Friday at 5 Newsletter for 06.11.2021

TOP STORIES FOR June 11, 2021

Mayor's Spotlight Newsletter for June 2021

June Mayor's Spotlight is Available - Get Involved: Serve on a City Board or Commission!

This month, Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian offers information about all of the Rowlett Boards and Commissions. Share your knowledge and expertise, partner with your local government, and enhance your community by applying to serve on one today!
Spotlight on Rowlett - June 2021

Spotlight on Rowlett  for June 2021

The monthly program is hosted by Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian and City Manager Brian Funderburk and covers items of interest going on in the City of Rowlett. They provide an update on COVID-19 including vaccines and face coverings at City facilities; the Fireworks on Main event to be held on Sunday, July 4 from 6pm-10pm; the Summer Reading Program ... all these stories and much more!

Spotlight Story - Wet Zone Waterpark's 20th Anniversary

Spotlight Story features the Wet Zone Waterpark Celebrating 20 Years!

Special guest Haley the Hippo and Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian, along with Aquatic Supervisor Austin Sudack, update us about the daily opening of the Wet Zone and celebrating its 20th anniversary this season! Make plans to visit often so you don't miss out on the celebrations! For more information on operation times and planned events, go to the website or facebook page. Let's have some splish splash fun this summer! 

Farmers Market starts May 15

Farmers Market is Open Tomorrow!


Come to Village of Rowlett Downtown on Saturdays and enjoy your local Farmers Market from 9am til noon!

Important City Meetings

City Council –
Regular Meetings:
June 15 - Starts @ 5pm; July 6 and 20;  *check agenda on website* each Friday before the date.  ** COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD IN-PERSON NOW**

Special Meeting:  June 17 @ 5:30pm

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Other Board and Commission Meetings: (All Meetings are In-Person starting June)
June 14 – Community Investment Advisory Board @ 5:30pm
June 16 – Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission @ 7pm
June 21 – Senior Advisory Board @ 10am
June 21 – Rowlett Youth Advisory Council @ 6:30pm
June 22 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm
July 6 – Golf Advisory Board @ 8am

July 7 – Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee @ 4pm

No July Meeting – Arts & Humanities Commission @ 6:30pm
July 13 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm
July 14 – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
No July Meeting – 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

Rowlett Ranks #3 for Best Mid-Sized City in Texas to Buy a Home; #7 in U.S.

Rowlett Ranks #3 for Best Mid-Sized City in Texas to Buy a Home.
Ranks #7 in the United States.

Youth Advisory Council Food Drive June 12

Rowlett Youth Advisory Council Canned Food Drive - June 12 @ Rowlett Farmers Market

Drop off canned food items from 9am to noon on Saturday, June 12 at the Farmers Market in the Village of Rowlett Downtown. Donations benefit Life Message in Rowlett and Hope in Hands Food Pantry at First Christian Church.

Rowlett Youth Advisory Council

Rowlett Youth Advisory Council Needs You!

Rowlett Youth Advisory Council Application Deadline - June 18

Submission should be via email to CitySec@rowlett.com or by mail to CSO/Boards & Commissions Applications, 4000 Main Street, Rowlett TX 75088. Interviews may be conducted virtually – details to follow.     www.facebook.com/RowlettYAC 

More Info and Apply Here!

Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading Kick-off - Saturday, June 12 - 11am to 1pm

Kona Ice will be onsite - Plus a scavenger hunt - And goodie bags!

Fireworks on Main - Sunday, July 44

Fireworks on Main - Sunday, July 4

Celebrate the 4th of July With Us!

Martha & the Vandellas in concert, TONS of family activities, food trucks, kids area, and...of course...a spectacular fireworks show, all at Pecan Grove Park from 6-10pm on Sunday, July 4!

If you are interested in being a vendor, apply
here. 

Phtography Contest

The Arts & Humanities Commission annual photography contest is back! Please submit your photos celebrating our City!
Details and contest rules can be found by clicking on the picture.

