Lancaster TODAY! August 2023 Issue

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LANCASTER TOday

August 2023 Published by the City of Lancaster www. Lancaster-TX.com
3 - Department Phone Numbers 4 - LISD Back 2 School 5 - After School Program 6 - Lancaster Parks & Recre 2023 Summer Camp 7 - City Wide Budget Town H 8 - Lancaster Police Departm 9 - L.M.A.R.T. Mental Health 10 - New CWD Bulk Pick-up 11 - Information on Protect 12 - Protect Your Pets 13 - Litter is Bitter Campaig 14 - Stormwater Education 15 - Cease the Grease 16 - Wednesday Night 2 Per 17 - Country View Golf Club 18 - Country View Golf Club 19 - Safe Room Rebate Prog 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 Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com | 2 contents
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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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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 | 24

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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.

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Boards, Commissions and Committees Application

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.

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□ Open to any Board or Commission

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.

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

NOT ALLOW □Public access to my personal information.

Airport Advisory Committee

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

Civil Service Commission

Animal Shelter Committee

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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Please indicate specificboard orcommittee experience,ifapplicable
□rent or own hanger or space □operate a business at the LRA □Lancaster Regional Airport board member □working airport or aviation knowledge □licensed veterinarian □county or municipal official □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 □historic or
knowledge
architecture
preservation
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
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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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