Lancaster Today! June 2024 Issue

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| June 2024 e-Newsletter|

Uploaded by The City of Lancaster

www.Lancaster-TX.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 - Monthly Update Information 4 - Senior Life Center Newsletter 5 - City 2024 Banner Program 6 - News You Can Use 9 - Lancaster Recreation Summer Programs & Services 11 - Litter is Bitter & Adopt-A-Spot Program 12 - Illegal Dumping Notice 13 - Country View Golf Club June Events 14 - Lancaster Animal Shelter Info + Local Community Events 15 - 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program Application 17 - Lancaster Eyes and Ears Program Application 18 - City Volunteer Application 19 - Veterans Memorial Library Summer Reading Calendar

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JUNE 2024

MONTHLY UPDATE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ALARM PERMITS It is the alarm owner’s responsibility to prevent false alarms and to ensure that all users of the system are trained in the use of the system.

For more information, click here to be directed to our city website.

SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT

Senior citizens aged 62 and over can receive a $5.00 discount on both sewer and water utility bills.

To sign up, fill out the form available at the utility billing desk in City Hall.

Remember to bring your driver's license for identification and ensure the water bill is in your name.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPEN HOUSE

The City of Lancaster invites the community to join our upcoming comprehensive plan open house on Sat. June 1st from 10AM-12PM at the Lancaster Rec Center, for an opportunity to learn about the City’s upcoming comprehensive plan and provide feedback on the guiding principles of the plan. A virtual Open House will be available on the plan website from June 1st to June 8th.

LEARN MORE AT LANCASTERLOOKINGFORWARD.COM

RESIDENTIAL SECURITY CHECKS Whether it is a Summer vacation or a month-long excursion, the Lancaster City Council meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month!

Police Department wants to help make your vacation an enjoyable one.

The Residential Security Check Program is to be used when you will be out on a weekend trip or a month-long excursion and no one should be at the home unless authorized. The Lancaster Police Department will patrol by your residence and check to ensure it is safe.

Click here to get directed to our city website, fill out the request form, and fax it to (972) 218-2790 or bring it to the Lancaster Police Department at least 72 hours prior to your planned trip. Forms are only accepted and processed Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Never Forget your Trash, Recycling, and Bulk Trash Day! Download the app today, and set yourself a reminder for your trash day!

www.lancaster-tx.com

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CITY OF LANCASTER

P R R O E GRAM N N A B The City of Lancaster is dedicated to making our community a great place for commerce and to live, work, learn, and play. Join us in our commitment and participate in the 2024 Spring/Summer Banner Program!

We believe this program helps to reinforce our city pride, invigorate our downtown, and showcase our community's economic vitality.

Help us Brighten Up Our City Streets and Display Your Business through the City Banner Program

To ensure the success of this program, we ask for participation and support from individuals, families, schools, civic organizations, churches, and businesses.

Banners will be displayed in three central locations. (1) Beltline Rd from I-35 to Bluegrove (2) Pleasant Run Road, from I-35 to S.H. 342 (Dallas Avenue) (3) S.H. 342 (Dallas Avenue) from Wintergreen to Pleasant Run Road.

Should you wish to sponsor a banner, please contact Community Relations Division at City Hall by visiting 211 N. Henry St., Lancaster, Texas 75146, or contact Community Relations at (972) 218-1306 or communityrelations@lancaster-tx.com.

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JUNIOR

FIRE CHIEFS

ACADEMY

The Lancaster Fire Department is hosting their 5th annual Junior Fire Chiefs Academy

Monday - Friday June 10th - June 14th Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Public Safety Building 100 Craig Shaw Memorial Pkwy Lancaster, Texas 75134

Ages 13 through 18

REGISTER NOW 972-218-2601 Click here to learn more and complete application

Our goal is to earn your trust here at Lancaster Regional Airport.

We are only 20 minutes from downtown Dallas and offer a fullrange of fixed-base operator (FBO) services.

