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Mayor's Forum Walk and Talk with the Mayor Stage 1 Watering Restrictions Modified Roundabout Construction Update Trophy Club's Storm Drainage Fee Set to Increase in July Code Enforcement Reminders... Online Bill Pay Coming Soon Hampton Inn & Suites Coming to Trophy Club Coyotes in Town Trophy Club's Overnight Parking Ordinance Amended Cookbook Benefitting the Tarrant Area Food Bank On Sale Trophy Club Earns The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Town of Trophy Club Earns Scenic City Award State Highway 114/170 Updates Public Notice: Racial Profiling Complaint Process Town Of Trophy Club Receives Perfect Score for Financial Transparency News from your Police Department Outside Irrigation Restrictions America Supporting Americans Meeting Replays Available Online Presentations Available for Viewing Newsletter Archives Caution: Feeding Waterfowl May Be Harmful!

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Mayor's Forum
Mayor's Forum: Voices Heard
I believe what bothers me the most about the PD-30 decision and all the surrounding rhetoric is that there are people who really feel we ignored them or marginalized them when Council passed the final rezoning document. That is so far from the truth! The PD-30 process was the most difficult and time consuming experience I have been through with the Town.

The petition that was given to me said "Reject PD30 in its entirety". It never specified just what people wanted. Of course we also had lots of individual input regarding apartments, building height, etc. expressing a variety or range of opinions. If we followed the petition specifically we would just have to say no, leaving us open to development on that site that might not benefit the Town. Most people recognize the need for commercial development and the opportunity to have more restaurants and other conveniences close to home. We did not see a way to make that happen without some compromise.

Please understand that this decision was not taken lightly. It was the most intense few months I have had in office. For myself, I spent considerable time researching: talking with other Mayors and Towns, with County officials, with other Developers, with Real Estate people, and driving around and checking out other developments, senior living facilities and more. I believe my fellow Council members did much the same. I talked with many residents with a wide range of opinions. I read every email and tried to respond, but just did not have the time to answer all (for that I am sorry). We also spent many hours negotiating with Mr. Beck. I believe that the document we finally ended up with provides a viable combination of restrictions and possibilities which will help ensure that we have something that will add to our community in a very positive way.

Furthermore, it is also important to understand that everything we do is a compromise. There is not one decision that every citizen will be happy with, no matter what the topic or outcome. That is because we have a wide diversity of residents, young-and-old, more-or-less affluent, children-or-no children, long time-or newer residents, techno savvy-and-not so techno savvy, and many other categories. The Town diversity is one of the aspects that make our community so special, but it also generates communication challenges, lively discussion and a variety of opinions. Differing thought processes, ideas or opinions do not make any side right or wrong. Moving forward we need to always maintain integrity, respect each other's position and do our best to arrive at the right compromise. You have my commitment to always perform in this way.

- Mayor Connie White

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May 4, 2012

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Walk and Talk with the Mayor
Mayor Connie White enjoys walking through Town and visiting with residents about life in Trophy Club. Below are her walk times for the week; however, if you would like to schedule a time to chat with the Mayor, send her an e-mail request and she will happily set up a time to meet.

• Monday, May 21 at 7:00 a.m. - Along Trophy Club Drive to Durango and back
• Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 a.m. - Along Trophy Club Drive to Hogan's Glen and back
• Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 a.m. - Along Trophy Club Drive, around The Lakes and back

May 18, 2012

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Trophy Club Drought Response - Stage 1 Watering Restrictions Modified
At the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 (TC MUD 1) meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the TC MUD 1 Board of Directors voted unanimously to lift the Stage 1 Drought Restrictions that began on August 29, 2011 and imposed a modified version of the watering restriction plan. Effective May 16, 2012, TC MUD 1 water users are no longer restricted to a bi-weekly schedule; however, Monday's are no longer an allowable watering day. The watering restrictions have been modified as follows:

1. All outdoor watering is prohibited on Mondays. This includes landscape irrigation, vehicle washing, filling of swimming pools, etc.

2. Outdoor watering with hose-end sprinklers and automatic irrigation systems is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.

3. Outdoor watering with a hand-held hose, soaker hose, and drip irrigation system is permitted at any time (except on Mondays).

