DeSoto · week of August 16, 2026

Council approves SUP for 1213 Hannah Circle, 5-2

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What changed in DeSoto

DeSoto House of Peace Playground
531 West Beltline Road
Amendment to PD-109 to allow a private playground at the House of Peace.
approved (7-0) · still approved
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1213 Hannah Circle Accessory Dwelling
1213 Hannah Circle
Conversion of an existing garage into an accessory dwelling unit for a family member.
approved (5-2) · still approved
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Youth Sports Policy and Security
A resident requested that the city help fund school crossing guards and adjust the SRO funding split to 50/50 to support the school district.
What it means: The crossing guard request is estimated at approximately $50,000.
Raised 2 times this week
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emergency response
The city is moving forward with a new public safety complex and water tank to improve services in the northwest area. Residents expressed concerns about the cost and the impact on existing fire station renovations.
What it means: The project will cost $1.1 million for land acquisition, split between the Building and Improvements Fund and the Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Fund.
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School Safety and Funding
A resident requested that the city help fund school crossing guards and adjust the SRO funding split to 50/50 to support the school district.
What it means: The crossing guard request is estimated at approximately $50,000.
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public safety technology
The city is moving forward with a new public safety complex and water tank to improve services in the northwest area. Residents expressed concerns about the cost and the impact on existing fire station renovations.
What it means: The project will cost $1.1 million for land acquisition, split between the Building and Improvements Fund and the Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Fund.

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