Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
2022 FONSI RROF_City of Eastland Buyout Program.pdfNOTICE FOR BIDS
The City of Eastland is accepting bids for the purchase of property owned by the City described as:
Parcel 14219, being Lot 1, Block 3, Burkett Addition to the town of Eastland, Eastland County, Texas as recorded in Volume 1329, Page 139 of the Official Public Records, Eastland County, Texas also known as 1501 South Seaman Street, Eastland, Texas.
Sealed bids should be sent to: City Secretary, City of Eastland, P.O. Box 749, Eastland, Texas 76448 or in person to 113 E. Commerce St., Eastland, TX, and marked “1501 S. Seaman” on or before 5 p.m. October 12, 2022. Bids received after this deadline will not be considered.
Bids will be opened in the Commission Chambers at 113 E Commerce St. on October 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. and will be considered by the City Commission on October 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm at 113 E Commerce St.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Drought Contingency & Water Emergency Response Plan adopted 11-16-2020
Drought Contingency & Water Emergency Response Plan.pdfOdd/Even Outdoor Watering Schedule – Allowable residential outside watering must be accomplished on a schedule dictated by the last number of the property address as follows;
Addresses ending in odd numbers
Normal Operation No Restrictions
Stage 1 Restriction Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
Stage 2 Restriction Sunday & Thursday
Stage 3 Restriction Sunday only
Stage 4 Restriction No outside watering allowed
Addresses ending in even numbers
Normal Operation No Restrictions
Stage 1 Restriction Saturday, Monday & Wednesday
Stage 2 Restriction Saturday & Wednesday
Stage 3 Restriction Saturday only
Stage 4 Restriction No outside watering allowed
Note: During any use restriction period-Stage 1 through 4, all outside watering may only be undertaken from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
Watering Schedule for City of Eastland Residents.docxThese are the guidelines that address the qualifications for Buyout Assistance for homes in the noted area. For more information, please contact City Manager J.J. Oznick at 254-629-8321
2022 July City of Eastland_Housing Guidelines.pdfThe City of Eastland Historic Preservation Board set the following dates for their 2023 Historic Preservation Grant period: Began accepting applications April 1, 2022 through July 1, 2022. The board anticipates making recommendations from the applications to the City Commission at their regular September monthly meeting. The 2023 Grant period runs October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Approved grants must be completed and reimbursed by September 15, 2023 as the grant period will close on September 30.
The Historic Grants are funded from city collected hotel motel taxes. These taxes, as directed by the State of Texas, are not available for general fund items through the City such as street repair or water/sewer work.
In the past the City of Eastland has awarded grant funds of over $300,000 for structural and or façade work to properties located within the downtown Historic District in projects totaling more than $493,000. The 50/50 grants are a matching award based on the work requested. Grants paid out in the past include matches of 50/50 to 75/25. In an extreme case a 100% grant has been awarded where structural integrity was at risk.
If you own property within the Historic District in need of façade or structural work, whether it be just a nice new coat of paint, windows, doors, awnings, roof or more, pick up an application today at Eastland City Hall.
For more information on the Historic Preservation Grant please contact Eastland City Hall at 254-629-8321.
Beginning Monday 06/13/2022, the City of Eastland Municipal Court will be open from 8:00 am – 3:330pm, closed 12-1 for lunch.
This schedule will be in effect through August 2022.
City of Eastland Flood Protection Plan Meeting #1 05/25/2022 5 pm - 7 pm
2022 05 25 City of Eastland Public Meeting #1.pdfThe City of Eastland Historic Preservation Board has set the following dates for their 2023 Historic Preservation Grant period: Begin accepting applications April 1, 2022 through July 1, 2022. The board anticipates making recommendations from the applications to the City Commission at their regular September monthly meeting. The 2023 Grant period runs October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Approved grants must be completed and reimbursed by September 15, 2023 as the grant period will close on September 30.
The Historic Grants are funded from city collected hotel motel taxes. These taxes are not available for general fund items through the City such as street repair, water/sewer work as directed by the State of Texas. Each year the Eastland City Commission sets aside $35,000 for the grants.
In the past the City of Eastland has awarded grant funds of over $304,958 for structural repairs and or façade restoration to properties located within the downtown Historic District in projects totaling more than $493,165. The grants are a matching award based on the work requested. Grants paid out in the past have included matches of 50/50 to 75/25. In an extreme case a 100% grant has been awarded where structural integrity was at risk.