4. Voluntary water conservation is encouraged.

5. Violations of mandatory restrictions are subject to penalties.

Prohibiting watering on Monday's allows the TC MUD 1 water storage tanks to re-fill, bringing water levels back to optimal levels without peaking the system and causing overage charges. Additionally, no-water Monday's allows the pumps and motors to relax, preventing over running and breakdowns. According to TC MUD 1 District Manager Jennifer McKnight, implementing no-water Monday's will save money in the long-run and ensure that water reserves for TC MUD 1 water users remains high.

The Trophy Club Drought Contingency Measures follow the City of Fort Worth, since TC MUD 1 purchases water from Fort Worth. The City of Fort Worth lifted Stage 1 Water Restrictions on Friday, May 4,2012 after the Tarrant Regional Water District also terminated restrictions due to increased lake levels. According to a representative with the Fort Worth Water Department, returning to Stage 1 Watering Restrictions is a matter of 'when', not 'if', and encourages water users to continue practicing water conservation efforts to better control usage and stretch supplies.

To view the Drought Contingency Plan in its entirety, please click here.
For water conservation and money saving tips click here.

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May 16, 2012

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Roundabout Construction Update
Trophy Club Roundabout Project Start Date: March 29, 2012
Anticipated Completion Date: January 1, 2013
*Information based on anticipated construction timeline and may be affected by weather, holidays, etc. Contractors and Town staff will be evaluating this project as it progresses, so please check back as this document will be updated to reflect necessary adjustments.

The Trophy Club Roundabout project is scheduled to take approximately nine months to complete and construction phasing has been planned to minimize traffic inconveniences and ensure safety for drivers and pedestrians. Trophy Club Drive will remain open to through traffic for the duration of the project and contractors will provide for turn lanes in all directions. Additionally, entry drives to all facilities located within the construction site will have an access point (Church at Trophy Lakes, Trophy Club Country Club Tennis Courts, The Quorum Townhomes, Trophy Club Commons, etc.). The area affected by construction is Trophy Club Drive from the rear entrance of Tom Thumb to Durango and Trophy Lake Drive from Village Trail to Trophy Club Drive.

Working hours will be primarily Monday - Friday, with some Saturday work when necessary, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All concrete and dirt that is removed will be recycled; and several trees from the medians will be removed in order to install heat resistant plants and hardy landscaping that requires less water. As part of this project, new medians will be constructed along Trophy Club Drive and will include xeriscape (drought tolerant landscaping) and hardscape (decomposed granite, natural boulders, etc.). Roundabout main lanes are expected to open on September 25, 2012, while contractors will continue to construct the retaining wall, finish out landscaping, add pavers and complete median work.

The Roundabout construction is divided into three primary phases:
Phase 1 - Scheduled to begin March 29, 2012 - May 23, 2012 (40 days)
Phase 2 - Scheduled to begin May 24, 2012 - July 25, 2012 (45 days)
Phase 3 - Scheduled to begin July 26, 2012 - September 13, 2012 (36 days)

Phase 1 - Starts March 29, 2012
Traffic will be shifted down to two lanes on the west side (regularly southbound lanes) of Trophy Club Drive from behind Tom Thumb to Durango. During phase 1, contractors will pull up the concrete on the north lanes of Trophy Club Drive and will be excavating and re-routing the storm drain, as well as extending the water lines. The northbound main lanes will be prepped and poured, followed by construction of sidewalks and drives. Water lines will be moved and constructed, as well as storm sewer lines and manholes.

Phase 2 - Starts May 24, 2012
Traffic along Trophy Club Drive will flip from Phase 1, with the east side (regularly northbound lanes) now allowing for two-way traffic while contractors pull up concrete and continue to construct storm drainage lines. This phase will also include a partial demo of Trophy Lake Drive. Once prepped, contractors will pour the main lane concrete, sidewalks and drives. During phase 2 a significant piece of the roundabout will be built and poured, and an acceleration lane off Village Trail onto Trophy Lake Drive southbound will be poured.

Phase 3 - Starts July 26, 2012
Phase 3 includes the partial closure of the roundabout intersection from Trophy Club Drive to Village Trail off Trophy Lake Drive. Contractors will pull up the remaining pavement and pour the main lanes and sidewalks.

All phases will include work on the sewer, water and storm drain lines.

