The City of Mingus has several projects scheduled in 2025.
Current Projects:
- *Started* Pothole/Street repairs- ongoing.
- *Started* Electronic billing for water accounts. (Credit cards are currently accepted in person via Square or invoice via e-mail or sms.)
- *Started* Requested TXDOT repair HWY 108 through Mingus and add shoulders. (Inter local agreements signed (10/21/2024))
- *Started* Started work on the arena next to the gym to open it up for events. Residents have taken up cleaning the arena.
- *Grant Process Started* Grant application to repair ditches and culverts for improved drainage. (CDBG application 2025/2026)
- *Grant Process Started* Repairs and maintenance to our water tower.
Completed Projects:
- *Completed* SMS reverse 911 system to alert residents
- *Completed* Website updates and ADA compliance
- *Completed* City Hall got some much needed remodeling and paint.
- *Completed* Paint the exterior/interior of City Hall
- *Completed* Replace windows
- *Completed* New flooring
- *Completed* Water valves installed around town so that when we have an issue we can isolate smaller areas to repair leaks. (CDBG grant funds)
- *Completed* Riser pipe installed that will circulate water in the tower. (CDBG grant funds)
- *Completed* The city is working with TNMP to add/replace/repair our street lights. 2 new street lights added on West St and Harrison/Fair Lane. 10 lights have been repaired as of 10/26/2024.
- *Completed* Credit cards accepted for water payments.
- *Completed* New mower purchased via grant.
- *Completed* Cleanup of the old gym yard wood pile.
- *Completed* Final pieces to our wireless meter system installed that will help us isolate issues and provide instant information to the city and its customers. (CDBG grant funds) (This system is saving the city and residents money by alerting us of leaks.)
- *Completed* SCADA water system controls. (CDBG grant)
- *Completed* Holiday lights installed on the water tower.
- *Completed* Christmas lights in the park.
- *Completed* Investigate Fiber optic networks and better internet for Mingus. (Not feasible due to the extremely high cost of getting fiber to City Hall $400K)
Future Projects:
- Replace old light fixtures at city hall for energy savings.
- Paving our last mile of roads.
- We will be applying for grants to begin repairs on the old gym and turn it into a community center.
- Remodel back of City Hall. (Multi phase project, starting with electrical, lighting and HVAC.) The goal is to have more usable space for the city or to lease it for commercial use.
- Remodel the front porch on City Hall and add an ADA ramp on the side door.
- Parsons Road water line extension.
- Build a fence for city property around the water tower.
- Invest in the future of Mingus