HomeMy WebLinkAboutEuless Today 11/20121011 *November
Dear Citizens,
The Euless City
Council approved a
balanced budget that
keeps the same tax
rate of .47 per $100
11 of property val-
uation. We are fortunate to be able
to provide all the services for our
citizens in spite of the economic
down turn. As the economy slowly
recovers the city council has
approved two exciting projects for
the 2013 year. Do read all about the
aquatics center and the natatorium.
We anticipate a May opening for the
the outdoor aquatics center and fall
opening for the indoor portion.
Thanksgiving and Christmas will be
here before you know it. Don't
forget Raven's Grille at Texas Star for
your special outings. Let them cater
your parry or better yet, reserve a
lovely room at the Conference
Centre and let the staff take care of
everything.
We also look forward to our
Christmas Parade of Lights and the
Heritage Park celebration, along
with many other events. Now is the
time to sign up for volunteering for
these special events. You make
Euless a great city and TOGETHER
WE ARE BUILDING A BETTER
TOMORROW.
THE OFFICIAL TME CiTY °F
PUBUC4TION of EUL°ESS
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No Tax Increase in the FY 2013 Budget
The City of Euless is pleased that the
year and expect this trend to
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 operating budget
continue into the next budget year.
will continue all existing programs and
A copy of the budget is on file in
services for citizens and maintain the
the City Secretary's Office, on the
current tax rate of 47C per $100 of
City's website, and in the library for
property valuation. This budget was
citizens to review.
prepared emphasizing the City's
mission to: Provide our citizens the most
General Fund
efficient services possible to protect and
The General Fund is the largest
enhance the quality of life through
fund with budgeted operating
planning and visionary leadership.
expenditures of $32.3M which
Over the last few years the City
supports primary governmental
experienced significant revenue losses ;functions.
The majority of the
due to declines in appraised values and
revenues for this fund are derived
sales tax revenues. During this time, the :from
property taxes and sales taxes.
City reduced personnel and operating
Other revenues include franchise
expenditures to maintain a balanced :
fees, fines, permits, and other
budget. We are very pleased to report ;miscellaneous
sources. Based on
that we have seen improvement in our :
values provided by Tarrant
financial condition during the current :Appraisal
District, the appraised
:
values for FY2012-2013 have
increased 3.9% over the prior year.
The majority of the General Fund
is dedicated to police and fire
operations with the remaining
funds supporting parks and
community services, street main-
tenance, development services,
library services, city administration
and general overhead includes
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utilities, audit services, appraisal and tax
services, and other expenditures that are not
department specific.
The General Fund budget includes $1.9M for
capital expenses that are funded from excess
reserves. These reserves will primarily provide
funding for police and fire equipment,
computers, court automation, and fitness
equipment for the senior center. The FY2012-
2013 budget also restores funding for
infrastructure improvements.
Water and Wastewater Fund
The second largest operating fund is the Water
and Wastewater Fund with operating expenses
of $19.6M. This fund covers the cost of
purchasing potable water from Trinity River
Authority (TRA), reclaimed water from the City
of Fort Worth, the cost of wastewater treatment
by TRA, and all expenses associated with water
production and distribution, meter reading,
billing and collections, debt payments,
overhead expense, and infrastructure
replacement.
Adjustments have been made to the base rates
and volume charges for both water and
wastewater. These increases are implemented
to cover the overall increase in the City's cost of
operating the system. The water base rate will
increase 50(r for a standard sized residential
water meter and the wastewater base rate will
increase by 50C The tiered rate structure for
water usage of residential and irrigation
customers, first implemented in 2009,
continues to encourage efficient water use and
conservation. A 15C increase in the water
volume charge has been implemented for the
top two tiers, which includes residential or
irrigation usage over 15,000 gallons monthly.
In addition, the wastewater volume charge will
increase 13(t per 1,000 gallons. As a reminder,
residential wastewater charges are capped at
90% of water consumption not to exceed
12,000 gallons per month.
proposed Tax Cate —,All Entities
County
Community 10%
College
6%
14.90 26.4c
Pip- HEDISD $1.4075
47.0c GC ISD $1.3200
22.80
Euless
19%
Hospital School*
9% 56%
Per $100 Assessed Valuation
Total Rate = $2.5185 (HER ISD)
Total Rate = $2.4310 (GC ISD)
The Euless City Council established a rate stabilization
fund designed to help offset fluctuations in water rates.
