Remarks by Mike Britton
78 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 4
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“Absolutely. Thank you, Mayor, for giving me the honor of doing this. It's a true honor. So if you think about it, we just celebrated our 250th anniversary on July the 4th. Eleven years later, we had our Constitution. So this week, or the week of the 17th and 23rd, we'll be celebrating the 239th anniversary of the American Constitution. The United States Constitution, America's most important document, stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms, and edible rights. Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week to…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“All right, ladies and gentlemen, if we can come back to order please.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yes, thank you, Mayor. I move that the items be approved as read.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So what I heard, I think it'd be safe to say, had they not withdrawn, we would have reviewed it as we would have done any bid, and we would have not chosen them based on their inability to do what they needed to do.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“AND SO ON THE 18TH, AS I WAS PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL, WE REJECTED THOSE BIDS NOT DUE TO ANY PROBLEM ON STAFF SIDE. IT WAS FOR THE CONTRACTOR THAT HAD THE PROBLEM WITH THE DRAWINGS.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“The design contractor. No fault to the city staff.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So one question. Brian, you said red. Is that burgundy or is that Monroe? Which one?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Well, I'm going to be different. I kind of like the Port Edwards.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So am I approving the whole thing or just the color?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“OK. I move that we adopt a resolution. I'm sorry. I've got to get on the right one. I move that we adopt a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for invitation to bid 202698-4, Lake Bend Estate Screening Wall project for an amount not to exceed $993,703.70. The 10% contingency of 90,336.70, authorizing the mayor to execute the contract. And I also move that we select the color of Port Edwards.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Not a question, but just a thank you. You know, I think we have the easy job. We come in here in June time frame in June, July, and we consider what y'all have been working on since February. So hats off to you and all your team and city manager's office and all the department heads, because it's a it's an annual thing that you do. And we're going to prove this thing hopefully tomorrow night. And then come February, you're going to start that process all over again for FY28. So just a lot of hard work. Thank you for that.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yeah, I certainly agree with that. You know, it's I think I think we have done an awful lot in trying to get you know citizens input on this thing and like you said mayor uh you know there's a lot of people saying build it build it build it and i'm ready to see dirt starting to turn but i also realize that you know the longer we we push this thing down the road and i think this is a critical thing that we need to prove tonight we kind of you know have that paralysis by analysis. We're going to keep on this and that. I do agree we need to get a sound study, but I think we can do that in…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So I move that we adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment number four to the professional services agreement with Hofer Walker LLC for design services for the animal services building in the amount not to exceed $550,000, $540,000 for schematic design, 25% design development, 25% constructions, 30% Bidding and negotiation 2%, construction 18%, and up to $10,000 for civil engineering reimbursable expenses. Authorizing the interim city manager or his designee to execute amendment number four and all the necessary related documents to effectuate said purchase and providing an effective date.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Not a question, but just, you know, to the applicants here, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being willing to come to Rowlett, especially our downtown area, and invest in that. And I'm looking forward to it.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“YEAH, THANK YOU, MAYOR. SO I MOVE THAT WE ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHAPTER 380 AS AMENDED DURING THE PRESENTATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LA CASITA COFFEE ROULETTE LLC FOR PROJECT DECAF.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Okay. Thank you, Mayor. So bear with me and buckle up.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right, from our communications and community engagement group, the city of Rowlett is inviting residents to help shape our community's future as we begin the process of developing the city's next strategic plan. Two community conversations will be held at the Rowlett Community Center, Wednesday, September 2nd at 7 p.m. and Thursday, September 3rd at 8.30 a.m. These conversations are an opportunity for residents to share what they believe Rowlett should focus on in the years ahead. COMMUNITY INPUT WILL HELP INFORM THE PRIORITIES THAT GUIDE THE CITY'S FUTURE DECISIONS, INVESTMENTS AND…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah, thank you, Mayor. I move that these be approved as read.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right. Thank you, Mayor. I move that we appoint the following individuals to the 75th Anniversary Task Force. Daniel Cabrera, Shelby Coleman, Michelle Watson, Michael Gallops, Stephen Pruitt Jr., Larry Glick, Becky Sebastian, Betsy Chapman-White, Zoya Tanvir, Lonnie Blades, Andrea Tagliaferro.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah, I'll weigh in. Yeah, you know, just like Marvin said, I was one of three that voted to affirm that. I thought it was the right thing to do. Not that I have a tattoo. In fact, I'm probably one of very few Marines who would go through 20 years and not come out without a tattoo, but that's just personal choice. But when I looked at it, I looked at where it was at. I looked at her presentation, and I thought, Yeah, I can support this. I'll probably never go in there and get a tattoo, but I didn't have a problem with it. But also, like Marvin, it's a tall order for me to come and approve…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“We will have our pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. And now a Texas pledge.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible. All right. Our first item on the agenda tonight, 2A, is a presentation of proclamation recognizing August the 21st, 2026, as National Senior Citizens Day. And I'll make a presentation, and I'll be asking our chairperson, Pam Bell, and senior advisory board to join me at the podium. All right, National Senior Citizens Day is an annual observance. It's held on August 21st. It honors our older adults, recognizes their lifetime contributions to society, and raises awareness about issues affecting them. National Seniors…”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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“ALL RIGHT, ITEM 2B, WE'LL HAVE AN UPDATE FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL POSITION, MAJOR PROJECTS, OPERATIONAL ISSUES, UPCOMING DATES OF INTEREST, AND COMMUNITY INTEREST. AND BRINGING THAT TONIGHT IS COUNCILMAN CHRIS GUZZAR.”
City Council · Aug 18, 2026
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City Council · Aug 18, 2026