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Council Approves Higher Property Tax Rate

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Council approves park and recreation investments

The council unanimously approved more than $1.56 million for park, pool, restroom, playground, pond restoration, and road-median projects, and approved the issuance and sale of Coppell Recreation Development Corporation sales tax revenue refunding bonds.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council approves utility work and event variance

The City Council unanimously approved a $90,000 engineering contract amendment for Deforest Lift Station rehabilitation and granted St. Ann’s Catholic Parish a 241-foot distance variance for temporary on-premise alcohol sales.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Coppell Approves Bond Refunding and School Permit

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing general obligation refunding bonds and unanimously approved a revised permit for a private school serving up to 130 students. The council also approved $443,918.29 for locker room renovations at The CORE.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council approves Stratford Lane demolition

Council unanimously approved a city-initiated demolition contract for the substandard residential structure at 631 Stratford Lane, with the cost amended to $58,128. Council also approved a $115,000 Smart Cities Master Plan contract on a 4-2 vote.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

City manager contract extended through 2029

The City Council unanimously approved an amended employment contract for City Manager Mike Land, including a 5% base salary increase and an extension through 2029.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council approves 2026 bond refinancing

The City Council approved issuing City of Coppell General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, with maximum savings of 5% and a maximum TIC rate of 2.75%. The council also postponed the $115,000 Smart Cities Master Plan contract to May 26 and rejected two land-use proposals after tied votes.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Approves $2.5M Pavement Work

The City Council unanimously approved a $2.5 million Phase 2 pavement panel replacement contract, along with a $320,000 emergency repair for the Cottonwood Branch Creek Bridge on North Denton Tap Road.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Approves Office Center and Hotel Plans

The council unanimously approved plans for a 439,689-square-foot office and distribution center and a 100-room hotel, while continuing the public hearing on a proposed concrete batch plant to April 28, 2026. It also approved $1.5 million for street and alley maintenance and denied a utility company rate-change application.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Coppell Cancels Unopposed May Election

The City Council unanimously canceled the May 2, 2026, general municipal election because candidates for Places 1, 3, 5 and 7 were unopposed. The council also approved new dog park rules, a $69,951.29 Justice Center plaza repair contract, and a body-worn-camera video fee change.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council approves major drainage project

The council unanimously approved a $3,537,121.08 Arbor Brook Channel project, including $140,893.43 in additional drainage work along Briarcove Lane and a potential $100,000 incentive.

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Briefing

Feb 7, 2026

Council Advances Old Town Planning

The City Council directed staff to continue researching an Old Town Coppell overlay district and developing digital signage concepts, while exploring boundaries, investment levels, events, and business growth.

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Briefing

Feb 7, 2026

Council Directs Bond and Budget Planning

Council directed staff to prepare a bond refunding and a reimbursement resolution for refurbishment projects at Fire Stations 1, 2, and 3. It also directed staff to continue budgeting General Fund property tax revenue at a 3.499% increase, while noting that no budget, budget amendment, or taxpayer impact was proposed at this retreat.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council approves large office distribution center

The council unanimously approved zoning for a 439,689-square-foot office and distribution center on approximately 25.4 acres. It also approved a $370,600 engineering agreement for updates to water, wastewater and roadway master plans and impact fees.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council Approves Major Development Plan

The Council unanimously approved a land-use and zoning change allowing a conceptual 439,689-square-foot office and distribution center on approximately 25.4 acres at Point West Boulevard and Dividend Drive, subject to additional reviews and a future detailed site plan.

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Briefing

Nov 11, 2025

Council Approves 42-Acre Educational Development

The council unanimously approved a 42-acre planned development for a 14,000-square-foot educational building, a 13,350-square-foot arena and education stations on East Sandy Lake Road. The approval includes floodplain, landscaping, sewer-maintenance and trailer-screening conditions.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Coppell Approves $20.6 Million Road Reconstruction

The City Council unanimously approved a $20,574,280.20 award to reconstruct South Royal Lane, including a potential $600,000 incentive, using Series 2024 bond funds.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Council Approves Bullock Howell Road Reconstruction

The City Council unanimously approved a $3,011,011.50 award to reconstruct Bullock Drive and Howell Drive, including a potential $67,500 early-completion incentive. The council also approved related materials testing, transportation, health, sewer-monitoring, mosquito-spraying, and permitting-software agreements.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Council Approves Atmos Rate Settlement

The council unanimously approved a negotiated settlement on Atmos Energy’s 2025 rate review, adopting adjusted tariffs and declaring the existing rates unreasonable. It also approved a $42,910 renewal for transit services for older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans.

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Briefing

Aug 27, 2025

Council Approves Higher Property Tax Rate

The City Council unanimously approved the 2025-26 municipal budget and a property tax rate of $0.444976 per $100 of assessed value, a 3.7% increase in the tax rate. The council also approved related spending, including $192,229.99 for replacement public safety vehicles and $210,057.69 for additional dog park reconstruction work.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2025

Crime prevention district budget approved

Coppell’s Crime Control and Prevention District adopted its FY 2025-2026 budget as presented by staff in a unanimous 7-0 vote after a public hearing with no speakers.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2024

Crime prevention district budget adopted

The Crime Control and Prevention District unanimously adopted its FY 2024-2025 budget after a public hearing with no speakers. Jim Walker was elected president and Brianna Hinojosa-Smith vice president, both by unanimous votes.

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