For FY2012-2013, a rebate of 12C per 1,000 gallons
will be granted to single-family residential customers
on monthly water consumption of up to 15,000
gallons. This rebate can only be guaranteed for one
year and will be evaluated annually. In an effort to
encourage conservation, the rebate credit will not
apply to irrigation -only meters.
Car Rental Fund
The Car Rental Fund is the third largest operating fund
and is solely supported by a 5% tax authorized by
Euless citizens in 1999 on the short-term rental of
motor vehicles. A portion of these funds is allocated
by the Euless City Council to reduce debt, maintain a
stable tax rate, and cash flow numerous capital
projects. These funds have a direct reduction on the
property tax rate of approximately 64. FY2012-2013
transfers are budgeted to fund capital items including:
the construction of new aquatics facilities, street
overlays, public safety radios, and the Community
Powered Revitalization Program.
Residential cost per
Residential cost per
1,000/gal with
1,000/gal
Gallons of Water
applicable rate
with 12C Rate
increases
Stabilization Rebate
0-2,000
$2.48
$2.48-0.12=$2.36
3,000-8,000
$3.41
$3.41-0.12=$3.29
9,000-15,000
$3.98
$3.98-0.12=$3.86
16,000-35,000
$4.36+0.15=$4.51
Over 35,000
$4.96+0.15=$5.11
Car Rental Fund
The Car Rental Fund is the third largest operating fund
and is solely supported by a 5% tax authorized by
Euless citizens in 1999 on the short-term rental of
motor vehicles. A portion of these funds is allocated
by the Euless City Council to reduce debt, maintain a
stable tax rate, and cash flow numerous capital
projects. These funds have a direct reduction on the
property tax rate of approximately 64. FY2012-2013
transfers are budgeted to fund capital items including:
the construction of new aquatics facilities, street
overlays, public safety radios, and the Community
Powered Revitalization Program.
Capital Improvement
Projects
The FY2012-2013 capital budget
includes funding for street
improvements, enhancements to
sidewalks and facilities to
accommodate citizens with
disabilities in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act,
wastewater line replacements,
extension of the reclaimed water
system, and construction of
aquatics facilities at the Euless
Family Life Center at Midway Park.
Wastewater line replacements are
scheduled along Ross Avenue,
Slaughter Lane, E. Huitt Lane, and
W. Huitt Lane.
The City's reclaimed water system
provides the opportunity to utilize
non -potable water for irrigation
purposes and conserves valuable
potable water resources. The
extension of this service is a
priority of the FY2012-2013
budget. The project will be
implemented in six phases with
the first phase scheduled for 2013.
Upon completion, the reclaimed
water line extension will provide
reclaimed water service to several
multi -family properties from
Harwood Road to Mid -Cities
Boulevard.
Funding has also been provided
for the construction of new indoor
and outdoor aquatics facilities
which will be located at the Euless
Family Life Center at Midway Park.
The outdoor facility is scheduled
for completion in time for the
2013 summer swim season, with
the anticipated opening of the
indoor facility scheduled for fall
2013. The outdoor facility will
include a lazy river, slides, shade structures, aerobic opportunities
and much more. The indoor facility will include a lap pool and a
current channel to meet the needs of senior citizens, as well as a
slide and spray features for children.
Euless held a town hall meeting in June to seek input from citizens
in the preparation of this budget. This city-wide budget
preparation effort emphasized the importance of continuing to
provide quality services to citizens while maintaining a stable tax
rate. We believe this is a financially sound budget that meets our
primary goals and objectives of continuing all existing services,
attaining appropriate staffing levels, and maintaining reserve levels
in accordance with the City's fiscal policies.
Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule
During the Thanksgiving holiday, normal Thursday
�a. trash and recycling collection will shift to Friday,
$ November 23. Friday service will shift to Saturday,
November 24. Please contact Allied Waste Services at
817-332- 7301 or Community Waste Disposal at 972-
'11V 392-9300 with questions.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 6
On Election Day, November 6, polling places will be at various
precinct locations. To find out more information and your polling
location visit www.tarrantcounty.com/evote.