Lancaster Regional Airport: 950 Ferris Road, Lancaster, TX 75146

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The Lancaster Aquatic Center is located inside the Recreation Center and is a great place for the whole family to cool off!

Areas include: zero-depth entry, lazy river, 2-story waterslide, and lap lanes. Locker rooms with showers are available.

Scan QR Code to register with Community Pass to register for summer camps, rent facilities & more!

Lancaster Recreation Center 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lancaster, TX 75134

Recreational activities here at the City of Lancaster are a very important aspect of life! Our Recreation Center offers several programs to assist parents in providing care to school-aged children throughout the year.

The Lancaster Rec Center offers Facility Reservations that can be made in person at the Recreation Center or online through Community Pass.

For questions about reservation dates, policies, and restrictions, call 972-218-3700.

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LANCASTER RECREATION CENTER

Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

CLICK THE IMAGE TO REGISTER ONLINE

The Fitness Atrium

The Fitness Atrium is open to Recreation ID Cardholders ages 18 and older with purchase of a Fitness Atrium Pass.

The facility features scenic views, televisions, and access to locker rooms.

The available equipment includes elliptical, treadmills, exercise bikes, weight machines and free weights.

We offer tours of the fitness atrium, including an overview of basic machine use and a walk-through of the amenities and locker rooms.

To schedule a date and time, stop by the front desk or call 972-218-3700.

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Did you know that Lancaster's city council has 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. 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.

Participate in our Trash Off on July 20.

Adopt-A-Spot Program

Click here to download and fill out your application.

Adopters will agree to a minimum of a 1-year agreement, renewable upon approval.

Litter pick-up will be at a minimum of 1 time per month during the 1-year adoption period. One of the pick-ups must occur on the City of Lancaster's Annual Trash-Off. The City of Lancaster will be responsible for supplying trash bags, pick up and disposal of trash bags after each group completes clean up in their adopted area.

The Adopt-a-Spot program is a joint effort between your City government and the residents to keep our rights-of-way and neighborhoods clean and beautiful.

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See Something Say Something If you spot illegal dumping, report it promptly! Visit www.lancaster-tx.com and click on the "Report a Concern" button to make a report.

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Drop off your waste free of charge at the CWD transfer station located at 2010 75220.. A California Crossing Dallas, TX 75220 copy of your water bill is required!

You may also drop off your waste free of charge at our quarterly Trash-Offs located at 1501 N. Dallas Ave Lancaster, 75146.. The next trash off event will be TX 75146 July 20, 2024!

SCAN FOR A FULL MAP OF LANCASTER PARKS

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LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS DURING JUNE

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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:

P.O. Box 940 | Lancaster | Texas | 75146 | 972.275.1752 | www.lancaster-tx.com

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SUMMER READING SCHEDULE AT THE LANCASTER VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY JUNE - 1600 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Lancaster, TX 75134 Tuesday

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WEEK Summer Reading Kick-Off - Storytime w 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM/Health Miss Lily - 12:00 PM - 1:00 Ancestry 1 Care PM/ Wizard Wednesday InfoComputer Basics 4:30 4:30 PM PM

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Storytime w Creature Miss Lily - 12:00 PM - 1:00 Teacher 12:30 PM/ Wizard Wednesday - PM/Ancestry Help - 5:00 4:30 PM PM

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WEEK Small Bites - 11:30 12:30/Computer Basics 2 4:30 PM

WEEK Small Bites - 11:30 12:30/Parks & Rec 3

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Storytime w Pan African Miss Lily - 12:00 PM - 1:00 Friday Movie Drummer Ancestry Help PM/ Wizard Wednesday - 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 4:30 PM

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Friday Movie - 4:30 PM

Photography Workshop - 12:00 PM 3:00 PM

WEEK Small Bites - 11:30 12:30/Parks & Rec 4

kids/Computer Basics 4:30 PM

Storytime w Miss Lily - 12:00 PM - 1:00 Ancestry PM/ Wizard Wednesday Help - 5:00 PM 4:30 PM

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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