Citizen Police Academy - Register Today!

Citizen Police Academy Register Today!

Citizen Police Academy - August 26 through November 11, 2021

The Citizen’s Police Academy begins August 26, registration is open now! Come learn more about the Rowlett Police Department’s operations during this fun and interactive 12-week course.

(This program is intended for citizens over the age of 18 who live or work in the City of Rowlett.)

Chief Chat

June 2 Chief Chat Meeting

Sign up NOW for the Next Chief Chat!

If you are interested in attending the next "Chief Chat" - an event where you can openly talk to Chief Godfrey, please click on the sign-up genius link in the title.  Meetings are limited to 25 residents, once signed up you will receive an email from the Chief with information, including the date and time for the next meeting.  This will be first come, first served, but just because you do not make the next 25 does not mean you missed out.  There will be a waitlist created for future meetings based on when you signed up.

Mosquitos

Mosquito Larvae

Empty water

Drain Standing Water

Use Mosquito Dunks

Use Larvicide to treat the water

Free Mosquito Dunks

FREE Mosquito Dunks

Mosquito season is upon us! With all the rain we've received over the past month, mosquito populations are on the rise. Drop these Dunks into standing water around your home and do your part to control them.

2 FREE dunks are available (while supplies last) to Rowlett residents, just show a current utility bill or your ID at the Community Development offices, 5702 Rowlett Rd., Monday - Friday, 8a - 5pm.

Rowlett Rd concrete replacement

Rowlett Road

Annual Concrete Repair and Maintenance of Streets and Alleys

Cam-Crete Contracting Inc. completed the pavement replacement in the right lane of Rowlett Road.  They were delayed due to the inclement weather for the past week.  Currently they have begun demolition of the center lane of Rowlett Road and plan to place conrete in this area next week.

Lake Highland Trail

Lake Highland Trail

Lake Highland Trail

Despite all the weather delays experienced to date, the contractor was able to work a couple of days during this past week. Since the weather projections don’t include rain, the contractor is preparing to pour the mock panels for the City to approve. Once approved, the contractor plans to compact and test the soil, and then set forms in preparation to pour concrete.

Faulkner-Thornhill-Powell Alley Reconstruction

Faulkner - Thornhill - Powell Alley

Alley Reconstruction @ Faulkner - Thornhill - Powell

KIK Underground has lowered the water main on Camelot Lane. They are staging storm water pipe on site and working on the storm line that connects to the storm water main on Camelot Lane

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

CERT Working After the 2015 Tornado

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Classes in August

During a natural or man-made disaster, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) assist Public Safety teams in doing damage assessment, accounting for residents and securing quick, accessible routes into their neighborhood. CERT members also help search for missing persons, and assist with evacuations, traffic control, courtesy patrols and with City events.

Rowlett CERT is actively recruiting residents to be trained in the CERT program that includes Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, and Fire Suppression following FEMA guidelines. CERT is holding a two-day class on Saturdays, August 7 & 14 from 8am to 6pm. Both days are required. A course fee of $20 covers class administrative expenses. For more information or to register for class, visit RowlettCERT.com.

Being prepared is everyone’s responsibility. Get Ready Today.
Freedom 5K - July 3

Rowlett Chamber Hosts the Freedom 5K
Saturday, July 3 - Click to Register

Register NOW for Early Bird Discount!

Artists 'Round Texas

Check Out the Local Talent at the Library!

Stop by the Rowlett Public Library and check out all of the talent in our community on display in the 8th Annual Artists 'Round Texas Paint and Photograph Juried Art Competition!

REgional Transportation Council (RTC) of North Central Texas Council of Governments

RTC Needs Your Input

The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) wants to hear from YOU! Visit https://www.nctcog.org/input to learn about transportation in the region and offer your input to help set future priorities. Topics include the 10-year Plan Update, Congestion Management Process, Public Transportation Funding and Access North Texas, which is the regional transportation coordination plan for the 16-county North Central Texas region.

FOR ALL COVID-19 and VACCINE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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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