Irving City Spectrum, October 2022

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Fire Prevention Week: Create a Fire Escape Plan

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) celebrates the 100th anniversary of its National Fire Prevention Week campaign Oct. 9-15. This year, the NFPA and Irving Fire Department (IFD) are encouraging residents to create a home fire escape plan.

It can take two minutes or less to safely escape a home once a smoke alarm sounds. By creating a fire escape plan, residents can ensure that families are prepared to move outside to safety. Every second counts!

A fire escape plan can be created online at IFDSafety.com In the top menu bar, select Fire Safety Tips, then Home Fire Escape Plans to access templates. Plan outlines can be printed and customized for each family.

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Animal Connection Experience at Fritz Park

During weekends in October, the Animal Connection Experience is hosting a Pumpkin Patch, Hay Maze, Magic Pumpkin Garden, Lemur Land, Spooky Barn and other fun fall activities at Fritz Park, 312 E. Vilbig St. General admission is $5 per person and $4 per Irving resident (proof of residency required). Free admission for children 2 and younger. Petting zoo feed is $1 per cup and pony rides are $3 per child. Child combo pass is $10 which includes admission, a pony ride (must be under 70 pounds), feed cup and a magic pumpkin seed to plant and grow. Visit CityofIrving.org/Animals for more information. n

October Hours

● 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Food trucks on-site 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

● Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Parks and Recreation Activities

Oct. 1 - Jan. 8, 2023 | Virtual Step Challenge

The goal is to complete 10,000 steps per day for 100 days. All participants that complete the challenge will receive a custom medal. Join a team in the Irving Marathon Series and participate in the Nov. 24 Turkey Trot 5K and/or the Dec. 17 Irving Frost 5K. They are optional and there will be a separate fee to participate. For more information, email kwilson@cityofirving.org

Cimarron Park Recreation Center

201 Red River Trail, (972) 910-0702

● Tuesdays | Fishing Clinic

4 to 5 p.m. | Ages 8-12 | $5

Learn the basics of the rod/reel, baiting and casting.

● Thursdays | Digital Photography for Teens 4 to 5:15 p.m. | Ages 11-15 | $15

Learn how to use a digital camera and photo editing apps to complete assignments. Equipment provided!

Georgia Farrow Recreation Center

530 W. Davis Drive, (972) 721-2519

● Oct. 7 | Pumpkin Painting Party

6 to 8 p.m. | All Ages | $5

Join the party in a Halloween costume, and paint a pumpkin. The pumpkin and supplies are provided, while supplies last.

Heritage Senior Center 200 S. Jefferson St., (972) 721-2496

● Oct. 15 | Parking Lot Sale

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | All Ages | Free

Do not miss the annual parking lot sale. The parking lot will be full of treasures. Call (972) 721-7318 to reserve a spot to sell items.

Lee Park Recreation Center

3000 Pamela Drive, (972) 721-2508

● Oct. 28 | Spooky Escape Room

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Ages 13-17 | $2

Test your skills and knowledge in the spooky escape room. Registration deadline is Oct. 19.

Lively Pointe Youth Center

909 N. O’Connor Road, (972) 721-8090

● Oct. 13 | Spooky Ball

4 to 7 p.m. | Ages 11-17 | IPAR Card

Join this Halloween party featuring spooky dodgeball, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs, drinks, music and more!

Mustang Park Recreation Center

2223 Kinwest Parkway, (972) 556-1334

● Thursdays | Switch E-Sports Club

3 to 4 p.m. | Ages 6-14 | IPAR Card

This interactive e-sport series features popular classic games to play with friends.

● Fridays | Youth Pickleball

4 to 5:15 p.m. | Ages 8-12 | IPAR Card

Learn the fundamentals of pickleball.

● Saturdays | Basketball Hoops and Drills 10 to 11 a.m. | Ages 7-12 | IPAR Card

Review the fundamentals of basketball with shooting, passing and dribbling.

