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Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration DeSoto/Lancaster July 4th Celebration City Wide Trash-Off Event Teen Police Academy Civic Leadership Academy Junior Fire Chief’s Academy
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Page App Resources, Social Media, Simple Recycing 2 City Council District Map 3 Police Department 4-5 Upcoming Events 6-7 Junior Fire Chief’s Academy 8 Teen Police Academy 9 Code Red, Texas Power Switch & Toll Tag 10 Don’t Give Mosquitoes a Biting Chance 11 Civic Leadership Academy 12-13 Boards and Commissions, 2020 Census 14-15 Storm Water Public Education 16 Spring Water Conservation 17 Code Compliance 18-19 LISD 2019-2020 School Calendar 20 Road Construction Updates 21 Solid Waste, Recycling, Bulk Trash 22 Facilities 23-27 City Wide Trash-Off 28
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About the Lancaster Connection The Lancaster Connection is distributed throughout the City of Lancaster four times a year. This free newsletter is available for you to be aware of the latest events in your city, plan for free events and for you and your family or friends, to find the nearest park and its amenities, and even register for affordable and rewarding classes and groups. Should you have any questions or recommendations for future newsletters, feel free to contact us at communityrelations@lancaster-tx. com or 972-218-1300.
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Clyde C. Hairston Mayor
Who is my City Council Member? You can quickly find out who your City Council Member is by going to the city website at www.Lancaster-TX.com, click on: LIVE, City Maps, Interactive Maps, City Council Maps, insert your address and hit enter. WWW.LANCASTER-TX.COM 3
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The Seven Step Traffic Stop by your Police Chief Sam Urbanski
Traffic stops are a vital part of an officer’s daily responsibilities. They are also the second leading cause of officer deaths in the line of duty. It is necessary for an officer to be able to perform a traffic stop effectively and safely. During my 17 year career as a police officer, one thing has remained the same. That is the 7 step contact during a traffic stop. Below I will list the steps a police officer takes during a “routine traffic stop” 1. Greeting and Identification: Good afternoon, I’m Chief Urbanski with the Lancaster Police Department. 2. Statement of Violation Committed: The reason you are being stopped is for speeding 45 mph in a posted 30 mph. 3. Request for the driver’s Identification: May I see your driver’s license and proof of insurance. 4. Statement of Action Being Taken: At this time you are being issued a citation for speeding 45 mph in a posted 30 mph. 5. Take the Action: Issue the citation. 6. Explain the Citation: Explain what actions need to be taken. 7. Closing Contact: Please drive safely. Although this is only used during routine traffic stops there may be variations to the seven step contact as circumstances dictate.
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Upcoming Events June 6 8 8 10 13 13 15 20 27 27
Citizens’ Public Safety Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ Public Safety Building Lancaster Market, 9:00 a.m. @ Historic Town Square 2nd Saturday on the Square, 10:00 a.m. @ Historic Town Square City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ Council Chambers Father’s Day Program, 10:30 a.m. @ Senior Life Center Citizens’ Public Safety Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ Public Safety Building Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration, 5:00 p.m. @ Valley Ridge Park, Cedar Hill Citizens’ Public Safety Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ Public Safety Building Walk In Court, 1:00 p.m. @ Lancaster Municipal Court Citizens’ Public Safety Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ Public Safety Building
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4th of July Holiday, City Offices Closed 4th of July Celebration, 5:00 p.m. @ Meadow Creek Park, 1400 Uhl Road, DeSoto Airport New Terminal/Cafe Grand Opening, 10:00 a.m. Lancaster Regional Airport Citizens’ Public Safety Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ Public Safety Building Lancaster Market, 9:00 a.m. @ Historic Town Square 2nd Saturday on the Square, 10:00 a.m. @ Historic Town Square Citizens’ Public Safety Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ Public Safety Building City Wide Trash-Off Event, 8:00 a.m. @ 1501 N. Dallas Avenue
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Lancaster Memorial Library’s Library’sSummer SummerReading Reading Lancaster Veterans Veterans Memorial The Summer Reading Club program is designed to encourage the joy of reading through activities, games, incentives and a The Summer Reading Club program is designed to encourage the joy of reading through activities, games, incentives and a summer full of special programs. summer full of special programs. Parents must visit the library and register their children in person to be eligible for grand prizes at the end of summer. Keep track Parents must visit the library and register their children in person to be eligible for grand prizes at the end of summer. Keep track of time spent reading or listening to books and reading online to earn points towards a grand prize in each age group. of time spent reading or listening to books and reading online to earn points towards a grand prize in each age group. Turn in your reading logs by 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 26 to be eligible for grand prizes. Turn in your reading logs by 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 26 to be eligible for grand prizes.
