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Your Council Minute, March 7 Meeting | |
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The latest edition of Your Council Minute is available and covers action taken by City Council at the March 7 City Council meeting. Your Council Minute is also posted to the city's Facebook page and city website.
All public meetings can be viewed (live and recorded) on the city's Facebook page and at Colleyville.com.
View Your Council Minute
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Colleyville General & Special Election Information | |
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The City of Colleyville has cancelled the General Election on Saturday, May 6 to elect City Councilmembers for Places 3 and 4. Neither open seat is contested with more than one candidate. Scotty Richardson is the unopposed candidate for Councilmember Place 3 and Ben Graves is the unopposed candidate for Councilmember Place 4. The foregoing names will appear on the ballot as Unopposed Candidates, Declared Elected, and no actual voting will occur. While there will be no General Election for Colleyville City Councilmembers, Colleyville voters will have the opportunity to vote in Colleyville's Special Election to reauthorize the CCCPD sales tax and in the local Independent School District Board elections.
The last day to register to vote for the May 6 General Election is Thursday, April 6. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) is Tuesday, April 25. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main Street, is one of 35 early voting and election day sites in Tarrant County, from Monday, April 24 to Tuesday, May 2, and Election Day on May 6.
The City Secretary's Office is responsible for conducting all City elections. For more information about this process, call the City Secretary's Office at 817.503.1130. For more information about the May 6 General & Special Elections, visit Colleyville.com.
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CCCPD Reauthorization Election Set for May | |
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Did you know? One of the funding sources for the Colleyville Police Department is the half-cent sales tax known as the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District (CCCPD) sales tax. A sales tax for crime control and prevention is a common funding mechanism used by cities throughout Texas. The sales tax revenue provides funding for public safety personnel expenses, operational costs, and related equipment or capital purchases. The sales tax funds collected may only be used for law enforcement purposes.
In 1999, Colleyville voters approved the creation of our Crime Control and Prevention District and the half-cent sales tax. In 2003, voters renewed the CCCPD for an additional 20 year period. In Colleyville, these sales tax dollars are utilized to fund a portion of the Colleyville Police Department's annual budget including 13 Police Officers and 6 School Resource Officers. The funds also pay for police vehicle replacement, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, weapons replacement, SWAT training and equipment, crisis and de-escalation training, and the Teen Court program.
This May, Colleyville citizens will have the opportunity to decide whether to reauthorize the half-cent sales tax for another 20 year term. Election Day is May 6. The Colleyville Library (2nd floor) is an early voting and Election Day voting site. If you have any questions on the CCCPD or the upcoming election, please visit the City's website at Colleyville.com.
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Door Side Service Available for Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection | |
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If you missed our annual Clean Sweep clean-up event last Saturday, there is another way to dispose of hazardous waste and electronics. Residents wishing to rid their home of these items can participate in Community Waste Disposal's ongoing household hazardous and electronic waste (HH&EW) door side collection program.
Items accepted via the HH&EW Door Side Collection program include poison, solvent, oil-based and latex paint, aerosols, used motor oil, auto batteries, and florescent tubes. This service is provided once a month and is included in residents' regular monthly trash and recycling charge. Contact CWD at 972.392.9300 for your collection kit and to schedule a pick up date.
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Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday | |
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It's that time of year again! Clocks will skip ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12 to mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time.
When springing ahead, it's also a great time to test and, if needed, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Lunch & Learn - Start Your Own Business in 5 Simple Steps; March 16 | |
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Thursday, March 16
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Colleyville Business Center
5601 Colleyville Blvd.
The City of Colleyville, in partnership with SCORE, will be hosting a Lunch & Learn workshop perfect for new business owners or those starting a business in the next year. Attend this workshop to learn:
- Startup basics
- How to test your business concept
- How to create a marketing plan
- Key financial concepts (costs, sales, risks, rewards, forecasting)
- How to fund your business
Presenter, Vivek Ratna, is a Certified SCORE Mentor and retired IT Executive and business leader/entrepreneur with Big 4 Management Consulting experience. Mr. Ratna brings his extensive business experience and energetic presentation style to each workshop and can identify with the challenges facing new business owners and bring the best practices of his many years of consulting practice.
Registration is required and can be done online. Cost for workshop and lunch is $20.
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Register Now for Summer Camps and Classes
Summer is just around the corner and that means it is time to start thinking about what your children will be doing once school is out. The City offers many fun summer camps to keep your kids learning and engaged!
For more information or to register your child for a City of Colleyville summer activity, please visit ColleyvilleParksandRec.com.
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Yoga Flow
Tues. & Thurs., April 4-27
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Colleyville Public Library
Ages: 18+
Each month begins by exploring the alignment of poses, breath work, and meditation. No experience necessary; class is designed to provide options for all levels.
Registration is required and can be done online. For more information, please contact staff at 817.503.1195 or 817.503.1180.
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SPRING BREAK at the Library
Wednesday, March 15
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a newly-released movie on the library's big screens. Popcorn and drinks are complimentary.
Friday, March 17
10:30 a.m. - noon
Take part in our come-and-go themed craft, near the Youth Services desk.
No registration is required for either activity. For more information, contact Youth Services at 817.503.1154 or email youthlibrarian@colleyville.com.
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Teen Book Club
Saturday, April 8
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 13-18
Do you love young adult books? Are you interested in meeting new people who also have a passion for reading? Join us on Saturdays once a month to discuss books and enjoy snacks together. A limited number of books is provided. This month's selection: I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys.
No registration is required. For more information, contact Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or email reference@colleyville.com.
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City Calendar
All public meetings can be viewed live via the city website and city Facebook page.
Public meeting agendas are posted 72 hrs. prior to the meeting and be accessed here.
Starting October 3, regular City Council meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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