Click here for more information regarding the roundabout project.
Click here to view the Teague, Nall & Perkins presentation made at the February 20, 2012 Town Council meeting.
Click here for the traffic analysis studies and facts regarding the roundabout project.

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March 27, 2012

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Trophy Club's Storm Drainage Fee Set to Increase in July
On Monday, January 23, 2012 the Trophy Club Town Council voted to amend the storm water utility ordinance and adopt a $6 monthly residential rate as well as adjust the non-residential rate to begin the process of aligning financial resources to address Town storm water drainage issues. The ordinance includes the adoption of an ERU system, which stands for Equivalent Residential Unit, to assess non-residential properties. ERU refers to the water runoff from impervious surfaces from an average residential home, and the system is used commonly by municipalities for water system planning.

Increasing the storm water drainage fees will help fund the public infrastructure drainage improvements proposed by Freese and Nichols (FNI), the Town's engineering firm that has been studying storm water drainage in Trophy Club since last year. FNI recommended a three phased approach to address Trophy Club's storm drainage needs. Phase 1 of the Trophy Club Storm Water Master Plan analyzed five major projects totaling $11.9 - $13.2 million. Improvements include raising Trophy Club Drive at Marshall Branch creek out of the flood plain, channel improvements along creeks, drainage pipe replacement, and erosion control. The Town plans to begin moving forward planning Phases 2 and 3 in the near future.

FNI also conducted the review of the storm water utility fee, and how to best apply the increase in order to work toward funding the improvements. Additionally, FNI reviewed federal, state, and local grant funding options and according to FNI representative Trey Shanks, the fee will help Trophy Club secure storm drainage grant funding. Shanks indicated that the Town's willingness to address the issues is a key indicator for funding opportunities. The Town has already started the application process for one grant.

Non-residential structures, including commercial property, schools, churches, and the Town, will be adjusted to $6 per ERU. The average amount of impervious area per resident in Trophy Club is 3,500 square feet, so a business with 35,000 impervious square feet would have 10 ERU's and pay $60 per month. This approach simplifies the administrative process and provides an equitable system for determining storm drainage fee assessments. The proposed fee structure would increase existing storm water utility fee revenues from $128,300 to $330,000 annually.

Click here to view the Final Storm Water Drainage Plan Report (2/6/2012)
Click here to view the Trophy Club Storm Water Master Plan - Phase 1 (1/23/2012)
Click here to view the Storm Water Program Update (11/14/2011)

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February 6, 2012

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Code Enforcement has a few friendly reminders for Trophy Club residents:
Curbside trash pick-up:
- All refuse and recyclable materials must be placed in appropriate containers at the curbside in order to prevent items intended for pickup from being scattered.
- Refuse and recyclable materials may not be placed at the curbside prior to 7 PM on the day before pick-up.
- All containers must be removed from the curbside no later than 7 AM on the day following pick-up.
- Any brush that is too bulky to be placed in a container must be trimmed, stacked, tied, and placed at the curbside. All vines and thorny bushes must be placed in a container.
- (Ch 11, Art I, Sec 1.04)

Trailers:
- Trailers may not be visible from a public street. All trailers must be enclosed in a garage or screened behind a solid fence. No more than 18 inches of the trailer may be visible above the top of the fence from a public street.
- (Ch 5, Art I, Sec 1.07)

If you have any questions regarding these reminders, please contact Jessica Swindle at (682) 831-4659. Thank you for your cooperation!

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January 31, 2012

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Online Bill Pay Has Arrived!
Starting February 1, 2012 you can use our convenient, new online feature to pay your monthly utility bill. With the new online system in place we will no longer be accepting payments over the phone. New options include:

• Make a one-time online payment without registering for additional services.
• View account consumption and transaction history.
• Register for additional services and change basic account information.
• Set up recurring monthly credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) or bank draft payments.
• Sign up for paperless billing.

To pay your utility bill online, go to www.trophyclub.org and click on the Pay Your Utility Bill Online link. You can also go directly to https://ub.trophyclub.org. To log in you will need the account number and PIN number located on your current utility bill. If you experience any technical difficulty please click on the Help icon located on the login screen.

