HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11 Euless TodayNovember 2017
Dear Citizens,
As we move into a new budget, grow-
th, renovation and redevelopment are
the three trends in Euless. The FY18
budget addresses several immediate
needs facing Euless this year such as
street maintenance, equipment
replacement and public safety
communications. These needs may
not always be glamorous, but they
are key to providing our citizens the
services they have come to expect
from this great City. The proposed
budget also accomplishes the City
Council's goal of maintaining the
current tax rate at 46.25 cents. New
staff positions are part of the budget
this year. Capital expenditures
include reconstruction of several
streets, water and wastewater line
replacement and relocation along
with the design and remodel of the
library.
We remain considerate of our
residents and their tax dollars in
maintaining the current rate of
property tax. Yet we also realize the
need to provide funding to maintain
existing service levels. We believe
this budget accomplishes those
goals.
Did you know...?
Daylight Savings Time ends on
November 5? Be sure to check the
batteries in your smoke detectors.
Linda Martin Mayor
Tim Stinneford Place 1
Jeremy Tompkins Place 2
Eddie Price Mayor ProTem
Place 3
Linda Eilenfeldt Place 4
Harry Zimmer Place 5
Perry Bynum Place 6
The Euless
City Council
Euless Today is published by the City of Euless.
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FY 2018 Budget Highlights
(continued on next page)
The Euless City Council approved a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18,
which keeps the City's property tax rate flat at 46.25¢ per $100 of valuation. The
budget provides funding to continue the day-to-day operations of the City
including 24-hour police, fire and EMS service, public works, parks and
recreation, public library, neighborhood services, building inspections, code
compliance and other City services.
This is the 24th consecutive year that the property tax rate has either remained
flat or been reduced. Although the City's tax rate is unchanged from the previous
year, individual tax bills may fluctuate based on changes in home value, which
are determined by Tarrant Appraisal District.
The budget includes funding for:
•Renovation of the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library to include an
enhanced children's area, a teen room, additional study spaces, and
overall updates to the facility;
•Reconstruction of portions of Fuller Wiser Road, Bear Creek Parkway,
Midway Drive and Ash Lane;
•Design engineering for the replacement of the Fuller and Far North
Water Wells;
•Wastewater line replacement in the Oakwood Terrace addition;
•City-wide upgrades to traffic signal equipment and detection systems; and
•Various capital equipment including fire department rescue tools,
AED's, and portable radios as well as street evaluation and
improvements, and computer upgrades.
Due to an increase in service demands, the budget also includes funding for an
additional public safety dispatcher, a public works field technician, an
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COUNTY
COMMUNITYCOLLEGE
HOSPITAL
54%
SCHOOL
10%
6%
10%
$0.1401
$0.2440
EULESS
20%
$0.4625
$0.2279
HEBISD - 1.263
GCISD - 1.3967
accountant, and the upgrade of two support
positions to help with increasing workloads. It
also provides permanent funding for an
additional police officer.
Sales tax revenue is an important component
of the Euless budget. Of the 8.25¢ sales tax
rate, the State of Texas receives 6.25¢ and
Euless receives 2¢. The City's portion is
allocated as follows:
•1¢ to fund general government
operations
•¼¢ is dedicated for property tax
reduction
•¼¢ is dedicated to crime prevention
•½¢ is used for economic development,
library and parks
Using the average home value of $204,326
and the adopted tax rate of 46.25¢ per $100 of
valuation, a homeowner with a homestead
exemption will pay $756 this year in property
taxes. A senior citizen homeowner in a home
of average value will pay $539 this year.
In addition to the 20 percent homestead
exemption and one of the lowest tax rates in the
region, the City of Euless also offers a $35,000
exemption for homeowners over 65, and an
over-65 tax freeze. This tax freeze lets senior
citizens pay no more than they paid at age 65
regardless of the home value, excluding
improvements.
The City property tax represents approximately
20% of a resident's overall property tax bill. The
total tax bill also includes the school district,
county, hospital district and the college district.
