On the agenda: Corsicana meeting — Flock Camera (Feb 9)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

February 9, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Government Center
200 North 12th Street - Corsicana, Texas 75110
1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

INVOCATION

4.

MINUTES
Consider approving the Minutes for the City Council Regular Session of January 26,
2026.

5.

PUBLIC FORUM
Presentation of the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas
Municipal Library Directors Association.

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.

ORDINANCES

8.

RESOLUTIONS
Consider authorizing the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals for
Administrative Services and to issue a Request for Qualifications for Engineering
Services for the 2026 Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Grant Program
administered through the Texas Department of Agriculture. PAGE 12

9.

APPOINTMENTS

10.

REPORTS and PRESENTATIONS
a.
Presentation of the Annual Racial Profile by the Police Department.
b.

Demonstration of the new Police Department Flock Camera System.

c.

Presentation of the Main Street Program Annual Report.

d.

Update on the new 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

11.

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor/Council/City Manager

12.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Council will recess into closed or executive session to
receive attorney’s advice on legal matters pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code, to deliberate on certain matters concerning real property pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, and to discuss economic development
negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code.
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13.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Council will consider and act upon items
discussed under Executive Session, as necessary.

14.

ADJOURN

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ITEM NO. 4
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

Minutes

Comments:
Consider approving the Minutes for the City Council Regular Session of January 26, 2026.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as printed.

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CITY OF CORSICANA
COUNTY OF NAVARRO
STATE OF TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
The City of Corsicana, Texas City Council met in a Regular Session on Monday, January 26, 2026,
in the Corsicana Government Center Council Chambers, 200 N. 12th Street, Corsicana, Texas. The
meeting was open to the public. Public participation was available by live broadcast on the City’s
website, and by telephone or teleconference.
City Council Members Present:
Joe Hill
Mayor
Jim Pannell
Council Member, Precinct One
Shayla Johnson
Council Member, Precinct Two
Chris Woolsey
Council Member, Precinct Three
Jeff Smith
Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member, Precinct Four
City Staff Present:
Jim Holgersson
Kerri Anderson Donica
Mike Ryan
Ronnie McGaha
John Boswell
Justin Goodnight
Marcie Rosson

City Manager
City Attorney
Fire Chief
Assistant Police Chief
Economic Development Director
IT Director
City Secretary

Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation was given by Minister Dan Boone with The Way of
Messiah Fellowship.
Approval of Minutes:
The motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Pannell to
approve the minutes of the City Council Regular Session of January 12, 2026. The motion passed
5-0.
Public Forum:
There were no public comments in the Public Forum.
Public Hearings:
There were no Public Hearings.

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Ordinances:
There were no Ordinances.
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 4599 (approved)
Presented by Assistant Police Chief, Ronnie McGaha
The motion was made by Council Member Woolsey and seconded by Council Member Smith
that Resolution No. 4599, consider designating certain areas of the City as Drug Free Zones, be
approved. The motion passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 4599
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS, DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS AS DRUG FREE ZONES WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF PREMISES WHERE CHILDREN
GATHER.
WHEREAS, the City of Corsicana, Texas is a home rule Municipal Corporation organized under The
Constitution and the laws of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corsicana determines and declares that controlled substances are
a serious threat to public safety; and
WHEREAS, Section 481.134 of the Texas Health and Safety Code establishes certain drug free zones and
provides enhanced penalties for violations of the Texas Controlled Substances Act committed in, on, or within 1,000
feet of playgrounds, schools, real property owned, rented or leased to a school, school board, or institution of higher
learning, and youth centers; and
WHEREAS, Section 481.134 of the Texas Health and Safety Code establishes certain drug free zones and
provides enhanced penalties for violations of the Texas Controlled Substances Act committed in, on, or within 300 feet
of the premises of a public swimming pool or video arcade; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that establishing a policy to define drug free zones will provide
better protection for children gathering in the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 481.135(a) of the Texas Health and Safety Code provides that a map produced or
reproduced by the City Engineer for the purpose of showing the location and boundaries of drug free zones is
admissible in evidence and is prima facie evidence of the location or boundaries of those areas if the governing body of
the municipality adopts a resolution or ordinance approving the map as an official finding and record of the location or
boundaries of those areas; and
WHEREAS, Section 481.135(c) provides that the City Engineer shall file the original or a copy of every
approved or revised map approved as provided by Section 481.135(a) of the Texas Health and Safety Code with the
clerk of each county in which the area is located.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORSICANA, TEXAS that the following will be used to define and designate “Drug Free Zones”.
Definitions:

