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online form to start the process. Fill out the Residential Deposit or Commercial Deposit form, scan your drivers license and email it back to utdeposit@conversetx. net . You will need to call the o ce to pay for the deposit by credit card if you choose to use the email option.

Garbage and Recycling services are set up with your new water account and charges for these services are included on your monthly water bill.

ere is a drop box in front of the building to receive payments a er hours and on weekends. We also o er online bill pay for utility customers at our website. Please visit billpay.conversetx.net.

Vehicle Registration

As long as you present the 3 part form from TxDOT in Bexar County, you DO NOT need new plates and have cur‐rent auto insurance, you may renew your tags at our o ce. Cost of processing is only $0.75.

Pet Registration

As per city ordinance 717, all dogs and cats residing in the city of Converse, whether indoor or outdoor, must be registered with the city. You must bring your pet’s current vaccination records to complete the form. Cost is $5.00 for non‐neutered or non‐ spayed animals per year or $25.00 lifetime. Neutered or spayed animals are only $3.00 per year or $20.00 lifetime. Please note that the ordinance also states how many pets are allowed per household.

Recreation And Rentals

e City of Converse has two beautiful recreational parks: Converse City Park & Converse North Park. Both park facilities are open everyday from 8:00 A.M. until Midnight. Converse Parks are home to several youth sports pro‐grams: Pony League Baseball Organization, Judson Youth Sports Foundation, & the Converse Youth Sports League. Located at 305 School Street, Converse City Park houses a swimming pool, baseball & so ball elds, a football eld and a recreational pavilion. It is also the festival home of NIGHT IN OLE CONVERSE which is held annually during the rst week in October. Converse North Park on Spring Town Street houses a shing lake, baseball & football elds, basketball court, and a children’s playground.

Reservations for Pavilion, Pool or Ball Field rentals can be made by visiting the Utility Billing Department. For more information, please call during normal business hours.

Converse

The Building Department

Hours of Operation:

8 am‐5 pm Monday‐Friday

Phone Number: (210) 658‐8285

Building Permits e Converse Building Department (CBD) would like to remind all residents that construction/renovation permits are required for most home improvements including but not limited to swimming pools (above ground included), re‐roofs, enclosing garages, installation of siding and fences, plumbing and electrical repairs such as replacing water heaters, water so eners or heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units.

CBD will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with our building codes which are a measure of protection to ensure that safe and sound construction practices are the standard for Converse. We recommend that you secure quotes from at least three (3) contractors before signing an agreement, secure at least a one (1) year written warranty and never provide funds prior to the completion and nal acceptance of the work. You may contact the CBD to ensure your Contractor is licensed and eligible to obtain permits within the City of Converse. Permits must be posted on the job site and visible from the street. Please contact the CBD at 658‐8285 for questions or to obtain a current list of contractors that are licensed to work in Converse. If you are concerned about construction activities in your neighborhood and do not see a permit posted, please call the CBD. Please visit the CBD page at www.conversetx.net for forms, fees or information.

BEFORE YOU DIG!

Before starting any construction project, nd the plot plan or survey drawing in the papers that you received when you bought your home. Be sure that you do not build over any utility easements or setback lines. You must call 811 or 1‐800‐Dig‐Tess before digging anywhere on your prop‐erty. is service is free and will relieve you of responsibil‐ity for any damages that may occur.

e Economic Development Corporation

Hours of Operation: 8am‐5pm Monday‐Friday

Phone Number: (210) 659‐9163-- e EDC is empowered to issue bonds, notes, and other forms of debt instruments on behalf of the City of Con‐verse. e EDC was also sanctioned to acquire, maintain, lease, and sell property and interests on behalf of the City of Converse. To date, the EDC has worked diligently to ful ll its commitment in promoting economic develop‐ment within the City to eliminate unemployment and un‐der employment by promoting and encouraging service in the public sector. e Converse Public Library is located at 601 S. Seguin Rd.