Senter Park Recreation Center

901 S. Senter Road, (972) 972-2641

● Oct. 5 | Stucky Game Day

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Grades K-5 | Free

Enjoy a day of games and refreshments.

ILLUMINATE IRVING RAISES AWARENESS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Every minute, 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is a universal silent crime affecting all people, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality or socioeconomic status.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, residents are invited to honor and remember domestic violence survivors and victims during the city’s annual Illuminate Irving A Night of Remembrance and Hope event.

Oct. 18 | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Millennium Park | 201 Sowers Road

Lanterns will be available to personalize at no charge for anyone who would like to honor a victim or survivor of domestic violence during the lantern release ceremony on the water.

Visit CityofIrving.org/Illuminate for details. n

Fall Fun at Irving Arts Center

UPCOMING OCTOBER PERFORMANCES

Oct. 8 | James Bond Meets Rachmaninoff

Presented by Irving Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. | $38-$49

This spectacular season opens with an evening featuring the iconic music from James Bond 007 movies and one of the most romantic piano concertos of all time, performed by acclaimed piano virtuoso Sheng Cai.

Oct. 9 | A Musical Sunrise

Presented by New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving (NPOI) | 3:30 p.m. | $20

Sundays at the Symphony are back! NPOI’s season opener will take you to such destinations as “The Pines of Rome” (Respighi), with a “grand march” from Gounod’s “Queen of Sheba,” a Schubert symphony and Puccini intermezzo (“Manon Lescaut”).

Oct. 14 | Endless Summer: America’s Beach Boys

Experience

Presented by Entertainment Series of Irving 7:30 p.m. | $27.50

An authentic Beach Boys Experience featuring several members who performed with the Beach Boys. Relive the surf sounds of the ‘60s with this six-piece band.

Oct. 15 | Arseniy Gusev, Piano

Presented by Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) 7:30 p.m. | $16.50-$36.50

Internationally acclaimed pianist Arseniy Gusev performs with the LCSO for the 2022-2023 season opener.

Oct. 22 | Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth)

Presented by Irving Arts Center 7:30 p.m. | $27.50-$42.50

“A mesmerizing spectacle that should not be missed” (Huffington Post), this live concert event mixes music, dance and NASA immersive imagery, turning the stage planetary. Inspired by astronauts and their view

of the beautiful earth from space, Bella Gaia is an unprecedented NASA-powered immersive experience.

Oct. 23 | Dance of Hope

Presented by the Let It Be Foundation 4 p.m. | $15 - $25

Dance studios across DFW come together to spread the message of love and hope, benefiting Cook Children’s Hospital of Fort Worth and The Let It Be Foundation.

Oct. 30 | Jahnavi Harrison – Mantra, Music and Meditation

Presented by Bhakti Center 7 p.m. | $42.50 - $62.50

Enjoy an evening featuring Jahnavi Harrison filled with mantra music, song, meditation and poetry.

YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

Oct. 6 | JumpstART Stories & Art: ¡Celebramos!

Bilingual Story Time | 10 a.m. | Free

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a special bilingual storytime and arts and crafts activities.

Oct. 8 - Nov. 12 | Saturday School | 2 to 4 p.m.

Tuition: $95 per six-week session | Ages 6-10

A fun introduction to basic drawing skills, focusing on the development of observational skills and still life drawing techniques in graphite, charcoal and ink.

Oct. 9 | Open Studio for Teens & Second Sunday Funday | 1 to 4 p.m. | Free

Second Sunday Funday this month commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating Latinx art and culture with creative hands-on projects for the whole family! A new teen program launches at the same time. Open Studio for Teens is a place to create art, experiment with materials and learn new techniques.

For more information, visit IrvingArtsCenter.com

IRVING ARTS CENTER IN THE GALLERIES

Free to view. Open Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. No advance reservation needed.

Miguel Covarrubias: Caricaturista Through Nov. 12 | Courtyard Gallery

Miguel Covarrubias (1904-1957) was one of the foremost Mexican artists of the 20th century. A quintessential humanist, he made important contributions in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, theater and dance. The exhibition focuses on the sophisticated caricatures for which he is known. They provide a unique window into the cultural and political milieu of the 1920s and '30s.

