In observance of the Labor Day holiday, there will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush/bulky collection Monday, Sept. 5. In addition, the following facilities will be closed: ● C ity Hall ● Heritage Aquatic Center ● Hunter Ferrell Landfill ● Irving Archives and Museum ● Irving Arts Center ● Irving public libraries ● North Lake Natatorium ● Recreation centers
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AUGUST 2022 / VOL 29 / NO 08
Tax Exemption Raised for Seniors and Disabled Residents With rising property values impacting residents, the Irving City Council began examining ways it could provide some relief to homeowners. On June 30, the City Council approved increasing the existing over 65/disabled person exemption from $45,000 to $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. This exemption allows eligible homeowners to exclude a portion of their home’s value from assessment, reducing their tax bill. The exemption increase takes effect for property tax bills to be issued this fall and due in January. The city’s homestead exemption remains at 20 percent of taxable home value, which is the maximum exemption allowed by the State of Texas. That exemption has been at the maximum rate for more than 20 years. Tax Exemptions | Effective Oct. 1 ● Property Owners, 65 and older – $50,000 ● Disabled Person – $50,000 ● Optional Homestead – 20 percent of the home's value ($5,000 minimum)
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Irving Fire Department moves forward on plans to rebuild the Central Fire Station in the heart of the Irving Heritage District.
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All offices and services will resume normal business hours on Sept 6. Visit CityofIrving.org for more information. n
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City Holiday/No Trash Collection
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HELP CONSERVE WATER, ELECTRICITY DURING SUMMER MONTHS There is no denying Texas summers are scorching. From temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for days on end, to a short supply of rain, limited cloud cover and a lack of wind generating energy, summertime conditions can be extreme. Water and energy resources are precious, and residents are reminded to do their part and conserve when possible.
Currently, 63 percent of Irving homeowners receive the homestead exemption and 20 percent receive the over 65/disabled exemption. To qualify for these exemptions, property owners must apply through the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). To find out more about exemptions or to request forms, call DCAD at (214) 631-0910. n
Home Energy Savings Tips ● Install additional insulation or weatherstripping to windows and doors ● Clean out the lint trap in the clothes dryer ● Swap incandescent lightbulbs for LED energy-efficient bulbs ● Unplug appliances and electronics not in use For more energy saving resources, visit CityofIrving.org/BeGreen.
NO WATERING
MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Tips to Save Water ● Fix leaky faucets and toilets ● Clean vehicles using a bucket and hose nozzle ● Wash clothes/dishes with full loads ● Chill water in fridge to avoid running faucets ● Irrigate only twice per week on assigned days ● Shorten showers by using a timer
WATERING SCHEDULE ODD ADDRESSES Sunday & Wednesday EVEN ADDRESSES Tuesday & Saturday
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No irrigation allowed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Landscape watering is permitted on any day with a hand-held hose with attached positive shutoff spray nozzle for up to one (1) hour.
BUDGET INPUT OPPORTUNITIES
CityofIrving.org/SaveWater
John Bloch Elected to Irving City Council Irving residents elected John Bloch to single-member district, Place 1 during the runoff election held June 18. Irving operates under a council-manager form of government where council sets city policy and the city manager is responsible for organizational operations. Residents elect a mayor and eight council members to serve the city. All council members are elected for threeyear terms. Elected officials are under a mixed system of single-member districts and at-large seats. Irving the City Council Mayor – Rick Stopfer (at-large) Place 1 – John Bloch Place 2 – Brad M. LaMorgese (at-large) Place 3 – Mark Zeske Place 4 – Phil Riddle Place 5 – Oscar Ward Place 6 – Al Zapanta Place 7 – Kyle Taylor Place 8 – Dennis Webb (at-large)
Residents are invited to provide input on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget to help shape the future of the City of Irving. Below are a few public input opportunities available to Irving residents. Online Input Comments may be made to City Council online on any aspect of the budget, including programs, projects, rates, services and fees by emailing “Ask the Budget Fiscal Friends” at askthebffs@ cityofirving.org. The BFFs will respond to all questions and post answers to the city’s budget web page. Submittals are subject to editing for content, tone and clarity. Budget Retreat Irving City Council’s Budget Retreat is set for Aug. 19. The Budget Retreat will be televised on ICTN 2 (ICTN.tv, Spectrum Channel 95 and Frontier Channel 31).
Council meetings are held at least once a month on Thursdays, beginning at 7 p.m. Meeting dates are posted on the city’s website at CityofIrving.org. For more information, call the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493. All of the City Council meetings can be viewed live on Irving Community Television Network’s cable Channel 95 – Spectrum, Channel 31 – Frontier Communications and at ICTN.tv. n
Two additional public hearings will be held on the proposed annual budget following the budget retreat. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for Sept. 15, and the city’s fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Call the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 to confirm public hearing dates. n