In observance of the Labor Day holiday, there will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush/bulky collection Monday, Sept. 6. In addition, the following facilities will be closed: ● City 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 2021 / VOL 28 / NO 08
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Council Approves Solid Waste Rate Adjustment Effective Aug. 1
IRVING RECEIVES 2021 SILVER WHAT WORKS CITIES CERTIFICATION The City of Irving is one of three cities in Texas that has been awarded the 2021 What Works Cities Certification, which is the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance.
After receiving resident input, the Irving City Council voted 7 to 2 at the July 22 council meeting to approve a monthly rate increase for Solid Waste Services as the first step in addressing collection delays. The rate increase allows the city to stay competitive in the solid waste services market by providing an adjustment to field employee salaries that will help attract and retain staff.
What Works Cities evaluates how well cities are managed by measuring the extent to which city leaders incorporate data and evidence in their decision-making.
Effective Aug. 1, residents will see an approximate 4 percent increase on the monthly Solid Waste rate, or an average increase of about 1 percent on resident’s overall monthly utility bill.
Rate Class
Past Rate
Approved Rate
Approved Increase
Residential Rates
$24.42
$25.42
$1.00
Senior Rates
$19.54
$20.34
$0.80
Irving, which achieved certification at the silver level, is one of only 16 cities nationally to be newly certified this year and one of 40 cities to be certified since the program launched in April 2017. n
The city has retained the services of NewGen Strategies & Solutions and Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper to perform an in-depth, long-term strategic plan for the landfill, as well as a solid waste cost of service analysis. The studies will ensure that the city will achieve maximum life expectancy of the landfill and take into account the optimum number of operational routes and workload per vehicle. The results of both studies will be presented on Aug. 18 at the City Council Budget Retreat along with any recommended fee increases. n
Apply Now, City of Irving Hiring Multiple Positions The City of Irving is hiring! A job with the city means: ● Competitive Pay ● Excellent Benefits ● Job Security ● Career Growth
LAUGHS BY THE LAKE RETURNS AUG. 27
To learn more about employee benefits, compensation, job descriptions and more, visit CityofIrving.org/653. There are multiple positions across the organization available for nearly every education and experience level, and for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Construction is slated to begin in October on the Irving Heritage District project along Irving Boulevard to reenergize Irving's downtown area.
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All offices and services will resume normal business hours on Sept 7. For more information, visit CityofIrving.org. n
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City Holiday/No Trash Collection
Irving’s comedy show, Laughs by the Lake, returns 7 p.m., Aug. 27 at the Levy Event Plaza, 501 E. Las Colinas Blvd. As a City of Irving employee, help make a difference in the lives of residents and positively impact the community. To view available jobs, visit CityofIrving.org/Jobs. n
Operational Improvements Recommended to Extend Landfill Life A recent waste disposal operations and landfill usage study conducted by a third-party engineering firm has indicated that Irving’s Hunter Ferrell Landfill life expectancy is approximately 38 years with some operational improvements, as opposed to the previously expected 72 years.
Von Daniel and Jared Berger, local comedians from McKinney, will kick off the comedic show and host the evening’s event. The duo is known for their interactive, improvised comedic skits. The evening will also feature comedian Derrick Cakley and concludes with a family-friendly act by Tennessee-based comedian Rik Roberts. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, as the event is open lawn seating and seating is not provided. A variety of food trucks will be available for guests to purchase food and drinks. Guests can bring outside food, nonalcoholic drinks and/or coolers. While there will be no profanity or obscene language, all comedic content is designed and intended for an adult audience. All ages are welcome to attend, but parental caution is recommended for children under 13.
The main factor impacting the city’s landfill life is an unexpected increase in waste volume or tonnage received over the past several years, according to the study. Over the last 10 years, waste tonnage has increased up to 20 percent higher than expected. Commercial waste accounts for more than half of the waste volume received. As a result, the Solid Waste Services Department is recommending several operational improvements to extend the life of the landfill, including: ● Enhancements to the compact and waste moving equipment ● Quarterly drone surveys of the area where waste is disposed ● Reducing the sale of capacity tonnage received from commercial clients
better measure the landfill’s efficient use of air space providing the city with a more accurate perspective of its landfill life expectancy.
The study found that the landfill waste density calculation formerly used to determine the use of air space did not account for the soil layers used to compact trash. The Solid Waste Services Department has adopted a new process using Air Space Utilization Density (AUD) to
Irving residents are encouraged to do their part to help preserve the life of the landfill by recycling, reusing and reducing waste. Resources and tips can be found by visiting Irving’s Think Green Be Green webpage at CityofIrving.org/ThinkGreen. n
Additionally, the department’s long-term solution may involve a capital improvement plan that includes the design and construction of an additional disposal cell, drainage improvements, an enhanced resident drop off center and an updated equipment maintenance facility.
Event parking is available for $10 per vehicle, cash only (no bills larger than $20 accepted) at the Summit Parking Garage, 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway. For more information, visit IrvingEvents.org. n