Ex Cathedra: Recent Work by Byron Black

Through Nov. 12 | Focus Gallery

Byron Black uses dynamic compositional structures and a range of materials and styles in this collection of works. Found object constructions and digital drawings are not the most compatible mediums stylistically, but each provides the right vehicle for an exploration of an unlikely subject: chairs. Beyond the ability to support physically, they also help to expand understanding of the human form and the human condition. For Black, they are a subject matter that will not take a back seat.

Danville Chadbourne: New Works in Wood

Through Nov. 12 | Main Gallery

Primarily a sculptor in clay and wood, Chadbourne works in a range of materials and in both two- and three-dimensional formats. Over the years he has created a complex body of work unified by a primal iconography and artifact-like quality emerging from a personal and consistent formal, aesthetic and philosophical sense.

State Fair: Photographs by Arthur Grace

Through Nov. 26 | Dupree Lobby Gallery

This is a visual distillation of photojournalist

Arthur Grace’s odyssey through fairs in 10 states — California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas and Virginia. Time and again, regardless of geographical location, Grace’s images deftly capture the strange mixture of the traditional, the kitsch and the off-the-wall that is unique to these annual gatherings, which began as a celebration of rural American life and have evolved into super-sized extravaganzas.

Aquí/Ahora (Here/Now)

Through Nov. 26 | Carpenter Lobby Gallery

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, IAC presents a group exhibition which highlights local Latinx artists and Art Connection members: Alfredo Santesteban, Fannie Brito, Flores, José Angel Hernandez, Maria Ruenes and Ximena M. Peryea. The works span a variety of media: painting, drawing, mixed media, assemblage, sculpture and photography.

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● Waste must be placed at curb by 7 a.m. on collection day and after 6 p.m. the night before collection.

● Residents can only place solid waste for collection at the address listed on their utility account.

● Trash, recycling, brush and bulky piles must be separated by 2 – 3 feet of unobstructed space.

● If exceeding quantity or size limits on collection day, residents are encouraged to contact Solid Waste Services regarding a special collection to pick up excess items (special collection fees apply).

● Residents may haul additional trash, brush, bulk or construction/demolition debris to the Hunter Ferrell Landfill (landfill fees may apply) or rent a roll-off container (roll-off fees apply).

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● A maximum of four bulky items is allowed for collection each week.

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● Bulky items must be placed in an area free of obstructions (parked cars, overhead lines, mailboxes, fire hydrants, etc.) so the boom truck can easily access the debris without interference.

A bulky item is defined as a household item that is easily moveable around the house, for example, a sofa, chair, table, lamp, mattress, etc.

SERVICIOS GRATUITOS DE DESHECHOS EN EL VERTEDERO PARA LOS RESIDENTES DE IRVING

A PARTIR DEL PRIMERO (1) DE OCTUBRE

Recolección de Basura, Reciclaje, Ramas y Artículos Grandes Ha sido Ajustada a UNA VEZ POR SEMANA EL MISMO DÍA para Satisfacer la Demanda de Trabajo

Puntos más importantes destacados del calendario provisional

de servicio y la recolección se realizará los lunes, martes, miércoles o jueves, según la dirección de residencia del residente

● Si el día de recolección cae en un día feriado de la ciudad, la recolección se hará al día siguiente dependiendo del día feriado de servicio dentro de la semana como por ejemplo (de lunes a martes, de martes a miércoles, de miércoles a jueves y de jueves a viernes).

● Los desechos deben colocarse en la acera a las 7 a.m. el día de la recolección y después de las 6 p.m. la noche anterior.

● Los residentes solo pueden colocar los desechos sólidos para su recolección en la dirección que figura en su cuenta de servicios públicos.

● La basura, el reciclaje, las ramas y artículos grandes deben estar separadas entre 2 a 3 pies de espacio sin obstrucciones.