Over the past seven years, the Board has served as an in‐tegral part of the City by successfully supporting the con‐struction and erecting of several new city buildings. It has also supported new business growth, which has provided new jobs to the residents of Converse.

A major EDC project is the widening of Toepperwein Road. is is an ambitious and lengthy project, but one with great long‐term bene ts for our city. With better access into the city, we should be able to attract more business. More business will help shi the tax burden from the residents to the business sector. We have begun acquisition of right of way and expect to complete this portion of the project in about six years.

Hours of Operation:

Monday & Tuesday 9am‐6pm Wednesday 10am‐7pm, ursday 9am‐6pm Friday 9am‐5pm

Saturday 10am‐2pm, Sunday Closed Phone Number: (210) 659‐4160

In 1988, the Converse Lions Club came up with the idea for a community library and presented a resolution to the City Council. Upon the passage of this resolution, the Lions’ Club, the Converse Grange, and a host of volunteers combined their e orts to make the library a reality. On September 1, 1991, the Converse Area Public Library o cially opened its doors and in 1993 was accredited by the Texas State Library System. e Converse Library currently has over 20,000 ction & non ction books; a reference area; a variety of audio books, biographies, and videos are also available to the public. Some of the services currently o ered to the public are computers with internet access, wi‐ and copy/fax services. e library sta can also pro‐vide research assistance. e Converse Public Library holds a Story‐Time for children, from lap‐babies to pre‐K, every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It features stories and fun cra s. During the summer, the library hosts a Free, six‐week, Texas Summer Reading Program for children in Kindergarten to 5th grade. Prizes are awarded to top‐readers and all participants receive an award certi cate from the Governor of Texas. e Converse Public Library is happy to accept donations of new or gently used books and DVDs to add to its collection.

Converse Fire & EMS has two stations to serve our community. Station #1 at 102 Station St. also houses the Fire Department’s administrative o ces. Station #2 is located at 8425 ornton Lane.

Phone Number: 24 hour Non Emergency (210)658‐8900 e Converse Fire & EMS Department has a notable rapid response time and has achieved an ISO rating of “2” thus making it possible to lower home owners insurance rate for our citizens. e Converse Fire Department has a program in which they will do Home Fire Safety Inspections and if needed will install smoke detectors and re extinguishers at no cost to the residence of it’s service area. For added security, the Converse e CCFAA provides special assistance to the re department and are responsible for hosting the annual Breakfast with Santa event. e Converse Police Department is located at 402 South Seguin Rd. in the Justice Center.

In January of 1952, a er a couples home burned to the ground, a group of 23 men organized the Converse Volunteer Fire Department. eir rst re truck was a 1946 Dodge truck converted into a re truck. Alvin J. Brucks was appointed as the rst Fire Chief and Eddie Kneupper was ap‐pointed the rst Fire Marshal and later was the rst mayor of Converse.

As Converse has grown, so has the re department. e Converse Fire Department has developed from an all volun‐teer sta to a sta of paid re ghters, dual medical and re certi ed, working along side a core of volunteers that dedicate hundreds of hours per month, helping the paid sta maintain equipment, complete re and health inspec‐tions, public relations/ re prevention as well as making re and EMS calls.

Converse is one of the busiest departments in Bexar County, running over 2000 calls for re and EMS service a year. Converse runs 3 MICU ambulances, 3 class A pumpers, 1 Aerial Truck, 1 rescue truck with a cascade unit and the “jaws of life”, 2 brush trucks, a command vehicle, a hazardous materials trailer and a communications trailer.

In early 2004, the Converse Fire Department took delivery of a 2003 Pierce Aerial Truck. Truck 7 has a 100’ platform that can carry 6 people in a fully enclosed cab. As CFDs newest eet addition, it enables Converse to provide better capabilities to its citizens and those of surrounding areas at multi‐story structure res and rescues.

Fire Department can provide information on Emergency Key Boxes for your home to allow for re depart‐ment access in the event of an emergency.

