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Home My WebLink About2018-11 Euless Today E THEOFTHE CITY November +� 'a 1018 PUBLICATION OF EULESS '1.P11k Did you know...? "low /� D A Midterm Election Early Voting will be at the Library on Ector Drive Oct.22-Nov.2? PPDear Citizens, As we move into 4 ' CONI) U N I N E1A1i 817-685-1400 a new budget,we MIwww.eulesstx.gov are once again focusing on Euless' growth, FY 2019 Budget Highlights renovation and redevelopment. The Euless City Council approved a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, The FY19 budget addresses the immediate needs facing which leaves the City's property tax rate unchanged at 46.25(r per $100 of Euless this year, such as street valuation. The budget provides funding to continue the day-to-day operations maintenance and equipment of the City including 24-hour police, fire and EMS service, public works, parks replacement. These needs are key to providing our citizens the and recreation, library services, building inspections, code compliance and services they have come to expect other essential City services. from this great City.The proposed budget also accomplishes the City This is the 25th consecutive year that the property tax rate has either remained Council's goal of maintaining the flat or been reduced. Although the City's tax rate is the same as last year, current tax rate at 46.25 cents. Capital expenditures include individual tax bills may fluctuate based on changes in your home value, reconstruction of several streets, which are determined by Tarrant Appraisal District. water wells and wastewater lines, as well as renovations for Carr Park In addition to providing for basic City services, the budget provides funding (new trails, bridges, playground for several capital projects including: and exercise stations). Water rates are increasing slightly, • Reconstruction of Harwood Road from Industrial Blvd to Main Street; due to increased costs from our West Pipeline Road from Arwine Court to Raider Drive; South Pipeline Road water provider. As always, we from Highland Drive to Royal Parkway; Highland Drive; and a new section of are focused on the needs of our Mills Drive that will provide access to Carr Park from Hwy 10. residents as we seek to provide funding to maintain existing • Can Park will be enhanced through the additional of picnic stations, service levels and plan for the upgraded playground equipment, parking enhancements, fitness stations, future of Euless. We believe this budget accomplishes those goals. and an expanded trail network that will connect to the north side of the creek through the addition of two walking bridges. '-'tom' • The Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library will undergo an extensive renovation which will reconfigure the space to include additional meeting rooms, a dedicated teen room and an enhanced children's area, as well as 4 The Euless provide for HVAC replacement and general upgrades. City Council • Two of the City's water wells that have reached end of life will be Linda Martin Mayor replaced.The new water wells are a critical part of the City's water supply and Tim Stinneford Mayor Pro Tern Place 1 will incorporate additional treatment techniques to address taste and odor Jeremy Tompkins Place 2 issues. Eddie Price Place 3 Linda Eilenfeldt Place 4 Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. Harry Zimmer Place 5 201 N.Ector Dr.•Euless,TX 76039 •817-685-1400•eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov• Salman Bhojani Place 6 Uverse Ch.99 •Euless Cable Channel 16•www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless <1441- N� - 817-685-1400 COMMUNITYwww.eulesstxgov • Water lines will be replaced along : In addition to providing a 20 percent homestead Kynette Drive and wastewater lines will be : exemption and one of the lowest tax rates in the replaced in the Oakwood Terrace addition and : region, the City of Euless also offers a $35,000 Cedar Hill Estates; • exemption for homeowners over 65, and an over- • 65 tax ceiling.This tax ceiling lets senior citizens pay • Design work will begin to convert the : no more than they paid at age 65 even though the fields at Softball World to multi-use synthetic : home value may change, excluding improvements. turf fields and renovate existing facilities. : Property tax exemptions and ceilings can be applied The General Fund Budget increased 1% and • for at the Tarrant Appraisal District by calling 817- includes additional funding for the systematic :• 284 0024 or visiting www.tad.org. replacement of equipment such as computers : and HVAC systems as well as increased annual : O funding for street maintenance. This is a •. 