Wednesday, May 15– Summer Reading Club Registration Opens Wednesday, May 15– Summer Reading Club Registration Opens Friday, July 26– Summer Reading Club Reading Logs Due for Grand Prize Eligibility Friday, July 26– Summer Reading Club Reading Logs Due for Grand Prize Eligibility
June June
Saturday, June 1, 3:00 p.m.– Summer Reading Club Launch Party Saturday, June 1, 3:00 p.m.– Summer Reading Club Launch Party Monday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Monday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Wednesday, June 5, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Wednesday, June 5, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Thursday, June 6, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Thursday, June 6, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Wednesday, June 12, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Wednesday, June 12, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Thursday, June 13, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Thursday, June 13, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Monday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.- Adult Summer Reading Event Monday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.- Adult Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Wednesday, June 19, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Wednesday, June 19, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Thursday, June 20, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Thursday, June 20, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Monday, June 24, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Monday, June 24, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, June 25, 6:00 p.m.– Friends of the Library Family Movie Tuesday, June 25, 6:00 p.m.– Friends of the Library Family Movie Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Thursday, June 27, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Thursday, June 27, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event
July July
Monday, July 1, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Monday, July 1, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Wednesday, July 3, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Wednesday, July 3, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Thursday, July 4– Library Closed Thursday, July 4– Library Closed Monday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Monday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Wednesday, July 10, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Wednesday, July 10, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Thursday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Thursday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Monday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Monday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Wednesday, July 17, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Wednesday, July 17, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Thursday, July 18, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Thursday, July 18, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Monday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Monday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.– Adult Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.– Toddler Summer Reading Event Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 p.m.– Friends of the Library Family Movie Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 p.m.– Friends of the Library Family Movie Wednesday, July 24, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Wednesday, July 24, 2:00 p.m.– Teen Summer Reading Event Thursday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Thursday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.– Children’s Summer Reading Event Saturday, July 27, 3:00 p.m.– Summer Reading Club Finale Party Saturday, July 27, 3:00 p.m.– Summer Reading Club Finale Party WWW.LANCASTER-TX.COM 7
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Looking for Something More? Check out the Lancaster
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Session 1: June 3rd-26th Session 2: July 8th-31st Monday & Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This 8 week session will provide teens ages 14-17 with a safe summer environment that encourages physical athletics, health & wellness as well as mentorship. Lancaster Recreation Center 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lancaster, TX 75134 972-218-3700 www.lancaster-tx.com
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Available Resources Do you want to save Do you want to save money on your money on your energy energybills? bills? haven’t switched providers 70%Texans 70% in the past three years much people who participated $400How $400 are expected to save annually
If you haven’t switched providers If you haven’t switched providers a while, you’re likely paying in a in while, you’re likely paying much your electricity. too too much for for your electricity.
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Shopping for electricity plans can be time-consuming and confusing. That’s
Shopping forCity electricity plans acan be energy time-consuming and confusing. That’s why the has launched group switching program called the why the City has launched Lancaster Power Switch.a group energy switching program called the Lancaster Power Switch. 1. Join your friends and neighbors and register online at
. It’s free to sign 1. Join www.lancasterpowerswitch.com your friends and neighbors and register online at up and there’s no obligation to switch. www.lancasterpowerswitch.com . It’s free to sign up and there’s 2. We’ll organize an energy auction and providers will bid for no obligation to switch. your business. 2. We’ll organize anwith energy andwill providers will bid for 3. The provider the auction lowest rate win the auction. your business. 4. We’ll send you a personal offer to let you know how much 3. The provider you couldwith save.the lowest rate will win the auction. 5. You decide or offer not totoaccept theknow offer-how it’s totally 4. We’ll send you awhether personal let you much up to you. you could save. 6. decide Call 888-376-2077 you to have any questions help signing up. 5. You whether orif not accept the offer-orit’sneed totally up to you. 6. Call 888-376-2077 if you have any questions or need help signing up.
