City of Azle Quarterly Newsletter October 2024
City Council Adopts 2024-2025 Budget
The Azle City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget on August 26, 2024. The fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30. This budget aims to maintain service levels while making improvements. Operating revenues are expected to rise, with taxable property values increasing by 8.79% to $1.68 billion. New construction contributes $69 million. The Council approved a combined tax rate of $0.6140869 per $100, up by $0.045215 from last year, raising an additional $1.53 million due to higher property values, new construction, and debt issuance for the Dunaway Lane Reconstruction Project (adding $0.035 to the tax rate).
Key achievements include:
● Updates to the Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan which includes the Thoroughfare Plan, Parks Plan, and Downtown Plan.
● Completed street reclamation projects (Sandy Beach Street, Scotland Avenue, Oak Street, Elm Street, and Ash Avenue).
● Capital improvements like new trail and ballfield lights at Shady Grove Park, and golf course facilities renovations.
● Equipment purchases for police, ambulance, and city services.
● Creation of the FeedLot Food Truck Park and a farmers' market.
FY 2024-2025 Budget includes:
● Capital projects for FY2024-2025 include the Dunaway Lane Reconstruction Project, Walnut Creek Lift Station and Force Main upgrades, FM 730 Elevated Storage Tank rehab, Central Park trail improvements, and Shady Grove Park ballfield renovations.
● Ten new positions are added, including firefighters/paramedics (3), police officers (2), dispatcher (2), records assistant, senior accountant, and a full-time library assistant.
● The Street Maintenance Fund includes funds for the reclamation of South Stewart Street.
● New equipment purchases include: 3 ambulances, loader/backhoe, mowers, and more.
● Complete the update and revision of the Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan, which includes the Parks Plan and Thoroughfare Plan, as well as the Downtown Plan.
● Ongoing projects include sewer line slip lining, SCADA system upgrades for lift stations, and a two-year driving range renovation at Cross Timbers Golf Course.
Staff remains cautious amid rising costs, focusing on attracting new businesses. View the complete budget on the city’s website.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Derrick Nelson Place 1
dnelson@cityofazle.org
Amy Estes Place 2
aestes@cityofazle.org
Brian Conner Place 6
bconner@cityofazle.org
Randa Goode Mayor Pro Tem rgoode@cityofazle.org Stacy Peek Place 3 speek@cityofazle.org
Rouel Rothenberger Place 5 rrothenberger@cityofazle.org
November 5, 2024 Election
The City of Azle will not hold an election this November, but this is a presidential election year and the State of Texas and Tarrant / Parker Counties have general and special elections.
Early Voting October 21 - November 1
Election Day November 5
Make your voice heard - VOTE!
Tarrant County - https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections.html
Parker County - https://www.parkercountytx.com/118/Elections
Texas Secretary of State – https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/laws/current-elections-information.shtml
Azle City Hall will close for regular business on November 5 due to the large number of voters on Election Day (Azle City Hall is a Parker County polling location). Also, the November 5 Azle City Council meeting is cancelled. All other city facilities will be open regular business hours.
Public Meetings
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Agendas are posted the Friday before a meeting on the website and on the bulletin board at City Hall. Agendas for upcoming meetings and minutes of previous meetings are available on the city website.
Planning & Zoning meets the first and third Thursday of the month.
Crime Control & Prevention District meets the second Thursday of each month, as needed.
Municipal Development District meets the second Tuesday of each month, as needed.
Parks & Recreation meets the third Monday of every other month.
*Meetings listed above are held at City Hall, 505 W. Main Street
Library Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1pm at the Azle Memorial Library.
City Holidays
Thanksgiving November 28-29
Christmas December 24-25
New Year's January 1
Police and Fire services will be available by calling 817-444-3221, or 911 in case of emergency. For water/sewer emergencies, please call 817-444-3221.
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"EVERY DROP COUNTS"
Azle's Utility Billing invites K-12 students to showcase their creativity and raise awareness about water conservation. Let your imagination flow with your artwork!
● Theme: "Every Drop Counts"
● Create an original 8.5" X 11" poster promoting water conservation.
● Entries due by November 15, 2024.
● Entry forms available at cityofazle.org or at Azle City Hall.
● Original artwork only. No signatures, copyrighted images, or computer-aided entries.
● Use bright colors and easy to-read lettering.
● For more information, visit our website at cityofazle.org.
● Winners will be chosen from each grade K-12.
Leaf Collection
The weather is beginning to cool off and leaves are beginning to fall. Just a reminder - CWD will collect no more than 10 bags of leaves on your second collection day. Any amount of bagged leaves over 10 will be collected on your next week’s second collection day. If you have questions, please contact CWD at 972392-9300.
To celebrate Arbor Day, the City of Azle is giving away 150 trees to Azle residents.
Location: The Feedlot
Address: 225 Church Street
When: November 2, 2024
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Who: Azle residents ONLY
Upcoming Events in Azle
Saturday, October 26
225 Church Street
Family Friendly, Food Trucks, Live Music & More
Costume Contest
5 PM - 11 PM
Saturday, October 31
Trick or Treat at the Feedlot!
Family Friendly & Food Trucks
5 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, October 26
333 West Main Street
4 PM - 6 PM
Trunk or Treat offers safe, traditional Trick-or-Treating. Local businesses and groups will decorate their car trunks and hand out candy at the Azle Memorial Library. This free event is open to the entire Azle community.
