Lancaster TODAY! August 2023 Issue

LANCASTER TOday

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

contents 3 - Department Phone Numbers 4 - LISD Back 2 School 5 - After School Program 6 - Lancaster Parks & Recreation 2023 Summer Camp 7 - City Wide Budget Town Hall Meeting 8 - Lancaster Police Department Hiring 9 - L.M.A.R.T. Mental Health Minute 10 - New CWD Bulk Pick-up Schedule 11 - Information on Protecting Trash Bins 12 - Protect Your Pets 13 - Litter is Bitter Campaign 14 - Stormwater Education 15 - Cease the Grease 16 - Wednesday Night 2 Person Scramble 17 - Country View Golf Club is Hiring 18 - Country View Golf Club Info 19 - Safe Room Rebate Program 20 - Dallas College Info 21 - Dallas College Info 22 - 2023 Civic Leadership Academy 23 - Civic Leadership Academy Cont.

24 - 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program 25 - 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program Cont.

26 - 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program Application 27 - Let's Play Croquet 28 - Mosquito Bite Prevention Steps 29 - Free Smoke Alarms 30 - Boards and Commissions 31 - Boards and Commissions Application 32 - How To Protect Against Mosquito Bites 33 - How To Protect Against Mosquito Bites Cont.

34 - Texas Broadband Development Office 35 - Affordable Connectivity Program 36 - Road Closure 37 - Guardrail Repair Occurring 38 - Adult Swim Lessons 39 - Water Safety Tips 40 - City of Lancaster Airport 41- Follow Us On Social Media 42- Final Page

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CWD Lancaster Residential Bulk Service

Go online under the Interactive Maps button on the homepage and use our interactive map to view your specific bulk schedule!

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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. There are many benefits to having a clean community. Higher property values, community pride, sense of ownership in our community, attraction of new businesses, and a more attractive environment.

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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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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:

prior

Inspection Completed:

replacement. after concrete

Inspector’s Signature:

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Free Smoke Alarms Every 7 Minutes the American Red Cross responds to a fire and having working smoke alarms can increase

your chance of survival by 50%.

Home Fire Campaign Since 2014, the American Red Cross has installed over 2.5 million smoke alarms which

has saved over 1,500 lives.

10 Year Kiddie Alarms The American Red Cross uses Kiddie's 10 year alarms that do not require battery changes.

Request your free smoke alarms TODAY! RedCross.org/NTXAlarmRequest

nd a m l a c e B have a Working smoke ! r o t c e t e D

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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

Airport Advisory Committee

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

□working airport or aviation knowledge

□real estate representative

□historic or preservation knowledge

□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 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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