CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE
For the week of:
November 9, 2008
CDBG Public Hearings Scheduled
The CDBG Advisory Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2 (tentatively at Lakeland Elementary) and Tuesday, December 9 (tentatively at Shepherd's House Church on Milton) to conduct public hearings and will cancel their normal meetings of November 18 and December 16. The Committee holds public hearings every year before beginning its next budget cycle. By February, the City will release a Request for Proposals announcing availability of federal funds through the Community Development Block Grant Program (this year the City received $569,895). Fifteen percent of the funds are reserved for public services and are generally allocated to social service agencies after a review of applications in the spring. Other proposals are received from City staff and non-profit agencies for Housing and Community Development projects. Generally, funding must be used to assist low-to-moderate income households, neighborhoods or clientele. Residents' comments help the committee identify and prioritize community needs for social services, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.
PALS Assists with Cross Country Meet
The Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) Department recently assisted Lewisville High School with their annual Rick Neill cross-country meet on October 18 at Lake Park. The PALS department has been assisting with this meet for its almost 10 year run. This year the meet had 1,124 participants from 43 high schools ranging from 1A-5A from the North Texas area.
Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Waters Ridge
The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Hencie International, Inc., to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Waters Ridge, from Bennett Lane to Corporate Drive. Construction began on Monday, November 3, 2008, and is scheduled to be completed by Friday, December 12, 2008, weather permitting. Drivers in the area should expect lane closures. Due to the use of heavy equipment, please use caution when transiting the area.
Repairs to Curb, Gutter and Driveway Approaches on Cherry Lane
The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, to perform repairs to curb and gutter, and driveway approaches on Cherry Lane. Work began on Monday, November 3, 2008, and is scheduled to be completed by Friday, November 7, 2008, weather permitting. Due to the use of heavy equipment during construction, please use caution when transiting the area.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Senior Activities Center will be hosting their Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday, November 19th at 11:30 a.m. This event is free to Seniors 50+. Turkey, ham, and dressing will be provided. Please bring a potluck dessert and a canned food to restock the local food bank. A special video presentation will follow the meal. Register ahead of time at the front desk! For more information, call 972-219-5050.
Hearing Tests
Free hearing tests will be offered by the Senior Center on Wednesday, November 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. courtesy of Beltone Hearing. Space is limited, so register early at the Senior Center. For more information contact the center at 972-219-5050.
Stargazers
Come join John Olson and view the night dome with electronically controlled 10" and 12" Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes. Bring family, groups, and friends on Saturday, November 29, 7 - 11pm for a fun night under the stars. As the evening progresses, viewing includes globular star clusters, distant galaxies, nebulas,planets and the moon. No registration or fee required for this event. Telescopes will be provided in the west parking lot at Memorial Park Recreation Center. (Please do not park in this area). For more information, call 972-219-3560 or 972-219-5061.
Work is being performed in the areas listed below.
Use caution in these work zones.
Use caution in these work zones.
Street Repairs
Continuing with street panel repairs and sidewalk trip hazards on Waters Ridge from Bennett Lane to Corporate Drive, Forest Park and on Clearview Ct.
Continuing curb & gutter, sidewalk, and drive approach repairs on Perry, Hatcher, Hickory, and Elm
Continuing asphalt rehab on Kingston, Palisades, Monaco, and portions of Catalina and Tahoe
Making street repairs on Babbling Brook at Buffalo Bend
Performing repairs to curb and gutter, and driveway approaches on Cherry Lane
Sanitary Sewer Line and Manhole Repairs
Inspecting the 21" sewer main on MacArthur and the 15" sewer main on Lake Vista Dr.
Main line cleaning on Hembry St., Mckenzie St. and Mill St.
Upcoming Events
November Meetings & Events
- November 10 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
November 12 Park Board Meeting
November 15 Old Town Farmer’s Market
November 17 City Council Meeting
November 18 CDBG Meeting - CANCELLED
November 18 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
November 19 Library Board Meeting
November 22 Old Town Farmer’s Market
November 24 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
November 27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday – OFFICES CLOSED
November 29 Old Town Farmer’s Market
December Meetings & Events
- December 1 City Council Meeting
December 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
December 2 CDBG Public Hearing
December 3 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
December 6 Holiday at the Hall
December 8 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
December 9 CDBG Public Hearing
December 10 Park Board Meeting
December 13 Lewisville 2nd Saturday Collection Day
December 15 City Council Meeting
December 16 CDBG Meeting – CANCELLED
December 16 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
December 17 Library Board Meeting
December 22 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
December 24-25 Holiday – Offices Closed