● Si se exceden los límites de cantidad o tamaño el día de recolección, se recomienda a los residentes que se comuniquen con el departamento de Servicio de Desechos Sólidos para servicios relacionados con una recolección especial para recoger artículos en exceso (se aplican tarifas de recolección especial).

● Los residentes pueden transportar basura adicional, ramas, artículos grandes o de construcción/demolición al vertedero de Hunter Ferrell (se aplicarán tarifas de vertedero) o pueden alquilar un contenedor rodante de basura (se aplicarán tarifas especificas a esos contenedores).

SERVICIO DE DEVOLUCIÓN DIARIA GRATUITO

Objetos Grandes

● Se permite la recolección de un máximo de 4 artículos grandes cada semana.

● Los artículos grandes deberán colocarse en un área libre de obstrucciones (automóviles estacionados, líneas aéreas, buzones de correo, pompas de agua para incendios, etc.) para que el camión grúa pueda acceder fácilmente a los escombros sin interferencias.

● Un artículo grande de basura se define como un artículo del hogar que se puede mover fácilmente por la casa, por ejemplo, un sofá, una silla, una mesa, una lámpara, un colchón, etc.

Escombros de Construcción y Demolición

● Los escombros de construcción y demolición no se recogerán en la acera.

● Los ejemplos incluyen inodoro, bañera, lavabo, cubierta de los gabinetes, pisos, gabinetes, puertas, ventanas, artefactos de iluminación, placas de yeso, material de pared, techos, cercas, concreto, asfalto, roca, tierra, ladrillos, arena, sistemas de aire acondicionado, materiales para piscinas/ piezas y otros materiales de construcción.

● Los escombros resultantes del trabajo realizado por un contratista deben ser retirados y eliminados por el contratista.

Ramas

● La recolección de ramas está limitada a 4 yardas cúbicas por semana.

● Los recortes de árboles y arbustos deben cortarse a lo largo de 4 pies, pesar menos de 50 libras y colocarse con el extremo cortado hacia la acera.

● Las ramas debe colocarse en un área libre de obstrucciones (automóviles estacionados, líneas aéreas, buzones de correo, pompas de agua para incendios, etc.) para que el camión grúa pueda acceder fácilmente a los escombros sin interferencias.

● Las ramas resultante del trabajo realizado por un contratista debe ser removida y desechada por el contratista.

químicos para piscinas

Se requieren cupones para el evento de recolección de desechos domésticos peligrosos y se pueden solicitar llamando al Departamento de Servicios de Residuos Sólidos al (972) 721-8059.

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INCENTIVO DE CONTRATACIÓN DE $1,500 PARA NUEVOS EMPLEADOS DE TIEMPO COMPLETO

La Ciudad de Irving está contratando y, para ayudar a atraer nuevos solicitantes, los empleados de tiempo completo podrán recibir hasta $1,500 durante su primer año de empleo hasta enero de 2023.

Los nuevos empleados de tiempo completo recibirán $500 después de:

● Primeros 30 días de empleo

● Período de orientación de seis meses

● Un año de empleo

Los pagos de incentivos se realizarán siempre y cuando no haya problemas de asistencia o algun tipo de registro disciplinario.

Visite CityofIrving.org/Jobs para ver los puestos vacantes y presentar su solicitud. n

CIUDAD DE IRVING CAMBIOS PROVISIONALES DE SERVICIOS DE DESHECHOS SÓLIDOS

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City Launches Wrong-Way Driver Detection Program

The City of Irving has been working with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to improve safety along the State Highway (SH) 183 and 161 corridors. These corridors are part of the Regional Traffic Signal Retiming Program that assists the Traffic and Transportation Department when vehicle traffic has detoured from the highway over to frontage roads due to a major accident or closure. The retiming program helps ease traffic flow by extending the amount of time vehicles can move through an intersection on the frontage roads.

As part of the larger retiming project, a new tool was put in place to help protect motorists and emergency responders from wrong-way drivers. In July, Traffic and Transportation completed the installation of 20 intersection cameras aimed at keeping drivers safe while on the road. In September 2021, the City of Irving received a grant for $164,430 to install detection systems along the SH 183 and 161 corridors.