In 2010, the Converse Fire Department instituted the Converse Citizens Fire Academy Alumni. e Fire Academy meets one evening per week for 8 weeks to learn e safety and department procedures to assist the CFD. Upon completion , citizens are then able to join the Alumni.

Phone Number: 24 hour Non‐Emergency (210)658‐2322 e men and women of the Converse Police Department are dedi‐cated to providing a safe environment to citizens and visitors alike. e employees of the Police Department are very active within the community and o cers are involved with Judson High e Converse Police Department o ers an eleven‐week training and familiarization course every year. is course is a prerequisite to joining the alumni. If you are interested in being a part of this very worthwhile organization, please contact the Converse Police Department at 658‐2322.

School’s Pro‐ject Graduation, a drug and alcohol free graduation party. e Police Department hosts several events (basketball game with local o cers vs senior boys, girls and coaches as well as a golf tournament which is open to the public) to help raise money for Project Graduation. O cers also help Special Olympics with fund raisers and attending State events.

An important part of the CPD program is the Converse Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association (CCPAAA). From the very beginning, the association’s primary objective was to assist the Police Department and to develop a better understanding between the police and the citizens. Some Association special events include an annual picnic, with a special CPD vs Alumni so ball game and occasional fund‐raising activities. e community has always been very gener‐ous in their support.

Welcome To The City Of Schertz

In the City of Schertz we enjoy welcoming new families and businesses, and we strive to serve our community with excellence, style, and grace. We are proud of all the services we provide to the community and look forward to serving you.

Our public safety services are outstanding. Our Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services Departments are sta ed with dedicated and well-trained public servants. We pride ourselves on responding very quickly to emergency situations, and we do our best to ensure the community has a safe and comfortable environment in which to live, work, and play.

City Council and sta strive to live up to our core values to do the best you can, treat others the way you would like to be treated, do the right thing, and work cooperatively as a team. You will see this displayed in every area the city touches.

We also understand the needs of military families, and we provide a welcoming atmosphere. You will nd that many of our sta and council members are military veterans, and we honor your service and look forward to helping you in any way possible.

Our Library

e Schertz Public Library promotes the love of reading and the joy of discovery for persons of all ages. We provide instructional and recreational programming for adults in high-interest areas such as computers and computer so ware, health and tness, nancial planning, cra s, and literature.

One of the primary missions of the Schertz Public Library is to serve the children of our community and their families. We are committed to promoting the bene ts and joys of reading and discovery to children and adolescents through our large collection and services.

We o er an environment welcoming to all children and their families, and provide diverse materials that support classroom and independent learning, exploration of the world, and critical thinking.

In addition to our print, e-book, and e-audiobook collections, the library provides access to many online resources to meet your recreational, educational, and business needs.

rough your Schertz Library card, you have free access to Ancestry.com, Morningstar Investments, Rocket Languages, and Kanopy, a streaming video service. America’s News by Newsbank provides access to thousands of local, state, and national newspapers and news sources.

Need a tutor? We’ve got you covered with our live, online tutoring service called Brainfuse HelpNow. We participate in the State’s TexShare database program which gives you access to another 50 plus databases including Learning Express, Chilton’s auto repair library, Gale Legal Forms, Small Business Reference Center, and Medline. e library’s primary service area includes the City of Schertz, the City of Selma, the City of Cibolo, and Guadalupe County. We o er both full-access cards and digitalonly access cards. To obtain a library card, visit our webpage at schertzlibrary.org and complete the card application. Full-access cards require you to bring a photo ID and current proof of residence to the library to complete the process. Children under 18 will need a parent with photo ID and proof of residence present to sign for their card.

Our Events

Schertz hosts many City events each year including the Music & Movies in the Park series during the summer, Holidazzle during the Christmas Season, Movin’ on Main –– an outstanding outdoor activity for families in our downtown area, and Jubilee, our fantastic 4th of July celebration which features a parade, music, and reworks. Our events are regional in nature, drawing crowds of up to 10,000 from across the Northeast side of San Antonio and beyond. Residents and visitors have many opportunities throughout the year to enjoy a familyfriendly atmosphere with some great entertainment.