What saving $400/year looks like:
What saving $400/year looks like: 1 month of groceries
about 200 gallons of gasoline
Do you need a Toll Tag? 1 month of groceries
about 200 gallons of gasoline
4 months of phone payments
4 months of phone payments
Toll tags are available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 211 N. Henry Street, Lancaster, TX 75146. You must complete your application online before we can issue the tag. Online applications must be completed through the City of Lancaster website at www.lancaster-tx.com. National Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) customer service centers are located at the following locations: Irving: 5555 President George Bush Turnpike Dallas: 39025 LBJ Service Road Plano: 5900 W. Plano Parkway Grand Prairie: 5524 S. State Highway 360 Fort Worth: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., Suite 304 10 LANCASTER CONNECTION - SPRING 2019
In Texas, mosquito bites are more than just an annoyance. Mosquitoes can transmit diseases that can make you and your family sick. Some mosquito-borne diseases can cause birth defects and others can be fatal. Mosquitoes may become infected when they bite an animal, bird, or person who is infected with a virus or parasite. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the illness to people through bites.
Prevent Mosquito Breeding
Did you know that mosquitoes can breed in as little as a tablespoon of water? Prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property by taking these steps: • At least weekly, empty or remove trash cans, buckets, old tires, pots, plant saucers, and other containers that hold water. • Keep gutters clear of debris and standing water. • Remove standing water around structures and from flat roofs. • Change water in pet dishes daily. • Rinse and scrub vases and other indoor water containers weekly. • Change water in wading pools and bird baths several times a week. • Use mosquito dunks with larvicide for water that can’t be emptied or covered. • Keep backyard pools and hot tubs properly chlorinated and free of debris. • Cover trash containers. • Water lawns and gardens carefully so water does not stand for several days. • Screen rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns. • Treat front and back door areas of homes with residual insecticides if mosquitoes are abundant nearby. www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/control• If mosquito problems persist, consider pesticide ling-mosquitoes-at-home.html applications for vegetation around the home. • See the CDC's website on Controlling Mosquitoes at Home for more information. WWW.LANCASTER-TX.COM 11
About the Academy Have you ever wondered how potholes are repaired or how the fire department is able to respond so quickly to emergencies? How does the City of Lancaster prepare its budget or decide where a park should be located? Citizens are welcome to learn the answers to these questions and more during our annual Civic Leadership Academy. Civic Leadership Academy is an 8-week program that teaches Lancaster residents about City of Lancaster operations.
Mission
Structure • Nine week class begins September 5, 2019 • Weekly 2 hour classes (Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) • Participants will hear presentations from representatives of City departments and elected representatives • Light meal provided at each class for participants only from 6:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Free to participants • Graduation Ceremony at a designated City Council Meeting
• To improve citizens' understanding of city government • To develop citizen understanding of their role in city government • To provide an opportunity for citizens to become more involved in civic democracy • To see how tax dollars work to improve quality of life for all residents • To provide an inside look at the operations of the City of Lancaster
Eligibility • • • •
Not running or currently serving in a political office Must be willing to commit to attendance of sessions Must be a Lancaster resident or City employee 18 year of age or older
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Civic Leadership Academy Application First Name ______________________________ Last Name ______________________________________ Address _______________________________ City _______________ State ____ Zip Code _________ E-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________________ Cell # _______________________ Home # ______________________ Work # ________________________ How do you prefer to be contacted? _______________________________________________________ Polo Shirt Size: __________ Applicant Background _____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Number of years you have lived/worked in Lancaster _______________________________________ Community Involvement Activities __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ What are your expectations from this program? _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ What particular questions would you like to have answered regarding the City of Lancaster during the Academy? ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Agree & Understanding About the Academy: The Lancaster Civic Leadership Academy is an 8 week program that allows City residents to learn more about the functions of City departments and services "behind the scenes," allowing them to access information regarding how and why things happen. It is free to Lancaster residents and City employees. Are you 18 years of age or older? ______________ Have you attended Lancaster Civic Leadership Academy within the last 3 years? _____________ By signing, you agree with the following statement: "I hereby give my permission for the City of Lancaster to use any still photograph(s) and/or video(s) footage, in which I may appear for whatever purpose(s) deemed appropriate. I do voluntarily and with the understanding there is no remuneration." ________________________________________________ Signature WWW.LANCASTER-TX.COM 13
Boards and Commissions
Do you have a specialized knowledge, an ability to plan for the future, or an enthusiastic interest in improving the quality of life right in your own community? The City of Lancaster needs people who have a strong interest in the community to serve on one of the City’s many boards and commissions. Have Questions? Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 972-2181310, or via email at: citysecretary@lancaster-tx.com B&C Applications accepted year round. Submit your application today!
