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Public Hearings Scheduled for City Budget, Tax Rate

You probably don't give city services much thought, but we all use them every day and they are a big part of what makes North Richland Hills a great place to call home. Now's your chance to have a say about the city budget and city services for fiscal year 2018-2019.  Public hearings on the proposed budget and tax rate are scheduled at the following times in the City Council Chamber on the 3rd floor of City Hall, located at 4301 City Point Drive:

Monday, August 27, 2018
*  6:30 p.m., Parks & Recreation Facilities Development Corp. Budget
* 6:40 p.m., Crime Control & Prevention District Budget
* 7:00 p.m., City Budget
* 7:00 p.m., City Tax Rate

Wednesday, September 5, 2018
* 7:00 p.m., City Tax Rate
The proposed budget increases spending for public safety and street maintenance while lowering the property tax rate by a half cent to $0.585. If approved, this will be the second year in a row the property tax rate has decreased. In 2017, the City Council lowered the tax rate from $0.61 to the current $0.59. 

The video below provides an overview of how your city property tax dollars for FY 2017-2018 were allocated. You can check out more information about the proposed 2018-2019 budget and property tax rate and submit your comments on the city's website at www.nrhtx.com/budget. Your input will help us keep North Richland Hills a great community to live, work and play.



Help Us Clear the Shelter this Saturday

Find your next best friend during the annual Clear the Shelter event at the North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center this Saturday, August 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are waiving pet adoption fees on this day only in a regional effort to get shelter pets in loving homes just like yours!

Tips to remember:
  • adoptions are first come first served.
  • dress appropriate for the weather, stay hydrated and be prepared to be patient as there will be a line.
  • if you are planning to adopt a cat or kitten, please remember to bring a carrier with you.
  • if you are a renter, please check with your landlord ahead of time to make sure there are no pet restrictions. A letter from your landlord on company letterhead stating you can have a pet is required for all renters.
Clear the Shelters would not be possible without the generous donors, community partners and sponsors who help cover spay/neuter and vaccination costs. If you would like to help, please visit www.nrhtx.com/aarc for more information or call 817-427-6570.

Back to School Safety Tips for Drivers
With area children heading back to school this week and next, we at the City of North Richland Hills wanted to share these safety reminders with you. 

1. Watch your speed in school zones! Be aware that school zone speed limits may vary in hours and speeds. Be sure to follow the posted limits.

2. Slow down in residential areas. Watch for children crossing the street and congregating near bus stops.

3. Do not pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. Traffic in both directions on undivided roadways must stop when students are entering or exiting a school bus (the red flashing lights and extended stop sign arms are your cue to stop). On a divided roadway, all traffic behind the school bus must stop.

4. Be alert! The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit. Children walking to and from their bus are usually very comfortable with their surroundings and more likely to take risks, ignore hazards, or fail to look both ways when crossing the street.

5. Always stop when directed to do so by a school crossing guard. 

For more tips on school safety, check out the National Safety Council's Back to School Safety Checklist. 

Community Emergency Response Team Training
& Citizen Academies to be Held this Fall

Love living here? Want to learn more about, and be more involved in, your community? There are 3 opportunities this fall for residents of North Richland Hills.

Community Emergency Response Team Training will be held August 28 through November 6 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will also be a couple of Saturday classes. Find more information and apply online at www.nrhtx.com/CERT or call 817-427-6935 for more information.

Citizens Police Academy will be held from August 30 through November 15 on Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. More information and an application is available at www.nrhtx.com/CPA or by calling 817-427-7021.

Citizens Civic Academy will be held September 11 through October 30 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More information and an application is available at www.nrhtx.com/CCA  or by contacting Kristin James at 817-427-6015.  

Mosquito Season Doesn't End with Summer

Summer will be over before we know it, but that doesn't mean mosquito season is also coming to an end. The pesky bugs typically hang around until late October, or even November, depending on the weather. Not only are mosquitoes a nuisance, but they can also carry potentially serious illnesses including West Nile Virus and Zika Virus. The city reminds all residents to remain vigilant through the rest of summer and fall in reducing the mosquito population, and your risk of being bitten by them. Routinely dump standing water on your property, use EPA-approved insect repellent whenever you spend time outside, and dress in long sleeves and pants. See our website for more information that will help protect you and your family.

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