Integrity
Westandupforwhatisrightevenin thefaceofachallenge,anddowhat isright,evenifnoonenotices.
Customer Service
Whethertheanswerinvolvesgoing theextramileordeliveringbadnews, wearecourteous,patient,humble, andprofessional.
Innovation
Weallowthefreedomtotrynew things,andrecognizethatthrough creativityandreasonable risk,wewillbuildastronger, healthierTowntogether.
Efficiency
Wewillfindtheshortestpathona routeorinaprocess,andoperate withoutwaste,withproperuseof taxpayerdollars,andwithout compromisingquality.
EXECUTIVE REPORT
NOVEMBER 2022
The Lawn at The Lakefront™
Contractor is performing earthwork and moisture conditioning for the amphitheater.
Lakeside Youth Sports Complex
The foundations for concessions and restroom buildings are in place. Site work continues but has had weather related delays over the past several weeks.
Lakefront Screening Wall, Behind Palladium
The grade beam has been poured and the contractor has constructed a portion of the wall.
King Rd Construction
The necessary easements have been acquired and our consultant is designing drainage options for the western portion of the project.
US HW 380
TxDOT is pouring concrete for the roadway widening. They are performing nightly lane closures on the outside eastbound lane to accommodate construction.
Project
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Update
Christmas Parade & Annual Tree Lighting
The Town of Little Elm Christmas parade will begin at 6 p.m. on December 3, with the tree lighting immediately following the parade. Stick around for the best winter fireworks show in Texas, and stay for fun and festivities at Lights on The Lake.
Lights on the Lake
Along with an incredible light show, Lights on The Lake will offer pictures with Santa, a hot air balloon glow, a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and an ice skating rink. This 24-nights-of-lights event will also have food trucks, vendors, and many Instagrammable spots perfect for your holiday pictures.This event will feature entertainment such as live music and dance performances. In addition, each weekend will include themes such as Frozen featuring Anna and Elsa, The Grinch, The Elf on the Shelf, Santa, and a chance to take pictures with The Big Guy!
Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
Town Events
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Town Briefings
District Town Halls
Over the next several months, Town representatives will be hosting Town Halls in each Council District. This is an opportunity for residents to discuss issues facing their district, get updates on Town projects, and ask Council Representatives and Town team members questions
District 2: December 13, 6 p.m. at Robertson Elementary
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Upcoming Events
Christmas at The Cove® is Sunday, December 4. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy a holiday craft... but watch out for the Grinch, who will be making a special appearance. $5 admission when you bring an unwrapped toy for donation.
The Cove® Holiday Store is Thursday, December 15. Kids ages 3-14 can pick out two gifts to give to their parents - staff will assist picking out the gifts and wrapping them. $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is currently open online.
Winter Break Holiday Hours
December 20-23 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December 24 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 25 – Closed for Christmas holiday
December 26 – noon to 6 p.m.
December 27-30 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December 31 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
January 1 – Closed for New Year’s Day holiday
January 2 – noon to 6 p.m.
January 3 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
4,509 TOTAL 205 AVERAGE DAILY 65 BIRTHDAY PACKAGES 72 CABANAS Town Briefings page | 5 The Cove at The Lakefront® Report ATTENDANCE 290,207 SINCE OPENING RENTALS 94 LOCKERS Statistics for November Winter Hours: Monday, Wednesday -Friday: 4 - 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: noon - 6 p.m.
welcome
Aboard
My name is Alan Bell and I started as a Parks Maintenance Worker in October. I used to drive a tow truck and was a mechanic.
I recently married my wife in April. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
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Flatwork Smart K Retail Center Little Elm Court Lakeside Shops and Business Park River Street Ph. 2 Breezeway Business Park Vertical Siri's Crossing Lot 1, 2, & 3 Shawnee Trail ASCO Panther Creek Building 2 Palladium Lakeside Crossing Lotus Interior Kinzo Mellamarthy Holdings Starbucks on Eldorado Ethos Golf CJJF Jiu Jitsu Brass Tap Chowrastha Modern Thai Spa 575 Pizzeria Now Open! Pro BPM, inc. T&G Health Around Town page | 8 Palladium Starbucks Remodel (old Chicken Express)
November Housing Report
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YTD New Residential Permits
Sales Tax Update
The Town received a distribution for the month of November 2022 from the State Comptroller’s office in the amount of $1,318,704. This sales tax distribution is for reported sales for the month of September and represents 100 percent of collected sales tax distribution for our 2022 budget. September 2022 taxable sales reflects an increase of 13.86 percent or $160,499 from the September taxable sales last year. The FY 2022 budgeted sales tax revenue reflected a 4 percent increase over last year’s actuals/estimates. The Town’s YTD reported sales tax revenue is over FY 2022 projected budgeted sales tax revenue by 22.40 percent.
Statewide, the Comptroller’s office reported that sales tax collections year to date are up by 15.4 percent for November 2022 sales tax revenue compared to November 2021.
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1,912 Residential Building Inspections 149 New Homes Permitted 120 Residential Certificates of Occupancy Issued 135 Commercial Building Inspections 4 Commercial Permits Issued 2 Commercial Certificates of Occupancy Issued Chamber of Commerce - December 13 EDC - December 12 Town Council - December 6 & 20 Planning & Zoning - December 1 & 15 District 2 Town Hall- December 13 Calls for Service Fire: 17 EMS: 263 Other: 124 November Total: 394 YTD: 4,656 November: 3,731 YTD: 51,671 3,144 members at The Rec at The Lakefront™ Monthly Updates November Statistics page | 11 Estimated Population 54,165 2,666 members at the The Cove at The Lakefront® 1,069 members with combined memberships CWD 15,083 Homes Serviced 351 Tons Recycled 46.55 Average Pounds Recycled per Home 160,184 Homes Serviced 69 Service Inquiries Recreation Permitting 410 Community Integrity Cases 97 percent Compliance Rate 126 Bandit Signs Collected 58 Rental-Home Safety Inspections 53 Health Inspections Community Integrity