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Board and Commissions Openings Seeking interested citizens to serve on BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The City of Lancaster needs people who have a strong interest in the community to serve on one of the City's many boards and commissions. Current openings: Historic Landmark Preservation Committee This Committee is composed of five members and one alternate who are appointed to staggered terms by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) and confirmed by the City Council. Meetings are conducted on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the Committee is to become familiar with the buildings, land, areas, and districts within the City that may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks. The Committee serves in an advisory capacity to P&Z. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board This board is composed of five members and one alternate serving in an advisory capacity to advise City Council in regards to all matters relating to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, to study the City’s parks and recreational programs, and the future acquisition development, enlargement and use policy of the parks and recreation system, including an annual review of the City’s Master Parks Plan. Meetings are conducted on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, YOU MAY CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 972-218-1310. WWW.LANCASTER-TX.COM 15
Storm Water Tips
There is an enormous amount of chemicals and yard waste associated with the spring season. Spring is the season when lawn care professionals and homeowners fertilize lawns to make them more healthy and attractive. While you’re improving your yard this spring, you could be harming our environment. Consider the following to protect the quality of our water. Also, encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same. • Do Not Over-Fertilize Your Yard: Over-fertilization will not increase plant growth, but the excess will wash off your yard and down the storm drain, polluting the stormwater. Fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, pollute the stormwater and endangers wildlife. Your fertilizer nourishes algae that grows in creeks, lake, and rivers; depleting oxygen in the water, which can kill fish and other aquatic wildlife. • Do Not Put Leaves or Grass Clippings into the Storm Drain: Covered or clogged drains significantly contribute to street and yard flooding. Storm drains are not meant to accept debris or garbage, but to take away overflow rainwater to prevent flooding of home and property.
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• Remember– the Storm Drainage System is Different from the Sanitary Sewer System: The storm drainage system is a separate system from the sanitary sewer system. Any material that flows into the storm drainage system flows directly to our local rivers and streams, whereas the sanitary sewer system takes wastewater from our homes and businesses and purifies it before returning the water to the river. Please help the City in its fight against stormwater pollution. Whenever it rains, all of the rain water flows to our local rivers and streams, carrying any pollutants that are picked up along the way. We are the solution to stormwater pollution.
Water Conservation Tips Living in Texas means that we are ALWAYS at a watchful level of Water Conservation. The state as a whole remains in a constant state of Water Conservation.
With spring upon us our Water Conservation is currently on “seasonal restrictions� which limits the City residents to landscape watering twice a week from April 1st - October 31st at this time. City Ordinance allows residents to water twice per week; residents are encouraged to only water as needed. This watering schedule excludes the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on any given day (no watering between 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Hand watering and soaker hoses will be permitted at any time.
City of Lancaster Maximum Twice Per Week Watering Schedule
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Code Compliance Connection Take Ownership! The rainy season is ending and vegetation is growing at an all time high. You can avoid getting cited by keeping your lawn cut. Grass and weeds taller than 12 inches constitute a code violation. Regular inspections to be conducted by Code Enforcement. Â Let's keep our neighborhoods tidy and fire safe. Â Report high grass by calling 972-218-6402.
If you SEE it, REPORT it! Call 972-218-1200 Your Report Should include: Who? Description of violator; License plate number; Description of vehicle. What? Type of waste that was dumped. When? Date and time of when you saw illegal dumping. Where? Address where incident occurred. Your Contact Information: Name, phone number or you can remain anonymous.
Did You Know?
