Notice of FY 2018 – 2019 Budget Hearing

The City Council of the City of Van Alstyne, Texas, will conduct a public hearing on September 11, 2018 at 6:30 P.M., at the Van Alstyne City Hall, 152 N Main Dr., Van Alstyne, Texas, for the discussion of the proposed fiscal year 2018 – 2019 budget for the City of Van Alstyne, Texas.

This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $320,040 or 24.41%, and of that amount, $134,107 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.

Jennifer Gould
City Clerk
City of Van Alstyne

Notice: Failure to Submit DLQOR

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.

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Utility Bill insert: August 2018

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.

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

NOTICE to Boil Water – RESCINDED

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.

Boil Order Issued

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Van Alstyne public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the City will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact City Hall at 903-482-5426.