3 - Lancaster Phone Directory 4 - City Council February Meeting Dates 5 - Save The Date - February Events 6 - Mental Wealth Education Series 7 - Upcoming Mayor’s Couch to 5k Run/Walk 8- Save The Date - February Events 10 - Free Smoke Alarms- American Red Cross 11 - Winter Weather Preparedness Tips 12 - News You Can Use 13 - Common Code Violations 15 - CWD Lancaster Residential Bulk - North of Pleasant Run 16 - CWD Lancaster Residential Bulk - South of Pleasant Run 17 - It’s Time Texas Community Challenge 18 - Get Active! 19 - Lancaster Animal Shelter Foster & Adoption 21 - Stormwater Public Education 22 - Residential Safe Room Rebate Program 23 - State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) 24 - Dallas College Work Ready University 25 - 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program + Application 28 - Lancaster Regional Airport 29 - Home Internet 30 - Texas Broadband Development Program 31 - Save The Date: Lancaster Independant School District 32 - Follow Us On Social Media Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com | 2
LANCASTER PHONE DIRECTORY WHO DO I CALL? Animal Services - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -972-218-1210 Building Inspections/ Code Compliance - 972-218-1200 City Career Opportunities - - - - - - - - - - 972-275-1794 City Hall - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-1300 Country View Golf Course - - - - - - - - - - 972-227-0995 Dallas County Health Department (Immunizations) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 214-819-1800 Dallas County Tax Office - - - - - - - - - - 214-653-7811 Development Services - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-1200 Driver's License Office - - - - - - - - - - - - 469-272-9301 Economic Development - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-1314 Facility Rentals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-3706 Fire (Non-Emergency) - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-2600 Lancaster Regional Airport - - - - - - - - - 972-277-5721 Library - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-277-1080 LISD Administration - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-1400 Municipal Court - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-1334 Parks Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-3709 Planning & Zoning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-1307 Police (Non-Emergency) - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-2700 Public Works - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-275-1752 Recreation Center - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-3700 Senior Life Center - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-3780 Texas State Auxiliary Museum - - - - - - - 972-218-3790 Volunteer Opportunities - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-3706 Water/Sewer Repair - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-2324 Water/Utility Billing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 972-218-1328
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Save The Date! The Inland Port Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Mayoral State of the City Address on Thursday, February 1st from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. This significant occasion will provide valuable insight into the progress, initiatives, and future plans for the City of Lancaster. Scan QR code to register. For more information contact the Inland Port Chamber of Commerce at 972-227-2579.
Join the City of Lancaster for our Family Valentine's Day Dance, Friday, February 9th from 6:30 PM -8:30 PM at the Grand Hall inside the Lancaster Recreation Center. You can register by visiting the link that is below: https://bit.ly/3u1pW6p. Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com |5
Save The Date!
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday February 17, 2024 Location:
The Senior Life Center 240 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Lancaster, TX 75134
Event Begins @ 09:00 AM Event Ends @ 11:00 AM
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 972-218-1300 Register Now: Go to https://bit.ly/3SjP8hV to register. Registration is now open for our upcoming Mayor’s Couch to 5K Run/Walk. This is a free event open to the public and is a major part of our efforts to decrease alarming rates of heart disease within our community and to promote nutrition and physical activity. There will be fitness demonstrations, health screenings, prizes, giveaways and more! For more information about this event, visit our city website at: www.lancaster-tx.com/1568/Couch-to-5K-RunWalk
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Events Happening in February!
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Events Happening in February!
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Free Smoke Alarms Every 7 Minutes the American Red Cross responds to a fire 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.
nd a m l a c e B have a Working smoke ! r o t c e t e D
Request your free smoke alarms TODAY!
RedCross.org/NTXAlarmRequest Or Scan QR Code
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Winter Weather Preparedness It’s time to prepare our furry friends for the chilly months ahead! Our pets need extra care and attention during the cold weather to ensure they stay warm and safe. Here are some fantastic tips to keep your adorable pets cozy and comfortable this winter season!
Did you know that home fires occur more in Winter than in any other season? As you stay cozy and warm this Winter, be fire smart! Follow these tips to prevent fires in your home. For more information on how to prevent Winter fires, visit usfa.fema.gov/winter. Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com | 11
News you can Use.
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Common Code Violations
Code Compliance works in partnership with the residents of Lancaster to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment; to improve the quality of Lancaster's neighborhoods through education, enforcement, and abatement; and to respond to community concerns and attain code compliance while maintaining high professional standards and continually seeking improvements and innovations.
Contact our Code Compliance Division at (972)-218-1200 to report any code compliance issue. Parking on Unapproved Surfaces - Ord. 2006-07-24 Section 14.09.015 (b) (19) Parking of vehicles in residential zoned areas shall be on approved surfaces of concrete or asphalt. If your particular subdivision parking pads are primarily gravel surfaces and historically have been used in your subdivision, then gravel is an approved surface if approved by the City of Lancaster Development Code.