The wrong-way detection program, which employs thermal/infrared imaging, uses sensors that are built into each intersection. These sensors detect when a vehicle has entered the intersection moving with the flow of traffic, as well as when a vehicle enters the roadway against the flow of traffic. The cameras are

programmed to read which direction the traffic should be coming from. While the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) has installed detection cameras along SH 161 and 121, Irving will serve as the first pilot municipality to engage these safety features.

Once a vehicle is detected going in the opposite direction of traffic, a series of automated emails are sent to the Traffic Operations Center staff, Irving Police and Fire department dispatch, NTTA and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The first email includes a photograph and alert of the wrong-way driver being detected at the intersection, while the second email sends a video clip of the incident. This notifies emergency responders to be on high alert for a wrong-way vehicle currently on the road. The alerts also inform state highway management departments, so that they can inform drivers in real time through the use of dynamic message signs.

In the two months since the program has been installed, four wrong-way drivers have been detected on Irving streets. While TxDOT manages the sign notifications for the highway system, the wrong-way detection program is another step the city is taking toward mitigating severe accidents.

Visit CityofIrving.org/IrvingInvests for more information on the city’s ongoing infrastructure initiatives. n

Library Activities, Storytimes and MiY Zone

HallowReads

Scare up a book spinetingling time with this year’s HallowReads selection, Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Add thrills and chills to the experience of reading and re-reading the classic tale written by the city’s namesake with these programs:

● Oct. 7 | Craftastic | Adults

2 p.m. | West Irving Library

Get a head start on decorating for Halloween by crafting a Sleepy Hollow horseman-inspired pumpkin.

● Oct. 11 | Anywhere eBook Club | Adults

7 p.m. | Virtual

Discuss “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” which is available in print, on audio and on Hoopla. For more information, call (972) 721-4669.

● Oct. 15 | Craftastic | Adults

4 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library

Make wood block pumpkin heads for Halloween.

● Oct. 17 | HallowReads Film | Adults

7 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library

Watch “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on the big screen (PG-13).

● Oct. 18 | Craftastic | Adults

6:30 p.m. | South Irving Library

Create a Monster Mash-themed craft.

● Oct. 22 | Craftastic Junior | Adults, Kids

11 a.m. | South Irving Library

In this new program, parents, caregivers and children create a spooky craft together.

● Oct. 28 | Trunk or Treat | All ages

7 p.m. | South Irving Library

Get in the spirit of Halloween at this outdoor event. Costumes are encouraged, and bring a treat bag.

● Oct. 29 | HallowReads Book Discussion | Adults

10 a.m. | Valley Ranch Library

Join in a hauntingly good book conversation about “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

● Oct. 29 | Halloween Crafts | Kids

2:30 p.m. | West Irving Library

Get creative while making a seasonally themed craft.

● Oct. 29 | Craftastic | Adults

4 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library

Create creepy Sleepy Hollow silhouettes.

Unless noted, all supplies are provided, while supplies last.

Career Help with Workforce Solutions

At South and West Irving libraries, a Workforce Solutions representative visits weekly to assist adults with career assessments, job searches, free job training information and registration on the site WorkinTexas.com. Jobseekers may ask their questions in person or make an individual appointment.

● 10-11:30 a.m. | Mondays | South Irving Library

● 10-11:30 a.m. | Tuesdays | West Irving Library

ACCESSIBILITY WOVEN INTO CITY’S PLANS FOR FUTURE

For more than 30 years, the City of Irving has been committed to providing accessible city facilities and services to the public. As a government entity, Irving is required to meet the standards of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which took effect in 1992. Title II requires governments to provide public access to services, buildings and public activities in nearly every case.

The timing of the ADA is important because by 1992 Irving was already about 60% of its current population. A good portion of the city was built before there were any ADA requirements.

