1 new ambulance, 1 ambulance remount, and budget changes were all approved by City Council. Dallas Downtown Association gave an annual report and the Transportation System Plan was discussed.

The Council will consider buying 1 new ambulance and remounting another. They will also hold a public hearing on budget changes, and get reports on the Transportation System Plan and the Dallas Downtown Association.

Republic Services’ garbage rate increase is declined by the Council but with a follow up in 6 months, and a new land use category will allow gyms to operate in the city’s industrial zone. Plus learn about what growth the city is expecting to see more of in the future.

The Council considers Republic Services’ garbage rate increase, longer parking times on part of Washington St., reserving a new park shelter, and creating a new “Indoor Recreation” land use category.

The Council approved pickleball and basketball courts, a hold on the stormwater fee, a decrease to the sewer rate, and an increase to the water rate. Plus, Councilor Fitzgerald was unsuccessful in having the Council’s Jan. 5th Police building vote changed.