Friday at 5 Newsletter for 03.12.2021

TOP STORIES FOR MARCH 12, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATE

Continue to wear masks at all City facilities

Masks Continue to be Required in all City Facilities

To help keep us all safe, the wearing of masks will continue to be a requirement when visiting City of Rowlett buildings. This includes the Rowlett Public Library, Rowlett Community Centre, City Hall, Municipal Court, Community Development, Public Works and the Rowlett Animal Shelter.  Thank you!
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ROBUST Grant Now Open Through March 24

OPEN THROUGH MARCH 24 -
APPLY TODAY!

4th Round of ROBUST Grants are NOW OPEN

Recognizing that our community’s small businesses continue to suffer the negative financial impacts experienced over the past year, the Rowlett Ready program of the Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster (RCOAD) has opened Round 4 of Rowlett Business Stimulus (ROBUST) grants - developed to provide short-term, immediate financial aid to small businesses operating within Rowlett who have sustained economic losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A randomized selection process will be conducted at the end of the application period, which is March 24.

A first round of funding, with a maximum award total of $10,000, was initiated in April 2020. A second round funded remaining eligible applicants from the first round. A third round provided a maximum award total of $25,000 per business. Round 4 will provide a maximum award of $20,000 - max amount of $10,000 for recovery assistance and max amount of $10,000 for PPE/supplies reimbursement. 

For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply, go to www.RowlettReady.com/Robust.

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Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

COVID-19 Test Kits Available for Businesses from the Chamber

The Rowlett Chamber has received a limited supply of the Abbott BinaxNow Covid-19 test kits for our businesses from the State of Texas. The Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) provided the following details about the program we will administer. We will work directly with local businesses interested in participating in the project, which will provide free rapid test kits for your employees to use to keep your business open.

 
Participating businesses will identify a staff member to be trained to administer the tests and report the results to TDEM as well determining the manner in which the voluntary testing will be conducted for their employees. Businesses will also be responsible for establishing appropriate policies for addressing positive Covid-19 test results of their employees, including the notification of local health departments.
 
Please feel free to contact the Chamber if you have any questions at 972.475.3200. If you are interested in participating please complete the short questionnaire:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eho0tsc3klv1jpkj/a003km3lmrp1/questions

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COVID-19 Case Counts

Will be included in the newsletter next week. Thank you.

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Dallas County Emergency Housing Assistance Programs

Dallas County Emergency Housing Programs

Dallas County Emergency Housing Assistance Programs Site

To mitigate the impact and support individuals and families who have been economically impacted by COVID-19, Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is pleased to offer a host of short-term emergency housing assistance programs aimed at assisting individuals and households with rental, mortgage and utility (water/sewage) assistance. Read more ...

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Rent Relief
Texas Coronavirus Relief Bill
Rental Assistance Program

Texas Rent Relief Program

Open for Applications Now

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced the launch of the Texas Rent Relief Program, funded through approximately $1.3 billion received through the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill. Applications will be accepted from landlords and tenants and continuing until funds are depleted. Read more ...

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SBA Helping Mom & Pop Builc Back Better

SBA Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), offered by the Small Business Administration, provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.


Apply by March 31, 2021.

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Aid Organizations

Food and Outreach Organizations:

Catholic Charities of Dallas
Dallas County 2021 Emergency Housing Assistance Program
Emergency Food Pantry
Family Violence Program
Hope in Hand Food Pantry
Life Message

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Star Transit Free Rides for Vaccinations
Stop TX Evictions
Texas Rent Relief Program
The North Texas Food Bank
The Veterans Resource and Outreach Center
 
Rowlett Ready Information – if you need local assistance from volunteers:

www.RowlettReady.com
needs@rowlettready.com 
Utility Bill Assistance
 
Hope in Hand Food Pantry:
Open Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to noon;
And Tuesdays from 6 to 8pm.
Location:  7301 Miller Rd. at First Christian Church Rowlett
 

Emergency Food Pantry:
Open 2nd and 4th Saturdays (closed if a holiday falls on this date)
Hours of Operation: 10am – 1pm
Cut off time to register online is 7pm on the Friday prior to that Saturday
Location:  4206 Dalrock Rd. at Rowlett Friendship Baptist Church

Testing Information 

FOR MORE COVID-19 INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Rowlett Vaccine Information

VACCINATION INFORMATION

People 50+ Eligible for Vaccination March 15

Starting March 15 - Anyone Over 50 is Eligible
for a COVID-19 Vaccination 

People 50+ will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 15. Texas will continue to protect those at the greatest risk of COVID-19 hospitalization and death.

