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2700 Western Avenue * West Orange, Texas 77630-6136

Ph (409)883-3468 * Fax (409)882-0652

Announcements & Upcoming Events:

The City of West Orange will hold a public hearing at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at West Orange City Hall in regard to the submission of an application to the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA) for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDGB) grant. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City of West Orange encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG application and to make their views known at the public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Mayor Roy McDonald. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the City Hall to arrange for assistance.

The West Orange City Council will meet in Special Session beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 to discuss the proposed contract between the City of West Orange and the West Orange Municipal Police Association.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, September 8, 2008 a public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed city budget for the City of West Orange, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008 and ending September 30, 2009 at the West Orange City Hall, 2700 Western Avenue, West Orange, Texas beginning at 5:30 p.m. This proposed budget is available for inspection in the office of the City Secretary, as well as posted at the following link:

2008-2009 FY PROPOSED BUDGET

NOTICE OF VOTE ON PROPOSED BUDGET

The City of West Orange, Texas will hold a meeting at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2008 at West Orange City Hall to consider adopting a budget for FY 2008-09. This meeting will be held at West Orange City Hall.

If adopted

THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S BUDGET BY $15,994 OR 3.79%, AND OF THAT AMOUNT, $3,843 IS TAX REVENUE TO BE RAISED FROM NEW PROPERTY ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL THIS YEAR.

NOTICE OF VOTE ON TAX RATE

The City of West Orange, Texas will hold a meeting at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2008 at West Orange City Hall to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2008. The proposed tax rate is $0.42939 per $100 of value.

The proposed tax rate would increase total taxes in the City of West Orange, Texas by 3.79%.

ADOPTION OF THIS TAX RATE BY THE CITY OF WEST ORANGE, TEXAS WOULD RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAT LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WOULD RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $0.00.

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE

AND CONTACT INFORMATION

DEBRIS & WASTE NOTICE

The City of West Orange continues efforts to clean up the City and remove stockpiled trash, green waste and construction debris.

In order to expedite these efforts, the citizens of West Orange are urged to follow these guidelines:

Yard waste (green waste) will be picked up with normal trash pickup at no extra cost IF in bags or trash cans OR tied in bundles of 4 feet in length weighing 35 pounds or less with a maximum of 10 bags or containers. Limbs less than 4 inches in diameter and cut in 4-foot lengths will also be picked up on the last pickup day of the week if placed at the curb or street.
White goods (appliances and similar items) will be picked up on the last pickup day of the week if placed at the curb or street. All refrigeration equipment MUST have CFCs removed and must be tagged by a certified technician licensed to do so by the state.
Waste Management will NOT pick up tires, batteries, auto parts, construction waste, hazardous waste, medical waste, paint, chemical containers or dead animals weighing 10 pounds or more. Waste Management is NOT responsible for disposal of yard waste (green waste) generated by a nurseryman or commercial service provider.
Unbundled green waste will be picked up at no charge as long as the City has a contract to dispose of it at Temple Inland at no cost to the City and as long as said waste is not mixed in with any other type waste.
Construction and other debris will be collected at a cost that covers landfill fees (currently $15 per cubic yard). Yard waste (green waste), white goods and other debris must be placed in separate piles at the curb for pickup, as each must be picked up separately. Mixed trash/debris will only be picked up after the collection fee has been paid. Residents must contact City Hall so that the number of yards can be determined and pickup fees must be prepaid. Please call 883-3468 to place this request.
The City of West Orange also has 4-yard dumpsters available (for residents’ use only) for up to 10 days at a cost of $25 for each time dumpster must be emptied. Fees must be paid in advance at City Hall.

The City is working diligently to clean all neighborhoods, but this is an endeavor that cannot be accomplished without the participation and compliance of its citizens. Should you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please contact the Sanitation Department of West Orange City Hall at 883-3468. Thank you.

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