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City Connection July 2019C I T Y C O N N E C T I O NCITY C O N N E C T I O N J U L Y 2019 VO L . 1 5 , ISSUE 10 Learn more about City events at HuntsvilleTX.govRising tothe oc ca si o n V ACA TION CHECKS OFFERED BY H PD PAGE 3 NEXT CITY CLEANU P IS S ET PAGE 2 JUST IN TIME FOR ELECTIONS PAGE 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE 2 I N T HI S IS SUE COUNCIL CORNER PAGE 3 J U L Y 2019 VO L . 1 5 , ISSUE 10 The City of Huntsville is one step closer to improving water pressure throughout the city, as a part of Bond Proposition 3 that citizens approved in 2016. The 2.5-million-gallon steel bowl was lifted into place on June 21 and will rest on top of a 130-foot tall concrete pedestal. Crews then worked to secure the bowl with a concrete ring beam, seal, paint and place the top on the tank. The City logo will be featured on the bowl. Work is still ongoing, with a completion date set for November 2019. Construction of the new lower pressure plane pump station and 2- million gallon ground storage tank is also underway at the corner of Highways 30 and 19. A replacement pump station is also be constructed at the Palm Street Water Plant, with water transmission mains to connect all the new structures and stations are simultaneously underway. For more details on the Bond Proposition progress and more, log on to HuntsvilleTx.gov/Bond. There is an interactive GIS map that details ongoing work for all three bonds passed. For more information, call 936-291-5400. Elevated Storage Tank one step closer to improving water pressure C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S 1 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m. 6 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. 7 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection 14 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste 15 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m. 20 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. 21 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection 28 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste August 2019 Submit requests for Heavy Trash pick-up before noon on Wednesday, the week prior to pick-up, at 294-5796. 2 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. 3 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection 4 - City offices closed for Fourth of July 10 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste 16 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m. 17 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection 18 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m. 24 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste 31 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection July 2019 Are you signed up to receive notifications from the City of Huntsville? Visit HuntsvilleTX.gov and click on Stay Notified! Have you seen the 2018 Consumer Confidence Report? Check it out at HuntsvilleTX.gov/CCR. J U L Y 2019 VO L . 1 5 , ISSUE 10 Want eyes on your home while you’re away? The Huntsville Police Department can help take some stress out of summer traveling by offering vacation checks to citizens at no cost, year-round.  HPD Detective Ryann Kaaa-Bauer said the service provides that the property is checked regularly when citizens are away for extended periods of time. “All attempts are made by the department for these checks to be conducted daily for up to 30 days, depending on staff call volume,” Detective Kaaa-Bauer explained. “If a citizen will be gone for a longer period, the best choice for watching a home is a neighbor or friend. If any type of suspicious activity is observed, authorities should be called immediately. The number to dispatch an officer to a location is 936-435-8000. Citizens should call 911 for emergencies only.” Detective Kaaa-Bauer said that the department also supports Neighborhood Watch efforts throughout the community, which is an additional asset during vacation seasons.  “Going on vacation takes time to plan and schedule, and is usually a time for excitement or relaxation. Securing your home while you’re away will help lower stress,” Detective Kaaa-Bauer noted. “The best defenses are neighbors who will notice objects and people out of place. Communicating with those who live nearby is highly recommended by officers.” Detective Kaaa-Bauer said the hope is to give peace of mind while enjoying time away from home. She also shared some helpful tips, like having holds put on newspapers and mail; removing valuable articles so they aren’t visible through windows or door Vacation Checks offered by HPD for peace of mind panes; and using timers for lights. City of Huntsville Director of Public Safety, Chief Kevin Lunsford, acknowledged that this is a service HPD is proud to provide for citizens. He said that the Department receives lots of appreciative feedback from those who have received vacation checks. Residents who would like to request the service should stop by the Huntsville Police Department at 1220 11th Street to complete a vacation check form. For more information, contact Detective Kaaa-Bauer at 936-291-5480 or RKaaa@HuntsvilleTX.gov. J U L Y 2019 VO L . 1 5 , ISSUE 10 November 5, 2019 Election What you need to know about the... Texas Secretary of State Important 2019 Election Dates The City of Huntsville will be accepting applications for candidates for the November 5, 2019 election beginning July 20. The last day to file for a position will be at 5 p.m. Monday, August 19. The Mayor and Council members from Wards 1-4 are up for election in November 2019, with each respective seat serving two year terms. If you are interested in serving #HomeSweetHuntsville, complete Council Candidate packets are available online at HuntsvilleTX.gov/Elections or in person at 1212 Avenue M. For more information, call 936-291-5413 or email CitySecretary@HuntsvilleTX.gov. There is no cost to file for election.