The City's cost to purchase water and provide
wastewater treatment services is increasing. In
order to cover these costs, as well as, additional
operating costs and upgrades to system
infrastructure, the residential water and
wastewater base rates will increase $1 and the
volume rate for water will increase 14¢ per 1000
gallons with wastewater rates increasing 26¢ per
1000 gallons. To help offset these increases, the
City Council approved a 30¢ per 1000 gallon
rebate from the rate stabilization fund for
residential water usage up to 15,000 gallons.
The annual budget is available to view on the
City's website at www.eulesstx.gov, at City Hall
or at the Public Library.
EULESSTAXRELIEF
65+
20%
HOMESTEAD
EXEMPTION
$35,000
SENIOR
EXEMPTION
1/4¢
SALES TAX
USED FOR
LOWERING
PROPERTY
TAX
OVER 65
SENIOR TAX
FREEZE
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24 hour
Police Protection
Municipal
Court
Code
Compliance
24 hour Fire &
Emergency Services
Animal
Services Sidewalks Streets
Traffic
Signals
Street
Lighting
Parks Athletics Recreation Special Events
Museum Aquatics Senior
Center
* Per $100 of assessed value
*
Library
Thanksgiving Trash
Collection Schedule
November 23 - 25
During the Thanksgiving holiday, normal
Thursday trash and recycling collection will
shift to Friday, November 24. Friday service
will shift to Saturday, November 25.
Mayor's Holiday Kickoff
Thursday, November 30
7:30 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
201 N. Ector
Come celebrate the holiday season with The
Mayor! We're going to enjoy the winter season
with hot chocolate and cider while watching
the talented Trinity High School Show Choir
perform their amazing holiday performance.
International Games Week
October 29 - November 4
Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library
201 N. Ector Dr.
Bring your friends and family to the library to
participate in International Games Week! You
will have the opportunity to play many types
of games including (but not limited to) board
games, role-playing games and card games.
Thousands of libraries around the world will
be celebrating International Games week, so
stop by and have some fun with us!
Diabetes Awareness
Walk and Presentation
Saturday, Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library
201 N. Ector Drive
Please join the Euless Tongan Community Com-
mittee (ETCC) for a free family-friendly diabetes
awareness walk. There will be a short warmup be-
fore the walk. After the walk, please stick around
for some refreshing healthy snacks and a presen-
tation at the Library. The fun walk begins at 9:30
a.m. Presentation is at 10:30 a.m. For information
call 817-685-1649.
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November Happenings at the Senior Center
The Euless Family Life Senior Center requires that all participants become a member. It’s SIMPLY FabEuless
to join. Complete a membership form, have your picture made and the ADVENTURE begins. Memberships
are open to the 60+ population. Please contact the center at 817-685-1671 for membership fees. The center
offers a variety of activities for the 60+ members. Some of the ADVENTURES you may experience …
•Arts and Crafts Classes:Card Making, Crochet, Knitting, Cross Stitch and Quilting.
•Games and Such: "84", Billiards, Bingo, Bunco, Domino games, Mah Jongg, NEW Chinese Mah
Jongg, Party Bridge, Pickleball, Ping Pong and Texas Hold'em.
•Health and Wellness Classes: Zumba, Sit and Fit, Pilates, Movin and Groovin, Easy Chair Fitness,
Gentle Yoga and Chair Yoga.
•Health Screening and Seminars: Lunch and Learn, Stoke Seminar, Ask a Doc-Diabetes, Beverly
Hills Healthy Chats and much more.
•Special Interest: Cooking classes, Book Club, Genealogy Group, Line Dancing and much more.
•Music: Jammers on Thursdays at 1 p.m.
•Special Events: Thanksgiving Pot Luck, Christmas Pot Luck and New Year's Eve Party.
•Social: Crockpot Creation, Breakfast Club, Mystery Lunch, Dining Out and Thursday Night Social.
•Upcoming Trips: For more information, please visit our website at PlayEuless.org, call or stop by the
center.
For more information please call or stop by the center to get your SIMPLY FabEuless Adventure started.
Paper Shred Day
Saturday, Nov. 11, 9-11 a.m.,
Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Dr.
The Euless Small Business Association and Chad’s Shred‘N Services are sponsoring a paper shredding day.
