City Of Pflugerville: Key To The City July 16, 2021

Press release from the City of Pflugerville:

07/16/2021 2:00 PM

Key to the City July 16, 2021
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At the July 13 meeting, Pflugerville City Council authorized the final negotiation and execution of a purchase and sale agreement for land that could be used for a new voter-approved recreation center, city hall or economic development projects. Because the City can withdraw from the agreement until November 17, 2021, this action allows the City to lock in terms for the land, but gives flexibility on funding options and the opportunity to gather resident input on that decision process. 

On Tuesday, Pflugerville City Council held their first worksession on the FY22 proposed budget, discussing projected sales tax revenues, and investments in our roads, services, facilities, parks and people. The proposed budget includes preliminary calculations for property tax revenue based on the appraisal districts' preliminary property value estimates. The next step in the budget process is for the City to receive certified tax rolls from the appraisal districts and then tax rate calculations from the County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office. City Council will next discuss the budget and tax rate on August 10.

City Council approved a resolution appointing a bond committee to review projects for future bond election consideration. Eight members were added to the committee and the Council will hold a virtual special meeting on Saturday, July 17 at 10 a.m. to add additional participants. The bond committee will meet on Tuesday, July 20; Thursday, July 29; and Tuesday, August 10. 

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the city temporarily provided the opportunity to email public comment items to be read aloud to council at the city council meeting. However, now that meetings are back in person,  the City will return to past practices and invite residents to attend Council meetings to provide public comment. Written comments will be sent directly to council members – not read during the meeting. 

Always lock your vehicles, hide your belongings and keep your home secure. The Pflugerville Police Department recommends always locking the doors and keeping your windows up when your vehicle is unattended. A locked vehicle is a deterrent. While you may think there’s nothing to steal, items like garage door openers, loose receipts and work access cards shouldn’t be left out. You’re encouraged to follow the Police Department’s 9PM Routine on social media for reminders to keep your home and car locked up.  

Austin Public Health (APH) is now in its Stage 3 of its Risk-Based Guidelines. Stage 3 states that fully vaccinated individuals can participate in indoor and outdoor private gatherings and dine and shop without precautions if allowed by the business, in accordance with CDC guidelines. Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals can participate in indoor and outdoor private gatherings and dine and shop with precautions, unless they are high risk. Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, can travel with precautions. For more information on COVID-19, including vaccination, please visit pflugervilletx.gov/virus. 

On Tuesday, City Council authorized AP Triton to conduct an EMS Valuation Study as the City continues to work with industry experts to evaluate service options for EMS in Pflugerville. This study was identified as one of the next steps in the Fire & EMS Evaluation presented earlier this month which is available online at pflugervilletx.gov/ems. City Council will continue discussions on EMS at their next City Council meeting on July 27.

Our next phase of construction at the intersection of Pecan Street and FM 685/Dessau Road will begin next Friday, July 23. See a map of the changes below.

 Please drive safely and watch for signage and construction crews. We recommend planning an alternate route to avoid traffic. For construction updates, visit our project webpage.

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Text to 9-1-1 service is available in Pflugerville as part of a region-wide program through the Capital Area Council of Governments. Keep in mind that it's always better to call 9-1-1 when possible.

When should someone text 9-1-1?

Please visit capcog.org/text911 for more info, including a list of cell phone service providers that allow this function, limitations of the system and other helpful tips.

Key to the City gets an upgrade- Starting with the August 6 Key to the City, email notifications will be sent through a new platform. The newsletter platform will have enhanced formatting, but continue to provide you with City news and information. Existing subscribers will not need to make any changes, and will have their subscription preferences imported to the new platform automatically. New and existing subscribers will be able to manage their preferences, unsubscribe, and see previous issues of our weekly eNewsletter from links within the email. If you have any questions, contact webmaster@pflugervilletx.gov. 

Watch Pflugerville Pfocus - This week's episode includes highlights on Tuesday's Council meeting. Watch online. 

Construction at Lake Pflugerville - As a reminder, the north side parking lot at Lake Pflugerville is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to construction. Please access the lake from the south or west and follow all construction signage. For construction updates visit our webpage. 

Deutschen Pfest vendor applications open - Vendor applications for the 2021 Deutschen Pfest are now open for food vendors, nonprofits, arts and craft vendors and other businesses. This year vendor booths will be open on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16. All vendors are selected through an application process and will be notified starting in late July. The application includes all rules and regulations for Deutschen Pfest booths, so please make sure you read through it before you apply. Applications are available online, and can be submitted on your computer or mobile device. The deadline to apply for food vendors is September 1, 2021, and for all other vendors is September 27, 2021. Booth space is limited, and spaces may fill before the entry deadline, so apply today! If you have any questions, please call 512-990-6113 or email events@pflugervilletx.gov. Visit deutschenpfest.com/pfest-vendors for more details. 

Amazon Job webinar available online for job seekers - The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation partnered with Amazon for a hiring event as Amazon is set to hire 1,000 full-time employees to prepare for the opening of its 3.8M Square-foot facility in Pflugerville, Texas. Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) and the Workforce Solutions Capital Area (WFSCA) organized a webinar alongside the Amazon Workforce Staffing Team which is now available online. Visit https://www.pfdevelopment.com/amazon-jobs to watch and for more details. 

July 30 - Music in the Park - Come to Pfluger Park from 7:30-9:30 p.m. for live music from La Dezz. Bring a lawn chair and the family for this free concert series. Visit pflugervilletx.gov/musicinthepark for more details. 

October 5 - National Night Out -  Registration for this year's National Night Out on October 5 is now open. Start planning your neighborhood or block party now and register with us to receive support, resources, and a visit from our officers at your party. National Night Out parties can take many forms, so be creative, and use this time to get to know your neighbors and fight crime.
Find out more at pflugervilletx.gov/nno.

This press release was produced by the City of Pflugerville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.