Lancaster Today April 2023

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TOday LANCASTER

MonthlyNewsletter
2023 issue April 2023 Pub of Lancaster www. Lancaster-TX.com
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2 - New CWD Bulk Pick-up Schedule 3 - April Bulk/Brush Pick up Schedule 4 - Department Phone Numbers 5 - How to prevent plumbing problems 6 - 2023 Citizens Survey 7 - Watering Schedule 8 - Street Projects Underway 9 - Lancaster Police Department Hiring 10 - Litter is Bitter Campaign 11 - City Office Closed on Good Friday 12 - Library Genealogy Program 13 - Country View Golf Club 14 - Lancaster Fire Department Recruitment 15 - 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program 16 - 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program Cont. 17 - 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Application 18 - 2023 State of the City Address 19 - Severe Weather Preparedness 101 20 - Wyland Mayor Water Challenge 21 - Wyland Mayor Water Challenge Cont. 22 - Lancaster Regional Airport 23 - Mortgage Emergency Assistance Program 24 - Utility/Internet Emergency Assistance Program 25 - Board and Commissions Volunteer Information 26 - Board and Commissions Volunteer Application 27 - Easter Eggstravaganza & Arbor Day Event 28 - Recreation Center Adult Swim Lessons 29 - Lancaster Social Media Links 30 - Senior Life Center Newsletter 31 - Senior Life Center Activity Calendar 32 - Country View Golf Club Hiring 33 - Spring Lawn Care Tips contents Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com | 1
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April Trash pick-up schedule

Regular Trash & Recycling is picked up ONCE a week. All trash must be secured within your gray cart with the lid closed. All brush and bulk materials must be set out and ready for pick up by 7:00 AM the Monday of your collection week.

If at any time you do not comply with the guidelines, your address will be documented as a NO PICK UP for that week's collection. Place all trash items out no later than 7:00 a.m. for pickup between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on your service days. Please ensure the trash receptacle and the recycle cart are separated by at least four (4) feet, and four (4) feet away from obstacles such as mailboxes, cars, fences, gas meters, and drainage ditches. Please ensure there is a 16 - foot clearance above your cart. Position trash cart with wheels toward the residence.

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STREET PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY

Belt Line Road Improvements from Ferris Road to Sunrise Road

Please be advised Belt Line Road will be closed to through traffic from Ferris Road to Sunrise Road, due to roadway improvements starting on Monday, April 3, 2023 to Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Traffic will be detoured as followed:

·Phase 1 and 2 heavy truck traffic and light vehicle traffic will use N Lancaster Hutchins, E Pleasant Run Rd. and N Sunrise Rd.

·Phase 3 Heavy Truck Traffic will use N Lancaster Hutchins, E Pleasant Run Rd. Since you can’t access Belt Line Rd from IH 45 through Wilmer, No heavy truck traffic is shown on the plans.

·Phase 3 light vehicle traffic will use Belt Line Rd, N Dallas Ave, Miller Ferry Rd, E Pleasant Run Rd. and N Lancaster Hutchins.

ALLEY CONSTRUCTION ON OAKBLUFF

February 28,2023 C&M Construction will begin working on the alley at 801 Oakbluff Street and will continue throughout the alley completing section by section by section. Your trash and recycling are serviced in the alley, so please place your trash and recycling containers in front of the property. This project should be completed by April 20,2023, weather permitting.

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It takes 2-5 years for a tossed cigarette butt to break down, and ONE MILLION YEARS for a plastic bottle to break down.

If you see it, pick it up. The benefits of a clean community are many. Higher property values, community pride, sense of ownership in our community, attraction of new businesses, and a more attractive environment. Participate in our Trash Off on March 18 - more information next page! Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com

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The par-70 Lancaster golf course at Country View Golf Club in Lancaster, Texas measures over 6461 yards from the back (black) tees. It was designed by Florida Architect Ron Garl and opened for play in 1989.

The Fairway grill is open from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm daily. Country View Holds a TABC License to sell Alcohol, with TABC policy, NO OUTSIDE Alcohol is permitted on the Property. This includes: parking lot, club house, course or any other area owned by Country View Golf Club. You may purchase alcohol from the Fairway Grille or Pro Shop.

www.countryviewgolfcourse.com

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50/50 Resident Sidewalk Cost Sharing Replacement Program You may get an application online at www.lancastertx.com or at 700 E. Main St, Lancaster, TX 75146 For more information Please Call 972-218-2305 or 972218-1752 Program Facts: Work will be completed within 60 days of payment The City partners with citizens to share the cost A four inch thick sidewalk will cost $8.50 per square foot with a minimum cost to the property owner of $272 A 10% discount will be given to senior citizens age 62 and over Sidewalk section to be replaced shall be a minimum of sixteen linear feet in length and be more than 11/2 inches out of alignment For Lancaster property owners not occupying their home, the City manages 40% of the cost NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY OWNERS City RNonOesident wner NonResident Share Cost Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com | 15

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Program Steps Program Steps

Citizen contacts City and asks to participate in the Cost Share program.

Citizen’s name is entered into the next group list. When funding becomes available, city staff contacts citizens by individual authorization letter, requesting a response indicating interest to continue with the program.

For each positive response, city staff visits the property and assesses the sidewalk repair needs.

City staff sends the citizen an individual quote for the cost share, a sketch of the replacement limits and a 30-day deadline for submitting payments.

City staff then prepares a contract with the residential property owner.

The work is completed by the city and comes with a one-year warranty.