You may bring your unwanted paper and documents for shredding and recycling. Papers may contain thin
metals such as staples, paperclips or even rubber bands. Please do not bring CDs, jump drives, three-ring
binders or plastic bags. Paper may be brought in standard size boxes. Up to 10 boxes will be allowed for
drive-thru disposal.
Christmas Parade Information Meeting
Monday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Euless Family Life Senior Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.
Companies, nonprofits and organizations of all kinds are invited to enter a float in the Annual Christmas
Parade of Lights! This is your chance to promote your organization and ride in the best parade in Texas.
Let your imagination run wild as you consider this year's theme, "A FabEuless Christmas." For more infor-
mation or to receive a float application, call Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or visit www.eulesstx.gov. We ask
that all participants attend an informational meeting on Monday, November 13 at 7 p.m., at the Euless
Family Life Senior Center to discuss safety issues. Experience the excitement of the season, and see Euless
lit up with beautiful Christmas lights on December 2.
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November Aquatics
Euless Family Life Center / 300 W. Midway Dr. / 817-685-1666
OPEN SWIM: Monday & Wednesday, 12:20-5 p.m., 7:20-8:30 p.m. / Tuesday & Thursday 12:20-5:30 p.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m. /
Friday 12:20-5 p.m. / Saturday 10:30-3:30 p.m. / Sunday noon-3:30 p.m.
Note: Below are the swim lessons available at the time of this publication. For more detailed information on swim lessons for the winter, please pick up
a copy of the Fall 2017 Playbook or look for it online at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. To register for Winter classes visit the Euless Family Life Center or register
on-line at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. Registration for ALL November swim lessons opens November 2nd for residents. No classes the week of Thanksgiving.
NATATORIUM SWIM LESSONS CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $R/NR
PARENT & TOT 120007-03 11/06 6mo-2 MW 6:15-6:45pm 3 $45/$50
WATER TOTS 120000-05 11/06 3-4 MW 5:40-6:10pm 3 $45/$50
WATER TOTS 120000-06 11/06 3-4 MW 6:15-6:45pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 1 120001-09 11/06 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 1 120001-10 11/06 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 1 120001-11 11/06 4-9 MW 6:15-6:45pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 1 120001-12 11/06 4-9 MW 6:50-7:20pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 2 120002-05 11/06 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 2 120002-06 11/06 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 3 120003-05 11/06 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 3 120003-06 11/06 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 4 120004-05 11/06 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 3 $45/$50
LEVEL 4 120004-06 11/06 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 3 $45/$50
ADULT 120008-03 11/06 15+ MW 6:50-7:20pm 3 $45/$50
SWIM TEAM PREP 120500-03 11/06 5-15 MW 6:15-6:45pm 3 $45/$50
GUARD START 120011-03 11/06 14 MW 5:40-6:10pm 3 $45/$50
WATER AEROBICS SCHEDULE
-Seniors: $30/month unlimited classes (must be an
Aquatic Member)
-Under 60: $45/month unlimited classes (must be an
Aquatic Member)
-Sign up for individual class for the whole month: $5
per class (must pay for all classes in the month for this
pricing)
-Punch Pass and drop in classes also available.
Small Business
Saturday
Saturday, November 25
These are Euless small business owners.
They are the foundation of our
economy. You see them at the grocery
store, the bank, school, and at the park.
They live in Euless, they work in Euless,
they love Euless. Buying local has a
positive effect on our community any
time of year. Take a stand for small
business! Support our friends. Support
our neighbors. Support Euless
Businesses.
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NOVEMBER CLASSES / Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.
For complete descriptions, visit www.eulesstx.gov/eflc or on Facebook “Euless Parks & Community Services.”
