fire Station is a $14 million investment to support the city’s emergency services, along with another $100,000 towards a fire station rehab. Improvements to stormwater systems and the city’s airport facilities are also in the works, ensuring that Terrell remains well-equipped for future growth. VALUED PARTNERSHIPS The City of Terrell is well versed in teamwork and collaboration, especially when it comes to moving the community forward. Sims underscores, “To balance these projects related to existing needs, with the pressures of new development, the City relies in part on partnerships with developers and State agencies to reduce the burdens of infrastructure required for new development.” He points to recent collaborations, such as the $1 million Jamison Court extension, funded by the TEDC, and the expansions of Independence and Crossroads, which were supported by the Crossroads development team under a TIRZ agreement. STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A GROWING CITY As Terrell continues to expand, key infrastructure projects are at the forefront of the city’s priorities.“As an 1873 city in a fast growing environment, Terrell has aging infrastructure to replace and rehabilitate as well as new public infrastructure to build, driven by the needs of growth and development,” Sims acknowledges. Major projects include ongoing investments in road resurfacing throughout the city, a $3 million reconstruction of major sections of Apache Trail, and a $3 million investment into the construction of an animal adoption center. The building of the new Everywhere you build, we’re right there with you. Fabricated Glass | Architectural Glazing Systems | Architectural Hardware Learn more at obe.com e second annual British Bash. Joining him was British eft) City Manager Mike Sims and No. 1 BFTS Board Hutchmacher. 306 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10
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