This past year has been one of meaningful progress for the City of Roanoke, as we
continue to deliver high-quality services
while planning for thoughtful, strategic growth.
From infrastructure improvements and public safety enhancements to expanded
community programming and economic development efforts, our team remains focused on meeting the needs of today while preparing for tomorrow This report
highlights the work accomplished across all departments, reflecting a shared commitment to efficiency, innovation, and service.
These achievements would not be possible without the support of our Mayor and City
Council, as well as the professionalism and dedication of our City staff. We remain committed to maintaining the level of service our community expects while
preserving the character that makes
Roanoke unique
We look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead
The Roanoke Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing trained and knowledgeable personnel prepared to serve our growing community’s needs. We strive to continually improve our organization through the use of innovation, allowing us to provide the highest level of service possible to those in need.
PARKS & RECREATION
Areas of Responsibility
RECREATION PARKS
Parks & Rec Team
Ray McDonald III
Director of Parks & Recreation
Dan Dearborn
Parks Superintendant
Eric Lorenz
Recreation Superintendant
Margie O’Connell
Recreation Center Supervisor
Matt Coker
Aquatics/Athletics Supervisor
Jacob Parker
Senior Center Supervisor
PARKS & RECREATION
Highlights
82 PARKS
PROJECTSCOMPLETED
Replaced playground shade covers
damaged during storm
Enclosed and insulated pump room
Poured chemical pad outside pump room
Re-textured and painted pool deck
Appoxy restroom floors/office floors
Installed new chemical monitoring system at pool
Installed new liquid chemical feeding system at pool
New lifeguard stands at pool
Installed two new pet waste stations
New pool furniture
Installed new CAT 4000 at pool
Installed new metal dugout covers on 4 ballfields
Forensic testing on all light poles
Repainted basketball court at 3 parks
Repaired concrete on splashpad at 2 parks
Added new court lines, nets and sand to volleyball courts
Curb cut parking lot for drainage
Installed new nets on tennis courts
Repainted pavilion
Installed shade cover over splash pad
Installed wind slats on tennis court
Installed new CAT 4000 on splash pad
Installed new LED lights on athletic fields
Repaired concrete at entrance to fishing dock
Forensic testing on all light poles
Restriped parking lots at Main and Rusk
Installed two poles and fixtures along trail under 114 bridge
Repainted park shop
Installed new flooring at park shop
Relandscaped front of Fire Station #1
Relandscaped 299 Monroe roundabout
Repaired irrigation from electical installation
Installed marquee sign at Rec Center
Repainted parking lot at PD
Repainted Lamar parking lot
Replaced dead tree on Oak St
Repainted electrical transformers on Parish in front of Rec
Installed new security cameras at Senior Center
Installed new LED lights and celing tiles in Park shop
Replanted shrubs in medians on Parish
Installed new historical sign at old Litsey bridge on trail
Made repairs on Cade Branch trail
PARKS & RECREATION
Highlights
RECREATIONCENTER VISITORS
9,081
LEAGUEATTENDEES
801
AFTERSCHOOL/ CAMPATTENDEES
RECREATION PROJECTSCOMPLETED
Repainted gym walls
Installed new basketball court floor
1,021 ATHLETICTEAMS
85,511 PROGRAM ATTENDEES
1,495
VISITORS4,337 COMMUNITYPOOL
56 SwimLessons
307 ATTENDEES
VISITORS SENIORCENTER
13,840
913 PROGRAMS
12,939 ATTENDEES
Installed new wall pads
Installed new flooring in offices
Installed new flooring in weight room
Installed new flooring in CAC
Installed new flooring in elevator
Installed new center curtain in gym
New volleyball system
New benches, squat rack, AMT in weight room
Facilities installed new drain on front of building
Established in April of 2025, the Roanoke Police Department’s (RPD) Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) plays a critical role in protecting both public safety and community well-being. The CIU provides response and support to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, emotional distress, or urgent mental health situations A specially trained law enforcement officer combined with a clinician work side by side to de-escalate high-risk situations, offer immediate assistance, and help connect individuals to the most appropriate mental health resources and support services.
Through compassion, specialized training, and collaboration with local healthcare providers and community organizations, the CIU helps stabilize crises, reduce repeat emergency calls, and ensure that vulnerable individuals receive the care they need. Detective Mike Sciarrillo and Crisis Support Specialist Addie Duck have successfully diverted more than 130 individuals living with serious mental illness from the traditional 911 response system and connected them with appropriate behavioral health services. When appropriate, the Crisis Intervention Unit will utilize jail diversion options for the betterment of the consumer.
The CIU responds to active 911 calls, conducts follow-up visits, facilitates all of the mental health training for sworn and civilian staff, and has also established the RPD’s Peer Support program and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team. Addie and Mike serve as integral members of the North Tarrant Regional SWAT Team’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, a specialized division trained to handle high-stakes, sensitive situations In this role, they are responsible for communicating with individuals in crisis, working to defuse potentially dangerous encounters, and ensuring the safety of both the public and law enforcement personnel.
Together, they provide a critical bridge between SWAT operations and the communities they serve, helping to resolve tense situations peacefully whenever possible
POLICE COURTS
2025 was a year of significant progress and growth for the Municipal Court.
In December 2024, Amy Bockes joined the department as the new Court Administrator, and during the year, Senior Court Clerk Michelle Stokes was promoted to Court Supervisor The court also filled two vacant deputy clerk positions, along with one newly approved role from the prior budget cycle The department is now fully staffed with three deputy clerks who together bring nearly 30 years of experience
The Municipal Court continues its strong partnership with the Town of Trophy Club, offering steady, high quality service to both Roanoke and Trophy Club residents. In November 2025, the court moved to the new facility on Fairway Drive, giving staff more space and allowing for better accessibility for all visitors.
Staff development continues to be a priority Employees took part in several training opportunities, including youth diversion and juvenile case management programs, New Clerk’s Boot Camp, and annual continuing education events Four of the court’s five clerks currently hold certifications through the Texas Municipal Court Education Center: one at Level III, one at Level II, and two who recently earned Level I
The Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program offered through a partnership between the Texas Court Clerks Association, the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, and Texas State University supports learning and recognizes clerks who complete three levels of certification Each level requires a detailed exam supported by TMCEC study materials designed to strengthen understanding of court law, procedures, and duties
POLICE DISPATCH
2025 was an extremely exciting year for the Dispatch team!
We started the year strong after Tammy Weatherly's recognition as Civilian of the Year and maintained
that momentum by processing over 28,000 calls for service. Midway through the year, a promotion within dispatch occurred when Patrick Marcum was promoted to the second Senior Public Safety
Dispatcher position. Skyler Hawkins was hired not long after, strengthening both our leadership and staffing capacity. In October, we officially moved into the new Police Department building and a
center designed to be the hub of the building and
community. We instantly tripled our capacity, left
room for future expansion, and increased our
minimum staffing so that nobody ever has to work alone again.
We ended the year with another win and an advancement in our department's capability by starting a new Drone as First Responder
program. This program is the first of its kind for our region and allows us
to remotely send a drone to calls for
service to assist field units with
situational awareness and gather real time information.
We can't wait to see what 2026 and the many years ahead have in store!
