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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01 Euless TodayTHE CITY OF EUL°ESS Dear Citizens, It's another new year and there are a lot of great things on the horizon. First, ' please join us for the Town Hall meeting on January 20. It's a great way to learn about upcoming projects and programs and a great place to ask questions or give suggestions. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in person, so that we can talk about topics that are important to you and discuss our city's plans for 2022. Of course, January is also a great time for resolutions. If fitness is a resolution of yours, here is an excellent opportunity to start the New Year off on the right foot. The Euless Family Life Center is offering a free Open House on Saturday, January 29. This gives you a chance to try out classes, find instructors that you like, check out the indoor pool and take a complete tour of the facility. I hope you'll mark your calendar to join us for these exciting January events. r,til.r:55 lilki A * 'Y • A CodeREDi" Get Emergency Notifications from CodeRed The City of Euless has replaced Nixle with the more robust CodeRED system, a high- speed emergency notification service. You can get emergency alerts in real time by signing up with the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. It sends alerts for weather warnings, traffic delays, missing persons, criminal activities, mosquito control and local events. You choose how you want to receive the notifications: by text, email, voice, web, social media or the CodeRed Mobile App. There are three ways to sign-up for CodeRED: • Go to www.eulesstx.gov/CodeRed and click the "Sign Up" button at the bottom of the page • Install the CodeRed Mobile App on your cell phone • Text the word "EULESS" to 99411 from your mobile phone You will recognize the CodeRED call when your caller ID displays the following numbers: 866-419-5000 Emergency Notifications 855-969-4636 General Notifications 800-566-9780 CodeRED Weather Warning Alerts Please be sure to add these telephone numbers into your cell phone's contacts, when applicable. Important Note: When answering a CodeRed call, you must say something such as "Hello," for the call to play. For more information, contact CodeRed at 1-866-939-0911 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/CodeRed. Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. • Euless, TX 76039 • 817-685-1400 • eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov Uverse Ch. 99 • Euless Cable Channel 16 Water Line Replacements on Alexander and Dickey Replacing aging water lines now is necessary to help avoid leaking pipes or water main breaks in the future. The FY 2020-21 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Budget includes line items for water line replacements in these areas: • East Alexander Lane from Cullum Dr. to Dickey Dr. • Dickey Drive from East Alexander Ln. to Copher Ct. Both locations have 60-year-old water lines and were chosen based on prior maintenance history. The City Council awarded the project to A & B Construction, LLC. The project is scheduled to take place from December through March 2022. Once completed, this project will reduce maintenance and improve water service to those neighborhoods. Every effort is made to minimize the impact to homeowners during construction, however, some temporary inconveniences may occur as work takes place. Residents will be notified in advance before the work begins. These improvements will utilize a process called Pipe Bursting. This method installs a new pipe inside of the existing water main underground. The old pipe is broken up and the new pipe fills in the existing space. This process requires minimal digging which reduces construction time and disruption to residents. Even though this eliminates the need for open trench work, some digging will be required to tie into the owner's service line. The Water Line Replacement Program is part of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. The CIP is a comprehensive look at identified needs throughout the City. It is reviewed and updated each year to help the Euless City Council prioritize immediate needs as well as long-term projects. There are five basic project types within the CIP: drainage, streets, wastewater, water and other. This plan is a working blueprint for preserving and improving Euless' infrastructure while ensuring efficient use of public dollars. Wanted: Teen Court Volunteers The H.E.B. Teen Court is looking for adult and teen volunteers. Volunteering for Teen Court is a great way to serve your community. The minimum age for teen volunteers is 13. Teens and adults work together to provide defendants the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, while learning about the justice system. Teen volunteers learn public speaking skills, interviewing techniques and administrative skills. Local attorneys and the Teen Court Coordinator combine their time and talents to provide all teen volunteers with thorough training. Teen Court is a peer program that allows juvenile first offenders with Class C misdemeanors an alternative in the criminal justice system. Teen volunteers serve as the attorneys, bailiffs and clerks, while adult volunteers assist during court sessions as jury monitors and judges. You are welcome to visit any Teen Court session to observe and find out more about our program. If interested, call the Teen Court office at 817-952-2468. Free Security Inspections The Euless Police Department offers free security inspections to residents and businesses upon request. These inspections help strengthen your property's defense against criminals. If your home passes inspection, you may be eligible for a homeowner's insurance discount. Free inspections are provided by appointment only. For more details, call 817-685-1500. City of Euless General Election Candidate Filing January 19 - February 18, 8 a.m. - S p.m. Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive Filing for a place on the May 7, 2022 City of Euless General Election ballot begins Wednesday, January 19, and runs through Friday, February 18 at 5 p.m. During the filing period, qualified persons may file as a candidate for Place 1 or Place 3 of the City Council in the City Secretary's Office on weekdays. For more information, please call the City Secretary's Office at 817-685-1419 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/cso. Winter Town Hall Thursday, January 20, 7p.m. Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive Let your voice be heard at the Euless Town Hall meeting while learning about upcoming projects and new programs. Your opinion is important and we want to hear it at the winter Town Hall meeting. Representatives from all departments along with your elected City Council Members will be available for your questions, comments or suggestions. We look forward to hearing from you to help keep our city FabEuless! For questions, call 817-685-1400. Yolanda's Little Learners Is your child ready for preschool? Yolanda's Little Learners is a preschool program at the Euless Family Life Center. Yolanda and Claudia have a wealth of experience with creative and academic development of children, while also teaching them independence and socialization. Children in the program will participate in crafts, games, music, circle time and outdoor play. Classes are offered year-round. For more information, call 817-262-2971. OLD Parks at Texas Star 1501 S. Pipeline Road The Parks at Texas Star is holding registration for the Spring 2022 season. Teams are for boys and girls ages 3 to 14. Registration runs from December 2 through February 9. For more information and to register online, visit www.ParksAtTexasStar.com. Christmas Tree Recycling Event Saturday, January 8, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Euless Family Life Aquatic Park Parking Lot, 300 W. Midway Drive Don't throw away your live Christmas tree - recycle it! And then join us for the Christmas Tree Recycling Event on Saturday, January 8. The City is hosting a tree mulching demonstration. Additionally, we're serving free hot dogs and drinks to anyone who participates in the recycling event. To recycle your Christmas tree, drop off your live tree (with no decorations or lights) at the designated area of Midway Park from December 26 to January 8. The City will turn your tree into mulch, which it uses throughout the year to maintain City parks and medians. Residents may bring their own bag to fill with mulch for their gardens or flowerbeds. Limit one bag per person. The Parks Department may work with residents on additional quantities if available. For more information, call 817-685-1650. Saturday, January 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Children's Health StarCenter-Euless 1400 S. Pipeline Rd. The Bedford Euless Soccer Association is holding registration for the Spring 2022 season. Teams are for boys and girls ages 3 to 19. There will be a walk- in registration event on Saturday, January 8 at the Children's Health StarCenter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Online registration will be open until Saturday, January 15. For more information and to register online, visit www.besasoccer.com. Volunteer of the Year Nominations are Due Do you know a volunteer or business that goes "above and beyond" to make our community FabEuless? We are looking for nominations for Volunteer of the Year, so we can celebrate the dedication and service of these exceptional people. Help us honor a resident/business for outstanding volunteer service to make Euless great! We invite Euless residents to nominate a Volunteer, Business and Youth of the Year for outstanding service during 2021. Please include a 100-word explanation along with your form. For more information, visit www.eulesstx.gov/voy or contact Matt Sanders at 817-685-1821. Nomination forms are due January 25.