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1 From the Desk of the City Manager Bi Monthly Newsletter Keeping you informed Small City with Big Appeal Honoring Our Past with a Vision for the Future Brett McGuire. I would almost swear that Spring is here to stay! Of course, we all know that this is Texas and things can change on us in a matter of moments. I ll be one of the first ones to admit that I have truly enjoyed our unseasonable warm weather over the past couple of months. I am pleased to announce that the City of Lake Worth Police Department has a new Chief of Police. James Jimmy Womack was sworn in on Monday, February 29 th as your new Chief of Police. Jimmy has been with the Department since June 1, 2015 as the Captain/ Asst. Chief and has spent much of his time getting acquainted with our City, the citizens and settling into the Department. He came to us from the Paris Police Department; where he was a Lieutenant working in the Professional Standards and Training Division. He has over 23 years of law enforcement experience in both Texas and Louisiana and is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Jimmy also has teaching experience, and has served as an instructor for several colleges in Texas. Jimmy has a service-oriented approach to policing and believes that Community engagement and support is the key to success for any law enforcement agency. He has a strong ethical background and has a desire to carry on the Department s tradition of Integrity, Equity, Service. I truly believe that the citizens of our great City will benefit with Jimmy serving as your Chief of Police. Please take a moment to meet him and get to know him. I hope that everyone has a wonderful and blessed Easter. Volume 11, Issue 2 March/April 2016 City Hall Hours Monday-Friday 8am to 6pm City Holidays Good Friday March 25, 2016 City Calendar Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Planning & Zoning meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. As needed. Board of Adjustment, meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. As needed. COUNCIL MEETINGS: March 8, 2016 April 12, 2016 In This Issue City Secretary 2 Municipal Court 2 Senior Center 3 Code Compliance 4 Library 5 Police Dept. 6-7 Bulk Pick-Up 8 Phone List 8 Utility Billing 8 Library Insert

2 From the Desk of Our City Secretary.. The City General Election this year is scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 7, The purpose of this election is to allow qualified voters to elect Council Member Place # s 1, 3, 5, and 7. These are two year terms. If you have any questions regarding City election information, please contact the City Secretary s office at lindar@lakeworthtx.org or at (817) , extension #105. Texas State Wide Warrant Round Up Beginning in March, more than 300 law enforcement agencies across Texas will be concentrating their efforts to address non-compliance with court orders. If you do not resolve your tickets now, you may be subject to arrest. If you are stopped while driving your vehicle and arrested, your vehicle may be impounded, which would result in additional tow and storage fees. Please take care of your tickets now to avoid arrest. If you voluntarily appear at Lake Worth City Hall to take care of your outstanding citations with the Lake Worth Municipal Court, you will not be arrested. If you are unable to pay, contact the court to discuss options that may be available to resolve your matters with the Court. Locations and Court Hours: 3805 Adam Grubb, Lake Worth, Texas Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You may also contact the Court at (817) Payments may be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online at Or by calling (additional charges will apply to use credit/debit services) You must call the Municipal Court to obtain your citation number and amount to use this service. 2

3 L.O. Bud Irby Lake Worth Senior Center Join our newest class here at the Senior Center ZUMBA GOLD taught by a certified instructor who will help you be healthier and happier this year! Join us at the Senior Center Mondays at 10:00 am and Wednesdays at 2:00 pm and workout to the Rock N Roll oldies with friends. AARP Tax Aide program is offered at the Senior Center on Thursdays from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm, appointments are required for this FREE tax help for seniors and those with moderate incomes. The program runs through April 14 th 2016 at the Senior Center. Call the Senior Center for your appointment today To find out more about these classes and all activities that we offer members at the Senior Center call us today at

4 THE DIRTY DOZEN TOP 12 CODE COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS Published by the Code Compliance Office, Lake Worth, Texas MARCH/APRIL 2016 Published by the Code Compliance Office, Lake Worth, Texas MARCH/APRIL 2016 Listed below are the top twelve (12) code compliance violations in the City. Please make sure that you know what they are and that you do your part to keep them out of your neighborhood. #1 High Grass and Weeds Grass and weeds cannot exceed 12 inches in height on any property in the City. Please make sure to keep your yard mowed. #2 Parking on a non-paved surface Motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and/or RV s cannot be parked in your yard. They must be parked in your driveway or on the street. #3 Junk, Trash, and Debris No rubbish, brush, or any other objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary matter is allowed to collect or be present upon the property. #4 Junk Vehicles Self-propelled vehicles must: Have current registration and inspection; Not be junk, dismantled, or discarded; Not be inoperable for more than thirty (30) days. #5 Bulk Trash Out Before the 20 th Bulk Trash cannot be placed out to the curb any earlier than the 20 th of the month for pickup. #6 Watering Restrictions Check with the Utility Billing Department for current watering restrictions x 110. #7 Garage Sale Permit Required A permit is required to conduct a garage/yard sale, please contact Permit Clerk for more information x 112. #8 Selling Vehicles from Private Property A person may not sell more than three (3) vehicles in a twelve (12) month period from private property and the vehicle and property owner must be the same. #9 Working Without a Permit Please check with the City s Building Development Department prior to starting any construction work to make sure a permit is not required x 112. #10 Pets Must Be Licensed Pet owners must provide proof of rabies vaccination and license their pet through the city annually. #11 Solicitors Individuals/Companies wishing to solicit business must be properly licensed with the city and carry proper identification of such. #12 Substandard Structures Those structures which are not structurally sound or have various code violations which may cause the building to be unfit for occupancy. 4

