Lancaster Today August 2015

Lancaster TODAY

PUBLISHED BY THE CITY OF LANCASTER, TEXAS SUN

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City Council Special Meeting 7:00 PM @ City Hall City Council Meeting 7:15 pm @ City Hall

National Night Out In Lancaster Neighborhoods

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Budget Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Rec Center

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Neighborhoods are encouraged to support National Night Out with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, and/or planning activities such as a cook-out or block party, hosting activities for The City of Lancaster and kids and ice-breaker games the National Association for adults. This exciting of Town Watch (NATW) event allows residents the are pleased to invite you opportunity to promote policeand your community to community partnerships; participate in the “32nd crime, drug and violence Annual National Night Out” prevention; public safety; and (NNO). neighborhood unity, sending a message to criminals that the National Night Out is a crime neighborhoods are organized prevention event that allows and fighting back against neighborhoods across crime. the nation to participate in a fun evening to meetRegistering your neighborhood and-greet neighbors and to participate in National ‘celebrate’ with City officials, Night Out is easy! Simply visit including the Mayor, City www.Lancaster-TX.com/ Council members, City NNO or contact the City staff Administrators and various at (972) 218-1303. Once you other City departments. have completed registration, please visit www.NATW.org to Nationally, NNO will be get the word out about your observed on Tuesday, upcoming event.

August 4, 2015, and in Texas again on October 6, 2015.

For any additional information To allow ample time and please visit www.Lancasterdaylight, City leaders will TX.com/NNO, www.NATW. be visiting participating org or contact Community neighborhoods on Tuesday, Relations at (972) 218-1303 August 4, 2015. In addition, or at CommunityRelations@ the City of Lancaster will Lancaster-TX.com. be hosting a centralized, community-wide National Together we will continue Night Out event on Tuesday, building stronger and safer October 6, 2015. neighborhoods!

District 1 Community Meeting

Thursday, August 13, 2015 @ 6:30 PM Lancaster Community House 100 N. Henry St.

PROPOSED BUDGET TOWN HALL MEETINGS Join City of Lancaster staff as a general overview of the 2015/2016 budget is presented. This interactive budget workshop will include an opportunity for citizens to interact with the Lancaster City Council and staff, provide budget feedback and ask questions regarding city services.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 @ 6:30 PM

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015 @ 9:00 AM LANCASTER RECREATION CENTER - GRAND HALL 1700 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY, LANCASTER

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o you live in Council District 1? If so, you’re invited to join us for a District 1 Community Meeting! Learn how you can partner with the Lancaster Police Department and the Code Compliance Division to maintain the quality of our neighborhoods. This meeting will be a great opportunity for you to meet your neighbors, your Council Member and City of Lancaster staff!

For more information, please call (972) 218-1300 or e-mail CommunityRelations@Lancaster-TX.com.

www.l ancaster-tx.com

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YOUTH

WANTED! STUDENTS WILL LEARN ABOUT:

The students will have hands-on time with many of the different units and divisions from the Lancaster Police Department including; SWAT, K-9 and other Police duties. They will learn about evidence processing, criminal investigations, process their own fingerprints and participate in agility training. They will learn the importance of community policing and the innerworkings of court proceeding. Additionally, students will learn about internet and social media safety, tour the 911/Communications Division, and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

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Must be between the age of 13 to 17

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Currently enrolled as a high school student

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No previous criminal history

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Must agree to a criminal background check

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Must sign a liability wavier

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The Lancaster Junior Police Academy is absolutely FREE of cost!

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Knowledge that you are helping to promote City Council’s goals of a Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Community and Civic Engagement.

CLASS DATES:

August 10, 2015 - August 14, 2015 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

SPECIAL EVENT DATES:

9:30 AM - 3;00 PM on the following dates: • •

August 13, 2015 - Municipal Court 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM August 14, 2015 - Graduation 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Classes will be held at the Lancaster Police Department, located at 1650 North Dallas Avenue, in Lancaster.

To apply, please contact: Nakia Kelly, JPA Administrator Phone: 972.218.2707 Email: nkelly@lancaster-tx.com OR Jessica Redding, JPA Administrator Phone: 972,218.2703 Email: jredding@lancaster-tx.com OR VISIT:

www.Lancaster-TX.com/Police

City of Lancaster

www.lancaster-tx.com

/CityofLancasterTX

@Lancaster_TX

Airport ........................................................................

(972) 227-5721

Animal Services .......................................................

(972) 218-1210

Building Inspections ................................................

(972) 218-1200

City Manager’s Office ............................................

(972) 218-1300

City Secretary’s Office ...........................................

(972) 218-1310

Code Compliance .................................................

(972) 218-1200

Community Relations ..............................................

(972) 218-1303

With all the rain we have had earlier this year, there has certainly been an increasing amount of mosquitoes! This is due to standing water, which are prime breeding locations for mosquitoes. We have placed mosquito traps strategically throughout Lancaster which are tested weekly for West Nile Virus. On Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Dallas County reported a mosquito trap in Lancaster that had tested POSITIVE for West Nile Virus. Ground spraying was immediately scheduled for the reported area. For more information please contact Dallas County Health and Human Services at (214) 819-2000 or visit www.dallascounty.org/hhs.

Development Services .............................................

(972) 218-1200

Economic Development .......................................

(972) 218-1314

Fire Administration Office ......................................

(972) 218-2600

Fire/Police Non-Emergency ..................................

(972) 218-2711

Human Resources ..................................................

(972) 275-1790

Library ......................................................................

(972) 227-1080

Municipal Court ......................................................

(972) 218-1334

Recreation Center .................................................

(972) 218-3700

Planning ...................................................................

(972) 218-1200

Police Administration Office ..................................

(972) 218-2700

Public Works Department ......................................

(972) 275-1752

Purchasing ...............................................................

(972) 218-1329

Solid Waste & Recycling ........................................

(972) 218-1300

Senior Life Center ...................................................

(972) 218-3780

Street Light Repair ..................................................

(972) 218-1300

Street Maintenance ...............................................

(972) 218-2304

To easily decrease mosquitoes in your area, you must decrease any potential mosquito habitats in and around your home. The City of Lancaster has provided FREE mosquito dunks for residents, which are available to be picked up at City Hall, 211 N. Henry Street, and the Development Services Building, 700 E. Main Street. These small dunks are intended to be placed in standing water to kill mosquito larva, in efforts to reduce the mosquito population in your area. For more information on mosquito prevention and the transmittable viruses they may carry, please visit Lancaster-TX. com/FightTheBite.

Utility Billing Customer Service ...............................

(972) 218-1328

Common Backyard Mosquito sources