EFLC HOURS: M-TH:5 a.m. - 9 p.m. •FRI:5 a.m. - 8 p.m. • SAT:8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • SUN:noon - 6 p.m.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $
TWO'S TIME 110000-03 10/31 1.5-3 TTH 9AM-12PM 3 $62
FUN TIME FOR LEARNERS 110002-03 10/30 3-5 MW 9AM-1PM 3 $112
TERRIFIC TUES & THUR 110003-03 10/31 3-5 TTH 9AM-1PM 3 $112
PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-11 11/7 2-3 T 4:45-5:30PM 3 $49
PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-12 11/1 2-3 W 10-10:45AM 3 $49
PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-13 11/1 3-4 W 11AM-12PM 4 $64
PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-14 11/7 3-4 T 5:30-6:30PM 3 $51
PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-25 11/1 4-5 W 12-1PM 4 $67
PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-15 11/2 4-5 TH 4-5PM 4 $67
PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-21 11/3 3-4 F 4:30-5:30PM 3 $51
PRESCHOOL TUMBLING 110208-01 11/3 3-5 F 5:30-6:30PM 3 $51
BEGINNING HIP HOP 110204-03 11/2 7-10 TH 4:30-5:30PM 4 $67
INTRO TO BALLET 110207-03 11/2 5-6 TH 5-6PM 4 $67
BALLET LEVEL 1 110206-03 11/2 7-9 TH 6-7PM 4 $67
TAP BALLET HIP HOP JAZZ 110205-03 11/6 4-6 M 4-5PM 3 $51
BALLET LEVEL 2 110212-03 11/2 10+ TH 7-8PM 4 $67
ADVANCED TAP/JAZZ 110202-03 11/7 13-17 T 7:30-9PM 3 $58
TAP-JAZZ 110201-05 11/7 9-10 T 5-6:30PM 3 $58
TAP-JAZZ 110201-06 11/2 10-12 TH 7-8:30PM 4 $77
TAP-BALLET 110210-03 11/2 7-9 TH 5-6PM 4 $67
TAP-BALLET-JAZZ 110203-03 11/7 6-8 T 4-5PM 3 $51
TAP-BALLET-HIP HOP 110211-03 11/2 6-8 TH 6-7PM 4 $67
INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP 110250-03 11/2 11-15 TH 5:30-6:30PM 4 $67
INTERMEDIATE TUMBLING 110209-01 11/3 6-9 F 6:30-7:30PM 3 $51
VOICE & PIANO LESSONS 110251-03 11/1 4-17 M-S 10AM-8PM 5 $*
YOU CAN PAINT 110810-03 11/16 14-17 TH 6-8:45PM 1 $37
"POPPIES W/A PALETTE KNIFE"
HOME SCHOOL PE 110500-03 11/3 6-13 F 1-2:30PM 3 $37
BASKETBALL TRAINING 110505-03 11/1 8-30 TBD TBD 1 $62-$92
WITH TRAVIS TAYLOR
BASKETBALL TRAINING 110515-03 11/1 12-30 TBD TBD 1 $32
WITH THEO
TIGERKUBS 110130-02 10/30 5-8 M 6-6:45PM 6 $28
BEGINNER-TAEKWON-DO 110131-02 10/30 9-15 M/T 6-7:15PM 6.5 $54
ADVANCED TAEKWON-DO 110132-02 10/30 9-15 M/TH 6-7:15PM 7 $68
ADULT/TEEN ACTIVITIES
VOICE & PIANO LESSONS 110251-03 11/1 18+ M-S 10A-8PM 5 $*
ZUMBA/ZUMBA TONING 110300-03 11/2 8+ MW 7-8PM 4 $47
TAI CHI-BEGINNERS 110305-03 11/7 14+ T 6-7PM 4 $40
TAI CHI-ADVANCED 110306-03 11/3 14+ T 7-8PM 4 $40
BARRE FITNESS 110315-03 11/2 18+ TH 9:30-10:20AM 4 $42
FITNESS BOOT CAMP 110504-04 11/4 10+ S 9-10AM 3 $38
ZEN YOGA 110325-03 11/1 12+ MW 5-5:55PM 3.5 $37
YOU CAN PAINT 110810-02 10/23 18+ TH 6-8:45PM 1 $39
"POPPIES W/ A PALETTE KNIFE"
ADULT TAP 110245-03 11/7 18+ T 6:30-7:30PM 3 $47
PILATES,YOGA,CARDIO 110320-03 11/1 12+ MW 6-6:55PM 3.5 $37
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