Go to Schertz.com or follow Schertz Parks and Recreation on Facebook to learn more!

Movin On Main: First Sunday in April is active event is intended to get folks outdoors. In partnership with the Schertz Family Y, Movin on Main invites you and your families to bring your bicycle, skateboard, stroller, and tennis shoes for an a ernoon full of tness demos, exercise stations, cycling, live music, health & wellness vendors, food & refreshments, and much more!

4th Of July Jubilee: July 4

Schertz is proud to host the annual 4th of July Jubilee, one of South Texas’ largest tributes to freedom and the men & women who serve in the armed forces! Complete with live music, a downtown parade, ‘Let Freedom Run’ 5K, carnival, and festival food, Jubilee o ers something for the whole family. And what would the Fourth of July be without the rockets’ red glare? Schertz is home to the only annual StarSpangled Spectacular rework show - the perfect way to end a celebration!

Music & Movies in the Park e Music and Movies in the Park series was established by the Schertz Parks and Recreation department back in 2016 as an initiative to get the community to come out and enjoy their local parks. Each year the schedule includes featured movies and live music events at di erent area parks. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, refreshments, friends, and neighbors out for a free day of fun and entertainment.

Holidazzle: First Saturday in December

Join the City for the o cial holiday kick-

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o celebration. e yuletide festivities begin with a tree-lighting ceremony and continues with a lighted night parade through the downtown area and ends at the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex. Held the rst weekend in December, Holidazzle also features pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, tasty holiday treats, jolly music from the district’s school choirs and bands, and Mt. Schertz, a sledding snow peak!

Our Parks

Since the City of Schertz’ incorporation in 1958, it has maintained its desire to and Recreation o ers seasonal programs such as the Adult Social League and Tactical Laser Tag.

Aquatics

Beat the heat and dive into one of the area pools. Schertz has two outdoor pools that operate from Memorial Day to the beginning of the public school year. e indoor recreational pool facility at the Schertz Aquatics Center is open yearround. For a full list of aquatics programs, swim lessons, lifeguard camps, swim team, and other programs, visit Schertz.com.

Nature Education

Does your little one enjoy being outdoors looking under leaves and rocks? e Nature Discovery Series is perfect for your family! e program is designed for elementary-age children but is open to all ages. Texas Master Naturalist volunteers lead the themed programs held the second Saturday of each month; programs are FREE and begin at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent Bend Nature Park. Registration is required.

Senior Center

e Schertz Senior Center provides comprehensive services to help seniors stay active and independent. e center o ers a hot nutritious lunch for those who wish to socialize, make new friends, and participate in activities to improve both physical and mental health and enhance the quality of their lives. Membership dues are $36.00 per year and include activities such as art classes, bible study, bingo, gardening, dances, health screenings, and more!

Youth Sports

Schertz Parks and Recreation owns a 12- eld recreational soccer complex and a 7- eld recreational baseball and so ball complex. ere are also several practice elds in various parks. e maintenance and scheduling of the elds are handled through agreements with various youth sports organizations that have approximately 3,800 registered youth athletes in soccer, baseball, so ball, football, cheer, volleyball, basketball, and swimming.

History Of Cibolo

Location:

Cibolo has a rich history in the development of south Texas. Cibolo is located in the extreme western corner of Guadalupe County in south central Texas. Situated along Farm Market Road 78 and north to south along FM 1103, and paralleled by two major interstate highways, IH 10 to the south and IH 35 to the north. e City of Cibolo is within easy access of Seguin and San Antonio. Cibolo lies approximately 13 miles east of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Surrounding Area:

Cibolo is part of an area known as the Metrocom, the Northeast corner of Bexar County and the Southwest corner of Guadalupe County. e sister cities of the Metrocom include Universal City, Schertz, Selma, Live Oak, Gardenridge, Converse and Kirby. In this area you will also nd Randolph Air Force Base a major pilot training facility for the United States Air Force.