Grapevine City Council — January 2012

Top issues in 2011

• Economic development — Helping existing businesses grow and attracting new businesses, such as eatZi's and Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium.
• DFW Connector project — Construction for the estimated $1.1 billion DFW Connector project is roughly 60 percent complete. The project is aimed at decreasing road congestion and improving access to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
• Public safety — Residents last May voted to renew the city's Crime Control & Prevention District for an additional 15 years. The half-cent dedication from the city's sales tax helps pay for public safety initiatives.
• Budgeting process — Despite economic conditions, the city maintains appropriate fund balances and city services.

Top issues for 2012

• Public safety — Continue with plans to build a new public safety building, including the police department, jail, courts, dispatch and fire department administrative offices.
• Infrastructure projects — Continued progress on the construction of the DFW Connector project. Working to gain approval from the Federal Transit Administration for the TEX Rail project.
• Grapevine Mills — In early spring, the city plans to make a big announcement about improvement plans at Grapevine Mills mall.
• Baylor Grapevine expansion project — Baylor Regional Medical Center campus at Grapevine in June 2011 announced the construction of a new patient tower expected to open in summer 2013.
• Economic development — The city plans to continue its focus on economic development in the areas of hospitality, entertainment and retail.