20% . 1/4( significant step in eliminating dependence upon ; HOMESTEAD SALES TAX excess reserves for these critical expenditures. . EXEMPTION USED FOR The budget also includes funding for an : LOWERING PROPERTY additional Public Works Field Technician. TAX TAX •Property taxes represent the largest revenue • • RELIEF source for the City. As stated, the City's tax rate : dr is remaining flat. Using the average home value : $35,000 ‘gp i. of$223,062 and the adopted tax rate of 46.254 : SENIOR — EXEMPTION OVER 65 per $100 of taxable valuation, a homeowner ; SENIOR TAX with a homestead exemption will pay $825 • FREEZE this year in City property taxes. A senior citizen : homeowner in a home of average value will : The City property tax represents approximately 20% pay $605 this year. • of a resident's overall property tax bill. The total • tax bill also includes the school district, county, 1111 : hospital district and the college district. COUNTY : Sales tax revenue is the second largest revenue $0.2340 • source. Of the 8.254 sales tax rate, the State of Texas COMMUNITY . receives 6.254 and Euless receives 24. The City's COLLEGE 1 0% : portion is allocated as follows: $0.1361 O SCHOOL /D 6 : • 1/44 is dedicated for property tax reduction • • 1/44 is dedicated to crime prevention ME 1 • • 1/2C is used for economic development, 4�_ 2 0% •=• : library and parks $0.4625 • 14 funds general government operations EULESS 5 5% : Water and wastewater rates are increasing due 9% H E B I S D - 1.273 : primarily to increased costs from Trinity River S0.2279 GCISD - 1.3967 • Authority to purchase water and wastewater ,I. .▪ treatment services.The residential base rate for water PUN : will increase 754 and the volume rate for water will • • : increase 304 per 1000 gallons. The base rate for HOSPITAL • wastewater will increase 254 and the volume rate for wastewater will increase 294 per 1000 gallons. * COMMUNITY NEWS 817-685-1400 www.eulesstx.gov .L. . , iiiio ..-.1 : ‘.. ,. 4 + Aa 0 I111'/� - G• 16 .0 LIZ, si- ■■ o+.�, o *■I SII .4 0 o o ilk •, 4 1 24 hour Municipal Code 24 hour Fire& '- • , m� ArF Police Protection Court Compliance Emergency Services ' ' it ...4 •••1 . 1 A A i • _ Library • '� EnL{- Aie ,.. . . . , Animal Sidewalks Streets Library Crud Day in Euless Services . . Saturday, November 3, 9 - 11 a.m. Traffic , r Street : Euless Municipal Complex, 201 N. Ector Signals , / Lighting : Safely dispose of hazardous waste from your T : home, such as paint, chemicals and oil. Space • is limited so please only bring hazardous waste. it i i ipi, eV : The mobile collection unit can accept material ` : from approximately 125 households.If the unit reaches its capacity before you arrive, you may Parks Athletics Recreation Special Events : deliver your materials to the Environmental Collection Center in east Fort Worth. You • Senior • may also bring any small electrical appliance n Museum Aquatics Center I I you would like to recycle such as computers, """'" : radios, VCRs, stereos, clocks and hair dryers. *Per$100 of assessed value : For a complete list of accepted hazardous and •.• electronic waste, please call 817-685-1410 or To help offset these increases, the City Council • visit www.eulesstx.gov/hazmat. approved a 30 per 1000-gallon rebate from the : rate stabilization fund for residential water usage : Shred Day in Euless up to 15,000 gallons. Saturday, November 3, 9 - 11 a.m. The annual budget is available to view on the .•▪ Euless Municipal Complex, 201 N. Ector City's website at www.eulesstx.gov, at City Hall or • The Euless Small Business Association is at the Public Library. . sponsoring Shred Day. For two hours on : Saturday morning, your unwanted papers will • be accepted. This is a drive-through disposal. Thanksgiving Trash •▪ You don't even have to get out of your car! : Bring your discarded papers and documents for Collection Schedule shredding and recycling. Papers may contain November 23 - 24 : thin metals, such as staples, paperclips or even During the Thanksgiving holiday,normal Thursday • rubber bands. Please do not bring CDs, jump trash and recycling collection will shift to Friday, : drives, three-ring binders or plastic bags. You November 23. Friday service will shift to Saturday, : may bring up to 10 boxes per vehicle of paper November 24. : in standard-size boxes. For questions, please • call 817-685-1821. 