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Home My WebLink AboutE-Communicator-City Publications-7/15/20161 Christine Loven From:City of Colleyville <mona@colleyville.ccsend.com> on behalf of Colleyvillle Sent:Friday, July 15, 2016 1:09 PM To:Christine Loven Subject:Council eliminates tiered water rates, mosquito safety, and more HAPPENING THIS WEEK Saturday, July 16 BUTTERMILK SKY PIE SHOP GRAND OPENING This local business will celebrate its grand opening from noon to 6 p.m. at 4712 Colleyville Blvd. with free samples and activities. Get the details Tuesday, July 19 DAVID SLICK, JUGGLER Juggler David Slick will perform routine that includes steel machetes, flaming torches, and eggs at 2 p.m. at the Library. Since this is a Summer Reading program no registration is required. This event is part of the Library's summer reading program. See more summer reading activities Wednesday, July 20 TODDLER PICNIC Join the Library for lunch with entertainment from Boocoos the magical juggling clown at 11:45 a.m. Participants will need a COUNCIL ELIMINATES TIERED WATER RATES At its July 12 meeting, the City Council approved amending the Water and Sewer Policy and Procedure manual, eliminating the tiered water rates that were approved in 2012. The roll back of the tiered rates establishes a flat rate of $4.36 per thousand gallons of use, for all gallons not included in the base rate. The current base rate is $13.55. The new flat rate will take effect Aug. 1, and will apply to water consumption in July, reflected on August bills. This is an interim rate that will be in effect until a comprehensive water and wastewater rate analysis can be completed. That analysis should take about 90 days. 2 caregiver and a brown bag lunch. Registration is not required. For details call 817.503.1154. Thursday, July 21 DENNIS LEE, VENTRILOQUIST Award-winning ventriloquist Dennis Lee brings his talents to the Library at 2 p.m. This event is part of the Summer Reading Program and does not require registration. Thursday, July 21 FIT 4 BABY The Fit 4 BABY program is designed to strengthen the body for the changes it will experience during pregnancy. These classes, which meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, focus on pregnant moms.To register, please call 682- 651-7895, or visit grapevine.fit4mom.com. Friday, July 22 FAMILY MOVIE SCREENING The Library will show a family movie with free popcorn and drinks at 2 p.m. COMING SOON Tuesday, July 26 SNAKE ENCOUNTERS You've asked for him and now Daryl "Snake Man" Sprout returns to the Library with his slithering friends at 2 p.m. Registration is not required. Wednesday, July 27 SENIOR TRIP TO WINSTAR WORLD CASINO Join the Senior Center for a trip to Winstar World Casino. The shuttle leaves from the Senior Center at 8 a.m. and a free breakfast is offered at the casino. Saturday, July 30 GET CRAFTY! Get the details MOSQUITO SAMPLE SITE TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS On Wednesday, July 13, Tarrant County notified the city that one of the mosquito samples submitted last week has tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV). The sample was taken from the 1600 block of Hall Johnson Road. This is the second positive test for this site, and the fourth positive WNV sample in Colleyville this year. Staff has treated at the sample site with larvicide, and the site is scheduled for continued testing. Residents within a quarter-mile area of the sample sites were notified through the city's CodeRED system. Mosquito Control CITY RECEIVES AAA BOND RATING The city of Colleyville has maintained its AAA bond rating according to information received from credit rating companies, Fitch Rating and Standard & Poor's (S&P). The agencies reaffirmed the city's AAA status for outstanding General Obligation bonds, Tax Increment Finance (TIF) bonds, and the city's Issuer Default Rating (IDR). The AAA rating ensures the city receives the most favorable rates in financing city projects. "Colleyville's AAA bond rating means the city pays less interest on debt, and that saves our taxpayers money and lets us put tax dollars to work more effectively," stated Mayor Richard Newton. Both S&P and Fitch termed the city's financial profile as stable. While the Colleyville City Council rolled back the tiered water rate structure this month, thereby reducing revenue in the utility fund, the measure did not have a negative impact on the city's AAA bond rating. The city's bond rating was increased in 2009, from AA+ to AAA, the highest rating available. The strong credit rating allows Colleyville to borrow money at lower interest rates 3 Join the Library at noon to create a DIY button bowl. Registration is required and can be done at the Library or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. GET 10% OFF AT COLLEYVILLE BUSINESSES Colleyville CloseBuy can save you 10% at your favorite Colleyville eateries and stores this summer. You can get the discount by showing your CloseBuy card or the mobile app at participating locations including Costa Vida, NUTRISHOP Colleyville, and more. Get your card or download the app today Join Our Mailing List! Forward To A Friend when the city sells bonds. Colleyville is one of only a few cities in Texas of its size to earn the coveted rating. COLLEYVILLE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST TEXAS CITIES FOR FAMILIES Colleyville ranked third in The Best Cities for Texas Families list created by WalletHub.com. Colleyville came in just behind Southlake, at No. 1, and University Park, at No. 2. "This study confirms what many Colleyville residents already know," said Mayor Richard Newton. "Colleyville is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, is one of the safest cities in the country, and has great schools." The credit score website ranked cities in four categories: "Family Life & Fun," "Education, Health & Safety," "Affordability," and "Socioeconomic Environment." Colleyville took the top ranking in the "Socioeconomic Environment," and second place in "Affordability," and "Education, Health & Safety." See the complete listing 4 PSA: POKEMON SAFETY ALERT JOIN A LIBRARY BOOK/MOVIE CLUB ROAD, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES With the smartphone game Pokemon Go taking the real world by storm, it might be helpful to add a few safety measures to your gaming behavior. Tales of people getting injured or even causing car accidents are abundant. So go ahead...join Pokemonania and fight for fame, glory, and your team...but stay safe. See the tips Reading a book doesn't have to be a solitary experience. The Library hosts several book clubs, even a film discussion group, where participants meet to talk about organized readings. Join the Keeping It Real Book Club, Late Edition Book Club, Books 'N' Brunch Book Club, or Real Talk Film Discussion today. Get the details AT&T continues to relocate utilities along SH 26 this week. Crews have completed the renewal of Westcoat Drive, which will serve the community for years to come. SH 26 Utility Relocation Westcoat Drive Paving Renewal City of Colleyville, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034 SafeUnsubscribe™ cloven@colleyville.com Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by colleyville@colleyville.com in collaboration with Try it free today