Transportation Code Sec. 545.303 The Texas State Transportation Code States: An operator who stops or parks on a two-way roadway shall do so with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. An operator who stops or parks on a one-way roadway shall stop or park the vehicle parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway in the direction of authorized traffic movement with the right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or left-hand wheels within 18 inches of the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway. This subsection does not apply where a local ordinance otherwise regulates stopping or parking on the one-way roadway. 18 LANCASTER CONNECTION - SPRING 2019
Code Compliance Connection No Parking in Alley
Ordinance No. 2018-02-01 Prohibits parking in any paved alley within the city limits. "Article 12.500 Parking in Alleys and Streets, Generally Sec. 12.501 Parking Prohibited (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to leave, stand or park any motor vehicle, boat or other impediment in any paved alley within the city limits.
No Long Term Parking
Code of Ordinances Sec. 22.06.006 No person shall leave standing or park in any public street within the city limits any vehicle, automobile or other character of private property unattended for a longer continuous period of time than twenty-four (24) hours. (2002 Code, Sec. 12.503).
No Parking in Front of Mailboxes Ordinance No. 2018-02-01 Prohibits parking within certain distances of postal receptacles. "Article 12.500 Parking in Alleys and Streets, Generally Sec. 12.501 Parking Prohibited (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to leave, stand or park any motor vehicle, boat or other impediment upon any public street or alley between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. within fifteen (15) feet of a postal receptacle or a grouping of postal receptacles, except a United States Postal Service vehicle, and except on Sundays and federal holidays." Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of these ordinances shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lancaster, Texas, as heretofore amended, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense; and each and every day such violation shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense. WWW.LANCASTER-TX.COM 19
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Road Construction Update Beltline Road Location: Beltline Road East of Bluegrove Road to West Main Street Status: Completed Bluegrove Road Location: Beltline Road from West Main Street to Beltline Road Status: Completed
Pleasant Run Road Phase III Location: Bluegrove Road to TX-342 (Dallas Avenue) Status: Upcoming Duration: (Weather permitting) 4-6 months Wintergreen Road Phase I Location: I-35 to Houston School Road Status: Upcoming
Pleasant Run Road Phase I Location: I-35E Service Road to Houston School Road Schedule: Began construction September 17, 2018 Status: 98% Complete Duration: (Weather permitting) 4-6 months
Wintergreen Road Phase II Location: Dallas Avenue to Houston School Road Schedule: Contract approved December 17, 2018 Status: 18% Complete Duration: Completion is scheduled for summer of 2019 (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months
Pleasant Run Road Phase II Location: Houston School Road to Bluegrove Road Schedule: Began construction February 11, 2019 Status: 45% Complete
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Community Relations Department at 972218-1300 or email communityrelations@lancaster-tx. com.
Street Name Pleasant Run Rd (Phase 1) Pleasant Run Rd (Phase 2) Pleasant Run Rd (Phase 3) Belt Line Rd Bluegrove Rd Wintergreen Rd (Phase 1) Wintergreen Rd (Phase 2)
From I-35E Houston School Rd Bluegrove Rd Bluegrove Rd Beltline Rd I-35E Houston School Rd
To Houston School Rd Bluegrove Rd Dallas Ave/HWY 342 Main St Main St Houston School Rd Dallas Ave/HWY 342
Miles 0.9733 1.0111 1.7844 0.9444 0.6060 1.0155 2.2106
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• Refrigerators/Freezers (must be tagged certifying removal of refrigerant) PROHIBITED • Commercial construction and remodeling debris (call CWD for estimate) • Household hazardous waste (paint, motor oil, pool chemicals, etc.) • Tires, batteries • Propane tanks
Residential Solid Waste Regular Trash is picked up ONCE a week. All trash must be REGULAR TRASH is picked up ONCE a week. All trash must be secured in bags within your GRAY cart. secured in bags within your GRAY cart.
to identify your bulk service week. On odd months, residents may drop off up to 12 or cubic yards at the CWD transfer station at the heavy trash is picked following address: up EVERY OTHER
BULK TRASH
MONTH on even 2010 California Crossing months (February, Dallas, Texas 75220 April, June, August, October, December). A copy of your current water bill is required. Please refer to map will apply to onCharges the following page volumes in excess of to find your service 12 cubicand yards. area the chart
RECYCLING is picked up ONCE a week with trash pickup. Everything with the must be recyclable materials. Recycling is picked upBLUE ONCEcart a week with trash pickup. Everything within the BLUE cart must be recyclable materials. If at any time you do not comply within the above mentioned If at any time youyour do not comply the above mentioned guidelines, address will bewithin documented as NO PICK UP for guidelines, your address will be documented as NO PICK UP for that that week’s collection. week’s collection.