Purls of Wisdom
First and Third Tuesday of the Month
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join this informal group of adults to work on your knitting or other needlework projects. Contact
the Reference Desk for further information at 817-685-1489.
job Seekers — Polish Up Your Resume
Resume Maker, available through the Euless Library website, features a Resume and Letter Guide,
Interview and Salary Tips, and Job Search Tools. This free online resume builder and career center
allows users to create an account to save documents within the database. Resume Maker can be
accessed on the library computers or by remote access through the Euless Library online link under
the "Career Center" heading. Contact the Reference Desk for further information at 817-685-1489.
Christmas Parade of Lights
"A Nutcracker Christmas"
Saturday, December 1, 6:30 p.m.
Euless Family Life Center,
300 W. Midway Dr.
The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Midway Dr. and
Fuller -Wiser. It will travel west on Midway and end at
Trinity High School.
Celebrate the spirit of Texas at this year's
Christmas Parade of Lights. Even Santa Claus
won't miss this year's spectacular display of
moving lights. Organizations of all kinds may
enter floats in the best parade in Texas! Let your
imagination run wild as you consider this year's
theme - A Nutcracker Christmas. Parade award
winners will be announced on
www.eulesstx.gov the next day. For more
information or to receive a float application,
call Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or visit
www.eulesstx.gov. All participants are asked to
attend an informational meeting on November
12 at the Euless Family Life Senior Center to
discuss safety issues. Call 817-685-1666 for
more information.
Heritage Park Christmas
Celebration
Saturday, December 8, 1 - 5 p.m.
Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Dr.
Celebrate an old
fashioned Christmas at
historic Heritage Park.
Members of the Euless
Historical Preservation
Committe will conduct
guided tours of the 160
year-old Himes Log
House, McCormick Barn
and the Fuller House—all decorated for the
holiday season. Visit our brand new Euless
Heritage Museum at the Ruth Millican Center and
learn about Euless history. You can listen to local
choirs sing your Christmas favorites, visit our
petting zoo and enjoy great arts and crafts. Kids
can visit with Santa Claus and make their own
Christmas ornaments. And we'll have free
refreshments for everyone. Holiday cheer and
Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon!
Call 817-685-1666 for more information.
November Special Events
Senior Center special events are for Euless Family Life Senior Center members.
You must be over the age of 60 to become a member.
Date
Event Price
Time
2
*Hamburger Lunch $2
11:30 a.m.
9
*White Elephant Bingo
10:00 a.m
9
*Thanksgiving Pot Luck at Center
11:30 a.m.
Sign up to bring a covered dish- meat provided
14
*Senior Holiday Luncheon by North Main BBQ
11:45 a.m.
MUST HAVE A TICKET (Tickets available Oct. 1 - Nov. 9, Mon.
- Fri.,
6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., and must be a Euless Resident or a member of the EFLSC)
16
*Hot Dogs $2
11:30 a.m.
18
*Dining Out
5:00 p.m.
22-23
Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
30
*Breakfast $2
9:00 a.m.
*Holiday Shopping Trip
8:00 a.m.
(Target -Wal -Mart -Northeast Mall)
*Registration is required for these activities one week prior!
Don't wait to register at the last minute. If we do not have enough to make the class or event, we may have to cancel. Some activities
have limited space available as well. Sign up today for the activities you are interested in. You may miss out if you wait too long!
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Kenny Marchant's Veterans Fair
Saturday, November 3
9:30 a.m. - noon
Euless Family Life Senior Center Ballroom
300 W. Midway
The 2012 Veterans Fair hosted by U.S. Congressman Kenny
Marchant is free and open to the public. A variety of
organizations focused in the areas of veterans' benefits, services,
and programs will be available for assistance. The event is family
friendly with patriotic activities. For more information, please
visit http://marchant.house.gov/veteransfair/.
Golf Weather is Here
November is a great time to visit Texas Star. The cool weather is a great complement to the
challenging Texas Star Course. Call the pro shop at 817-685-7888 to reserve your tee time today.
