City of Leon Valley E-News for Week-ending August 31, 2012

Small town hospitality, big city advantages

Public Hearings on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Set

Greetings!

On Tuesday, September 4, the Leon Valley City Council will consider a number of important agenda items:

Receive an Update to the Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Budgets as result of the Budget Workshop conducted on August 21, 2012, reflecting changes to the General Fund, the Water and Sewer Fund, and the Community Center Fund.
Conduct the first of two Public Hearings on the City's Proposed 2012 Tax Rate of $.574282/100 Valuation, which is $.038772 Higher Than Last Year's Tax Rate of $.535510 and 6.776812% Higher Than the Effective Tax Rate of $.537834. The proposed tax rate is set at a rate sufficient to pay the debt service on the new Municipal Facilities as authorized by the City of Leon Valley's voters in the May 2012 Special Bond Election.
Conduct a Public Hearing to consider an amendment by ordinance to Chapter 14, "Zoning,", Appendix 2, "Overlay Boundaries," Map and Appendix 2A, "Sustainability Overlay" Map and 2C "Commercial/Industrial Overlay, Map to move 6300 and 6320 from the Sustainability Overlay to the Commercial / Industrial Overlay. This agenda item is regarding the Fiesta Dodge Property.
For other agenda matters, please visit the City's website by clicking here.

Other important City of Leon Valley business /events:

The Leon Valley Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors continues accepting applications for three positions, Places 2, 4, and 6, which are up for appointment by September 30, 2012. The Announcement and an Application Form are part of the attachments to this week's ENews.
Fall Clean-up Week is September 3rd - 9th. Collection begins at 7 a.m. on September 10th. Please see the flyer for details in the attachments.
The Pet Vaccination Clinic is set for Saturday, September 8th, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Leon Valley Conference Center.
The Beethoven Concert Band performs the City's annual "Grandparents' Day Concert" on Sunday, September 9 from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Leon Valley Community Center, 6427 Evers Road, Leon Valley. Admission is free.
The City of Leon Valley and American Legion Post No. 336 are partnering in an Annual 9-1-1 Rembrance Day Event, this year on Sunday, September 16, at the Leon Valley Community Center. More details will follow in the next ENews.

We invite you to Connect with Us... to obtain the current City of Leon Valley news and information from the City's website.

Have a safe Labor Day Weekend!

Janie Willman

City Secretary

We thank the City's residents for their very fine job of conserving water as the City of Leon Valley continues in Stage 2 Water Restrictions.

With the extremely hot weather, it is so important to continue to conserve water when and where possible. Visit the City's website, click here to read details about the restrictions.

Leon Valley City Council Meetings

Regular City Council Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m.

Please note that Special City Council Meetings can be scheduled for different days and beginning times.

Official public notices and meeting agendas are posted on the City's Bulletin Board outside the City Hall front doors at 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, 78238, at least 72 hours before the start of the meeting posted, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Official public notices and meeting agendas are also posted on the City's website. Click here for more information.

Other City Meetings & Community Events This Coming Week

For a combined list of City Meetings this week, click on the link in the last box below.

The City of Leon Valley had previously announced the next Special Joint Quarterly Meeting with the Leon Valley Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors as set for Tuesday, September 18. We are in the process of coordinating another meeting date. Details will be published once the date is confirmed.

The public is welcome to attend any public meeting.

For other City events, Click here to view the City's Calendar of Events.

Out and About the Neighborhood

Remember when you're out and about to shop Leon Valley first!

This is the last weekend that our quality community pools are open. Visit the Leon Valley Family Pool and the Forest Oaks (FOCA) Pool. Lori Kelley informed us that the FOCA Pool is open Saturday & Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. On Labor Day, Monday, the FOCA Pool has a deejay from 12 - 4 p.m.

The Northwest Senior Citizens Club of Leon Valley is having its Installation of Officers on September 26, at the Leon Valley Community Center located at 6427 Evers Road.

Shop first and buy fresh at the Leon Valley Farmer's Market for produce. The Leon Valley Farmer's Market is located on the Parking Lot next to the Leon Valley Public Library on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Take West Nile Virus Precautions

Although last weekend's rain was certainly a welcome addition to our water resources, standing wat

er can bring unwelcome visitors; mosquitoes! Leon Valley residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves from the health effects caused by West Nile Virus. While the threat of infection is relatively low, the rate of reported cases is rising Statewide. Late summer and early fall are the peak seasons for West Nile Virus infection cases. The West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans by infected Culex mosquitoes, which comprise 5% of the overall mosquito population.

Residents can reduce the possibility of becoming infected with West Nile Virus by following the "4 D's" of protective action:

Dusk and Dawn are the times of time to limit outdoor activities, when infected mosquitoes are most active
Dress in long sleeves and pants when outside. For extra protection, thin clothing can be sprayed with repellent.
Deet is an ingredient to look for in an insect repellent. Follow label instructions and always wear repellent when outdoors.
Drain standing water in old tires, flowerpots, and clogged rain gutters, which are all mosquito breeding places.

For more information, visit the City's website by clicking here.

To obtain the most current City of Leon Valley news, visit our City's website: www.leonvalleytexas.gov.

We endeavor to provide information on the City of Leon Valley website that will be of value. We hope you will visit the City's website often.