0 COMMUNITY NEWS 817-685-1400 www.eulesstxgov • p ,-x,.. •: :� -. BEE Garden Club: 3 Rain Barrels & Water ti:. ''' 44 Conservation • w Friday, November 9, noon • A �A Euless Greenhouse • - _ ' t �, �� 1997 S. Pipeline Rd. r Collecting rainwater for your garden is a smart idea. : _ , , K ._ ,..r... Plants like rainwater because it's naturally soft and � ' z j ,--•--- •free of chlorine and other chemicals. Collecting • rainwater is a good way to save money on your : Diabetes Awareness 5K water bill. Learn more about Rainwater Harvesting : using rain barrels from Parks Superintendent Dan : & 1 K Fun-Run Dearborn. Please bring a brown bag lunch. For : Sponsored by JoVi Fitness more information, contact Betsy Deck at 817-685- • Saturday, November 17, 8 a.m. 1821 or bdeck@eulesstx.gov. : Bob Eden Park, 901 W Mid-Cities Blvd. Christmas Parade : A person is diagnosed with diabetes every 21 : seconds. Walking or running together with Safety Meeting • family and friends is a great way to get out and • get healthy, all while showing your community Monday, November 12, 7 p.m. : you support people living with diabetes. Please Euless Family Life Senior Center : join us for a health awareness event at our 300 W Midway Drive : beautiful Bob Eden Park. Participants of all Companies, nonprofits and organizations of all : ages can walk, jog or run through this awesome kinds are invited to enter a float in the Annual • course. There will be drinks and healthy snacks Christmas Parade of Lights! This year's theme is "A : after the race. All participants receive a free Very Texas Christmas." For more information or to : T-shirt. Getting healthy is encouraged and having receive a float application, contact Jerry Poteet at : fun is mandatory! Proceeds benefit the Euless jpoteet@eulesstx.gov or 817-685-1449.We ask that : Tongan Community Committee Scholarship all participants attend a safety meeting on Monday, • Fund. Please call 817-300-2371 for registration November 12 at 7 p.m., at the Euless Family : information and details. Life Senior Center. Experience the excitement of : the season, and see Euless lit up with beautiful : Mayor's HolidayKickoff Christmas lights on December 1. . Y Thursday, November 29, 7 p.m. Texas Star Resident Day City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday, November 14 : 201 N. Ector Texas Star Golf Course : Celebrate the holiday season with our Mayor 1400 Texas Star Parkway : Linda Martin! We're going to enjoy the winter Mark your calendar.On November 14,residents can : season with hot chocolate and cider while make a tee time after 11:30 a.m. for the discounted : watching the talented Trinity High School price of$25, which includes the cart and green fee. : Show Choir perform their amazing holiday You can secure a tee time up to five days in advance • performance. The Mayor might even slip in a by visiting TexasStarGolf.com or by calling 817- : routine of her own. Please call 817-685-1679 for 685-1865. : more information. November Senior Happenings MAKING SENSE OUT OF SOCIAL SECURITY iiii Social Security is ever-changing. The rules are different for singles, couples, widows/ widowers, divorcees, and disabled dependents. Even a seemingly small decision can add --- — many dollars to the checks you'll receive over your lifetime. Learn the different strategies to s0101t . maximize your benefits and how Social Security affects your taxes. CLASS# BEG LOC AGE DAY TIME i 140510-11 11/15 EFLSC 60+ TH 6:30pm Free IS IT REALLY A STROKE? — BE FAST Balance, Eyes, Face,Arms, Speech,Time! Learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke and what you should do.We will review the risk factors, types of stroke, and medical treatments.This class provides basic knowledge that can save a life and/or greatly improve an outcome. AirCLASS# BEG LOC AGE DAY TIME i 140504-11 11/1 EFLSC 60+ TH 11:15am Free 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 Fall,please pick up a copy of the Fall 2018 Playbook or look for it online at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. To register for Fall classes visit the Euless Family Life Center or register on-line at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. Registration for November swim lessons opens November 1st for residents. NATATORIUM SWIM LESSONS CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $R/NR PARENT&TOT 120007-03 11/05 