In celebration of Labor Day, Town of Westlake municipal offices and Westlake Academy will be closed Monday, September 7, 2015. There will be no change or interruption in trash and recycling service schedules due to the holiday. From all of us at Town Hall, have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
Town of Westlake 2015-2016 Proposed Budget
Great things are happening in Westlake as a new fiscal year is upon us! Town Council will vote on the proposed budget for FY 2015-2016 during the Sept. 21 meeting. The adopted ad valorem tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation is proposed to remain the same as the 2014-2015 tax rate of $.15634 - the lowest town/city rate in Collin, Dallas, Denton, & Tarrant Counties and... #31 lowest rate of all Texas municipalities! To view a copy of the proposed budget, click here.
Street Name Sign Project
Have you noticed the new street name signs at the FM 1938/SH 114 and US 377/Westport Parkway intersections? Also in the works are the signs at the Westlake Parkway/Trophy Club Dive intersection. The signs will soon be illuminated after the required electrical work and wiring is finished and the green reflective street name signs will be removed and returned to TxDOT. We anticipate this work to be completed in the next 30 days and reflect beautifully on our community.
FM 1938 Update
We are also pleased to report that we are finally getting the trees, plants, and shrubs replaced in the median! The contractor started replacing trees on Wednesday and we anticipate thework will be completed within the next two weeks.
Much progress is also being made on the hardscaping amenities along the east side of FM 1938. Residents are now able to distinguish more of the beauty in the stone work along the walls/fencing and in the Solana/FM 1938 corner entrance piece. The trail head architectural piece is taking on a nice shape along with the water feature at the corner of Dove Rd & FM 1938. We appreciate the hard work of the developer and crew to target completion this month and allow residents to enjoy the trails as fall arrives.
New WHPS Museum Window Exhibit
A brand new exhibit graces the windows of the Westlake Historical Preservation Society Museum at 3 Village Circle. For the next few months, beautiful artwork by local artist & Westlake resident Trish Biddle is displayed for all to enjoy!
Biddle's artwork reflects her interest in vintage fashion design and style, and as such provides the appropriate setting for several of America's premier traditional and historic events, like the Kentucky Derby and the Westminster Dog Show. Continuing in this same vintage style, Trish created the artwork for the 2nd Annual Westlake Classic Car Show which features 1909 to 1959 vintage classic automobiles and also a few pieces picturing the great pastime of golf at our very own Vaquero Club!
We appreciate Trish for her talents and help in showcasing her hometown but also for the love and support shown to the Westlake community! Speaking of support...are you a member of the Westlake Historical Preservation Society? Here's a link to their webpage with membership information & form.
And...check the Town's website calendar soon for details about WHPS' Constitution Day on Sept. 17.
North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is right around the corner and we can show support to local charities taking time on Sept. 17 to make a donation. We are so blessed to be surrounding by many local nonprofits that could use a little help! Learn more here.
Last year, our very own Westlake Academy Foundation led all nonprofits for the amount raised, bringing in $494,012 from 228 gifts. We would love to keep the trend going! Please consider a gift to help support WA on this special giving day! The more dollars given on this day, the more bonus funds WA receives. Click hereto make a donation through the WA Foundation on Sept. 17.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Mon. Sept. 7 - Municipal & Academic Offices closed for Labor Day holiday.
