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.

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

BOIL ORDER LIFTED 02-01-2018

City of Van Alstyne
Public Notice to Boil Water

Due to water main break and loss of pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Van Alstyne/ 0910009 to notify customers on Hill Street of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Steve White, Director of Public Works, 903-819 3176

If a customer wishes to contact the TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.