City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020

City Council sets vote on tax rate, budget for 2020-21

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, The Colony City Council received a presentation on the proposed City Budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2020-21. The City Council is considering a 1/2-cent reduction to the property tax rate, which would make this coming fiscal year the 18th time in the past 19 years they have reduced the rate. The outlier was a year the rate remained flat. Other budget highlights for 2020-21 include:

Six new paramedics for the Fire Department;
$1M for general street, alley, and sidewalk maintenance;
$130K for recreation center renovations;
$4M for street reconstruction projects on Marsh; John Yates (Nash to Strickland); and Hendricks; and,
$450K for drainage-improvement projects in The Tribute and on Windhaven Parkway.

Residents are encouraged to view the Preliminary Budget for 2020-21 on the city's website. The Council will formally vote on the budget and tax rate at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at City Hall.

Rental assistance available to those who qualify

Residents who may be experiencing income or job loss as a result of events surrounding COVID-19 are encouraged to check out the United Way of Denton County's COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund. More information is available on their website by clicking the photo above.

Follow the 'Four Ds'

Help #FightTheBite by following the "Four Ds" of mosquito prevention! Also, it is important to identify and eliminate stagnant pools of water on private property, such as unused swimming pools, hot tubs, water meter boxes, bird baths, ponds, low areas, etc. This is critical when it comes to preventing breeding grounds and hatching of adult mosquitoes. Even a half-inch of water standing in the saucer of a flower pot can breed mosquitoes. Click the photo for more information.

Labor Day information

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. The Colony Public Library will be closed Sept. 5-7. Please note: Trash/recycling collection will NOT be impacted. Collection will occur as normal (with no delay). For more information, contact Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

Welcome to The Colony, Bubba's!

TCPD Officer Roberts (at left, U.S. Marine veteran) and Officer Garcia (U.S. Navy veteran) got a taste of the Patriot Burger at Bubba's 33 in The Colony, which recently opened. Bubba’s 33 is partnering with Homes for our Troops, and is donating $1 for every Patriot Burger purchased. Thanks for flagging down the officers on patrol to taste-test the new grub!

Big screen debuts @ Grandscape

The Colony's own movie theater is now open! Galaxy Theatres opened on Aug. 28, complete with a wealth of health and safety measures. Find out more on their Facebook page, @galaxytheatresgrandscape, or click the photo above to visit GalaxyTheatres.com.

What else is In THE News?

With schools back in session, The Colony Police Department wishes to remind motorists to drive safe and obey the laws when driving near school buses. Motorists also also encouraged to review this year's school zone timings.
The Colony Public Library offers a variety of online resources for students as they head back to class or engage in virtual learning. Check it out!
#ICYMI: Your Keep The Colony Beautiful Board has partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Water University to provide residents of The Colony with the opportunity to take a FREE virtual "DIY Rain Barrel Class" at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Click here for more information or to register.
The Colony City Secretary's Office encourages residents to prepare for the upcoming Nov. 3, 2020, General Election by reviewing the Denton County Election Administration's info about polling procedures, voting options, and other useful tips.