If you own property within the Historic District (see attached map) and the property is in need of façade or structural work, whether it be windows, doors, awnings, roof or more, pick up an application today at Eastland City Hall. Grant funds are not available for general maintenance issues unless part of an overall project.
For more information on the Historic Preservation Grant please contact Eastland City Hall at 254-629-8321.
The Eastland Fire Department will test the city Outdoor Warning System at 12 NOON on March 2, 2022.
CITY WATER, GARBAGE RATES TO INCREASE
Effective with February 2022 billing
Due to rate increases from Eastland County Water Supply District and Waste Connections new minimum utility bills for water and garbage will increase from $106.26 to $114.30 for customers inside the city limits. The overage rate will increase from $5.60 to $6.55 per thousand gallons. For customers outside the city limits, the minimum will increase from $111.16 to $120.05. The overage rate will increase from $6.13 to $7.17 per thousand gallons. These new rates will be seen on utility customer’s bills beginning in February 2022.
For questions on these or other City matters please stop by Eastland City Hall, 113 E Commerce St. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. excluding holidays. Or you may call during business hours at 254-629-8321.
Figure: 30 TAC §290.47(c)(3)
Boil Water Notice Rescinded
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On 8-29-21 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Eastland public water system, #0670002 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 8-31-21.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact J.J. Oznick at 113 E Commerce Street, Eastland, TX 254-629-8321
Figure: 30 TAC §290.47(c)(3)
Boil Water Notice Rescinded
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On August 15, 2021 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Eastland public water system, #0670002 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of August 18, 2021.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact J.J. Oznick at 113 E Commerce Street, Eastland, TX 254-629-8321
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how to schedule CV vaccine at Walmart.pdfNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that Jordan Shafer has filed an application for a variance of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Eastland, Texas, Case #21-001, listed as follows:
A 5 foot variance from the required side property setback, and a 3 foot variance from the required rear yard setback for carport installations. These required setback limits are found in the Eastland City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 19, Article II, Section 19-13, (6) Carport Requirements, (b). Variance is required in order to build a carport up to the side and rear property lines at 509 S. Dixie, being S40 of 4 and 5 and N20 of 6, Block B, Sunset Addition, Eastland, Texas.
All residents and citizens of the City of Eastland, Texas, who are interested, are hereby notified that the application above mentioned will be heard and considered by the Board of Adjustment of the City of Eastland, on Monday, March 1st, at 6 p.m. Such proposed hearing will be conducted in the Commission Chambers located inside the side entrance at City Hall, 113 E. Commerce Street, Eastland, Texas.
Eastland Municipal Court will be closed until December 14, 2020 for training. If you received a summons or citation with an appearance date before December 14, you do not need to report. You will need to report to the court either in person or by telephone beginning December 14. The court telephone number is 254-629-8227.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF EASTLAND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE 2020 MITIGATION APPLICATION
The City of Eastland is giving notice of the City of Eastland’s intent to submit a Community Development Block Grant Program Mitigation Application(s) to assist the community with Mitigation efforts through the following Infrastructure activities:
Project 1: To remove excess vegetation that is impeding safe flow of floodwaters in connection with Lake Eastland and Ringling Lake Dams, improvements and repairs to the river banks of Weaver Creek and both the North & South forks of the Leon River, working with TxDOT for improvements of drainage structures along East Main Street, repairs and improvements of certain identified roadways that are prone to flood damage, and negotiated acquisition of properties along floodway that are prone and have history of severe flood damage to extend floodway easement.
The total project cost will be $8,184,660.00. This application is available for review on the City of Eastland’s website (www.cityofeastland.com) Citizens are welcome to review this application for a 30-day public comment period and provide all public comment to Ron Duncan via email at citymgr@eastlandtexas.gov or at City of Eastland offices located at 113 East Commerce, Eastland, TX, during regular business hours. For further information, contact the office of Ron Duncan at 254-629-8321.
Anthony Stubblefield, Planning Director
30 day Eastland packet.pdfCOVID-19 Response Implementation Plan
In order to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 virus to the citizens of Eastland, the City of Eastland is implementing the following plan:
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