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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-12/30/20131 Colleyville police joining agencies across Tarrant County in "no refusal" policy Colleyville police will continue to keep an especially keen eye out for drunk or impaired drivers through New Year's Day. Statistics show that more people drink and drive during holiday periods. In an effort to ensure greater public safety, Colleyville police have joined law enforcement agencies across Tarrant County in a "no refusal" initiative throughout the holiday period ending on Jan. 1. The program lets police obtain search warrants for blood samples from suspected drunk or impaired drivers who refuse breath tests. This enables police to legally acquire a proper blood sample from drivers who refuse to give a breath sample, increasing the chances for a conviction. Holiday closings & trash/recycle schedule City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. There is no regularly scheduled trash or recycling collection on Wednesdays, so trash/recycling services will not be affected by the holiday schedule. City offices will close as usual at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The Colleyville Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve, rather than the standard 8:00 p.m. closing time. Tree disposal Christmas trees can be placed curbside for disposal on regularly scheduled trash days. Please remember to remove any tinsel, nails, or other objects prior to disposal. Residential sewer line protection programs The city of Colleyville has been contacted by several residents about emails and mail received from American Water Resources of Texas, Inc. The company provides programs related to maintenance or damage repair of lines from a residence to the sewer main. Residents should know that the city of Colleyville has no relationship with American Water Resources of Texas nor does the city endorse this company or any company that provides 2 this service. As in all cities, residents are responsible for water and sewer lines on their property. However, while some cities do partner with such companies in a revenue-sharing relationship, the city of Colleyville does not. The decision as to which provider to use, if any, is left to the discretion of the individual property owner.