Lancaster Today March 2023

LANCASTER TOday Monthly Newsletter MARCH 2023 issue

March 2023 Published by the City of Lancaster www. Lancaster-TX.com

content 2 - Trash/Bulk/Recycling Schedule 3 - Annual Couch to 5K Run/Walk 4 - Who to Call?

6 - Street Projects Currently Underway 7 - Trash/Bulk Map Schedule 8 - Litter is Bitter Campaign 9 - Quarterly Trash Off 10 - 50/50 Sidewalk Program Facts 11 - 50/50 Sidewalk Program Steps 12 - 50/50 Sidewalk Program Application 13 - Animal Shelter Adoption Event 14 - Wizard Wednesday at Library 15 - Lancaster Regional Airport 16 - Emergency Assistance Program 17 - Utility/Internet Assistance Program 18 - Mortgage Assistance Program 19 - Boards and Commision Volunteer 20 - Boards and Commision Volunteer Application 21 - Pickleball at Parks and Recreation 22 - Recreation Center Membership 23 - Adult Swim Lessons 24 - Country View Golf Club 25 - Country View Golf Club Continued 26 - Social Media Links

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RESIDENTIAL SOLID Regular Trash & Recycling is picked up ONCE a WASTE 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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COUCH TO 5K Run/walk

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hidden object hunt

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STREET PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY E. PLEASANT RUN ROAD CLOSURE

FERRIS ROAD

Various lanes will be closed on both CLOSURE sides of 940 E. Pleasant Run Road until the work is complete. Estimated North bound lane of Ferris Rd at completion date is March 30, 2023.

Beltline Rd will be closed from Thank you for your patience and Monday, February 20th, 2023, due to understanding. road repair.

BEAR CREEK ROAD CLOSURE

The north bound lane will be closed for 3 to 4 days, weather permitting.

Be prepared to take a detour.

Please be advised that Bear Creek ALLEY CONSTRUCTION ON Road will be closed and detoured OAKBLUFF between Dallas Avenue (STH 342) and S. Bluegrove Road from 8:00 a.m. February 28,2023 C&M Construction will begin working on the alley at to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, February 6, 2023, to March 801 Oakbluff Street and will continue throughout the alley completing 31, 2023. (Weather permitting). section by section by section. Your Traffic will be warned of upcoming lane closures in the work zone by trash and recycling are serviced in the alley, so please place your trash and signs. recycling containers in front of the property. This project should be completed by April 20,2023, weather permitting.

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BULK TRASH PICKUP/BIMONTHLY

You can go to the city website at www.lancastertx.com/1081/interactive-maps. Click on Bulk Trash Schedule, enter your address and it will populate your bulk/brush pickup schedule.

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Did you know that Lancaster's City Council have identified Community Pride and Litter Abatement as a strategic objective?

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!

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City Wide X-treme Green Trash-Off

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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

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NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY OWNERS For Lancaster property owners not occupying their home, the City manages 40% of the cost

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50/50 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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City of Lancaster

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREET/STORMWATER DIVISION

Lancaster

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 #:

Mobile Phone #:

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Approved By:

Date:

Actual Reimbursement Amount: $

Date Paid:

Inspection Completed:

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Inspector’s Signature:

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Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library

Wizards Wednesdays Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm

Join us every Wednesday for games of D&D and Magic the Gathering!

972-227-1080 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75134

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LANCASTER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROGRAM PURPOSE The City of Lancaster Assistance Program is a temporary program created to provide financial relief to Lancaster residents who were impacted by Covid-19. Eligible expenses include past due mortgage and/or utility services dated after March 13, 2020.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The City of Lancaster will work with Catholic Charities of Dallas, acting designated agent, to access eligibility through an application process to determine the amount of financial assistance to each family in need. The application process will be administered through Catholic Charities of Dallas to collect all proof of income, gas statements, electric statements, mortgage statements (homeowners), internet statements, or water statements for eligible applicants. Payments will be distributed directly to the mortgage lender or utility provider on behalf of eligible applicants. Rental assistance is not included within this program at this time and payments cannot exceed 12 months.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR UTILITY AND INTERNET ASSISTANCE PROGRAM • Must be a resident of the City of Lancaster, with a primary or mailing address in the City • Issue proof of unemployment or reduction of household income due directly or indirectly to COVID-19 • Currently be least 30 days or more past due on with their utility/internet or mortgage account • One (1) or more individuals within the household has: qualified for unemployment benefits, or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak, which the applicant shall attest in writing.

• The household has a household income that is not more than 80 percent of the area median income for the household. Please see the below AMI Chart based on household size to determine if you are income eligible: Household Size: 80% AMI 1 person $48,300 2 person $55,200 3 person $62,100 4 person $68,950 5 person $74,500 6 person $80,000 7 person $85,500 8+ person $91,050

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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)

A CITY OF LANCASTER COLLABORATION WITH CATHOLIC CHARITES OF DALLAS

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CITY OF LANCASTER UTILITY/INTERNET 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 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;

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)

A CITY OF LANCASTER COLLABORATION WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DALLAS

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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.

1.______________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________ Open to any Board or Commission You may attach any particular qualifications you feel would be beneficial in serving. (I.e. resume)

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□ YES □ NO □ YES □ NO

Have you previously served on any Lancaster board, commission, or committee?

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

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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:

□Public access to my personal information.

NOT ALLOW □Public access to my personal information.

ALLOW

Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________ Please indicate specific board or committee experience, if applicable Capital Improvements Historic Landmark Airport Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Preservation Committee working airport or aviation knowledge real estate representative historic or preservation knowledge

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□rent or own hanger or space □operate a business at the LRA □Lancaster Regional Airport board

□development representative □building industry representative

□architecture experience and/or expertise □planning experience and/or expertise □landscape architecture expertise □building construction experience and/or expertise □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

member

Civil Service Commission Animal Shelter Committee licensed veterinarian

□ □county or municipal official □daily animal shelter duties □animal welfare representative

Organization name: _________________

□good moral character □U. S. citizen □resident & reside 3+ years □over 25 years old □no public office w/I preceding 3 years

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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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.

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