Determining the scope of remediation needed, as well as planning for and executing remedies, is administered through the city’s ADA SelfEvaluation and Transition plans. The selfevaluation is an assessment of city facilities for compliance with accessibility standards. This report is used to create the Transition Plan, which prioritizes the remedies needed. As the budget allows, remedies are implemented.

Completed

● All Irving public sidewalks more than 800 miles have been surveyed. Many were installed before the ADA standard. The replacement process has started and will continue until completed.

● More than 70 city public buildings have been inspected, and noncompliance has been documented. The Criminal Justice Center and Jack D. Huffman Community Building are the first two slated for repairs, which will begin this fall.

● More than half of the city’s 80 public parks have been inspected and evaluated for compliance with accessibility standards.

● More than 75% of the 212 signalized intersections have been evaluated for compliance.

West Irving Library Adds MiY Zone Irving Public Library (IPL) adds a MiY Zone at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road. The area replaces the library’s former business center. The zone will provide STEAM equipment for children and teens, as well as a mobile kitchen for all ages.

Additionally, a media digitizing lab with video conversion equipment and photo scanners for adults will be installed. The digitizing lab is a collaboration between the library and Irving Archives and Museum (IAM). IAM will help provide archiving subject matter experts for future programming. IPL will help promote IAM’s “I AM Irving” project, which aims to collect and archive media and stories from diverse Irving residents. The MiY Digitizing Lab will be a vital tool in digitizing, preserving and celebrating residents’ collections and voices.

IPL has recently received two grants to continue expanding MiY Zone makerspace activities in the community. At West Irving Library, the MiY Digitizing Lab is being created for patrons to digitize old media like photos and videos. Library staff at West will also use equipment like robots, science kits and a mobile kitchen to provide fun and engaging programming for all ages starting in October. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant #LS-249990OLS-21).* (2021)

The library is also acquiring a cargo van that will be outfitted to serve as a mobile makerspace and community engagement vehicle. The van will be called MiYGO and is expected to hit Irving streets in 2023. This program is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Grant # LS-252486-OLS-22).* (2022).

Additional funds were provided by the Friends of the Irving Public Library.

This extensive effort is ongoing and will continue until all city assets are evaluated. The public is encouraged to submit concerns and complaints regarding accessibility at city facilities and through city services at CityofIrving.org/Accessibility n

LIBRARY OCTOBER SCHEDULE & PROGRAMS

Each library offers free programs and activities for all ages and interests.

● Oct. 5, 12 and 19 | Limited Series: Study Hall 4 p.m. | West Irving Library | Teens Youth in grades 9-12 can study with friends in an open space, with snacks and basic school supplies provided, while supplies last.

● Oct. 8 | Irving Chautauqua: Local Author Panel

3 p.m. | South Irving Library | All Ages Listen in as area authors discuss their writing, followed by an opportunity for one-on-one discussions. Books by the authors will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Friends of the Irving Public Library.

Visit CityofIrving.org/Calendar for more details.

Contact (972) 721-2440 for information about MiY Zone Makerspace program registration requirements. In addition, the online library is always open by visiting CityofIrving.org/Library and social media n

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Irving City Council Adopts Budget, Reduces Tax Rate

On Sept. 15, Irving City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY23) budget based on $0.5891/$100 valuation, which is a half-cent decrease from the tax rate for FY22 The City Council also increased the Over 65/Disabled Person home exemption to $50,000, which impacts about 30% of Irving property owners. The city’s fiscal year begins on Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30 each year.

The FY23 General Fund, the city’s main operating fund, is $261,088,547. The General Fund includes public safety, public works, parks and recreation, libraries, community development and internal services and is funded primarily by property and sales tax collections. The structurally balanced FY23 budget maintains the city’s service levels while addressing staffing shortages, inflation and supply chain issues, as well as funding service enhancements, new projects and equipment.

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ALL FUNDS COMBINED

The FY23 total budget is

Million , with the majority comprising the General Fund and new and existing capital projects and equipment, including Road to the Future and Drainage Solutions for a Better Tomorrow, as well as funding significant projects from the 2021 Bond Election approved by voters in May 2021.

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