Effective Friday, November 1, 2019, the ECWSD system, which includes the City of Eastland, will revert back to our normal Chloramine disinfection process. Any customers or facilities using sensitive water filtering systems, such as Hospital Labs, Dialysis Centers and Nursing Home facilities are advised to check your systems and make adjustments if necessary.
The Eastland County Water Supply District (ECWSD) has conducted the Free-Chlorine Conversion of the Eastland-Ranger Water System since October 1, 2019. The Conversion consisted of changing our water disinfection from Chloramine to Free-Chlorine. This was a routine maintenance procedure in which our Public Works staff flushed water lines throughout the city during the burn-out period. The Free-Chlorine Conversion procedure has been completed and we will return to normal Chloramine disinfection beginning Friday, November 1, 2019.
For further information on this or other City matters, please contact Eastland City Hall at 113 E. Commerce or 254-629-8321.
The Eastland County Water Supply District (ECWSD) will conduct a Free-Chlorine Conversion of the Eastland-Ranger Water System for the 31 days, beginning on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 and ending on November 1, 2019. The Conversion will consist of changing our water disinfection from Chloramine to Free-Chlorine. Our Public Works staff will also be flushing water lines throughout the city during the burn-out period. Customers may notice a slight change in smell to a more chlorine smell, such as the odor you may notice around a swimming pool. This is a routine maintenance procedure and will have no harmful effects.
We will start this process on October 1, 2019. Any customers or facilities using sensitive water filtering systems, such as Hospital Labs, Dialysis Centers and Nursing Home facilities are advised to check your systems and make adjustments if necessary.
While we intend to complete the Free Chlorine conversion procedure on November 1, 2019, we will also announce return to our normal treatment process in another Press Release once the procedure has been completed.
For further information on this or other City matters, please contact Eastland City Hall at 113 E. Commerce or 254-629-8321.
2019
TAX YEAR
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR
City of Eastland
A tax rate of $ .609000 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of
City of Eastland
. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate,
and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate.
The governing body of City of Eastland proposes to use revenue attributable to the tax
rate increase for the purpose of
meeting the needs of the community as detailed in budget on display at City Hall .
PROPOSED TAX RATE $ .609000 per $100
PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE $
.595910
per $100
EFFECTIVE TAX RATE $ .577595 per $100
ROLLBACK TAX RATE $
.623306
per $100
The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for
and the
2019
City of Eastland
tax year.
from the same properties in both the
2018
tax year
The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that
City of Eastland
may adopt before
voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.
YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:
property tax amount = ( rate ) x ( taxable value of your property ) / 100
For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact:
Randy Clark
City of Eastland tax assessor-collector
102 N Lamar Eastland, TX 76448
254-629-8597
You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate:
First Hearing:
Thursday, August 29,2019 12 noon at City of Eastland Commission Chambers .
Second Hearing: Monday, September 16, 2019 6 p.m. at City of Eastland Commission Chambers
EL ANUNCIO DE SERVICIO PÚBLICO
La Ciudad de Eastland ha recibido un contrato de Subsidio en Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas (TxCDBG) bajo el Fondo de Desarrollo Comunitario del Departamento de Agricultura de Texas. Para cumplir con los requisitos de Derechos Civiles del Título I de la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario y la Ley de Vivienda Justa, la Ciudad de Eastland ha establecido políticas, planes y resoluciones para garantizar que se brinden las mismas oportunidades a todas las personas y que ninguna persona se excluirán o denegarán los beneficios del programa por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional o edad. Las políticas incluyen lo siguiente:
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EL ANUNCIO DE SERVICIO PÚBLICO
IGUALDAD DE VIVIENDA ES TU DERECHO. ÚSALO
Para promover las prácticas de vivienda justa, la Ciudad de Eastland alienta a los posibles propietarios e inquilinos a conocer sus derechos en virtud de la Ley Nacional de Vivienda Justa. El Título VIII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1968, según enmendada, prohíbe la discriminación contra cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estado civil u origen nacional en la venta o alquiler de unidades en el mercado de la vivienda. Para obtener más información sobre la vivienda justa o para informar una posible discriminación en la vivienda justa, llame a la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas al (888) 452-4778 o al (512) 463-2642 TTY: (512) 371-7473.
