Colleyville held its State of the City on Feb. 1 at the Colleyville Center. A presentation was shown at the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and a public presentation was at 7 p.m.
Showing how Colleyville’s achievements were a collaborative effort of a team of people was the main theme of Lindamood’s presentation, which was interspersed with video messages from City Council members.
“Colleyville is different,” Lindamood said. “People come here to experience it to understand what’s different. Well, it’s Colleyville. And it’s the people.”
What you need to know
Recent beautification efforts, such as the SH 26 median landscaping and city gateway features, were some of the projects Lindamood highlighted. Grant projects to help business owners breathe new life into their storefronts and neighborhoods update their entrances were also noted. The presentation showed 36 neighborhoods had been served by the latter of these programs, with about $1 million invested.
“Beautification is not just what our citizens deserve, it's also an effective economic development strategy,” Lindamood said. “What business wouldn't want to invest in our town after seeing our beautiful medians and the gateway features on Highway 26?”
The city’s financial strength was also noted, with Lindamood stating staff is going to look at adding Colleyville’s first-ever homestead exemption next year.
“Our goal is to ensure the city's portion of your residential tax bill does not increase,” he said. “The homestead exemption reduces the amount of taxes you pay on your home.”
What else?
Other projects included in the presentation were:
- The newly renovated senior center
- The anticipated July opening of the Colleyville Recreation Center
- The 2025 unveiling of Heroes Park
“We are efficient and intentional,” he said. “Society tells us to do it all. But we say, ‘Let’s do the right thing.’”
