City Of Pflugerville: Key To The City July 30, 2021

Press release from the City of Pflugerville:

07/30/2021 5:00 PM

Key to the City July 30, 2021
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Our next Music in the Park is tonight from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Pfluger Park featuring LaDezz. LaDezz describes themselves as a musical powerhouse based out of San Antonio TX, comprised of brothers Mark & David Ledesma, and Lisa Mar. From the group's beginning in 2016, they have released a steady stream of original music and have become a crowd favorite with their high-energy, eclectic performances. When asked how they would describe their music, they would simply reply "genuine."

Tonight also marks the end of our Park and Recreation Month celebrations, and we'll be handing out exclusive swag featuring our Art Meet Parks contest winner, 9-year-old Mabel! It'll be a night of fun and free entertainment. There's no admission charge, so bring lawn chairs, pets, blankets, picnic baskets, friends and neighbors for a free evening of music, entertainment and relaxation. 

During the concert, you'll also have an opportunity to give input on upcoming voter-approved parks bond projects, including neighborhood park development, trail improvements and 1849 Park Phase 2. For more information, visit pflugervilletx.gov/parksbond. 

At their meeting on July 27, Pflugerville City Council approved 11 design and engineering consultants to support the development of plans for 14 parks and transportation projects included in the 2020 General Obligation Bond program. Bringing onboard these consultants represents the kick-off of the City’s largest voter-approved bond program, and will impact all Pflugerville residents.

The projects that will now begin the design phase include:

The next step for Transportation Bond projects will be a request for qualification of engineering services for additional street reconstruction projects and FM 685 corridor improvements in August and September. For an updated timeline, visit pflugervilletx.gov/bonds.

At their meeting this week, City Council briefly discussed EMS services, ultimately deciding not to issue $5 million in certificate of obligation bonds for EMS and instead will wait on an EMS Valuation Study from AP Triton to assist with future decision-making related to EMS services. The Council has also requested a meeting in August with the Emergency Services District #2 board. For more history on this project and to read the AP Triton Fire and EMS Assessment, please visit pflugervilletx.gov/ems.    

Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services is offering discount $20 adoptions at the animal shelter. The Pflugerville Animal Shelter is a great place to adopt a new family pet!

Adoptions include the spay/neuter for the dog/cat, first puppy or kitten shots, microchip and microchip registration, and a wellness coupon for a free office visit from participating vet clinics. Come visit us and find the pet you've been looking for. Visit pflugervilletx.gov/adopt to see the animals available. 

The Utility Billing office will be closed Monday, August 2 from noon - 1 p.m. We will get back to all calls and chats as soon as possible after we reopen.

It's time to pay it pforward and help the community. On July 31 at 2 p.m. the Library will host a virtual program which will feature the winning team of the Summer Reading Program. 

Another way to pay it forward includes Kindness Kits, which will be available to pick up at the library while supplies last (one per household) on July 31. Each Kindness kit will include: 

In addition, the event includes a Pay It Forward Pflugerville Blood Drive beginning at 10 a.m. Make an appointment online or call We are Blood at 512-206-1242. Only those with appointments will be allowed to donate. The blood drive will take place in the library parking lot at 1008 W. Pfluger St. For more information about the Pay It Forward Pflugerville event, visit the library's website.

The City of Pflugerville's operating expenses are broken down into seven categories, that when combined, make up our City's General Fund and Utility Fund departments. 

These categories are:

Our operating expenses do not include our debt service (which is made up of voter-approved general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects or special revenue funds. This year's debt service and CIP includes the kick-off of our voter-approved 2020 bond projects.

Find out more about the projects and services in each of these categories and our budget process by visiting pflugervilletx.gov/budget.

Your next newsletter will look different - 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. 

Stage 4 COVID-19 guidelines - Pflugerville is now in Stage 4 of Austin Public Health Covid-19 guidelines. For vaccine information, business resources and other COVID-19 information, visit pflugervilletx.gov/virus.

Teen Scavenger Hunt - Pflugerville Public Library invites teens ages 12-18 to explore Pflugerville for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Black Pearl Books. Follow the clues, take a photo at each location and upload the images for your chance to win. This event will run from Sunday, August 1 - Sunday, August 15 at Pfluger Park, Gilleland Creek Park, and the downtown Pflugerville area. For more information, visit the library's website. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Pflugerville Library. 

Surprise Craft Kits Available - Starting Sunday, August 1 you can pick up a surprise craft kit at Pflugerville Public Library. Kits for all ages will be available on a first come, first served basis inside the Library. One craft per person per age group. Instructions are included or available at the library's YouTube page.

August 9 - Wilbarger Creek Wastewater Interceptor and Sorento Wastewater Interceptor Open House - The City will host a public open house on August 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at City Hall, Suite 500 to discuss the Wilbarger Creek Wastewater Interceptor and Sorento Wastewater Interceptor Phase 2 projects. These are projects identified in the City's approved 2020 Wastewater Master Plan. For more information visit pflugervilletx.gov/projects.

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.

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