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Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
City Manager David Hall presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget to the Rowlett City Council at last night’s City Council Meeting. To continue meeting the needs of our growing community, highlights include funding for additional Police Officers and Parks Maintenance staff; for Phase II of the ReCode Rowlett process to update the City’s development codes; to enhance the Asphalt Rehabilitation project; and to facilitate a public safety radio replacement program for the over 400 portable radios utilized for emergency services and events that are reaching the end of their useful life and maintenance eligibility.
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Interested in learning more? Watch the City Manager’s presentation and find additional highlights, the proposed tax and utility rates, and the complete Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget here...
- The total Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget is $173.6 million.
- Public Hearing on the ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024 will be held during the regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 19.
- The City Council will vote to approve an ordinance formally adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Tax Rate during the Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 20.
Fiscal Year 2024 begins October 1, 2023.
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Would You Like to Serve on the
Rowlett City Council?
This week, City Council ordered a special election to fill the currently vacant Place 1. The filing period will be from August 16-September 6 at 5 p.m. Residents interested in becoming a candidate may Request a Candidate Guide.
Early Voting - October 23, 2023 - November 3, 2023
Election Day - Tuesday, November 7, 2023
More info…
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New City Council Meeting Schedule Begins Mid-September
Beginning September 18, the City Council will expand their meeting schedule to two nights to allow the time necessary to fully discuss items presented on Work Session agendas.
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- Work Sessions will be held at 6:00 PM on the Monday preceding the first and third Tuesday regular City Council Meeting (unless it falls on a holiday, in which case there will be no Work Session).
- The regular City Council meetings will be held at 7:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
- Both meetings will continue to take place at Rowlett City Hall.
Find meeting agendas and minutes here…
Watch meetings live on RTN16 or via streaming video online. The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meeting videos are also available online here…
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Mayor's Spotlight August Podcast
Tune in as Mayor Blake Margolis sits down with Jeff Cohen (Director of Engineering & Interim Director of Public Works) to discuss some highly anticipated and impactful road projects, which will shape Rowlett's landscape for years to come. From timelines to project scopes and every update in between, this episode is your resource for the most up-to-date information.
Listen to the podcast...
Watch the podcast...
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Rowlett Smart Yard Winners!
Congratulations to Lewis Frias & Family and Ellen Schwab & Family, who were recently named as the Rowlett Smart Yard Winners for Spring 2023.
Thank you to both families for their outstanding efforts in building environmentally friendly gardens. These two family gardens are not only prime habitats for pollinators, but there are evident smart yard practices used such as composting, no pesticides use, mulching, and water conservation.
Rowlett Smart Yard is a program dedicated to the community that allows us, Neighborhood Planning, to recognize residents and business owners that apply environmentally friendly landscaping practices that can save time and money, conserve water, and reduce yard waste and chemical use by simply putting nature to work in Rowlett yards and gardens.
Learn more about the winners and the Smart Yard Program here...
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National Senior Citizen's Day
At Tuesday night's City Council Meeting, August 21, 2023, was proclaimed as National Senior Citizen's Day in the City of Rowlett. Make sure to plan a trip to Downtown Rowlett to see the water tower lit in purple on Monday, the 21 to celebrate.
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Carter BloodCare Blood Drive
Please give blood and do your part to help maintain the critical blood supply throughout our region. 8am-2pm at the Rowlett Community Centre.
Register here...
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Garland Public Health Clinic Offers No-Cost Vaccinations to Rowlett Residents
As an incentive for community members to get caught up with required vaccinations, Garland Public Health Clinic is waiving administration fees through Thursday, August 31 for Texas Vaccines for Children immunizations for infants and children through age 18 and Adult Safety Net immunizations for adults of all ages.
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The Garland Public Health Clinic accepts walk-ins for immunization from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Parents should bring a child’s immunization records with them.
Visit GarlandTX.gov or call 972-205-3370 for more information.
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Terra Lago Update
On Thursday morning, while continuing the investigation for the recent fire at the Terra Lago Apartments, the Rowlett Fire Marshal observed accelerated structural instability to the affected building. Based on this new information, the City of Rowlett Chief Building Official has posted the building as an “Unsafe Building” per Section 109 of the International Property Maintenance Code (X-X and Y-Y in the building map image. Z-Z is not included in this order).
