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heart. To top it all o in a nice, neat package, Motovo ranked Universal City as #7 for the most a ordable suburb citing the low cost of living, a ordable homes, and other community attributes. New subdivisions opening in 2021 and 2022 add to the diverse and a ordable living opportunities in Universal City.

e Universal City Library was designed with innovative technology as its key component. Whether it is computer classes, job research, Mad Science labs, reading and language programs, quiet spaces, or book reservations, the library has something to o er for everyone. Along with the building, the library serves as a cultural activity center in its assortment of meeting rooms, outdoor activity area, and an adjoining park. e adjoining park features a Splashpad, children’s play areas, a soccer eld, and a walking trail. e Park is also a host site for community music, parties, and general community gatherings.

Universal City boasts many unique features that set it apart from surrounding communities. Universal City has always been a leader in identifying and participating in environmental and energy saving programs. Speci cally, the City is known for its reuse water practices, and as the rst Green Power Community in the State of Texas through the use of wind power. Universal City became the rst municipality in Texas to purchase solar power. Over the lifetime of the solar project, Universal City’s solar use will result in the equivalent of almost 10,000 trees being planted or over 7.3 million miles of car travel will be avoided. ere are a plethora of businesses that are symbols of the City’s history and growth. Some of the early businesses are still present today, but new and expanded businesses have joined them. Cafes, bakeries, co ee shops, grocery stores, medical facilities, physical tness facilities, professional trades, and an array of retail o erings are abundant within the business districts with more still to come. e City’s Aviation District revitalization plan was put in place in 2020. e Aviation District

In addition to being a leader in clean energy, Universal City is also a leader in clean water. Since 2009, Universal City has consistently been awarded the title of “Best Tasting Ground Water” for the Southwest Texas region. In 2015, Universal City was awarded the best tasting water in the State of Texas and the 2nd best tasting water in the United States!

Masterplan focuses on the redevelopment potentials of the East Aviation area, a commercial thoroughfare, that is South of Pat Booker Road and a gateway into Randolph Air Force Base. e goal of the Masterplan is to provide a vibrant public realm that is anchored with well-de ned town center, mixture of uses, life-at-night and open spaces around a major transportation corridor that encourages walkability and a sense of community. Recent business openings the Aviation District include a cra brewery, a food truck park, a cra pizza restaurant, and a gourmet burger joint with much more to come soon.

For more information on Universal City services, events and cultural activities, and business happenings, visit its website at www.uctx.gov or on Facebook at Facebook.Com/UniversalCityTexas.

CONVERSE: EXPANDING HORIZONS

At present, the City of Converse is addressing the current and future water needs of our growing community. With the majority of growth anticipated in the southern por‐tion of the city, an additional water storage facility will be constructed there and current facilities upgraded to ac‐commodate the increased demand. A central monitoring system, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Acquisition Data), will be installed to monitor water utility functions throughout the entire city. Also, new radio–read meters are currently being installed to more accurately deter‐mine water usage for billing purposes.

e Utility Billing Department

Hours of Operation: 8am‐5pm Monday‐Friday Phone Number: (210) 658‐1965

Water/Garbage Service

To start new service you will need to come to the Utility Billing Department to ll out the new service form and make a $60.00 deposit, refundable a er 5 years. If you are unable to visit in person, you may use the