6mo-2 MW 6:15-6:45pm 3 $45/$50 WATER TOTS 120000-05 11/05 3-4 MW 5:40-6:10pm 3 $45/$50 WATER TOTS 120000-06 11/05 3-4 MW 6:15-6:45pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 1 120001-09 11/05 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 1 120001-10 11/05 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 1 120001-11 11/05 4-9 MW 6:15-6:45pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 1 120001-12 11/05 4-9 MW 6:50-7:20pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 2 120002-07 11/05 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 2 120002-08 11/05 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 2 120002-09 11/05 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 3 120003-05 11/05 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 3 120003-06 11/05 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 4 120004-05 11/05 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 3 $45/$50 LEVEL 4 120004-06 11/05 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 3 $45/$50 ADULT 120008-03 11/05 15+ MW 6:50-7:20pm 3 $45/$50 SWIM TEAM PREP 120500-03 11/05 5-15 MW 6:15-6:45pm 3 $45/$50 *No class the week of Thanksgiving, November 19th through the 21st WATER AEROBICS SCHEDULE Aerobic Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday -Seniors: $30/month unlimited classes (must be an Crasser. 8 a.nr. Arthritic Water Arthritic Water Arthritic Aquatic Member) Aerobic: Toning Aerobia Toning , Aerobia 8:50 a.m. Aqua Bata- Cardia by Aqua Bata- Cordia by Aqua Bata- Boost Aqua Boost Aqua Boost -Under 60:$45/month unlimited classes(must be an 9 a.m. _ r Tabato 301 Aquatic Member) 9:40 a.m. Hydra Hydro- Hydro Hydro Hydra Health far Resistanee Health for Resistance Health fee Body urrd Seely and g,dy and -Sign up for individual class for the whole month:$5 Brain Brain Brain per class (must pay for all classes in the month for 9:50 a.m. Power this pricing) Tabala 5:30 p.m. Aqua.Fr neer Aqua-Fitness 6:30 p.m. Splash Aqua Crop -Punch Pass and drop in classes also available. Lumbo Training CALENDAR* & CLASSES 817-685-1666 www.eulesstxgov/eulesstoday 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 ENRICHMENT CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS i YOUR DAUGHTER 110406-03 11/2 F 4:30-6:30PM 4 $180/$185 S 2-4PM YOUTH ACTIVITIES CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ FUN TIME FOR LEARNERS 110002-03 10/29 3-5 M/W 9AM-2PM 3 $157/$162 TERRIFIC TUES&THURS 110003-02 10/30 3-5 T/TH 9AM-2PM 3 $157/$162 TWO'S TIME 110000-03 10/30 1.5-3 T/TH 9AM-12PM 3 $67/$72 PRE-CLUB VOLLEYBALL 111202-02 10/29 8-13 M/W 4:30-6PM 7 $300/$305 TIGERKUBS 110130-02 10/29 5-8 M 6-6:45PM 6 $32/$37 TAEKWON-DO BEGINNER 110131-02 10/29 9-15 M 6-7:15PM 7 $57/$62 T 6-7:15PM TAEKWON-DO ADVANCED 110132-02 10/29 9-15 M 6-7:15PM 7 $67/$72 TH 6-7:15PM PRESCHOOL DANCE SHINING STARS 110258-03 11/6 3-4 T 4:30-5:30PM 3 $67/$72 PINK TUTUS 110264-03 11/7 4-5 W 12-1PM 3 $51/$56 TINY DANCERS 110263-03 11/7 2-3 W 10-10:45AM 3 $49/$54 TWINKLE TOES 110262-03 11/7 3-4 W 11AM-12PM 3 $51/$56 TAP/BALLET SHOW STOPPERS 110256-03 11/5 4-6 M 4-5PM 3 $51/$56 FAST STEPPERS 110257-03 11/6 7-9 T 4-5PM 3 $51/$56 FUNKY BEATS 110265-03 11/1 7-9 TH 6-7PM 4 $67/$72 SOUL STEPPER 110261-03 11/6 5-6 T 5:30-6:30PM 3 $51/$56 BALLET INTRO TO BALLET 110207-03 11/1 5-6 TH 5-6PM 4 $67/$72 BALLET LEVEL 1 110225-03 11/1 7-9 TH 6-7PM 4 $67/$72 BALLET LEVEL 2 110226-03 11/1 10+ TH 7-8PM 4 $67/$72 TAP-JAZZ LEVEL 1 110201-03 11/1 8-10 TH 4-5PM 4 $67/$72 LEVEL 2 110202-03 11/6 10-11 TH 5-6:30PM 3 $59/$64 LEVEL 3 110203-03 11/1 12-14 TH 7-8:30PM 4 $77/$82 LEVEL 4 110204-03 11/6 14-17 T 7:30-9PM 3 $59/$64 HIP HOP 110270-03 11/1 8+ TH 5-6PM 4 $67/$72 ADULT/TEEN ACTIVITIES CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS i INTRO TO FITNESS PM 110350-03 11/5 18+ M 6-7PM 4 $42/$47 INTRO TO FITNESS AM 110351-03 11/1 18+ T-TH 5:30-6:30AM 4 $65//70 TAI CHI-BEGINNERS 110305-03 11/6 14+ T 6-7PM 4 $40/$45 TAI CHI-ADVANCED 110306-03 11/6 14+ T 7-8PM 4 $40/$45 BACK TO BASICS YOGA 110310-03 11/6 13+ T 7-8PM 4 $22/$27 BACK TO BASICS YOGA 110311-03 11/4 13+ SU 4-5PM 4 $22/$27 PRIVATE YOGA 110312-03 11/1 13+ T/TH * 4 *$ BOOST BY JOVI 110340-03 11/5 16+ M-F 5-6AM 4 $50/$55 JOVI SPIN CYCLE 110342-03 11/5 16+ T/TH 9-1OAM 4 $27/$32 MUMU ZUMBA 110300-03 10/29 8+ M/W 8-9PM 2 $25/$30 S 10-11AM AFROBEAT DANCE 110330-03 11/3 12+ S 12PM 4 $25/$30 TAEKWON-DO ADULT 110133-02 10/30 16+ T/TH 7:30-9PM 6.5 $80/$85 ADULT TAP 110245-03 11/6 18+ T 6:30-7:30PM 3 $47/$52