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Home My WebLink AboutE-Communicator-City Publications-10/30/2012 IN THIS ISSUE TIERED WATER RATES TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER Tiered Water Rates Mayor for a Day FY 2013 City Budget Citizen Involvement Holly Colley Holiday Thanksgiving Closings Fall Clean Sweep Public Library Survey In San Angelo, residents will begin water rationing in the Early Voting next few weeks--outdoor watering will no longer be an option as residents scramble to preserve water for Fall Forward necessities. Cities in heavily populated Southern California have faced similar situations for more than a decade. Water resources, long taken for granted, are dwindling. And with more than half the counties in the United States in severe drought conditions, it could happen any place. With an eye on the future, the Colleyville City Council is working to avoid such a fate in this community. In December, the city will join other North Texas cities by instituting a tiered water rate structure as a means to encourage water conservation on a citywide level. Residents will see the change on their January bills. QUICK LINKS In addition to helping in the effort to conserve water, tiered rates provide the consumer with an opportunity to control household costs. Consumers who use less CITY OF COLLEYVILLE water will pay at a lower tier rate. And, while generating CITY NEWS revenue is not an objective of the tiered rate structure, any additional revenue from the higher tier rates will be PUBLIC MEETINGS dedicated to replacement and enhancement of the city's water infrastructure. The current charge for 1,000 gallons of water is $3.74, regardless of the amount of usage. With tiered rates the cost breakdown by usage is as follows: - 2,000-20,000 gallons - $3.74 - 20,001-30,000 gallons - $4.30 OCTOBER - 30,001-40,000 gallons - $4.86 - 40,001-50,000 gallons - $5.42 ACTIVITIES - Over 50,000 gallons - $5.98 Babysitter Course In the progressively tiered system, once usage elevates with CPR* to the next tier, every 1,000 gallons of water will be Senior Center charged at the rate for that tier. Customers using 20,000 Sat., Oct. 13, gallons of water a month or less, which covers general 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. household usage and basic lawn irrigation, will not see an Call 817.503.1180 increase under the tiered structure. Those using up to for details. 30,000 gallons of water per month will see an increase up to $5.60 a month, from $117.24 to $122.84. That Fall Clean Sweep customer will be charged under two tiers--the first McPherson Park/CHHS 20,000 gallons at $3.74, and from 20,001 to 30,000 Sat., Oct. 13, 9:00 a.m. gallons receiving a rate of $4.30. Up to 40,000 gallons Call 817.503.1112 per month, the increase would be $16.80; usage up to for details. 50,000 gallons a month would result in a monthly increase of $33.60; and, the highest use customers Haunted Trail Fest utilizing more than 50,000 gallons in a month would see Colleyville Nature the largest increase--so that a customer using 60,000 Center gallons a month would see an increase of $56. Sat., Oct. 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. The city has developed online water calculators to assist Call 817.503.1180 customers in determining increases in their bills or to for details gauge the savings afforded from greater water conservation efforts. Tot Tumbling & Sports* Colleyville Water Calculators Senior Center Mon., Oct. 22-Dec. 3, Further details on tiered water rates 2:00 p.m. Call 817.503.1180 In instituting tiered rates, Colleyville joins cities across for details. the country in recognizing and addressing future water needs. Our neighbors in Euless, Keller, North Richland Adventure Kidz Hills, and Southlake already use tiered water rates. Fort Fabulous Fall Crafts Worth and Dallas also use tiered rates, as do the majority Public Library of cities with 20,000 or more in population in Collin, Thu., Oct. 25, 3:30 Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. p.m. Call 817.503.1150 for details. MAYOR FOR A DAY CONTEST Zumba* Senior Center For the "Mayor for a Day" (MFD) essay contest winner, a Mon. & Thu., day as the city's "mayor" is just the beginning of an Oct. 29-Dec. 20, unforgettable year. The current MFD winner has starred 5:45 p.m. in a recycling video, arrived at the annual holiday festival Call 817.503.118 aboard a fire truck with Santa, and opened the annual for details. summer reading program--just to name a few. The contest is open to Colleyville residents only, in grades *Denotes a regular 2-7. To enter, all contestants must submit a one-to-two recreation page essay addressing three ideas he or she would class held at the implement to make Colleyville an even better place to Senior Center live. This year's contest opens Thursday, Nov. 1, and all entries must be submitted by Tuesday, Nov. 27. The View the complete student will serve as honorary "mayor" on Tuesday, Dec. Colleyville activity calendar 4, co-presiding with Mayor David Kelly at the Colleyville City Council meeting that evening. Full contest details here or call 817.503.1120. City of Colleyville 817.503.1000 FY 2013 CITY BUDGET Suggestions or The fiscal year 2013 budget was approved by the City Comments? Council in September and went into effect on Oct. 1. The combined expenditures and transfers total $39,288,707. Once again, Colleyville's tax rate will remain at .3559 for every $100 in appraised value, essentially the same rate the city has maintained for the past 18 years, with the exception of an increase of less than a penny to build new fire stations in 2008. Voters approved that measure in a 2005 bond election. The new budget provides for more than $2.4 million in street maintenance funds, an increase of more than $1.4 million over current funding levels. It also allocates $1.8 million for street capital improvement projects to address the city's aging street infrastructure. For the fourth year, the budget does not allow for city salary increases but does provide a one-time lump sum payment to employees, predicated on a satisfactory evaluation. View the FY 2013 Budget Summary CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT Serving on a citizen board, commission, or committee, provides an opportunity to have an impact on the future and direction of the city. The Colleyville City Council is currently accepting applications for the following boards and committees: - Architectural Review Commission - Colleyville Center Advisory Committee - Colleyville Events Steering Committee - Historical Preservation Committee - Sidewalks Committee - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Information and application forms are available below or by calling 817.503.1130. