Below is a mandatory notice prescribed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) which was provided as an insert in the August 2018 utility bills. This notice is required due to the City’s failure to timely provide a quarterly operating report to the TCEQ, a clerical issue. The notice was received by the TCEQ 1 day late and as a result the City of Van Alstyne Water System must notify its customers. The quality of drinking water is not compromised.
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Notice of Intent to Change Rates
The City is required by Section 44-264 of the City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances to deliver a statement of intent to each utility account holder at least 30 days before the effective date of the proposed change. The effective date of the new rates must be the first day of a billing period, and the new rates may not apply to service received before the effective date of the new rates.
The effective date of the proposed change is anticipated to be September 15, 2018. The City Council of the City of Van Alstyne will deliberate the adoption of the proposed rate at an open meeting on September 11, 2018.
Utility Bill insert: August 2018
TxDOT Road Maintenance
The Texas Department of Transportation will be milling Van Alstyne Parkway from the S Henry Hynds Expressway (west control road) to Waco St (Hwy 5) beginning Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
Donuts and Coffee with VA Officers
Thank you to the Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce for hosting Donuts and Coffee with VA Cops!
Parks Master Plan
The Van Alstyne Parks and Recreation Board invites you to review the results of the Citizen Survey taken as part of the Parks Master Plan update.
Notice of Sale of Real Property, Competitive Sealed Bid No. 71018
The City of Van Alstyne is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of real property legally described as OTP VAN ALSTYNE ADDN, Block 4, Lot 18, acres 0.066 more commonly known as 242 East Jefferson Street, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495 (the “Property”).
Bid documents may be obtained in person at Van Alstyne City Hall located at 242 E. Jefferson St. or via the City’s website HERE.
Sealed bids addressed to the City Manager of the City of Van Alstyne, Texas will be accepted no later than 2:00 PM on Monday, August 6, 2018 via hand delivery to:
City of Van Alstyne
Lane Jones, City Manager
242 E. Jefferson St.
Van Alstyne, TX 7595
Or via mail to:
City of Van Alstyne
Lane Jones, City Manager
Post Office Box 247
Van Alstyne, TX 75495-0247
The Property will be conveyed subject to the exceptions and reservations contained in the Bid Package. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received. Bids must be for all of the real property described above and not just for a portion thereof. Bids received after the deadline, emailed or faxed bids will not be considered. For additional information concerning this bid please contact Lane Jones or Jennifer Gould at 903-482-5426.
EDC Board Openings
The Van Alstyne Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications to serve on its Board of Directors. Applicants may live in the city limits or in the Van Alstyne ISD boundary. For more information on the openings please visit their website.
Emergency Conservation Order
Today, the city had a main water line damaged by a contractor. The crews have fixed the water leak. The #6 well’s booster pump went down making the CGMA water system unavailable because we cannot transfer water from the CGMA system to the city water system. The #4 well’s electrical panel caught on fire this afternoon causing extensive damage, making this pump unavailable until repairs and parts can be located.
The City is issuing an Emergency Conservation Order to make citizens aware of conservation measures and prohibit outdoor watering until notified. There is a limited water supply and everyone should use caution with any excess use.
The current levels do not require a boil order at this time. Crews are monitoring the system and will keep citizens informed if additional measures are needed.
Steve White
City of Van Alstyne
Director of Public Works
swhite@cityofvanalstyne.us
903-482-5426
Blassingame Road Closure
Beginning at approximately 8:00am, Friday, June 8, 2018 a section of Blassingame Avenue will be closed for construction. Please refer to the map below for the specific closure location. Construction is anticipated to be complete on or before August 24, 2018.