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This posting will prevent anyone from entering the building until a structural engineering report has been received identifying that the building is structurally sound. The Rowlett Fire Department and City Building Official will continue working with the property manager to ensure the safety of residents and those performing work at the property.
Please contact Terra Lago at 972-935-6596 with any questions.
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Genealogy Workshop Part Two
Saturday, August 19
11am @ The Rowlett Public Library
More info...
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Medicare 101
Monday, August 21
5:30 pm @ The Rowlett Public Library
More info...
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Carter BloodCare Blood Drive
Thursday, August 24
8am-2pm @ The Rowlett Community Centre
More info...
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Matinee Movies: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish [PG]
Saturday, August 26
11am @ The Rowlett Public Library
More info...
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🐶 Animal Shelter Guest Spotlight 🐱
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Come Meet Titan!
Breed: Pitbull
Age: 4-5 Years
Gender: Male
Color: Fawn
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Titan came to the shelter on February 28. He has spent his life being shuffled around area shelters. Titan is SUPER friendly and very active. He is a big boy, but he is all love. He has lived with other dogs but doesn’t do well with cats. He is healthy, vaccinated, heart worm negative, and microchipped.
If you would like to meet Titan or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972 412-6219 or come by the shelter at 4402 Industrial St., from 10AM to 5PM, Tuesday- Saturday.
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Genealogy Workshop
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Learn what it takes to succeed at hunting down your ancestry, or that of a friend. Part 2 is on Saturday, August 19.
Registration for this event is requested. Please email reference@rowlett.com or speak with a member of the Library staff if you plan to attend.
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Photography Contest
Calling all shutterbugs! The Arts and Humanities Commission has a photo contest in August. Entries must be taken in the past year in Rowlett and the theme of this year’s contest is Into the Unknown.
Visit rowlett.com/arts for more details.
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Monthly Operations Snapshot
The VISION of the Rowlett Police Department is to be a leading public safety agency in Texas. We strive to do this every day by establishing a culture of transparency and accountability in order to build public trust and legitimacy.
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We’re excited to share our new “Monthly Operations Snapshot.” Our goal is to keep our residents informed about what is happening in our community by sharing a snapshot of data related to crime and police activity. These snapshots will help keep our residents informed so we can continue accomplishing our mission to provide exceptional service to all! We’ll share this information monthly on our social media platforms and the PD website.
View July 2023 Snapshot here...
FAQ:
•What is an Officer Initiated Call?
Officer Initiated Calls refer to instances where an officer proactively initiates interaction. These can include activities such as Traffic Stops, Business Checks, Investigations, Crime Prevention Checks, Community Contacts, Traffic Details, and Motorist Assists, among others.
•What are Calls for Service?
The Calls for Service totals are referencing calls generated in response to calls that came into our communication center and were dispatched out to our officers.
•Which offenses are categorized as crimes against a person?
Crimes Against Persons include: Criminal Homicide, Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint, Sexual Offenses, Assault, and all those in which the victims are always individuals.
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Thank You Nabil Mohmoud from Zuko's Pizza!
Let's talk about how every day we are reminded of the amazing citizens supporting our police department.
A special shoutout to Nabil Mohmoud from Zuko's Pizza! A couple of nights ago, Lieutenant Nosic wanted to treat the team: patrol shift, dispatchers, and jailers.
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Yet, when it came time to settle the bill, Nabil insisted on covering it. After a lighthearted back-and-forth, Nabil stood firm in his generosity.
Remembering five years back, Nabil faced a life-threatening situation. A local GISD bus driver, our Rowlett officers, EMS, and hospital staff collaborated to save him. Today, we're honored to see Nabil flourishing as an integral part of our community.
Kudos to you, Nabil, and Zuko's Pizza!
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Please take time to fill out the Rowlett Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Update 2023 Survey. We need your input to update this community plan with your vision in mind! Tell us what you think – the results of this survey will help us continue to build and grow our parks, trails, and open spaces with our residents’ input at the forefront.
Take the survey here…
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Friday Night Grooves on Main
Are you ready to groove and have an unforgettable Friday night? Join us for the electrifying Friday Night Grooves on Main event, happening every Friday in September in Downtown Rowlett. Delicious food trucks will be serving up a mouthwatering variety of culinary delights from juicy burgers to tasty hotdogs, there's something to satisfy every craving. And for the little ones, we've got a fantastic bounce house that will keep them entertained for hours!