5 5 Mary Lou Reddick Public Library 7005 Charbonneau

6 Here are some definitions and guidelines to follow to help keep you and your family safe: Severe Thunderstorm Watch - issued when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms, people located in and around the watch area should keep an eye to the sky and listen to their NOAA weather radio all hazards or tune to local broadcast media for further weather information. The watch is intended to give you time to prepare, time to review safety rules. Severe Thunderstorm Warning - issued when a severe thunderstorm has been detected by National Weather Service Doppler Radar or any other reliable report has been received. A warning is usually issued for portions of one or two counties, for an hour or less. If the warning includes your neighborhood or work place, you should take immediate action to protect your life and the lives of others. Severe thunderstorms can produce large hail and damaging winds. Tornadoes can and occasionally do accompany severe thunderstorms. Treat this warning the same as you would a tornado warning by taking the proper safety precautions. The best defense against thunderstorms is to stay inside a sturdy building or shelter that can protect you from deadly lightning, large hail, damaging winds, flooding rain and tornadoes. Fortunately, thunderstorms typically do not last very long and will most often pass by your location in less than one hour. Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing. Remember to bring pets inside. If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds. Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed. If caught outside, take shelter in a sturdy enclosed building or hard top automobile immediately. Avoid open spaces, isolated objects, high ground and metallic objects. Get out of boats and away from bodies of water. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning. If a tornado is spotted, act quickly and move to the lowest level basement of your shelter, putting as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. 6

7 Community Awareness Program The Lake Worth Police Department is currently developing an interactive Community Awareness Program that is designed to provide information for its citizens to improve your quality of life. This program will include educational programs such as policing programs in America, new law, scams, identity theft, severe weather issues, power outages, human trafficking, family violence, self-defense, mental health, Crisis intervention, critical incidents, theories in criminology, drugs in society and many more. We would also like to be able to develop educational programs to address issues that you, the public, would like to learn about. If you have a topic that you would be interested in seeing included in this program please contact the Lake Worth Police Department. Programs will start in March and it will be held the second Monday of the month from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (dates and times subject to change). Please call or check our local newsletter for more details. Respectfully, John Smith Community Policing Unit Lake Worth Police Department Phone Ext

8 Utility Billing Department Watering restrictions are YEAR- ROUND: No watering between the hours of 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Just a reminder, the Utility Billing Department does not accept payments made by check for less than $5.00. Payment options are to pay in person, by mail, or by making a payment through ncourt (either online or by telephone subject to an additional fee per transaction). All payments received prior to 6:00 pm on a business day will be posted the same day. ncourt: Online or telephone You must have your account number to pay. If you have any questions, please call the Utility Billing Department at ext Numbers to Remember City Hall Public Works Library Senior Center Police Animal Control x 315 Code Compliance x 111 Fire Chamber of Commerce Tarrant Co. Tax (Property Tax & Car Registration) DPS (Drivers License) County Clerk Health Dept LW Post Office Progressive Waste Bulk Pick Up Dates: Week of March 21-25, 2016 Week of April 25-29, 2016 Garbage service will run as usual on March 25, 2016, Good Friday. Bulk Pick Up Reminder: Bulk is picked up is the last full week of the month. Brush MUST be put out PRIOR to first day of pick up, but NOT BEFORE midnight on the 20th of each month (to avoid being cited). Visit us on our website 8 VISIT ANIMAL CONTROL ONLINE at Our City Web Site

9 Easter Egg Hunt Ages 0-4 Begins at 10:00 AM Ages 5-7 Begins at 10:30 AM Ages 8-11 Begins at 11:00 AM Make & Take Crafting from 10:00-11:00 AM Live Animal Petting Zoo from 10:00 AM - Noon LWISD Varsity Chorale Performance at 11:00 AM

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