NO DISCRIMINACIÓN EN BASE AL ESTADO DE INCAPACIDAD
La Ciudad de Eastland no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión, el acceso o el empleo en su programa o actividades. Ron Duncan, Administrador de la ciudad, ha sido designada para coordinar el cumplimiento de los requisitos de no discriminación contenidos en las regulaciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) que implementan la Sección 504 (24 CFR Parte 8 del 2 de junio de 1988).
PROCEDIMIENTO DE PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA Y AGRAVIOS AVISO
La Ciudad de Eastland ha adoptado procedimientos de quejas y reclamos con respecto a sus Programas de Subvención en Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas (TxCDBG). Los ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia de estos procedimientos escritos en el Ayuntamiento de Eastland, ubicado en 113 E Commerce Street, Eastland, Texas, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes (excepto festivos). Los ciudadanos también pueden solicitar que los procedimientos se envíen por correo llamando a Ron Duncan, Administradora de la Ciudad al 254-629-8321. Estos procedimientos describen los pasos que debe seguir un ciudadano si desea presentar una queja o reclamo sobre las actividades de TxCDBG.
Una persona que tenga una queja o reclamo sobre cualquier servicio o actividad con respecto al proyecto TxCDBG, puede presentar dicha queja o reclamo, por escrito a Ron Duncan, Administradora de la Ciudad, en el Ayuntamiento, 113 E Commerce Street, Eastland, Texas 76448 o puede llamar al 254-629-8321. La Ciudad de Eastland hará todo lo posible para responder plenamente a tales quejas o reclamos dentro de los quince (15) días hábiles cuando sea posible después de recibir la queja o reclamo original.
SECCIÓN 3 POLÍTICA
La Ciudad de Eastland ha adoptado una resolución para promover el cumplimiento de la Sección 3 Federal. Mediante la adopción de esta resolución, la Ciudad se esfuerza por alcanzar los objetivos de cumplimiento de las reglamentaciones de la Sección 3 Federal al aumentar las oportunidades de empleo y contratar a residentes y empresas de la Sección 3 cuando sea posible. Un residente de la Sección 3 se define como un residente de vivienda pública y / o una persona de ingresos bajos a muy bajos. Un negocio de la Sección 3 se define como un negocio que tiene un residente de la Sección 3 que posee al menos el 51 por ciento o más del negocio, o emplea al menos un 30 por ciento de empleados permanentes de tiempo completo clasificados como residentes de la Sección 3.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Eastland has received a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) contract under the Community Development Block Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. In order to comply with the Civil Rights requirements of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act and the Fair Housing Law, the City of Eastland has established policies, plans and resolutions to ensure that equal opportunities are afforded to all persons and that no person shall be excluded or denied program benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age. Policies include the following:
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· Equal Opportunity · Section 3 Policy · Affirmative Action · Excessive Force Policy |
· Section 504 Non Discrimination Policy · Fair Housing Policy · Limited English Proficiency Plan · Citizen Participation Plan |
A copy of the above mentioned plans, policies and resolutions are available at the City Hall. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Ron Duncan, City Manager, at (254) 629-8321.
FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
To promote fair housing practices, the City of Eastland encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: (512) 371-7473.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Eastland has received a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) contract under the Community Development Block Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. In order to comply with the Civil Rights requirements of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act and the Fair Housing Law, the City of Eastland has established policies, plans and resolutions to ensure that equal opportunities are afforded to all persons and that no person shall be excluded or denied program benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age. Policies include the following:
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A copy of the above mentioned plans, policies and resolutions are available at the City Hall. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Ron Duncan, City Manager, at (254) 629-8321.
FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
To promote fair housing practices, the City of Eastland encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: (512) 371-7473.
NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY STATUS
The City of Eastland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its program or activities. Ron Duncan, City Manager, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8. dated June 2, 1988).
