 TOP STORIES FOR August 6, 2021
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#MyRowlett #BetterTogether
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City Manager Brian Funderburk has presented the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) Proposed Budget to the City Council. The FY2022 Proposed Budget takes into account available resources and allocates revenues to the highest strategic priorities identified in the City’s 2018 Strategic Plan. These priorities guided the development of the FY2022 Proposed Budget. Highlights of the FY2022 Proposed Budget include reducing sewer rates and no increase to the City’s tax rate. This is the third straight year for a reduction in the monthly water and sewer bill!
Please click on the link here or in the title for more information along with dates for the Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearings. FY2022 Proposed Budget Book
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The August Mayor’s Spotlight is now available. This month, Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian is highlighting a wonderful enhancement to our community – the new Fire Station 2, Emergency Operations Center and Training Center facility!
Rowlett Fire Department will be hosting a Grand Opening in September, more information will be shared on that event soon. |
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Hosted by Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian and City Manager Brian Funderburk. This month's program covers many topics including information about getting your vaccine, it is widely available in Texas - it's so easy to find it in our area! Stop the Spread...www.rowlett.com/vaccine ... Now is your chance to partner with local government and enhance our community by applying to serve on one of the City’s Boards or Commissions - deadline is August 14 www.Rowlett.com/Serve ... The A&H 2021 Photography Contest is open to everyone in the Lake Ray Hubbard area - learn more at www.fb.com/RowlettAHC ... deadline is August 21...all those stories and much more!
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This month, the Friends of Rowlett Animals (FRAS) and the Animal Shelter Advisory Board are highlighted. FRAS has helped the Rowlett Animal Shelter maintain a 98% Live Release Rate since 2013 and has a volunteer base of 100+. They host multiple off-site adoption events during the year, sponsor heartworm treatments for all dogs in the shelter that test positive for heartworm, sponsor a Barn Cat program for feral cats and so much more! If you would like to donate monetarily or needed items for the Rowlett Animal Shelter, contact them at www.friendsofrowlettanimals.org. (If you would like to serve on the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, the City Secretary's Office is taking applications through August 14! Volunteer now!)
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IT'S SUMMER CONCERT DAY!!
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We are sad to announce that the City of Rowlett Farmers Market has been cancelled for the rest of the summer.
But get ready for a rocking evening at our Summer Concert Series starting tonight and every Friday night in August, plus many more events coming your way this Fall!
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close up to two right lanes on eastbound Interstate 30 (I-30) from Dalrock Rd. to Bass Pro Dr. daily from August 10 – 14, 9am to 3:30pm. The closures are needed for workers to place concrete barriers in preparation for the start of construction.
The closures are part of a $142 million project to construct two frontage road bridges on I-30 from Bass Pro Dr. to Dalrock Rd. and reconstruct the I-30, Dalrock Rd. interchange in Dallas County. The project is scheduled to complete in mid-2024.
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Applications for this year's Boards and Commissions appointments are now being accepted through August 14th. Application Information. For any questions, call the Action Center at 972-412-6100.
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Calling artists of all ages! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like you to create a family-friendly bookmark that showcases the history and contributions made by the Latin community.
Winners will have their bookmarks featured at the Library from September 15 - October 15.
For more details, please come to the Library or visit this link to download and print a submission form. All submissions are due by September 4!
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Celebrate the “Dog Days” of summer with your furry BFF at the Wet Zone from 4-7pm during the Friends of Rowlett Animals’ doggie swim day! Held Sunday, August 15, proceeds from this popular event benefit the homeless animals in our community - tickets are available ONLINE ONLY - purchase here!
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Do you have a passion for photography? Now is the time to get outside and take photos of your hometown!
The deadline is quickly approaching for August 20-21 submissions.
Please visit the official website for more details. |
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The Rowlett Parks Advisory Board visits Shorewood Park and highlights some of the great amenities the park offers! Thank you, again, to our Parks Advisory Board for taking pride in our community! For additional information on Rowlett parks, visit: Current Parks Listing | Rowlett, TX - Official Website |
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Rowlett Police Explorers The Rowlett Police Department held a one week mini-academy for our Explorers. The academy included the following classes:
DWI/SFSTs, Traffic Stops, TASER Deployment, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid, Crime Scene and Report Writing.
All explorers did a fantastic job!
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 Rowlett Post One
Congratulations!
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Explorer Fire GamesThe Fire Explorers from Rowlett Post One participated in the Explorer Fire Games last Saturday. The competition consists of six events and a hose off competition. There were nine teams overall, and three were from Rowlett. Other teams came from Rockwall, Plano and San Diego, TX. Out of 18 events, Rowlett won 15 of them and took 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall.
Below is where our team placed in each category: - CPR - 1st and 3rd place - Rowlett
- Spinal Immobilization - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place - Rowlett
- Bunker Gear Relay - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place - Rowlett
- Room Search - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place - Rowlett
- Make and Break - 1st and 3rd place - Rowlett
- Firefighter Combat Challenge - 1st and 3rd place - Rowlett
- First place overall - Rowlett
- Second place overall - Rowlett
- Third place overall - Rowlett
We are very proud of our Explorers and everyone who contributed to hosting a great event. Please join us in congratulating our teams!
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Interested in a Local Job Fair?Would you be interested in participating in a local job fair in Rowlett? If so, please fill out the survey/s below - there is one for businesses and one for job seekers. Thank you in advance for participating and giving our Economic Development Department your feedback.
For Businesses: https://forms.office.com/g/L5dREdr6FV
For Job Seekers: https://forms.office.com/g/uHJkzktH0Y |
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Alley Reconstruction - Dandelion/Trumpet & Daisy/ThistleTexas Civil Construction completed pouring all concrete in both alleys. They started placing sod and are cleaning up the alleys. |
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2.0 Million Gallon Water Tank RehabilitationCorrosion Eliminators had the testing on the paint done and completed all paint corrections. The interior safety climb and the water level gauge were installed, and the tank was cleaned in preparation for the final walkthrough. |
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Faulkner-Thornhill-Powell Alley ReconstructionKIK Underground reopened Rowlett Rd. to normal traffic and continued installing the storm sewer on Thornhill Dr. and the alley. They are grading the flex base in the alley. Notices were given to the residents on the Powell/Jones/Persimmon/Colonial alley that work will on that alley start next week. |
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Water customers now have the ability to access water consumption online through Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). In fact, the system reads every hour so real-time usage information is available, allowing users to spot and repair potential leaks before they result in a higher bill! Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) | Rowlett, TX - Official Website
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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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