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The Irving Arts Center galleries feature exhibitions Check out activities available at Irving recreation from artists and are open Tuesday through centers including a Teen Driver Safety Fair and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Luncheon on Oct. 23 at Lively Pointe Youth Center. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF IRVING
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OCTOBER 2021 / VOL 28 / NO 10
A N O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E C I T Y O F I R V I N G
IRVING NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS FOSTER COMMUNITY SPIRIT Community. Neighbors. Friends. Neighborhood associations build stronger neighbor relationships, advocate for positive change in the area and establish an organized voice in city government. Currently, Irving has 73 registered neighborhood associations within its 67.9 square miles of land area. The City of Irving Communications Department’s Neighborhood Services provides tools and resources for Irving neighbors to network and stay connected with city news and important community information.
Heritage Park Will Bring New Energy to South Irving Heritage Park , 217 S. Main St., will set the vibe for the Irving Heritage District. Irving's Parks and Recreation and Capital Improvement Program Departments have redeveloped the space to incorporate new features and technology while maintaining the park’s historic integrity. Crews hit another project milestone in September with the restoration of the caboose that is on display in the park. A team meticulously reassembled the antique rail car after first stripping it down to the frame. The caboose is now a permanent fixture in the park to honor the significance of the rail road in Irving’s history. “This place is going to be so much more than a park; it’s going to be a gathering space for families, an entertainment venue for visitors and a must-see destination the entire city should be proud of,” said Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer. Other structures in the park highlighting Irving’s past are the water tower and the old library building. In August, the century-old water tower was placed atop a newly constructed stone base and now stands at its original height. Renovation work continues on the library building. Something guests will enjoy is the new Pioneer Walk in
the center of the park. A circular path will lead visitors through Irving’s history, told through a series of plaques placed along the walk. “Heritage Park is going to be the heartbeat of south Irving. The Parks and Recreation Department has some amazing plans to activate the area with large-scale special events and smaller gatherings the whole family can enjoy,” said City Manager Chris Hillman. As construction on the new entertainment stage and video wall continues, Oncor completed a project to move power lines underground. Residents can expect to tour the renovated park on Dec. 4 during the city’s signature holiday event. Visit IrvingEvents.org for details on the events planned. Residents can follow the park’s progress on social media by following @TheCityofIrving on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Visit CityofIrving.org/Parks for more information on the project. n
ICTN Rolls Out New Logo, Celebrates 40 Years Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) is celebrating 40 years of community programming in October and, as part of the 40th anniversary, a new logo was developed by the Communications team to pay homage to the past, while looking forward to the future. The two-color logo uses the classic ICTN blue from prior logos with clean lines and interesting typography.
ICTN Museum Display Irving Archives and Museum (IAM) will feature a special exhibition that highlights ICTN’s history and innovation as part of the 40th anniversary festivities. Visitors will be able to see how the technology has changed, learn how ICTN has evolved and watch historic footage from the ICTN archives. The free exhibit, “ICTN @ 40,” is located in the Jack D. Huffman Building, 801 W. Irving Blvd., and is available through Oct. 30. For more information, visit CityofIrving.org/ICTN.
Benefits of Neighborhood Associations Irving neighborhood associations foster community spirit by connecting their residents to discuss concerns, participate in localized neighborhood events and programs, and serve as a line of communication between neighbors and the City of Irving. Additionally, registered associations can apply for a neighborhood grant of up to $1,750 annually that can be used for: ● Beautification projects ● Communication efforts ● Physical improvements ● Social events ● Flags to participate in the annual Great Flag Caper initiative Start a Neighborhood Association A neighborhood association is a volunteer-based group in a defined neighborhood boundary. To start a registered neighborhood association: ● Establish a board of directors — president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. ● Write neighborhood association bylaws for general rules and operations of the association. ● Submit the registration form and bylaws to Neighborhood Services. ● For registration questions and assistance, email IrvingNeighborhoods@cityofirving. org. To view the neighborhood association registration form and association tips, visit CityofIrving.org/Neighborhood-Associations. Additionally, residents can view an updated neighborhood association map online at CityofIrving.org/Registered-Associations. n
See ICTN highlights in City Snapshots on page 5. n
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adopted Budget Overview on Page 6 The budget overview provides adopted budget highlights including a property tax rate breakdown, sales tax allocation, revenue and expenditures data, utility rate adjustments and budget enhancements for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Residents were invited to provide input on the budget to help shape the future of the city. On Sept. 16, Irving City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget based on the eighth year in a row that the City of Irving’s property tax rate has remained the same. n
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