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION & GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES NOTICE
FOR THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The City of Eastland has adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding its Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Programs. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if he/she wishes to file a complaint or grievance about TxCDBG activities. Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at the City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (except holidays). Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Ron Duncan, City Manager at (254) 629-8321. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to a TxCDBG project may submit such complaint or grievance in writing to Ron Duncan, City Manager, City Hall, 113 E Commerce Street, Eastland Texas 76448 or may call (254) 629-8321. The City of Eastland will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints or grievances within fifteen (15) working days where practicable after receipt of the original complaint or grievance.
SECTION 3 POLICY
The City of Eastland has adopted a resolution to further Federal Section 3 compliance. Through the adoption of this resolution, the City strives to attain goals for compliance with Federal Section 3 regulations by increasing opportunities for employment and contracting with Section 3 residents and businesses where feasible. A Section 3 resident is defined as a public housing resident and/or a low to very-low income person. A Section 3 business is defined as a business that has a Section 3 resident who owns at least 51 percent or more of the business, or employs at least 30 percent permanent, full-time employees classified as Section 3 residents
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Eastland has received a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) contract under the Community Development Block Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. In order to comply with the Civil Rights requirements of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act and the Fair Housing Law, the City of Eastland has established policies, plans and resolutions to ensure that equal opportunities are afforded to all persons and that no person shall be excluded or denied program benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age. Policies include the following:
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A copy of the above mentioned plans, policies and resolutions are available at the City Hall. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Ron Duncan, City Manager, at (254) 629-8321.
FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
To promote fair housing practices, the City of Eastland encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: (512) 371-7473.
NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY STATUS
The City of Eastland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its program or activities. Ron Duncan, City Manager, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8. dated June 2, 1988).
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION & GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES NOTICE
FOR THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The City of Eastland has adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding its Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Programs. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if he/she wishes to file a complaint or grievance about TxCDBG activities. Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at the City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (except holidays). Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Ron Duncan, City Manager at (254) 629-8321. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to a TxCDBG project may submit such complaint or grievance in writing to Ron Duncan, City Manager, City Hall, 113 E Commerce Street, Eastland Texas 76448 or may call (254) 629-8321. The City of Eastland will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints or grievances within fifteen (15) working days where practicable after receipt of the original complaint or grievance.
SECTION 3 POLICY
The City of Eastland has adopted a resolution to further Federal Section 3 compliance. Through the adoption of this resolution, the City strives to attain goals for compliance with Federal Section 3 regulations by increasing opportunities for employment and contracting with Section 3 residents and businesses where feasible. A Section 3 resident is defined as a public housing resident and/or a low to very-low income person. A Section 3 business is defined as a business that has a Section 3 resident who owns at least 51 percent or more of the business, or employs at least 30 percent permanent, full-time employees classified as Section 3 residents.
NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY STATUS
The City of Eastland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its program or activities. Ron Duncan, City Manager, has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8. dated June 2, 1988).
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION & GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES NOTICE
FOR THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The City of Eastland has adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding its Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Programs. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if he/she wishes to file a complaint or grievance about TxCDBG activities. Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at the City Hall between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (except holidays). Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Ron Duncan, City Manager at (254) 629-8321. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to a TxCDBG project may submit such complaint or grievance in writing to Ron Duncan, City Manager, City Hall, 113 E Commerce Street, Eastland Texas 76448 or may call (254) 629-8321. The City of Eastland will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints or grievances within fifteen (15) working days where practicable after receipt of the original complaint or grievance.
SECTION 3 POLICY
The City of Eastland has adopted a resolution to further Federal Section 3 compliance. Through the adoption of this resolution, the City strives to attain goals for compliance with Federal Section 3 regulations by increasing opportunities for employment and contracting with Section 3 residents and businesses where feasible. A Section 3 resident is defined as a public housing resident and/or a low to very-low income person. A Section 3 business is defined as a business that has a Section 3 resident who owns at least 51 percent or more of the business, or employs at least 30 percent permanent, full-time employees classified as Section 3 residents.
113 E. Commerce St
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