Official news about the City of Cedar Park from the City of Cedar Park
Take Surveys on Fire & Police Departments
The City has engaged a third party consultant to develop strategic plans for the Police and Fire Departments. Resident input is essential. We need your feedback to plan for the future. Take the surveys now:
Volunteer opportunity: Police Department Focus Groups
As part of a Cedar Park Police Department staffing and strategic planning study, the City is asking for 26-30 residents to volunteer to participate in one of three focus groups planned to be held near the end of September 2023. The focus groups are separate from the Police and Fire Department surveys that are open to all Cedar Park residents. Volunteers selected to participate will be notified via email.
Cedar Park Economic Development Corporation marked progress on City Council strategic goal to support and grow tech entrepreneurship for individual and startup businesses in Cedar Park. On August 24, 2023, City Council authorized a custom innovation platform agreement between the Economic Development Sales Tax (Type A) Corporation and Plug and Play, LLC, an international business accelerator. A business accelerator is a program that provides developing companies access to mentorship, investors and other support to help businesses become self-sufficient. This partnership is designed to grow and strengthen Cedar Park’s economy by creating new jobs and businesses in targeted industries. Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin said, “These exciting developments are proof that our high quality of life and our welcoming culture is bringing the smartest people in the world to build innovative businesses to provide tomorrow’s solutions to today’s problems.” See the presentation and discussion here.
One-Day Per Week Outdoor Watering in Effect
You still have time to adjust your watering schedule. Enforcement starts September 4.
Saturday, August 26, expect delays on Discovery Blvd near the intersection of Discovery Blvd and Quest Pkwy beginning at 7 am as a large crane is used to complete work on the Cedar Park Police Department. Delays are expected to last all day.
Household Hazardous Waste Pickup
Get rid of your household hazardous waste without having to leave the house. All you have to do is schedule a porch pick-up.
The last City Council meeting took place on August 24. Highlights included:
Update on the Parmer Lane Fire and recognition of first responders, assisting agencies and City staff
Years of service awards for Chief Mike Harmon, 25 years; Sgt. David King, 25 years; Commander Chanse Thomas, 20 years; and Officer Erik Detlefsen, 20 years
A Resolution authorizing an agreement with Boss Display Corporation to furnish and install custom interactive exhibits at the new library in an amount not to exceed $662,752
Appointment of TJ Donnell to Place One on the Planning and Zoning Commission
Appointment of Stephen Johnson to Place Five on the Cedar Park Community Development (Type B) Corporation Board
Watch the meeting here. The next Council meeting is a Special Called Meeting on September 7 for FY 2024 Budget.