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Barks, Brews & Brats
Attention all dog lovers! LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN! We had to postpone our fun doggy event due to the weather back in May, but we are here to let you know that it will be happening this fall! Join us on Saturday, September 9, from 6-9p for our Barks Brews and Brats event at Scentral Bark Dog Park @ Herfurth Park (4601 Centennial Dr.).
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Not only will we have delicious food and drinks for you to enjoy, but we also have an awesome concert featuring Lasting Effect Bring your furry friends and enjoy a night of fun and entertainment under the stars! Admission is free (food will be available for purchase).
We can't wait to see you there! More info...
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Do You Need a Building Permit for a Roof Replacement?
When replacing a roof, a building permit is required. Visit the Building Safety website here to apply for a permit online.
Did you know that this image to the left also a code violation? Rowlett Code of Ordinances, Chapter 78-121, Subsection 304.7 states roof and flashing shall be sound, tight, and not have defects. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions.
More information or to submit a request concerning a code violation here...
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Here are the Latest Food Establishment Inspection Scores:
- El Rincon De Pancho Villa- 84
- Whistle Stop Station (Chisea)- 93
- Dalrock Diner- 78
- Chick-Fil-A Lakeview Pkwy- 99
- Smoothie King- 82
- Minced Meal Prep- 95
- Rowlett Shell- 96
- Torta Shell Taqueria- 74
- Nutrition Spot on Dalrock- 88
- Barrocos Latin Cuisine- 82
- Dairy Queen- 84
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To view more food establishment inspection scores please visit the Environmental Health website here...
Scoring: Each item on the inspection form carries a demerit value of 3, 2, or 1 point(s) based on the violation severity. For example, a score of 91 could represent 3 violations at 3 demerits, or 3 violations at 2 demerits and 3 violations at 1 demerit. A score of 100 is the best possible score.
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Chiesa Area Historical Documentation
Neighbors impacted by the Chiesa road widening project have continuously helped staff understand the area's unique identity by amplifying their voices at public meetings. As a direct result of feedback heard from neighbors in the area, a cross-departmental effort is underway.
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Historical documentation is a concerted effort of the City of Rowlett’s Community Development Department, in partnership with residents of the study area and Rowlett City Council. if you would be interested in being interviewed, or have any photos or videos/film to share with us, please email podcast@rowlett.com! More info... | | |
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Downtown Rowlett Logo
This week we officially revealed the new Downtown Rowlett logo featuring the Iconic historic water tower! Make sure you’re following Downtown Rowlett to stay up to date on all that is happening in Downtown!
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Alley Reconstruction: Eagle Dr, Linda Vista Ct/Eagle Dr, Teal Ct/Eagle Dr, & Teal Ct/Allen Ln
La Banda, LLC finished the remaining pavement in the Teal/Allen alley late last week and poured the alley return this week. They began cleanup in the Eagle alley. The only work remaining is the section of sanitary sewer in the west end of the Eagle alley.
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Alley Reconstruction: Rice Dr/Tulane Dr, Meadowlark Ln, University Dr/Knightsbridge Dr, & Sara Dr/Westwood Cir
Texas Civil Construction poured 50 yards of concrete for the alley return and street pavement on Meadowlark. They also worked on finishing the remaining formwork for the inlets.
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Miller Road Paving, Drainage and Utility Improvements
Northbound Chiesa Road at the Miller intersection remains closed according to the approved traffic control plan. Tiseo Paving Company’s earthwork subcontractor continued cutting grade for the new westbound lanes. They also continued excavation and cutting grade for the new lanes on Chiesa Road. It is estimated that excavation is about 70% complete.
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Regular meetings occur the first and third Tuesdays of every month. The next meeting is...
September 5 @ 7:30 pm
(Work Session 5:30 pm - check agenda once posted for any updates)
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Senior Advisory Board
August 15 @ 10am at Rowlett City Hall
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CIP Task Force
August 21 @ 5:30pm at Rowlett City Hall
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Rowlett Youth Advisory Council
August 21 @ 6:30pm at the Rowlett Community
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Planning & Zoning Commission
August 22 @ 7pm at the Rowlett City Hall
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4000 Main St.
Rowlett, TX 75088
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