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(A) For the purposes of this Section, the following terms, words, and the derivations thereof shall
have the meanings given herein.
(1) “Day-care center” means a child-care facility that provides care at a location other than the residence of the
director, owner, or operator of the child-care facility for seven or more children under 14 years of age for less than 24
hours a day, but at least two hours a day, three or more days a week.
(2) “Minor” means any person younger than eighteen (18) years of age.
(3) “Youth Center” means any recreational facility or gymnasium that:
(A) is intended primarily for use by persons who are 17 years of age or younger; and
(B) regularly provides athletic, civic, or cultural activities.
(4) “Playground” means any outdoor facility that is not on the premises of a school and that is intended for
recreation, is open to the public, and contains three or more play stations intended for the recreation of children, such as
slides, swing sets, and teeterboards.
(5) “School” means a private or public elementary or secondary school or a day-care center, as defined
herein.
(6) “Swimming Pool” means any structure intended or used by the public for swimming or
recreational bathing, regardless of size, and including in-ground, aboveground and
on-ground swimming pools. The term shall not include swimming or bathing
facilities located on private residential property which is not open for use by the
public or swimming or bathing facilities located within an apartment or other multifamily housing complex.
(7) “Video Arcade” means any facility that is open to the public, including persons who
are 17 years of age or younger, is intended primarily for the use of pinball or video machines, and contains
at east three pinball or video machines.
(8) “Premises” means real property and all buildings and appurtenances pertaining to the real property.
(9) “Institution of higher education” means any public or private technical institute, junior college, senior college
or university, medical or dental unit, or other agency of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 of the
Texas Education Code.
(B) A map, Exhibit “A”, depicting the prohibited areas shall be maintained by the City of Corsicana. The City shall
review the map at least annually for changes. The map will be available to the public at the City of Corsicana
Police Department. Attached Exhibit “B” is a list of prohibited locations as of January 26, 2026.
PASSED and APPROVED by majority vote of the City Council of the City of Corsicana, Texas, this 26th
day of January, 2026.

Resolution No. 4600 (approved)
Presented by Mike Ryan, Fire Chief
The motion was made by Council Member Smith and seconded by Council Member Pannell that
Resolution No. 4600, consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract to place an
order for a Fire Department training tower to be built near Fire Station 1, be approved. The
motion passed 5-0.

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RESOLUTION NO. 4600
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO PLACE AN ORDER WITH FORGE FIRE AND
COMPANY FOR A TRAINING TOWER TO BE BUILT NEAR STATION 1.
WHEREAS, as part of the 2007 bond election, the City of Corsicana approved the purchase of a new training
tower; and
WHEREAS, the adopted budget amount for the training tower is $800,000; and
WHEREAS, Fire Administration conducted a study with three fire training tower manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, Fire Administration recommends purchasing the training tower custom designed for Corsicana
Fire Rescue by Forge Fire and Company for the purchase price of $598,450.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORSICANA, TEXAS, that the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract/proposal to place an order with Forge
Fire and Company for the purchase of a custom built fire training tower for an amount not to exceed $598,450 with a
delivery date 12 months from order date.
PASSED and APPROVED by majority vote of the City Council of the City of Corsicana, Texas this 26th day
of January 2026.

Reports and Presentations:
a. Update on the new 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
b. Demonstration of the new Police Department Flock Camera System
These items were not presented. Both items were postponed to the February 9, 2026, Regular
Session City Council Meeting due to inclement weather. No action was taken by the Council.
Executive Session:
There was no Executive Session.
Adjourn:
There being no further business, Mayor Hill declared the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
Attested This, the 9th day
of February 2026

Attested This, the 9th day
of February 2026

City Secretary

Mayor

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ITEM NO. 5
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

Public Forum

Comments:
Presentation of the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas
Municipal Library Directors Association.
Recommendation: No action required.

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ITEM NO. 6
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

Public Hearings

Comments: N/A

Recommendation: N/A

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ITEM NO. 7
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

Ordinances

Comments: N/A

Recommendation: N/A

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ITEM NO. 8
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

2026 TDA Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Grant Program
Request for Proposals for Administrative Services and
Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services

Comments: The proposed Resolution requests authorization to issue a Request for Proposals
for Administrative Services (RFP) and a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering
services for the 2026 Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Grant Program, administered
through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
A grant for sidewalk improvements was applied for two years ago and was denied. The
sidewalks on Main Street between Collin Street and West 5th Avenue will be submitted again for
funding.
Recommendation:

Consider the request.

MOTION:
I MOVE TO (APPROVE/DENY) AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS AND A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE 2026 TDA
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AND MAIN STREET GRANT PROGRAM.

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RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORSICANA, TEXAS, TO CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO
ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES AND A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2026 TDA DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION AND MAIN STREET GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City has the opportunity to apply for the 2026 Texas Department of
Agriculture Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City plans to advertise for administrative and engineering services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS, THAT the City Manager be authorized to issue a
Request for Proposals for Administrative Services (RFP) and a Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) for engineering services for the 2026 Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Grant
Program, administered through the Texas Department of Agriculture.
PASSED and APPROVED by majority vote of the City Council of the City of
Corsicana, Texas, this 9th day of February, 2026.

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Joe Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:

Marcie Rosson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Kerri Anderson Donica, City Attorney

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ITEM NO. 9
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

Appointments/Miscellaneous Business

Comments: N/A

Recommendation: N/A

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ITEM NO. 10
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

Reports and Presentations

Comments:
a.

Presentation of the Annual Racial Profile by the Police Department.

b.

Demonstration of the new Police Department Flock Camera System.

c.

Presentation of the Main Street Program Annual Report.

d.

Update on the new 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

Recommendation: Accept the Reports and Presentations.

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ITEM NO. 11
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

Miscellaneous Announcements

Comments:
Mayor/Council/City Manager

Items to Mention:
February 16

Presidents’ Day (City offices closed)

Landfill Holiday Schedule:
February 16
Closed (Monday)
February 17
Open regular hours (Tuesday)
Republic Services Schedule:
February 16
Regular schedule (Monday)

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ITEM NO. 12 & 13
Date:

February 9, 2026

Subject:

Executive Session

12.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Council will recess into closed or executive session to
receive attorney’s advice on legal matters pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code, to deliberate on certain matters concerning real property pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, and to discuss economic development
negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code.

13.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Council will consider and act upon items
discussed under Executive Session, as necessary.

Comments:

N/A

Recommendation:

N/A

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