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January 25, 2012

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Hampton Inn & Suites Coming to Trophy Club
Trophy Club is pleased to announce that a Hampton Inn & Suites is set to break ground on a four-story, 95-room hotel that plans to open its doors to guests in early 2013. The 56,776 square foot hotel will be located on the northwest corner of Trophy Wood Drive and Plaza Drive. The hotel will be constructed and managed by Kriya Management Group out of Irving, TX and Greenstreet was hired as the general contractor for the project. Contractors plan to begin grading the 2.02 acre property on Monday, January 16, 2012 and construction will start in early February.

The hotel façade will be constructed with a combination of decorative stone and stucco, while ornamental cornices will add an elegant touch to the design. Special attention was paid to the lighting around the property in an effort to provide enough foot candle output for safety and security on the hotel grounds yet eliminate any invasive lighting onto adjacent residential property. The landscape plan calls for 85 trees and 254 shrubs, and the developer has agreed to a tree mitigation plan where they will be replacing five protected trees that must be removed to build the hotel.

The Town has been waiting several years for developers to move forward with the project and officials welcome Hampton Inn & Suites to Trophy Club. Town Manager Mike Slye said, "The Town is thrilled the Hampton Inn has decided to begin construction. The recreation based activities like our baseball tournaments and other events, in addition to being so close to DFW and Alliance Airports, will ensure the hotel will be successful."

Developer Raj Chudasama expressed excitement for the project and plans to be in Trophy Club for many years to come. Chudasama said, "We identified Trophy Club as a premium submarket within the Dallas/Fort Worth market and recognized that there was a need for a limited service hotel in the area." Chudasama went on to explain, "We are excited to be affiliated with the Hilton brand and think it will be a great contribution to the residents and businesses in and around Trophy Club."

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January 12, 2012

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2012 Top 10 Ways to Work Out in Trophy Club:
10. Participate in a 5K - We have several throughout the year and always have a great time!

9. Join Mayor White on a morning walk through Town - There are miles of sidewalks and drivers like to wave, which makes working out enjoyable.

8. Swim laps at the Community Pool - The pool is open May 26 through September 3 in 2012…and chasing kids around the Splash Pad can be exhausting!

7. Go geocaching in Town - Over 20 geocaches are strategically placed throughout Trophy Club and finding them all is a great workout!

6. Launch a canoe or kayak at Lake Grapevine from Trophy Club Park - Did you know we also have a public boat ramp?

5. Utilize a running track at the schools - Both Medlin Middle School and Byron Nelson High School have running tracks that are open to the public.

4. Hike the trails at Trophy Club Park - There is a beautiful nature reserve with flowing creeks, wild animals and pretty vegetation that all ages can enjoy.

3. Play a round of Frisbee golf at Trophy Club Park - We have a 9-hole Frisbee golf course that winds through the woods and across fields. So fun!

2. Visit one of several parks in Town - Trophy Club parks feature a variety of fun ways to get exercise, including a game of tennis, football, soccer, basketball or baseball.

1. Bring your dog and have a play date at Freedom Dog Park - The dog park opened in September and has become one of the most popular parks in Town!

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January 10, 2012

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Coyotes in Town - UPDATE
Please keep an eye on your pets - we have received reports of coyotes preying on smaller animals in Town. If you see a coyote, please call the police department at 682-831-4650 and report the time, location and direction of travel. Thank you!

UPDATE - January 24, 2012
The Town has recently stepped up efforts to combat the coyote disturbances around Trophy Club. On January 13, 2012 a Trophy Club Parks & Recreation employee was bitten by a coyote near Harmony Park and the new Water's Edge at Hogan's Glen housing development. He was not seriously injured and no puncture wound was found. The employee was able to strike the coyote with his weed-eater then the coyote paced back and forth out of reach. We suspect that the parks employee was close to a den and the coyote was disturbed by this. We do, however, need to find this coyote and have it tested for rabies. Chief of Police Scott Kniffen made an immediate decision to move into the next phase which involves the use of short-range (shotgun) or extremely small caliber rifle ammunition. The rifle ammunition is relatively fragile and, although any rifle ammunition is dangerous without proper precautions, possess less risk than the standard patrol rifle ammunition which is not authorized. Officers will continue to use lethal ammunition until we find the coyote the parks employee struck with the weed-eater. It is unlikely we could identify the coyote at long range.