“We’ve seen a remarkable decrease in the number of hospitalizations and deaths since people 65 and older started becoming fully vaccinated in January. Expanding to ages 50 to 64 will continue the state’s priorities of protecting those at the greatest risk of severe outcomes and preserving the state’s health care system.”
-Imelda Garcia, DSHS associate commissioner for laboratory and infectious disease services and chair of the Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel.

There are about 5 million Texans between the ages of 50 and 64; more than 1 million of them are already vaccinated.

ENGLISH: https://bit.ly/30xmIoQ    SPANISH: https://bit.ly/3t89iMp

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REMINDER: School and Child Care Personnel Now
Eligible To Be Vaccinated
 

With the federal directive, the following education and child care personnel are now eligible to be vaccinated in Texas:

  • Those who work in pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools;
  • Head Start and Early Head Start programs (including teachers, staff, and bus drivers); and
  • Those who work as or for licensed child care providers, including center-based and family care providers.

Additional information for educators and school staff is available in the Texas Education Agency (TEA) K-12 COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ.

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Statewide Vaccine Hubs

Residents are encouraged to register on multiple lists, there are no county residency requirements. Find more statewide provider hubs here. 


Links are provided below for the online registration for each county. Due to the statewide effort, each county that is distributing the vaccine may approach the process differently and may provide different types of vaccines. There is no city or county residency requirement to register to receive a vaccination at one of the official hub sites, these sites are open to all Texas residents. People who register will be placed on a waitlist and will be provided further guidance at a later date as to when to arrive to receive a vaccination.

  • Garland Health Department registration site:
    https://bit.ly/36mTnRj or call 972-205-3900
    GHD is administering the Moderna vaccine, which has an age 18+ requirement.
  • Dallas County vaccine registration site:
    www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination.php or call 1-855-466-8639 from 7am - 7pm Sunday-Saturday; Register in English or Spanish
  • Rockwall County vaccine registration site:
    https://www.blockitnow.com/rockwallwaitlist
  • Collin County vaccine registration site:
    www.collincountytx.gov/healthcare_services/Pages/COVID19vaccines.aspx
  • Denton County vaccine registration site:
    www.dentoncounty.gov/vaccine or call 940-349-2585
  • Tarrant County vaccine registration site:
    www.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/disease-control---prevention/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine.html or call 817-248-6299 and press option 7
#MyRowlett Stories

#MyRowlett STORIES

Mayor's Spotlight Newsletter for March 2021

March Mayor's Spotlight Newsletter

The Mayor’s Spotlight is now available. This month, Mayor Dana-Bashian recognizes those who continue to give back to our community. Throughout this very challenging year, Rowlett citizens, civic organizations and businesses have partnered together to bring relief and aid to those in need – showing their love for this community through their inspirational daily actions. 
#RowlettStrong, indeed.  

#MyRowlett#BetterTogether#Rowlett4All

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Important City Meetings

City Council –
Regular Meetings: March 16 @ 5pm *check agenda on 
website* each Friday
before the date.  
 
Special Council Meeting – None at time published

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Other Board and Commission Meetings: (All Zoom Meetings)

March 15 – Senior Advisory Board @ 10am
March 15 – Charter Review Commission @ 5:30pm
March 15 – Rowlett Youth Advisory Council @ 6:30pm
March 17 – Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission @ 7pm
March 23 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm

April 5 – Community Investment Advisory Board @ 6pm
April 6 – Golf Advisory Board @ 8am
April 7 – Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee @ 4pm
April 8 – Library Advisory Board @ 6:30pm

* Access Meeting Agendas and Minutes - Past and Present *


**CHECK THE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MEETING DATES & TIMES 
 
Watch on Rowlett’s Cable Channel 
RTN16 or online

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Lunch on Lawn

Join us on Mondays @ the Village of Rowlett Downtown
March 15 - April 19 from 11am to 2pm

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Learn Helpful Tips & Tricks for Users of DART

Learn Helpful Information About DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

Learn eveything about DART on Wednesday, March 24 at 1pm. This seminar is sponsored by the Rowlett Senior Advisory Board and is presented by Dawn Dorman.  To attend - via Zoom - contact smonroe@rowlett.com or 972.412.6145.


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Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission Community Survey

The Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission wants to hear from you!

