4. During the non-summer, we will sell them Friday through Sunday and then sell them every day during the summer. The Cove® Turns 1 - Saturday, March 12, noon - 5 p.m. Celebrate the opening anniversary of The Cove at the Lakefront® in a luau themed event. We’ll have hula dancers, fire dancers, face painters, a Moana costume character, door prizes, and giveaways! A valid membership or purchase of a day pass is required for this event. Swim Lessons Swim Lessons begin March 14. Fees are $89 for residents, $99 for non-residents. Spots available in classes for children ages 3-14. Spring Break Hours March 7 – 11 The Cove® will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
6,864 TOTAL
343
AVERAGE DAILY
137,386
SINCE OPENING
RENTALS
74
BIRTHDAY PACKAGES
91
CABANAS
279
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Town Briefings
COVID-19 Update The County has created a city - specific dashboard to provide residents with up-to-date statistics for COVID-19. Click here to access it!
February 1
March 1
Recovered
6396
7691
Active
3411
2730
Deaths
17
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For the latest information related to COVID-19, you can visit our website at https://www.littleelm.org/1446/COVID19-Information page | 8
Town Staff
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SPOTLIGHT
My name is Brian Salvesen and I started as the Planner in October. I am currently finishing up my Masters in Community and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P) from UTA. I completed my undergrad at Texas State University. Before working for the Town, I was at the Council of Governments in Arlington, and before that, I was in the Army serving as Geospatial Analyst. I’m married to my wife Emma, and we have two dogs, Finley and Jet. My hobbies include reading, home improvement projects, gardening, and camping.
My name is Ramiro Garza and I started as a Street Crew Leader in January. I was born and raised in Frisco and graduated from Frisco High in 1992. I started working with the City of Frisco and retired from there. Now I'm ready to start a new chapter with the awesome Town of Little Elm. My hobbies have always been football and baseball. I have two wonderful kiddos. Chloe (13) attends Walker Middle School and keeps me busy with volleyball. Nicholas (15) attends Little Elm High and keeps me busy with football, wrestling, and powerlifting. I've been trying to keep up with him on workouts, but it's not happening. I still live in Frisco and take care of my mother.
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Around Town
Flatwork Lotus Shopping Center Lakeside Crossing RTI Bld 3 Little Elm Court
Certificates of Occupancy
Vertical
Sunrise Acupuncture Pair’s MedSpa Little Elm Weightloss
Interior The Good Cigar Jocelyn Yu, DDS LE Massage Dickey's BBQ Hurtado BBQ
Siri's Crossing Lot 1, 2, & 3 King Plaza Addition Arena Sports Bar Shawnee Trail ASCO Panther Creek Building 2 Tinman Social Palladium page | 10
Monthly Updates
February Housing Report
YTD New Residential Permits
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Monthly Updates
Sales Tax Update The Town received a distribution for the month of February 2022 from the State Comptroller’s office in the amount of $1,410,218.07. This sales tax distribution is for reported sales for the month of December and represents our third sales tax distribution for our 2022 budget. December 2021 taxable sales reflects an increase of 27.89 percent or $307,574 from the December taxable sales last year. This check distribution does reflect the sales from Kroger which pays quarterly. The FY 2022 budgeted sales tax revenue reflected a 4 percent increase over last year’s actuals/estimates. The Town’s reported sales tax revenue is over FY 2022 projected budgeted sales tax revenue by 21.9 percent. Statewide, the Comptroller’s office reported that sales tax collections year to date are up by 16.4 percent for February 2022 sales tax revenue compared to February 2021.
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Monthly Updates February Statistics
Announcements The Mother and Son Swim, Surf and Slide will take place March 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. For more information click here.
2,023 Building Inspections 141 New Homes Permitted 77 Residential Certificates of Occupancy Issued 442 Community Integrity Cases 96.2 percent Compliance Rate 48 Bandit Signs Collected 58 Rental-Home Safety Inspections 24 Health Inspections 3,029 members at The Rec at The Lakefront™ 2,791 members at the The Cove at The Lakefront® 1,320 members with combined memberships Estimated Population 52,002 Calls for Service Fire: 23 EMS: 254 Other: 168 February Total: 445 YTD: 884 February: 4,204 YTD: 6,741
Chamber of Commerce - March 8 EDC - March 14 Town Council - March 1 & 15 Planning & Zoning - March 3 & 17
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