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If you are physically unable to roll your cart or take your recycling
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All brush and bulk
On odd months, materials must be set residents may drop out and ready for pick offup upby to7:00 12 cubic a.m. the yardsMonday at the CWD of your transfer station at the collection week. following address: 2010 California Crossing Dallas, TX 75220
A copy of your current water bill is required. Disabled individuals may qualify for a manual trash collection by If you are physically unable to roll your cart or take your recycling cart to your pick up location, available. Chargeshelp will is apply to submitting a manual collection form available at City Hall along volumes in excess of with a Doctor’s note stating your for special assistance. This a manual collection Disabled individuals may qualify forneed a manual trash collection by submitting form available at 12 cubic yards. special program allows driver getfor outspecial of theassistance. waste This special City assistance Hall along with a Doctor’s note the stating yourto need assistance program truckallows and the pickup the trash/recycling cart from your property without driver to get out of the waste truck and pick up the trash/recycling cart from your property without it it being placed by the curb. All brush and bulk being placed by the curb. materials must be For more information or questions please call 972-218-1324. set out and ready for For more information or questions please call 972-218-1324. pick up by 7:00 a.m. Curb side brush/bulky waste collection: the Monday of your collection week. ACCEPTABLE PROHIBITED • Washing machines/dryers • Commercial construction Holiday Service • Water heaters and remodeling debris • Kitchen appliances (call CWD for estimate) Schedule • Yard tools • Household hazardous • Furniture waste (paint, motor oil, CWD observes three • Bundled carpet in 4 ft. pool chemicals, etc.) holidays a year: lengths • Tires, batteries New Year’s Day, • Bagged leaves • Propane tanks Thanksgiving Day and • Refrigerators/freezers Christmas Day. Service (must be tagged certifying will resume the removal of refrigerant) following day.
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NO BULK TRASH COLLECTION 3-Jun
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NO BULK TRASH COLLECTION 5-Aug
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All brush & bulk materials must be set out & ready for pick up by 7:00 a.m. the Monday of your collection week.
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Bulk Trash Pickup - Bi Monthly
What is City Wide Trash Off? Trash Off is another opportunity to dispose of unwanted items at one central location in the city four times a year (January, March, July, November).
What is Paint Reuse Program? CWD offers free paint to residents. This is an environmentally friendly way to reuse old paint, produced by blending usable paint collected during X-treme Green Events. For more information email communityrelations@ lancaster-tx.com or call 972-2181300.
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Do you need to schedule a special bulk pickup?
What if the bulk is on a vacant lot?
Special bulk pick up requests are needed in writing from the account holder. Please send this request to communityrelations@ lancaster-tx.com with a subject title “Special Pickup”.
Vacant lots generally do not have active water accounts with the City. If your brush/ bulk is on your vacant lot we cannot take payment. You will need to contact CWD customer service at 972-392-9300 and you will be able to pay CWD directly for the special brush/bulk pickup service.
What is the minimum fee for a special bulk pickup? There is a $66.95 minimum fee on every special bulk pickup; price may increase depending on the size of the bulk/brush. The charge is added to your next water bill.
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Municipal Court Want to request Deferred Adjudication on your traffic citation?
Lancaster Municipal Court now offers online Deferred Adjudication Request via Traffic Payment. Fees and restrictions apply. To submit your Deferred Disposition request online, go to www.trafficpayment.com.
Walk In Court June 27th
Sign in between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Court begins at 2:00 p.m.
Lancaster Municipal Court - 200 W. Main Street - 972-218-1334
Lancaster Regional Airport
Services Airport Services Offered Taxiway Café Comfortable pilots' lounge Flight-planning room
Hangar space
Meeting room available Complimentary high speed wireless Internet access Off-site car rental Contract Fuel accepted via Colt International, Mercury Air Group (MercFuel), UVair, & World Fuel Services Hangar Space • Corporate Hangar Space • T-Hangar Information
Aviation Businesses
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View a complete list of aviation businesses and contact information in the Business Directory.
