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Home My WebLink AboutE-Communicator-City Publications-2/3/20141 IN THIS ISSUE City Debuts Solicitor No Knock List Colleyville Crime Drops to 22-Year Low Lunch and Learn Opportunities Clean Sweep - April 5 Service Guidelines Mobile Mammograms Reading & Recreation Sensation Orange Barrel Report QUICK LINKS CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CITY NEWS CITY DEBUTS SOLICITOR NO KNOCK LIST Colleyville is one of the safest cities in Tarrant County in part because city officials partner with the community on ways to combat crime. In the 2010 citizen survey, a majority of respondents listed door-to-door solicitors as the number one safety concern in their neighborhoods. In response, the city enacted a stricter solicitor ordinance, adopted in 2011, that allows the city to closely regulate door-to-door solicitors. The ordinance includes heightened permit requirements, which require more information from those who apply. Applicants must consent to a criminal background check, and permits are denied to those with a conviction or plea of no contest to any felony and some applicable misdemeanors. To enhance that ordinance, the city has introduced the "No Knock" list-an online registration list for people who don't want solicitors at their door. By ordinance, vendors are required to review the list and citations can be issued if 2 PUBLIC MEETINGS MARCH ACTIVITIES Zumba* Senior Center Mon. & Thu., March 3-27, 6:30 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1180. Keyboard/Piano* Senior Center Thu., March 6-27, times vary. For details, call 817.503.1180. ColleyBall - Girls Youth Volleyball League Heritage Middle School Registration ends March 7. For details, call 817.503.1180. Jedi Engineering with LEGO® or Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO® McPherson Park Rock House Mon.-Fri., March 10-14, times vary. For details, call 817.503.1180. Senior Day Trip AT&T Stadium VIP Guided Tour Mon., March 17, 9:00 a.m. For details, call 817.503.1195. Late Edition Book Club Public Library Thu., March 20, 7:00 p.m. For details, call they fail to do so. To register, select the NO KNOCK button on the Colleyville.com homepage. Anyone failing to honor the NO KNOCK list should be reported to the police. There is also a "Solicitors Welcome" list, for any resident who chooses that option. Registrants for either list must affirm they are the legal owner or occupant of the residence being entered on the list. A valid email is required to join either list. Anyone without an email address should call 817.503.1111 to receive the required documents necessary to register. Charitable and religious groups, and political campaigns are exempted from the ordinance's permitting requirements. COLLEYVILLE CRIME DROPS TO 22-YEAR LOW Public safety is paramount in any community. That is especially true in Colleyville. According to the latest Uniform Crime Report (UCR), the crime rate in Colleyville has dropped to a 22-year low. According to the report, a 38 percent decrease in vehicle burglaries and an eight percent decrease in thefts, including auto theft, were significant factors in crime reduction. Overall property crime, which traditionally accounts for more than 90 percent of the crime rate, fell by three percent. A comparison of 2010 to 2013 crime in Colleyville reveals that it has virtually flat lined during this time. The decrease can be attributed to improved technology and analysis on the part of police...and to ongoing community partnerships with groups like Citizens on Patrol (COPS) and the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, neighborhood crime watches, businesses, and, of course, alert citizens. Colleyville police also credit expansion of its regional law enforcement partnerships, working with other agencies in a combined assault on common offenders, as part of the successful mix that is keeping Colleyville residents safe. LUNCH & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES The Colleyville Senior Center offers free educational opportunities every month. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 817.503.1195. The center is located at 2512 Glade Rd. Upcoming classes include: Medicare/Medicaid Q&A Fri., March 14, 11:30 a.m. Dementia: Living and Care Options Fri., March 28, 11:30 a.m. 3 817.503.1155. Cordial Connections- Game Night Senior Center Mon., March 31, 5:00 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1195. For a complete listing, visit the city calendar at Colleyville.com. City of Colleyville 817.503.1000 Suggestions or Comments? CLEAN SWEEP - APRIL 5 Clean Sweep will be held Saturday, April 5, from 9:00- 11:00 a.m., or until containers are full. The event will be located at Colleyville Heritage High School (5401 Heritage Ave.) and will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of residency is required-either a current driver's license or recent water bill. Residents can take advantage of free bulk trash drop-off collection, Crud Cruiser hazardous waste disposal, electronics recycling and document shredding. The Crud Cruiser accepts hazardous waste not accepted in regular trash collection, such as paints, chemicals, and pesticides. Due to limited capacity, only the first 50 vehicles are guaranteed Crud Cruiser access. For the document shredding service, items should be in a cardboard box or paper bag that does not have to be returned. Plastic bags are not allowed. To facilitate traffic during the event, residents may not be able to stay and watch documents being shredded. The electronics recycling service will accept anything that plugs in or that has a battery. For more information on Clean Sweep, visit Colleyville.com. SERVICE GUIDELINES To ensure efficient collection of trash or recycling, please note the following service guidelines: * Have the cart at curbside or on the street by 7:00 a.m. * Place the cart three feet from any vehicle, mailbox, or other trash/recycle receptacle. * The front of the cart (non-handle side) should be facing the street (wheels away from curb). The cart must be placed close enough to the curb or street for the truck to reach it. * All recycle materials should be contained within the cart and the lid should be closed. MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS In conjunction with Texas Health Resources, the city will host mammography screenings on Wednesday, March 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The program's mobile health unit will be located in the south parking lot of Colleyville City Hall at 100 Main Street. The event is open to all community members; however, appointments are required and must be made by calling 1.855.318.7696. The appointment line is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 4 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The screening will last approximately 15 to 20 minutes. It will include a four-view screening mammogram and breast health education. Films are read by a board certified radiologist and the results are sent to the client and and a physician designated by that client, so be prepared to provide a physician's name, address, and phone and fax numbers. Patients should be women age 40 and over (patients 35 to 39 may receive a baseline screening), have no breast implants nor current symptoms of breast disease, have no personal history of breast cancer, should not be pregnant or actively nursing, and have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. As it is part of Texas Health Resources, the mobile unit will accept most insurance carriers. The coverage (co-pay, benefit, deductible) will vary based on a patient's individual plan. Questions about insurance can be addressed when appointments are made. For more information, call 817.820.4870 or email luisavaldez@TexasHealth.org. READING & RECREATION SENSATION Keep up that New Year's resolution with a fitness or health class. Check out the brochure on the front page of Colleyville.com for classes and activities this month. Orange Barrel Report View the latest Orange Barrel Report here. In this issue: Colleyville Boulevard Reconstruction, Jackson Road/Cheek-Sparger Road Roundabout, Kingston Addition, Pleasant Run, Quiet Zones, Cheek-Sparger Road/Bedford Road Roundabout, Glade Road Project, Development Projects.