Burleson Focus Winter 2017-2018 Edition
Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks December 2 | Old Town
Burleson hosting multiple holiday events for the entire family The City’s 18th annual Santa’s Breakfast takes place 7 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the BRiCk. The event is geared to children from birth to 12 years old (children 2 and younger get in free). Tickets are on sale starting Nov. 6
Santa and his helpers will then have the honor of turning on the City Christmas tree lights. The fireworks show will follow and is choreographed to holiday music. The show is a 10-15 minute low-aerial fireworks display at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street.
Christmas at the Library will also take place on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participants Join the Senior Activity Center the next will enjoy creating ornaments, decorating weekend for their Christmas Craft Fair, 9 cookies, door prizes, refreshments and more. a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. You can find lots of one-of-a-kind handmade The City’s annual tree lighting and fireworks items that will make a great unique gift. will take place that night. The Burleson Rotary Club’s Parade of Lights will start at Kerr Middle Santa’s last stop for the City’s holiday events School at 6 p.m. and will bring Santa will be at Christmas on the Farm from 10 Claus to his final stop in Burleson on Dec. a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16. Festivities 2, the corner of Johnson Avenue and include pictures with a donkey wearing Ellison Street. Dancers and singers will be antlers, cowboy poetry, hay rides and more. on hand entertaining the parade crowd.
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City property tax rate remains the same The new fiscal year budget, which began on Oct. 1, features investment in public safety by way of $835,000 to adjust the city’s step plan for public safety employees. This will allow the city to remain competitive in the metroplex public safety employee market. Investments in parks and recreation include funding for additional sections of trails for pedestrians and cyclists. The city will continue the five-year neighborhood street rehabilitation program along with the annual sidewalk program that provides the city’s youth safe routes to school. The library will receive new computer desks, electronic screens and new software to assist patrons checking out books. And public works will be receiving a new aerial bucket truck to assist in the traffic maintenance division. The city will also be adding a position in the criminal investigation division, a firefighter, a GIS position in support services and a plans examiner position. Your city tax rate remains the same at 73.5 cents. The base water and wastewater rate have increased an average of 5.5 percent. There is no change in your trash/curbside recycling rate. View the entire budget, burlesontx.com/budget
Upcoming city closures CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY NEW YEAR HOLIDAY
MLK JR DAY
City Facilities (except public safety)
City Facilities (except public safety)
City Facilities (except public safety)
Trash/Recycling
Trash/Recycling
Trash/Recycling
Dec. 25 - 26 Closed
No collection Mon. Dec. 25 Monday-Thursday route next trash collection will be Thur. Dec. 28 Recycling collection will be next scheduled day
Burleson Recreation Center
Jan. 1 Closed
No collection Mon. Jan. 1 Monday-Thursday route next trash collection will be Thur. Jan. 4 Recycling collection will be next scheduled day
Dec. 24 Open 1 - 5 p.m. Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 26 Open Regular Hours
Burleson Recreation Center
Hidden Creek Golf Course
Hidden Creek Golf Course
Dec. 24 & 25 Closed Dec. 26 Open Regular Hours
Dec. 31 Open 1 - 5 p.m. Jan. 1 Open 4:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jan. 15 Closed
Collection will not be affected and continue as scheduled
Burleson Recreation Center Jan. 15 Open Regular Hours
Hidden Creek Golf Course Jan. 15 Open Regular Hours
Dec. 31 Open Regular Hours Jan. 1 Open Regular Hours
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Fire Department ranks as one of the top in the nation Effective December 1, 2017, Burleson homeowners and local business owners may qualify to receive a lower insurance rate as a result of the ISO rating score earned by the Burleson Fire Department. The City joins the top 1% of communities in the US for excellence in fire protection. Only 1 in 33 cities in Texas have received an ISO 1 rating. “This upgrade reflects the hard work and dedication of Burleson firefighters to save lives and property every day,” said Fire Chief K.T. Freeman. “And Burleson’s city council’s commitment to providing top-notch public safety to this community.”
Johnson Avenue construction update The Johnson Avenue construction is projected to wrap up in January 2018. The project was needed to add new water line infrastructure and address much-needed drainage improvements along the street. The 2.26 million dollar project began in July and is on target for its six-month completion schedule. We appreciate our community’s patience and will be happy to fully reopen Johnson Avenue soon.
Burleson launches one-of-a-kind employment program Burleson Works, a program of the Burleson Opportunity Fund, was launched as a tool to provide career growth through technical education. The program is designed to provide an avenue for companies and citizens in our community to connect with one another and fill the skills gap in our labor market. This will be made possible through partnerships with local and regional schools where the student will obtain skills and certifications to gain employment in our region. The program provides funding for students who are interested in working in a technical field such as industrial maintenance, software development, welding, automotive and many others. Applications will be accepted starting Jan. 1, 2018. Learn more, burlesonworks.com
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City Events DECEMBER December 2
Santa’s Breakfast, 7 - 10:30 a.m. Burleson Recreation Center Tickets go on sale Nov. 6
December 2
Christmas at the Library, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Public Library Create your own ornament, decorate cookies and more
December 2
Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks
Parade starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 8 p.m. Old Town
December 9
Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Senior Activity Center Find that perfect holiday gift at this annual event.
December 16
Christmas on the Farm, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Russell Farm Art Center Join us for a country Christmas with crafts, tours and more.
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM
JANUARY January 6
Member Appreciation Day, Burleson Recreation Center Time to start your New Year’s Resolution, check out what the BRICK has to offer
January
State of the City presented by Mayor Shetter
STATE OF THE CITY
Burleson Chamber of Commerce host this event where the public can learn about all the exciting things happening in the city. Date, Time and Place TBA
FEBRUARY February 9
Senior Valentine Dance, 7 p.m. Senior Activity Center Live band, pictures, dance contest and more. $5 per person
February 10
Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Valentine Dance 4 - 9 p.m. Burleson Recreation Center Tickets go on sale Jan. 8
FAMILY DANCE
For more information about these events and other upcoming city events visit burlesontx.com