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of the City Secretary by Nov. 30. Application and information Please submit a completed application (and any applicable forms) to the city secretary at csingleton@colleyville.com or fax to 817.503.1139 or mail to: City of Colleyville Office of the City Secretary 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 HOLLY COLLEY HOLIDAY Holly Colley Holiday returns on Friday, Nov. 30, at The Village at Colleyville. The event features lighting of the city tree, visits with Santa, games, arts and crafts, community trees, musical performances, dance troupes, appearances by local children's choirs, and more. The event and parking are free. Hours are 4:30-8:30 p.m. THANKSGIVING CLOSINGS City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23. No trash or recycle collection will be conducted on Thanksgiving Day; for affected customers, service will resume on a normal schedule on Monday, Nov. 26. Scheduled service for Friday, Nov. 23, will not be affected by the holiday. FALL CLEAN SWEEP - SATURDAY, OCT. 13: Volunteers: 8:45 a.m., McPherson Park, 240 West McDonwell School Road Clean Sweep brings the Colleyville community together to pick up city streets and open spaces. The Keep Colleyville Beautiful organization is still accepting individual, group, or family volunteers for the event, which qualifies for community service hours. Please call 817.503.1111 for volunteer information. Bulk Trash Drop-off: 9:00-11:00 a.m., Bluebonnet Road-behind Justice Center Clean Sweep will also offer bulk trash drop-off collection in the parking lot behind the Justice Center (5201 Riverwalk Drive). The lot can be accessed from Bluebonnet Drive. (NOTE: THIS IS A CHANGE IN LOCATION FROM WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLICIZED.) Proof of residency will be required for this service. Residents must show a current driver's license with a Colleyville address or a recent water bill. (Note: The Crud Cruiser, document shredding and other services are not available at the Fall Clean Sweep event. Those services are only available at the Spring Clean Sweep event.) For more information, please call 817.503.1112. PUBLIC LIBRARY SURVY The Colleyville Public Library is one of the most popular locales in the city, providing a variety of programming for adults, teens, and children every week. Library personnel use public input to gauge their performance, measure patron satisfaction, and determine future programs. Please help us better serve you by completing the brief, online library survey. Thank you...and we'll see you at the library! Take the library survey EARLY VOTING Colleyville City Hall will be an early voting location for the November general election. Early voting schedule: Monday-Friday, Oct. 22-26, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 29-31, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Nov. 1-2, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Tarrant County registered voters may vote at any polling location during early voting. Voters must vote in their precinct on Election Day. For other locations and information, visit the Tarrant County Elections Administration site here. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 9. For information, visit the Tarrant County voter registration webpage here. FALL FORWARD Daylight savings time ends Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2:00 a.m. In addition to "falling back" by resetting the clocks an hour earlier (from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.), changing the batteries in the fire alarms installed in homes across the country has become a seasonal tradition. This year, the Colleyville Fire Department encourages Colleyville residents to make an addition to the tradition by updating the medical information on Vial of Life cards. In a medical emergency, the Vial of Life program provides emergency personnel access to health information. It's essential that the information be kept up to date. For participants in the program, the start and end of daylight savings time is an easy-to-remember schedule for ensuring all medical information is current. On Nov. 4, remember to "fall back," change fire alarm batteries, and update the Vial of Life card. For information on the Vial of Life program, contact the Colleyville Fire Department at 817.503.1400. National Fire Prevention Week begins this Sunday, Oct. 7. The week has been commemorated since 1922. Get all the facts, details, and stories here-including the truth about a particularly famous cow belonging to Mrs. O'Leary that was blamed for starting the great Chicago fire in 1871. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NOTES The latest edition of the city's "Come to Colleyville" economic development newsletter has just been published. This is a special edition related to the aviation business developments in Colleyville. View it here Forward email This email was sent to cloven@colleyville.com by mgandy@colleyville.com | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. City of Colleyville | 100 Main Street | Colleyville | TX | 76034