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREET/STORMWATER DIVISION

700 E Main St Lancaster, TX 75146 972-218-1200 FAX 972 227 7220

www.lancaster-tx.com

Sidewalk Replacement Program Application

Submit Application to the above address, fax to the fax number above or Email by clicking HERE or the SEND button below. If you have any questions please call 972.218.2304

Applicant’s Name: ( ) as the home owner would like my property to be included in the Sidewalk Replacement Program. I understand that I will be responsible for payment of the property owner’s share of the cost, before sidewalk will be replaced

Sidewalk Address:

Mailing Address:

Home Phone #:

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Approved By:

Actual Reimbursement Amount: $

Inspection Completed:

Inspection Completed:

Inspector’s Signature:

Mobile Phone #: Date: Date Paid: prior to concrete replacement after concrete replacement.

City of Lancaster
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The Lancaster Regional Airport is located at 950 Ferris Road in Lancaster.

We are proud to offer the finest in high-quality aviation services to our tenants, neighbors, and the worldwide aviation community. We are ever mindful of the choices our customers have, and we work hard to earn their respect and trust. Our goal is to earn your trust here at Lancaster Regional Airport. We are only 20 minutes from downtown Dallas and offer a full-range of fixed-base operator (FBO) services.

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CITY OF LANCASTER

MORTGAGE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A COLLABORATIVE COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT

Applications are being processed on a first come, first serve basis While we are committed to processing as many applications as we have funding for, we do anticipate a high demand so please be patient. Completing the application is not a guarantee that a resident will receive funding. Please review all information before applying.

TO QUALIFY RESIDENTS MUST:

Must be a resident of the City of Lancaster; Proof of unemployment or reduction of household income due to COVID-19; The resident is not currently on the voucher program, living in public housing, or living in a relative's home; and

Have a mortgage bill in the name of the Lancaster resident applying for assistance.

RESIDENTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING:

State Issued Identification Card and Social Security Card

Proof of residency

Proof of income: check stub, SSI/SSDI award letter, unemployment payment notice, or pay history showing a reduction in income

Copy of current mortgage statement dated to receive financial assistance

Proof of COVID-19 related financial hardship in the form of unemployment letter, furlough letter, check stubs displaying a reduction in hours/wages, letter from employer, layoff notice, or delinquency notice from mortgage company.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: THE CITY OF LANCASTER AT 972.218.1300 OR CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DALLAS

(CCD) DISASTER HOTLINE AT: 214.257.0674 OR CCDDISASTER@CCDALLAS.ORG (E-MAILS PREFERRED)

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UTILITY/INTERNET EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CITY OF LANCASTER

A COLLABORATIVE COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT

Applications are being processed on a first come, first serve basis. While we are committed to processing as many applications as we have funding for, we do anticipate a high demand so please be patient. Completing the application is not a guarantee that a resident will receive funding. Please review all information before applying.

Must be a resident in the City of Lancaster;

Utility/internet bill must be in name of the applicant; and

Proof of unemployment or reduction of household income due to COVID-19;

TO QUALIFY RESIDENTS MUST: RESIDENTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING:

State Issued Identification Card and Social Security Card

Proof of residency

Proof of income: check stub, SSI/SSDI award letter, unemployment payment notice, or pay history showing a reduction in income

Gas, Electric, and/or Internet statement

Proof of COVID-19 related financial hardship in the form of unemployment letter, furlough letter, check stubs displaying a reduction in hours/wages, letter from employer, layoff notice, or delinquency notice from landlord or mortgage company.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: THE CITY OF LANCASTER AT 972.218.1300 OR CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DALLAS (CCD) DISASTER HOTLINE AT: 214.257.0674 OR CCDDISASTER@CCDALLAS.ORG (E-MAILS PREFERRED)

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Boards, Commissions and Committees Application

For consideration during the annual appointment process, please submit today!

Name: DOB: Driver’s License:

Address: Zip: Length of residency:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Email Address: Occupation:

New volunteer applicant, please list the Board/Commission/Committee you wish to serve in order of preference.

You may attach any particular qualifications you feel would be beneficial in serving. (I.e. resume)

Have you previously served on any Lancaster board, commission, or committee? □ YES □ NO

Are you a registered voter? □ YES □ NO

Do you have any delinquent accounts (utility, property taxes, etc.) with the City? □ YES □ NO

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Note: Under the Public Information Act, a Driver’s License number is not public information and will not be released.

I, , an applicant for a board or commission appointment for the City of Lancaster, Texas elect to: ALLOW □Public access to my personal information.

NOT ALLOW □Public access to my personal information.

Signature: Date:

Please indicate specific board or committee experience, if applicable

Airport Advisory Committee

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

□architecture experience and/or expertise

□planning experience and/or expertise

□landscape architecture expertise

Civil Service Commission

□building construction experience and/or expertise

Animal Shelter Committee

□real estate appraisal experience and/or expertise

□member of Lancaster Historic Society

□owner of historic landmark □reside in extraterritorial jurisdiction

□reside within an historic district

Please return your completed application to the City Secretary’s Office at 211 N. Henry St., or mail to P. O. Box 940, Lancaster, TX 75146 or email at citysecretary@lancaster-tx.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to give our office a call at 972.218.1310.

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□licensed
□county or
□daily animal shelter duties □animal welfare representative Organization name: □real estate representative □development representative □building industry representative □good moral character □U. S. citizen □resident & reside 3+ years
over 25 years old
no public office w/I preceding 3 years
rent or own hanger or space
operate a business at the LRA
Lancaster Regional Airport board member
working airport or aviation knowledge
veterinarian
municipal official
□historic or preservation knowledge
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