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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Wednesday, October 12
Senior Social Dance
Strap on your dancing shoes and
make plans to attend the Social
Dance from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the
Senior Center. Listen and dance to
a variety of great music.
Entertainment featuring Bill G.
Saturday, October 15
Junior Beginner Tennis
This class is for all beginning junior
players. Players will be divided up
according to a combination of age
and beginning ability from 10:00-
11:30 a.m. at City Park.
Register today
COMING SOON
Tuesday, October 18
Olympic Homecoming
Boards, Commissions, Committees applications
open through Oct. 12
The Colleyville City Council seeks citizens to serve on the
following Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Applications will be accepted through October 12, 2016.
Historical Preservation Committee
Colleyville Library Board
Metroport Teen Court Advisory Committee
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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You watched them compete in the
2016 Olympic Games in Rio, now
welcome two Colleyville Olympians
home.
The Colleyville City Council will
host a proclamation ceremony for
Olympians Katie Meili and Stephen
Lambdin at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 18, in front of City Hall, 100
Main Street. The public is invited to
attend and give these athletes the
homecoming they deserve. An
autograph and meet-and-greet
session is scheduled to follow the
proclamation ceremony inside City
Hall.
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Secretary's Office. Completed applications should be
submitted to the city secretary via email to
cloven@colleyville.com or ashelley@colleyville.com.
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City receives financial reporting award
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
awarded the City of Colleyville the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of
recognition in governmental accounting and financial
reporting. Its attainment represents a significant
accomplishment by the City of Colleyville.
The achievement program encourages state and local
governments to prepare comprehensive annual financial
reports (CAFR) that embody the spirit of transparency and
full disclosure and go beyond the minimum requirements of
accounting principles.
The comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) provides
a detailed report of the city's financial operations and
position by fund. The City of Colleyville has received this
award for 27 consecutive years. GFOA is a professional
association of state, provincial, and local finance officials
across the United States and Canada.
The 2015 CAFR, which the most recent award is based on,
is available on Colleyville.com.
Walk the Haunted Trail on Oct. 15
Are you brave enough to walk the Haunted Trail?
Come dressed up to Haunted Trail Fest from 6:30-9:00
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Colleyville Nature Center, 100
Mill Wood Drive. This all-ages event allows families to walk
through a wooded path filled with scary creatures, spooky
sounds, and ghostly special effects. The trail's fright factor
intensifies after 7:30 p.m.
Attendees can also participate in the 12-and-under
costume contest, games and prizes, and more.
Entry to the trail is $3 and only cash will be accepted. All
other activities are free. For more information call
817.503.1150.
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SEPTEMBER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
COMMUNITY MEETS FOR
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
ROAD, CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATES
Learn about on-going
building improvements
along SH26 and more in
this month's Economic
Development Report.
Access a PDF of the
report
View a complete gallery of
photos from National Night
Out on the City's Facebook
page and tag yourself and
friends in the images.
Access the gallery
AT&T continues to relocate
utilities along the SH26
corridor in preparation of
TxDOT's upcoming road
project.
SH 26 Utility Relocation
City of Colleyville, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034