Don't forget the beautiful outdoor patio at Raven's Grille. Enjoy quiet mornings, relaxing afternoons,
and a great view of the 18th green while enjoying a delicious meal.
NOVEMBER CLASSES
Euless Family Life Center
300 W. Midway Dr.
For complete descriptions, visit www.eulesstx.gov/efic or on Facebook "Euless Parks & Community Services."
EFLC HOURS: M-TH: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. ♦ FRI: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. ♦ SAT: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ♦ SUN. 1 - 6 p.m.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CLASS#
BEG
AGE
DAY
TIME
#WKS
Preschool Play Dates
110020-02
11/15
2+
TH
10-11:30am
FREE
Fun Time for Learners
110002-03
10/29
3-5
M/W
9am-1pm
3/$102
Terrific Tuesday & Thursday
110003-03
10/30
3-5
T/TH
9am-lpm
3/$102
Fun Fridays Pre -School
110010-03
11/2
3-5
F
9am-lpm
3/$52
Jazz & Ballet Combo
110200-02
11/3
3-6
S
10-10:45am
6/$68
Hip Hop Dance
110208-02
11/3
3-6
S
11-11:45am
6/$68
YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES
110306-03
10/30
18+
T
7-8pm
4/$40
Under the Rim Basketball
110515-03
11/3
5-9
S
10-10:45am
3/$27
You Can Paint Youth
110815-03
11/15
5-13
TH
4-5:30pm
1/$22
Young Spartan Boot Camp
110510-03
11/7
8-12
W
6-7pm
4/$30
Making the Cut Basketball
110520-11
11/5
7-14
M
2-2:30pm
3/$32
Making the Cut Basketball
110520-12
11/5
7-14
M
3-3:30pm
3/$32
Making the Cut Basketball
110520-13
11/5
7-14
M
3:30-4pm
3/$32
Making the Cut Basketball
110520-14
11/5
7-14
M
4-4:30pm
3/$32
Making the Cut Basketball
110520-15
11/3
7-14
S
11:15-11:45am
3/$32
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Boot Camp Cardio
110315-03
10/29
13+
M/TH
6-7pm
3/$27
Hatha Yoga
110330-03
10/30
13+
T/TH
7-8pm
3/$36
Zumba
110300-03
11/5
13+
M/W
7-8pm
3/$32
Belly Dance
110220-03
11/1
13+
TH
7-8pm
4/$26
You Can Oil Paint
110810-03
11/15
14+
TH
6-9pm
1/$37
Boot Camp
110350-03
10/30
16+
T/TH/F
5:45-6:45am
4/$62/$42
Tai Chi Beginners
110305-03
10/30
18+
T
6-7pm
4/$40
Tai Chi Advanced
110306-03
10/30
18+
T
7-8pm
4/$40
Social Security Questions
111004-02
11/13
18+
T
10-11:30am
FREE
DR PEPPER STARCENTER
1400 S. Pipeline 76040,
817-267-4233
Tot Ice Skating
111161-03
11/17
3-4
S
11:15-11:45am
2/$30
Skate Like a Star
111162-05
11/13
5-13
T
6:45-7:15pm
2/$30
Skate Like a Star
111162-06
11/17
5-13
S
11:15-11:45am
2/$30
Adult Ice Skating
111165-03
11/13
14+
T
6:45-7:15pm
2/$30
- SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER
508 Simmons Dr., 76040
Taekwondo-Tigerkubs
110130-02
11/10
5-8
S
9-9:45am
6/$27
Taekwondo-Beginners
110131-02
11/6
8-12
T
6-7:15pm (at EFLC)
6/$55
S
10-11:15am
Taekwondo-Advanced
110132-02
11/5
8-14
M
6-7:15pm (at EFLC)
6/$55
TH
6-7:15pm
Taekwondo-Adult
110134-02
11/6
13+
T
7:30-9pm (at EFLC)
6/$65
TH
7:30-9pm
Hapkido
110133-03
10/29
13+
M
7:30-9pm
4/$26
Urban Boot Camp
110340-03
10/29
16+
M/W
5:30-6:30am
4/$65
S
7:30-8:30am
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