Please take this quick survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YCHT9K3 and let the Commission know the activities in which you would participate and share any you would like to see here in Rowlett. Thank you in advance!

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Earth Day Bookmmark Contest

Entries Due 
March 20

Earth Day Bookmark Contest

Find more information at the library or visit https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/1848/Earth-Day-Bookmark-Contest to download and print a submission form. 

Rowlett Sings

Submission and contest information can be found here.
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Rowlett Sings is Back!

Entries Due
March 27

Celebrating Women's History Month Part 2

March is Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month by recognizing those women who have made great achievements across science, the community, the government, literature, art, sports, and medicine. No matter their role, each of these ladies have had great impacts on our history and the development of respect and new opportunities for women young and old.

In part 2 of 5, we recognize the words of:
Malala Yousafzai 
Mae Jemison
Jackie Kennedy
Indira Gandhi
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Promotions in the Rowlett Police Department

Congratulations to these officers on their promotions!

PD Promotions

This week Chief Michael Godfrey and Assistant Chief Dan Miller recognized the promotions of four outstanding individuals!

From left to right:  Sergeant Alexis Altom, Corporal Jason Welk, Lieutenant Oscar Cantu and Corporal Cory Klinger

Congratulations everyone!

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34 Days Until Waiver for Expired DL Ends on April 14, 2021

The waiver for expired DL/ID cards officially ends on April 14, 2021. Renew online today or sign up for a renewal date!

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Update on Fire Station 2

Fire Station 2 Overhead View

Fire Station 2 Construction

Fire Station 2
Bay Area

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Fire Station 2 Construction

Fire Station 2
Making Progress!

Ask the Mayor a Question! Send Us a Feel Good Story!

REMEMBER ... 

AskTheMayor@Rowlett.com -  If you have a question you would like to ask Mayor Tammy, please send to the email address listed ... AND 
Send us your "feel good" stories about someone doing something positive in Rowlett - Let's share ALL the Good Things About Rowlett!  #MyRowlett                Email: dperrin@rowlett.com

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Sign up for Connect Rowlett Today

SIGN UP FOR CONNECT ROWLETT TODAY

AND GET NOTIFICATIONS THAT AFFECT YOU!

Be Prepared - Signup for Connect Rowlett Today

Sign up for Connect Rowlett - it's an emergency notification service allowing Rowlett residents to opt-in and receive information via phone call, text message, and/or email based on locations and subjects relevant to you. This system is used to notify residents of imminent threats to health and safety as well as informational notifications that affect home and/or work environments, such as severe weather, flooding, gas leaks, police activity and more. Please take a moment and sign up here: https://www.smart911.com/.../registrationLanding.action.
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Dalrock Rd Utility Relocation
Dalrock Rd. 

Dalrock Rd. Utility Relocation

The contractor has completed the 24" bore across Dalrock Rd. and has placed the 12" water line in the casing.

Dalrock Rd Utility Relocation
Dalrock Rd.
Rowlett Rd Pump Station Rehabilitation
Rowlett Rd. Pump Station

Rowlett Rd. Pump Station  Tank Rehab

Tank rehabilitation by Corrosion Eliminators will include a new coat of paint and some replacement parts inside and out. The project is expected to last 100 days.  
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Rowlett Rd. Pump Station
Rowlett Rd. Pump Station
NTMWD Annual Water System Maintenance 3/1-3/29


REMINDER: North Texas Municipal Water District Annual Water System Maintenance Goes Through March



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KRB Great American Cleanup

KRB Great American
Cleanup - 
Saturday, April 24



Keep Rowlett Beautiful Events


For April and May

Sign up today!


KRB Electronics & Paper Shredding Event

KRB Electronics &
Paper Shredding

Saturday, May 8

WINTER STORM RESOURCES 

Winter Storm

Help for Rowlett Citizens

The City of Rowlett is ready to help our citizens. We keep information current and easily accessible on our website. Plus, we are here to help answer your questions by calling 972.412.6100. Our website has a great deal of information and links available for you and we encourage you to take advantage of these resources.

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City Temporarily Suspends All Utility Bill Late Penalties and Disconnections

City Temporarily Suspends Disconnections for Non-payment

Due to ongoing impacts from the unprecedented winter weather, the Rowlett Utility Billing Department has suspended all utility bill disconnections for non-payment until March  17; late penalties were started again on March 9.


City of Rowlett

The Rowlett Action Center ---

Your one-stop-shop for assistance.

Call 972.412.6100 for in-person help ---

Click here to submit a request or question.


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