 TOP STORIES FOR MAY 7, 2021
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The May Mayor’s Spotlight is now available at Rowlett.com/MayorsSpotlight. This month, Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian is sharing the fun events and in-person programming planned for this spring and summer (hint: Fireworks on Main - July 4)!
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City Council –
Regular Meetings: May 18 meeting starts @ 5:30pm, *check agenda on website* each Friday before the date.
----------------- Other Board and Commission Meetings: (All Zoom Meetings)
May 10 – Charter Review Commission Special Meeting @ 5:30pm
May 11 – Arts & Humanities Commission @ 6:30pm
May 11 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm
May 12 – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
May 13 – Library Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
May 17 – Senior Advisory Board @ 10am
May 17 – Rowlett Youth Advisory Council @ 6:30pm
May 19 – Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission @ 7pm
May 25 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm
**CHECK THE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MEETING DATES & TIMES
Watch on Rowlett’s Cable Channel RTN16 or online
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Keep Rowlett Beautiful and Life Message are sponsoring this event on Saturday, May 8 from 9am to 1pm. Bring your old electonics and documents you need shredded to the Rowlett High School parking lot located at 4700 President George Bush Highway.
If you are bringing documents to shred - come early as trucks fill up fast! There is a limit of 3 boxes sized 10" x 12" x 15" and a small fee of $5 for each box over 3. (Please remove binder clips, paper clips and staples ahead of time!) Donations are always appreciated, if you can. For questions, please email info@keeprowlettbeautiful.org.
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Greetings from the desk of Rowlett Police Chief Michael Godfrey! "Are you a resident here in our fine city of Rowlett, 18 years or older and have questions, comments, and concerns regarding our community and the Rowlett Police Department? Now is your chance to address those issues directly with me, your Chief!
I am starting up a new initiative that I am referring to as ‘Chief Chat’ where I will be meeting with Rowlett citizens on a regular basis to listen and engage in productive discussions regarding our community. The first of these meetings will be held in June 2021 (exact date still pending). If you are interested in attending an event where you can openly talk to the Rowlett Chief of Police, please click on the sign-up genius link below. The first 25 residents to sign up will then receive an email from me with information, including a date and time for the first meeting. This will be first come, first served, but just because you do not make the first 25 does not mean you missed out. There will be a wait list created for future meetings based off when you signed up. I look forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new people.
I am very excited about the opportunity to begin meeting in person again with the citizens of this great city and having conversations about how we as a police department are doing and what we can do to better serve you. Through open communication and positive, respectful dialogue, I hope to continue to strengthen the relationship of our Police Department and the citizenry we serve."
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FIRE STATION 2 So much progress was made this week. We have exterior finishes almost complete, IT cables are being pulled, roofing is going on in the living quarters, and walls are almost all framed. |
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Rowlett Ranks #44 "Best Small Cities to Start a Business"Go.Verizon.com has released its “The Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business” report. In that report Rowlett is ranked as the #44 best small city for small businesses in the US! According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses are more than 99% of all businesses in the US, employ nearly half of the nation’s private workforce, and create more new jobs than large businesses combined. Read more here...
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Annual Concrete Repair & MaintenanceCam-Crete Contracting Inc. was awarded one of the City of Rowlett annual concrete contracts, these are mainly focused on concrete panel replacements in various locations around the city. Contractor is working on concrete panel replacements on Rowlett Rd. Rain has delayed the progress of these repairs, but the contractor hopes to have concrete poured back by the end of the week. |
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Dalrock Road Utility Relocation ProjectThe Contractor has poured the sidewalk and is cleaning the site in preparation to place sod within the construction zone. Additionally, the contractor is preparing for a final walk-through, that will be scheduled next week. |
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Traffic AlertFull closure of I-30 at Galloway Avenue this Saturday (May 8) evening from 8 p.m. through noon on Sunday.
Full closures of the Galloway Avenue overpass at I-30 and certain I-30/I-635 direct connectors will also be required in addition to the mainlane closures.
For schedule and detour info https://bit.ly/3vLkuzZ.
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Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Federal AssistanceTexas residents and businesses recovering from uninsured or underinsured losses and damage caused by February’s severe winter storms have two weeks left to register for disaster assistance with FEMA and apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan. - The deadline to register with FEMA and apply with the SBA is May 20, 2021.
- The fastest and easiest way to apply to FEMA is by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov.
- If it is not possible to register online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free phone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT, daily.
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Ask the MayorDon't forget, if you have a question you would like to ask Mayor Tammy, please send to the email address listed. askthemayor@rowlett.com
#MyRowlettSend us your "feel good" stories about someone doing something positive in Rowlett - Let's share ALL the Good Things About Rowlett! Email: dperrin@rowlett.com
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State Mobile Vaccination Team Call CenterBeginning this week, Texas businesses or civic organizations can call 844-90-TEXAS and select Option 3 to schedule a visit from a state mobile vaccine team to vaccinate employees, visitors, or members. To qualify for a visit, a business or civic organization must have 10 or more employees, visitors, or members who voluntarily choose to be vaccinated. Homebound Texans are also encouraged to call the hotline and select Option 1 to request a state mobile vaccination team to visit their home.
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Attention Rowlett Restauranteurs!The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. Apply here: https://restaurants.sba.gov/.
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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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