Overhanging Trees and Shrubs or other vegetations overhanging streets or sidewalks - Ord. 2006-07-24 Section 14.09.015 (f)
It shall be unlawful for any person in control of the property to allow trees and shrubs to hang below 14 feet on roadways/alleyways or below 7 feet on sidewalks. Failure of the owner to comply with City Ord. shall allow the City of Lancaster to abate the violation at the owner's expense.
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Common Code Violations Brush/ Bulk Brush - Ord. 2006-05-16 Section 24.02.009 Brush and bulk collection is provided 6 times per year to all residential properties. All brush/bulk should be placed between the curb line and the sidewalk. The maximum amount of bulk brush should be 12 cubic yards. 12 cubic yards is similar to the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. If the amount of bulk brush is more than 12 cubic yards or is blocked by any objects (vehicles, mailboxes, etc.) it will be the owners' responsibility to remove the bulk brush from the property for an additional fee.
High Weeds and Grass - Ord. 2006-07-24 Section14.09.015 (e) All premises and exterior property shall be maintained from weeds and grasses in excess of 12 inches, including rights-of-way areas between property lines and the paved street. Where alleys are not paved, it shall be the responsibility to maintain the centerline of the grass alley easement. Any weeds in excess of 48 inches in height will be abated by a City Contractor without notice of violation being sent. If you receive a notice of violation for grass under 48 inches in height, you are allowed 10 days to resolve the violation.
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Contact our Code Compliance Division at (972)-218-1200 to report any code compliance issue.
City of Lancaster Residential Bulk Service North of Pleasant Run Odd Months: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nov
Visit the city website at www.lancaster-tx.com and use our interactive map to view your specific bulk schedule! Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com |15
City of Lancaster Residential Bulk Service South of Pleasant Run Even Months: Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec
Even South
Visit the city website at www.lancaster-tx.com and use our interactive map to view your specific bulk schedule! Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com | 16
Champions Unite!
REGISTER TODAY
The It's Time Texas Community Challenge unites Texans from across the state to build a healthier Texas. This free, fun eightweek competition challenges Texans to unite as communities and work towards developing daily healthy habits together. And like any good competition, there are prizes!
Register and compete in the Community Challenge by downloading the app. Log your daily healthy habits like drinking water, going for a
Individuals have chances to win prizes throughout the competition with weekly mini-challenges. At the end of the competition, the top individuals, communities, school districts and organizations with the most points overall are crowned the grand winners and receive big prizes from It’s Time Texas.
walk and eating a healthy snack so you can earn points and prizes.
This challenge began on January 8th and ends on March 3rd. The City of Lancaster encourages its residents to participate in this health challenge as it incorporates a united and healthy community!
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LANCASTER ANIMAL SHELTER
If you've ever thought about fostering a dog, now is the time! Please help us find these dogs a loving foster home until they have a FURever home
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If you or anyone you know is interested in fostering or adopting a dog, contact our Animal Shelter at 972-218-1210 OR email animalshelter@lancaster-tx.com today! Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com |19
LANCASTER ANIMAL SHELTER
ADOPTION PAGE MEET HANNA
Hanna is such a sweet dog. She loves playtime and is learning how to retrieve toys and loves making toys squeak! She is very alert and enjoys being around other dogs!
MEET NALA
Hey, I'm Nala and I'm SUPER cute. I have the prettiest color and beautiful eyes. I'm good with kids and other dogs so if you're looking for the best and prettiest dog in the world then you've definitely found her!
MEET REX
Rex is a prime example of a gentle giant and is so sweet natured. He is friendly and loves back scratches. Rex is a great listener and is attentive to his handler. He does well with other dogs and loves humans!
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MEET MILEY
Miley loves going on walks and spending time with her sister Hanna. She jumps for joy when she sees you coming with a leash. Miley loves her toys and loves kisses!
STORMWATER EDUCATION
BE THE SOLUTION TO STORMWATER POLLUTION!
WHAT IS STORMWATER?
THE TERM STORMWATER REFERS TO RAINWATER. STORMWATER WASHES DOWN STORM DRAINS ON THE CURBS OF ROADS AND LEADS DIRECTLY INTO LAKES, RIVERS, AND STREAMS. UNLIKE WASTEWATER, IT IS UNTREATED AND CAN CARRY POLLUTANTS, SEDIMENTS, AND TRASH DIRECTLY INTO OUR NATURAL WATER RESOURCES.
FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO PREVENT DEBRIS AND POLLUTANTS FROM ENTERING OUR STORM DRAINS:
1. SWEEP YARD DEBRIS INTO PILES & DISPOSE OF IT PROPERLY, RATHER THAN HOSING OR BLOWING IT DOWN THE STREET.
POOL 2. WATER
MORE IS 4. NOT ALWAYS BETTER USE PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
5. PET WASTE
CAN BECOME A STORMWATER POLLUTANT WHEN IT IS GREEN, FULL OF CHEMICALS, OR COMES FROM A SALT POOL.
