Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member Place 1· 2022-2027
Nichelle D. Dawkins
Bedford
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 1:37:05
- Avg per meeting
- 2:26
- Segments
- 1617
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Top issues during term (20)
Street and Sidewalk Maintenance
About $2.55 million combined annually for street maintenance, funded by 4B and the 2021 street bond.
Zoning Ordinance Landscaping Updates
Developers and builders bear new landscaping costs; the city's tree reforestation fund (grown by roughly $200,000) gains broader uses including tree maintenance.
Public Safety Partnerships
The secondary SRO agreement involves $463,500 fully paid for by HEB ISD.
Massage Salon Specific Use Permit at 1908 Central Drive
Minimal impact on municipal tax base.
Citizen Board and Commission Appointments
None
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Sets the maximum tax rate threshold for property owners and outlines city expenditures for the coming fiscal year.
Commercial Signage Standards at Market at Gateway
Negligible administrative costs associated with code enforcement and permit processing.
Harwood Road safety improvements
City pays only the $298,000 design; the $1.79 million construction is fully covered by the federal HSIP grant.
Setback Enforcement for Accessory Structures
Cost of relocating or modifying the accessory structure for the property owner.
Emergency Radio System Upgrade
About $462,000 combined for patrol vehicle leases and firefighter gear.
Emerald Oaks Residential Rezoning and Density
The developer estimates an increase in assessed property tax valuation exceeding $24 million at full build-out, along with approximately $88,000 in construction sales tax revenue.
Gateway Village Development
Minimal impact on city revenues through signage review fees.
Water and Sewer Utility Rate Adjustments
Increases summer utility bills by approximately $11 per month.
Festival Entertainment Contract Increase
$50,000 increase funded entirely by hotel occupancy tax (HOT) revenues.
Veteran’s Memorial Plaza
Funded entirely by $290,000 in park bond interest earnings without impacting general tax funds.
Central Fire Station Construction
Contract amount not to exceed $1,159,259 for construction management.
Short-Term Rental Density and Neighborhood Compatibility
Potential loss of secondary rental income for property owners and tax collection implications for the city.
Mornings with the Mayor Community Event
None.
Wimbleton Drive right-of-way vacation
Police and Fire Equipment
Roughly $647,000 combined across vehicle leases, purchases, and turnout gear.
Decisions during term (288)
Recorded while Dawkins was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Items 1-8)
Zoning Ordinance Amendments — Screening, Landscaping, Tree Preservation (Sections 5.5, 5.6, 5.15)
Rankin Drive Reconstruction Design Agreement
Harwood Road Safety Improvements Design Agreement
TML Region 8 Director Vote — Mike Browning
Consider approval of the following City Council minutes:
Consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, closing, abandoning, and vacating a portion of Wimbleton Drive, a public right‑of‑way located in the City of Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas; finding that the…
Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the adopted budget of the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to enter an annual contract for Crack and Joint Sealing Services with Curtco, Inc., utilizing the City of Grand Prairie’s contract through the Master Interlocal Purchasing…
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to make a one-time purchase of firefighter turnout gear and equipment from Nafeco, Inc. through a Master Cooperative Agreement with Buyboard for an amount of $132,784.96.
Special Exception Request for 1208 Briar Drive (EXPT-26-2)
Special Exception Request for 2417 Chestnut Way (EXPT-26-3)
Variance Request for 3904 Welwyn Way Drive (VAR-26-1)
Consent Agenda Approval
Denial of Specific Use Permit for Massage Salon (SUP-26-2)
Approval of Special Signage Program for Market at Gateway (SSP-26-1)
City Council Minutes
Stop Intersections Ordinance
Approval of September 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Table Rezoning Request for Emerald Oaks (ZC-26-1)
Voting record (3)
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