Country View Golf Club
Quality of Life and Cultural Services
Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway Library Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. WWW.LANCASTER-TX.COM 25 23
Facility Rentals Country View Golf Club
Bear Creek Park
240 W. Beltline Road Lancaster, TX 75146 972-227-0995
1000 Bear Creek Road Lancaster, TX 75134 (972) 218-3700 • Butterfly Garden • Climbing Rock • Equestrian Trail • Pavilion • Nature Trail • Outdoor Classrooms • Fishing Pond • Climate Controlled Restrooms
Join us at The Grille for lunch. Daily Specials Monday - Friday. Sunday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This beautiful Lancaster Wedding and Banquet space has wall to ceiling windows that overlooks the 18 hole green. The modern urban flooring and newly renovated banquet space has an attached bar and adjoining patio that wraps around the building with multiple access points for easy flow for your guests. For more information visit www.lancaster-tx.com.
Heritage Park Gazebo 250 N. Dallas Avenue Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 Deposit Fees
Resident $75 $75
Non Resident $100 $100
Helen Giddings Amphitheater 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75146 972-218-3700 Resident Non Resident Deposit $150 $150 FEES 4 hour rental $200 $325 6 hour rental $275 $400 Each additional hour after 6 hours $50 $75 26 LANCASTER CONNECTION - SPRING 2019
City Park Pavilions 1 & 2
211 W. Beltline Road Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 • Baseball Field • Basketball Court
Community Park 200 N. Dallas Avenue Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 • Playground • Outdoor exercise equipment • Large open space
J.A. Dewberry Park 2975 Green Drive Lancaster, TX 75134 (972) 218-3700 • Basketball Court • Grill • Large Open Space
Rocky Crest Pavilion 698 E. Main Street Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 • Backstop • Baseball Field • Basketball Court
Facility Rentals
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Meadowcreek Park
901 Meadowcreek Drive Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700
Kids Square Park & Pavilion 1990 W. Beltline Road Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 • Playground • Stage • Grill • Pavilion • Restrooms
Park Pavilions Deposit Fees
Resident $100 $75 (4 hours)
Non-Resident $100 $100 (4 hours)
Community House 100 N. Henry Street (972) 218-3700 Deposit $150 4 hour rental 6 hour rental
Resident Rate $200 $300
Non-Resident Rate $225 $325
Athletic Fields
Resident $25/hour
240 Veterans Memorial Parkway 972-218-3780 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Deposit $250 Set-up $50 Kitchen $30/hr. 4 hour rental 6 hour rental
Non-Resident $35/hour
Cedardale Park – Baseball/Softball City Park – Softball Royce Clayton Ball Park – Baseball Community Park – Football/Soccer
Resident Rate $400 $600
Non-Resident Rate $500 $750
Grand Hall Banquet Veterans Memorial Facility 1700 Parkway (972) 218-3700
Deposit $250 Set-up Resident $50 Kitchen $30/hr. Rate 3,300 sq. ft. 24- 60” Rounds 3-6’ Tables 192 Chairs
$100/hr.
NonResident Rate $125/hr.
Gymnasium
Four (4) hour minimum if outside hours of operation. Resident/Non-Resident Deposit $100
Half Gym Fees
Each field has two (2) hours minimum, lights are an additional fee of $15.00 per hour. Resident/Non-Resident Deposit $100
All Fields
Senior Life Center
Resident $50/hour
Full Gym Fees Resident $75/hour
Non-Resident $65/hour
Non-Resident $90/hour
Full Gym-Tournament (allows gate fees/ concessions) Resident $100/hour
Non-Resident $125/hour WWW.LANCASTER-TX.COM 27
City of Lancaster P. O. Box 940 Lancaster, TX 75146
POSTAL CUSTOMER LANCASTER, TX
Important Numbers: Animal Services Building Inspections/Code Compliance City Career Opportunities City Hall Country View Golf Course Dallas County Health Department (Immunizations) Dallas County Tax Office Development Services Driver’s License Office Economic Development Facility Rentals Fire (Non-Emergency)
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Lancaster Regional Airport 972-227-5721 Library 972-227-1080 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