CAR 3. WASH WASH VEHICLES AT THE CARWASH NOT ON THE DRIVEWAY OR STREET. CAR WASHES HAVE OIL/WATER SEPARATORS THAT HELP TO RECYCLE WASH WATER.
BE SURE TO PICK UP AFTER YOUR PETS. PET WASTE CAN CONTAIN BACTERIA AND CAN BE A SOURCE OF STORMWATER POLLUTION THAT CAN WASH INTO RETENTION BASINS WHERE FAMILIES GO TO PLAY.
6.
KEEP YOUR VEHICLE LEAK FREE RECYCLE AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS AT A NEIGHBORHOOD AUTO PARTS STORE.
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STEAR
STATE OF TEXAS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE REGISTRY (STEAR)
UPDATE TIME
Do you or anyone you know need some form of assistance during times of an emergency/disaster event? The state of Texas offers Texans the option to register with the STEAR program, a FREE registry that provides local emergency planners and responders with additional information on the needs in their community. The cities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster use your contact information to assist with wellness checks during a disaster/emergency event. The City will only save information from accounts updated within the last 2 calendar years. Registering yourself in the STEAR registry DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Who Should Register?
Additional questions asked to capture
• People with Disabilities • People with access and functional needs such as: People who have communication barriers
vital information for local emergency planners and responders People who have limited mobility • Emergency Contact Information • Caregiver Information • Pets
People who require additional
•Transportation assistance for home
medical assistance during an
evacuation
emergency event People who require transportation assistance People who require personal care assistance
• Communication Barriers • Disability, Functional or Medical Needs Registration is VOLUNTARY.
How to Register •https://STEAR.tdem.texas.gov •Dial 2-1-1 or use your video phone relay option of choice to contact 211
All of the information you provide will be kept COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL.
Local Emergency Management Office Regional Emergency Management Operations Coordinator serving Cedar Hill, DeSoto,Duncanville, & Lancaster RegionalEM@duncanville.com | P: 972-780-5054
Rev 3/2022
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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 be priced based on the current fiscal budget year's concrete pricing per square foot, with a minimum cost to the proper owner of $272.00. 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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50/50 Program Steps: Citizen contacts City and asks to participate in the Cost Share program. If funds for the current fiscal year are not available, the citizen's name is added to a group list for the following year. When funding for the following fiscal year becomes available, city staff will contact citizens through individual authorization letters, requesting a response indicating interest in continuing 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
STREETS DIVISION
700 E. Main Street * Lancaster, TX 75146 * 972.275.1752 * 972.218-2305 www.lancaster-tx.com
50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program Application
The 50/50 Sidewalk Program provides owners of residential property occupying their home with an opportunity to replace defective sidewalks in front of their parcels for half of the total cost. For non-resident property owners not occupying the home, the city manages 40% of the cost. Sidewalks that qualify are typically rated as fair to poor. Sidewalks in good condition will not qualify for the program. Work will be completed within 60 days of payment being received. Eligibility Participation is open to owners of residential properties. Process 1. The applicant completes this form, and submits it by one of the following: a. Email: rsingleton@lancaster-tx.com and psilva@lancaster-tx.com b. Mail to: Public Works Department PO Box 940, Lancaster, TX, 75146 2. The City inspects the existing sidewalk to determine if the sidewalk qualifies for the program and notifies the applicant. 3. If the sidewalk qualifies, the Public Works Department provides a letter explaining the cost of the project to the applicant, using pricing from the annual sidewalk contract that is bid by the City to a private contractor. 4. The applicant must then determine whether or not to proceed. Work will not be schedule until payment is received. Applicants Name (Print):
Date:
Applicants Address: Address of property (if different from above): Phone #:
Email:
Brief description of sidewalk issues:
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Approved By: Date: Actual Reimbursement Amount: $ Date Paid: Inspection Completed: prior to concrete replacement. Inspection Completed: after concrete replacement. Inspector’s Signature:
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Lancaster Regional Airport: 950 Ferris Road, Lancaster, TX 75146
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. Lancaster Today- www.Lancaster-TX.com |28
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Information from LISD! Barack and Michelle Obama Ninth Grade Center Presents: Parent University
Parent University is open to all LISD Parents & Community Members. This is a free program that will take place one Saturday each month over the next four months. All Parent University sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barack and Michelle Obama 9th Grade Campus located at 1109 W. Main St., Lancaster, TX 75146.
To register for Parent University, visit the link: https://shorturl.at/notST and select three courses. All classes have a 25-person enrollment capacity to allow teachers to administer the lessons effectively. Course offerings are listed using the QR code, and a course book will be provided to participants.