Lancaster TODAY June 2023

LANCASTER TOday

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 15 - more information next page!

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 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.

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

Approved By:

Actual Reimbursement Amount: $

Inspection Completed:

Inspection Completed:

Inspector’s Signature:

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Mobile Phone #: Date: Date Paid: prior to concrete replacement after concrete replacement.

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.

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

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)

UTILITY/INTERNET EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CITY OF LANCASTER

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.

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;

TO QUALIFY RESIDENTS MUST: 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)

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.

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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.

NOT ALLOW □Public access to my personal information.

Signature: Date:

Please indicate specific board or committee experience, if applicable

Airport Advisory Committee

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

□planning experience and/or expertise

□landscape architecture expertise

Civil Service Commission

□building construction experience and/or expertise

Animal Shelter Committee

□real estate appraisal experience and/or expertise

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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.

Open to any Board or Commission