The use of lethal munitions on coyotes is not a new practice. Our recently retired Animal Control Officer killed coyotes on occasion using both the shotgun and the small caliber rifle. We have simply expanded that practice to involve more uniformed officers. The police department is fully aware of their responsibility in the use of lethal munitions in a semi-urban environment. Officers are trained to be aware not only of their target but of anything beyond their target that might be damaged or destroyed. We are having additional training this week to reinforce this awareness.

UPDATE - December 14, 2011
We have been receiving reports of coyote sightings that included the times of day, locations, and direction of travel. We have also received reports of coyotes behaving more aggressively toward small animals. Our original intent was to haze these animals using volunteers with noisemakers. Due to the reports of the aggressive behavior, and the potential hazards to unarmed volunteers, we are planning to use police officers instead. The officers will be patrolling the areas of the golf course in which the most aggressive behavior has been reported. We will be using a less-lethal force option in the form of shotguns loaded with shells that discharge rubber pellets or bean bags instead of lead. This will greatly reduce the range of the weapons and should prove, past a certain distance, to be non-lethal to the coyotes. The officers will be patrolling either on the department ATV or in a golf cart. Right now, we plan to patrol several nights a week between 6 PM and 10 PM and between 4 AM and 8 AM. We will be training officers on the use of this ammunition so they will be aware of the range that is appropriate to ensure, as much as possible, that the animals are startled but not injured.

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January 24, 2012

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Trophy Club's Overnight Parking Ordinance Amended
The Trophy Club Town Council recently amended the overnight parking ordinance which regulates parking on public roadways between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. After reviewing the ordinance, the Town Council determined that revisions were necessary in order to help recoup Town expenses and maintain the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the Town residents. Upon evaluating the ordinance, the Council made five primary revisions:

1. Permits will be issued to a residence, rather than a vehicle. Vehicles using the permit must be registered to the address for which the permit is issued.
2. New permits are all $150 regardless of how many permits are issued to a household (maximum two per household).
3. The cost to renew an annual overnight parking permit increased from $10 per year to $75 per year. The fee increase will help the Town offset the majority of associated costs required to administer the program. The permit will still be valid from January 1 until December 31.
4. Special permission to park temporarily (up to three consecutive days) on a public roadway overnight may be granted by the Chief of Police upon the determination that an extraordinary circumstance exists. Extraordinary circumstances include any instances where a driveway is either unusable or insufficient to hold all vehicles, for example, driveway repairs, home repairs, mechanical vehicle breakdown, etc. If the extraordinary circumstance extends to more than three consecutive days, then a temporary permit may be purchased for a period not to exceed seven days. A temporary permit may be purchased for $10; no more than two temporary parking permits and two renewals of seven days each may be issued to one household over the period of one year.
5. On-street parking is now limited to passenger vehicles and trucks with no more than ¾ tons carrying capacity.

The changes went in to effect November 23, 2011; however, the Trophy Club Police Department will not begin enforcing the ordinance until February 2012. "Since this is a change from the way the parking ordinance has been handled in previous years, the department will be warning most violators through the month of January," said Chief of Police Scott Kniffen. "Only persons with a history of three or more violations of this ordinance will be cited." Public health and safety remain the primary focus when addressing the overnight parking ordinance. Chief Kniffen went on to explain, "Having an unimpeded view of homes, yards and driveways assists us in our crime prevention efforts."

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November 30, 2011

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Cookbook Benefitting the Tarrant Area Food Bank On Sale
The Mayors' Council of Tarrant County invites you to help the Tarrant Area Food Bank by purchasing a keepsake cookbook that will be available near the end of November 2011. The cookbook costs $20 and may be pre-purchased online and paid for by PayPal, credit card or debit card. Cash and check sales will be available when the book arrives around Thanksgiving; however, pre-orders may now be submitted to sau@tarrantcounty.com. The cookbook can also be mailed for an extra $5 charge. The books will be available for purchase online at: www.charityauctionstoday.com/store.php?user_id=109381

Near the end of November the books will be available for sale at:

All proceeds go to the Tarrant Area Food Bank to help feed our children.

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October 26, 2011

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Trophy Club Earns The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Town of Trophy Club by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the Town and its management. Trophy Club went beyond the generally accepted requirements in government accounting and maintains comprehensive financial annual reports.

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.

