The City of Cedar Park Newsletter

Official news about the City of Cedar Park from the City of Cedar Park.

Santa's Sleigh Selfies happening now through January 3!

Bring your family, some snacks and your camera to Heritage Oak Park and snap some socially distanced, holiday greeting card-worthy shots in front of our beautiful Heritage Oak Tree at Quest Parkway across from the Police Department.

Click here for more information .

FREE! Bring your holiday tree for recycling on January 9, 2021 in the Recreation Center parking lot. We’ll be handing out free tree saplings on a first come, first served basis. Please remove all decorations, ornaments and stands from your tree.

Don't have time to drop off? You can have Boy Scout Troop 233 pick up your tree and bring it to the recycling center for you!

Click here for more information.

If pickup day is on December 25 or January 1 it slides one day, including to Saturday. Example: if your normal pickup day is Friday it will slide to Saturday.
Monday-Thursday pickups are not affected.
BONUS! Extra week of recycling December 28-January 2. All houses will receive recycling pickup this week.

Get more information here.

All City offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

This includes the Recreation Center and Library.

See Holiday trash and recycling schedule updates above.

List of online services can be found here.

'Tis the Season for Buying!

Even if you're shopping online, remember to Buy Cedar Park. Even shopping at big chains like Target, Amazon, Costco or Walmart can help. If the retailer has a presence in Texas, the City where the recipient mailing address is located receives the tax dollars.

Learn more here.

Williamson County just entered into a burn ban this week and Travis County has been under a burn Ban since mid-November.

While outdoor burning is prohibited in the City limits of Cedar Park, the bans serve as a reminder of just how dry conditions are. With this in mind, we’d like to remind you:

No Fireworks

Before you hit the fireworks stands that open this weekend, know that it is illegal to possess or use fireworks in the City of Cedar Park, and within 5,000 ft. (just under a mile) of the City limits without a special permit. You may not be aware that the Cedar Park Fire Department serves several areas of Travis and Williamson Counties that are not part of the City but are part of our service area. Because of the danger that fireworks present, the City of Cedar Park has a zero tolerance policy, meaning officers must issue citations. The fine, including court costs, adds up to $189 (ouch!). If you would like to know exactly where fireworks are allowed, Williamson County has created this nifty fireworks map.

Care and caution at home

A reminder to be extremely vigilant about preventing house fires this season. At this time of year, we see more people cooking indoors and outdoors, heating their homes and patio areas and decorating with holiday lights. One of the most common causes of fires? Unattended cooking. If you must leave the kitchen, wear an apron or carry an oven mitt as a reminder you have something cooking. Last, be sure to water that fresh-cut holiday tree! Let’s have a fun, festive and fire-free holiday season, Cedar Park!

Lock Your Car Doors

There have been several vehicle burglaries reported to the Cedar Park Police Department. In most instances the car was left unlocked. In one case, a driver even left their keys inside!

PLEASE LOCK YOU CAR DOORS AND TAKE ANY VALUABLES INSIDE.

Many thieves are just looking for an easy opportunity. Don't give them one.

Lock your doors. Every day and night. Make it a habit!

'Tis the Season for Online Shopping & Porch Pirates

Just because you're working from home doesn't mean packages won't get stolen—it can happen in an instant.

Watch our very own Officer Wilks share some tips that could help save your package's lives!

We ❤️ Assistant Chief Blesing

After 26 years with the Cedar Park Fire Department — Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and head of the Fire Prevention Program, Randle Blesing will be retiring.

Your many years of service are greatly appreciated. We wish you nothing but the best in all your future adventures. You will be greatly missed! #iheartcedarpark

The Cedar Park Public Library is celebrating its 40^th Anniversary in January. Stay up-to-date on all the library happenings here.

The Cedar Park Public Library offers endless entertainment and for you and your family. Put your items on hold and pick them up at the Library, or take advantage of all their digital offerings from the comfort of your home. The Winter Reading Club starts this week.

Get involved here.

The December 17, 2020 City Council Meeting was conducted in a hybrid meeting format, with City Council Members and some City staff attending in-person.

Council discussed, among other items:

Approval of agreement with Lake | Flato Architects, Inc. to design the new Cedar Park Public Library that will flow into Bell Park and anchor the larger Bell District
First phase (discussion) of reappointment of Board and Commission members and final approval of Commission and Board appointments and reappointments:
Erin Osman, Kevin Harris and Sade Fashokun to Economic Development Sales Tax (Type 4A) Corporation Board
Ginger Goodin, Larry Norris and Ryan Wood to Community Development Sales Tax (Type 4B) Corporation Board
Christina Legrand to Parks, Arts and Community Enrichment (“PACE”) Board
Sara Groff to Planning and Zoning Commission
Jonathan Edwards to Tourism Advisory Board
Al K. Shivji and Malin Daniels to Tourism Advisory Board

Consideration of Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) amendments to allow for Planning and Zoning applications to be made for new single-family and multi-family housing developments in two areas of north/northeast Cedar Park
City of Cedar Park’s COVID-19 Declaration of Local State of Disaster

Watch the video recording of the meeting here.

The next scheduled City Council Meeting is January 14, 2021.

Helpful Links and Information

Community resources for senior residents or those at high risk: Find the list on our website here.
Sign up for Smart 9-1-1 Today: Just by providing as little information as your home address can make a difference during an emergency. Fill out your profile here.
Find updates, current case counts, resources and more on all things COVID-19 on the City website here.
City services are still available to you:
City Lobbies – open for limited access. Find online services here.
Municipal Court Lobby – closed to the public. Court Services are available by phone, fax, or email Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Police Department Lobby – open for limited access. Contact 9-1-1 for emergencies. Call 512-260-4600 for other assistance.
Fire Admin Lobby – open for limited access. Contact 9-1-1 for emergencies. Call 512-401-5216 or 512-401-5222 for other assistance.
Library – open for curbside hold pick-up. Contact by phone at 512-401-5600.
Digital materials
Holds Pick-up details
Virtual programs
Recreation Center – open for reservations only. Make reservations here. Contact by phone at 512-401-5500.

COVID-19 Links

The City of Cedar Park | CedarParkTexas.gov