Trophy Club also received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award in April. The award recognizes Trophy Club's commitment to meeting the high standards and principals of governmental budgeting.

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October 7, 2011

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Town of Trophy Club Earns Scenic City Award
The Town of Trophy Club is one of just sixteen Texas municipalities that were awarded Scenic City Certification this week by the Scenic City Certification Program of Scenic Texas. Trophy Club received Silver Certification for stringent control of off-premises signage, park set-aside ordinance and distinctive median landscaping program.

Of the 1200 cities and towns in Texas only sixteen earned Scenic City designation in 2011. The Scenic City Certification Program is the first in the United States to incorporate a comprehensive set of model standards for design and development of public roadways and public spaces into one program. Applicant cities present their existing standards for assessment and scoring against the model. Cities with the highest evaluation scores are certified.

Anne Culver, executive director of the Scenic City Certification Program, said, “Trophy Club exemplifies the idea that by implementing strong scenic standards citizens can enjoy a higher quality of life and businesses find it easier to attract customers and employees. This is a win-win situation for these cities, their residents and for the promise of future quality of life and economic development.”

The Texas cities certified Scenic in 2011: Benbrook, Buda, Cedar Hill, Fairview, Frisco, Grapevine, Heath, Horseshoe Bay, Hutto, Mansfield, McAllen, North Richland Hills, Pearland, Roanoke, Sealy and Trophy Club. A reception to present these sixteen municipalities their Scenic City Certification will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Four Season Hotel in Houston in conjunction with the annual conference of the Texas Municipal League.

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August 4, 2011

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(Updated August 12, 2011) SEMA Construction continues to install storm drains, conduct mass excavation and manage roadway work between Trophy Club Drive and 170. Retaining wall construction has begun and eastbound frontage road construction continues to more forward. The crews are currently working on three bridges: the first bridge will be an overpass coming off 170 to SH 114 eastbound, the second bridge will include a ramp coming off Trophy Lake Drive for vehicles heading toward 170 and the third bridge will route westbound traffic on SH 114 to 170. SH 114 construction around the sound wall continues to stall due to ongoing utility conflicts. One utility company has completed its work, but several others are still negotiating the planning and design of getting their utilities either lowered or relocated out of the proposed roadway alignment.

(Updated October 27, 2011) SEMA Construction has set all the bridge beams over Marshall Creek for eastbound and westbound SH 114 and is currently placing bridge beams at SH 114 and 170. The contractors are continuing main lane and frontage road construction along SH 114, as well as ramp construction along the sound wall. The utility companies are working to finish moving any obtrusive lines and work should be complete at the end of October. As the utilities are moved there will be some temporary paving and detours installed in order for bridge construction at Business 114. The entrance and exit ramps off SH 114 at Trophy Club Drive have been graded, stabilized and primed; concrete pourers will finish these access points in November. The project is on schedule and moving along as planned!

(Updated January 27, 2012) Utility conflicts along the sound wall have been partially resolved and SEMA Construction is continuing ramp construction on the SH 114 westbound frontage road. SEMA is also is also working on retaining wall construction along the sound wall frontage road, as well as drainage work. Contractors are currently installing the decking over Marshall Creek bridge and conducting dirt work operations on the future SH 114 westbound main lanes past Trophy Club Drive. Temporary roadways are complete for the current phasing and upcoming traffic switch. Bridge beam placement is ongoing on the SH 114/170 flyovers, which will be followed by decking. According to TXDoT, the project is 54% complete and has an estimated completion date of October 2013.

(Updated February 17, 2012) On February 20th there will be lane closures for the Eastbound mainlanes of SH 114 from the Lois Drive Bridge to the merge of Eastbound SH 170 and Eastbound SH 114. The scheduled time is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On the 21st of February, pending weather, there will be a detour of the Eastbound Mainlanes of SH 114 at Southbound SH 170. Traffic on Eastbound SH 114 will be routed onto Southbound SH 170. Traffic will merge onto Northbound SH 170 at the turnaround south of JT Ottinger Road and will proceed to the Eastbound SH 114 mainlanes. The lane closures and detour are being put in place to allow for hanging of concrete beams on the bridges in the affected area. If the beam hanging takes longer than anticipated, the detour will be taken down at 3:30 p.m. and put back into place after 6:00 p.m. to allow completion of the placement.