DISTRICT 3 NEWSLETTER
COVID-19 UPDATES & CITY NEWS
August 28, 2020
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District 3 Community Meeting
Attention Local Businesses!
Join us! Our guest speaker will be Jessica Herrera, City of El Paso Director of Economic & International Development. Jessica and her team will discuss COVID-19 efforts and resources for businesses.
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City Adopts New Fiscal Year 2021 Budget with No Increase to Tax Rate
El Paso City Council adopted a reduced operating budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021 that focuses on essential services while providing vital tax relief to homeowners and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By the Numbers:
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Highlights
- No tax rate increase proposal to lessen the burden on homeowners and businesses;
- Focuses on the basics (examples: public safety, streets, workforce);
- Focuses on long-term recovery with uncertainty from future revenue and cost impacts from the health pandemic;
- Utilizes tools and resources created in the last six years to balance the budget; and
- Includes Chime-In feedback (what residents and businesses considered budget priorities).
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Congratulations to the City being named an all America City! Recognized for the following:
1. El Paso’s Response to the Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
2. Community-Wide Mental Health and Emergency Response
3. People and Pets – Reaching Community-wide “No-Kill” Status
We are so proud of our community for coming together during difficult times and showing the country why El Paso is #ACityThatShines!
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Valle Bajo Community Center almost complete!
Playground and flat fields are coming along with lighting and Futsal courts at Alameda and Carolina.
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Second Turning Lane on Hawkins Opens |
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Here is an example of how being engaged brings change. I want to thank Cielo Vista Neighborhood Association who has worked with our office to ensure Hawkins opened a second lane into The Fountains to help reduce traffic backup at intersections.
Recently the City repaved and widened the lanes to adjust for increased commuters. Thank you CVNA! Participate in a local neighborhood association or start one today to make a difference in your community!
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Traffic Calming Measures on Sam Snead
The City's Street and Maintenance Department, through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP), has programmed a traffic-calming project on Sam Snead Drive (between Lee Trevino and Lee Elder).
Sam Snead met the eligible criteria for traffic calming improvements, was placed on the eligibility list, and now has funding for implementation.
A public review meeting is part of the NTMP process; however, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic City staff is posting a project video that highlights the proposed speed cushion locations on Sam Snead.
The video about the NTMP Sam Snead Traffic Calming Project :
Submit questions or concerns by Monday, September 7, 2020
(please refer to the Sam Snead Project in your response).
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Orders for all independent school districts and private schools in El Paso County for reopening on campus instruction, effective August 20, 2020.
This Order supersedes the July 9, 2020 Local Health Authority Order for all independent school districts and private schools in El Paso County for reopening on campus instruction.
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IN EFFECT
•Social Distancing Requirements. Maintain at least six feet from any person who is not from the same household.
•Face Covering Requirement. Every person shall wear some form of face covering over their nose and mouth.
•Health and Safety Policy-Businesses. All businesses in the City of El Paso must develop and implement a health and safety policy and All businesses must require employees, volunteers, to have a face covering.
•Outdoor Gatherings. Outdoor groups in excess of 10 people is prohibited unless prior approval from the Mayor.
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ENFORCEMENT
•Failure to abide by the Directive is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500.
•Face covering violations are subject to a verbal or written warning for a first-time violator, and a person’s second violation shall be punishable by a fine of up to $250.
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LOCAL AND STATE CONFIRMED CASES |
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You can view all up-to-date data on positive cases, numbers of tests, hospitalizations and cases by zip code, etc on the
City COVID-19 website, epstrong.org
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Health Officials Ask for Cooperation
Before, During and After COVID-19 Testing
The additional steps include quarantining oneself to reduce the spread of the virus and helping Department of Public Health (DPH) investigators begin the contact tracing process.
The community is also asked to please expect a call from the DPH and answer their phone.
Individuals who test and receive notification of positive results from a laboratory are asked to immediately home isolate and contact public health at (915) 212-6520 if not contacted within 24 hours from obtaining results.
Contact tracers are also reminding individuals who test positive to provide accurate information about individuals they have been in contact with, in order to help reduce the spread of the virus.
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Testing is free and available for anyone with or without symptoms.
Call (915) 212-0783 Mon. - Sat. | 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Test results for GynPath tests are available
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For assistance regarding your results email help@txcovidtest.org or call the help line at 1-833-213-0643.
- Testing is free and available for anyone 5 years or older with or without symptoms.
- Test results will be provided via email within 2-3 days. Don’t forget to check your Junk/Spam email folders.
- Beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2020, no appointments needed; however, once the daily capacity of 500 is met the site will be closed for the day to additional testing.
Aug 8 - 29 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- El Paso Community College Valle Verde Campus,
919 Hunter Dr., El Paso, TX
- SISD Student Activities Complex,
1300 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX
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HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19? |
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COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
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COVID-19 Hotline
915-212-6843 or 915-21COVID
Compliance Complaint
Submit a compliance complaint or concern by calling (915) 832-4400
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Facing financial uncertainty, landlords encouraged to verify eligibility for future tenant rental assistance
The Paso del Norte Community Foundation encourages landlords to proactively ensure their eligibility for future rounds of rental assistance funding by visiting EPRentHelp.org and completing the eligibility verification process now.
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Guidance for Businesses
The City of El Paso Economic Development Department has designed a guide, to help businesses during COVID-19. Click the button below for resources.
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Remember!
Stray dogs can be reported to 3-1-1
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ADOPTING & FOSTERING DURING COVID-19 |
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YES! You can still adopt or foster a shelter pet during closures due to COVID-19 response.
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Parks & Recreation and Animal Services Team Up to Reconnect Lost Pets
The El Paso Parks & Recreation Department and El Paso Animal Services are collaborating to help keep pets in their home and out of the shelter.
Five City parks are now assisting residents who find a lost pet by scanning the animal for a microchip.
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Westside Natatorium (West)
650 Wallenberg Dr.
Officer David Ortiz Skate Park (Mission Valley)
563 N. Carolina Dr.
Grandview Spray Park (Central)
3225 Jefferson Ave.
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Veterans Swimming Pool (Northeast)
5301 Salem Dr.
Salvador Rivas Spray Park (Far East)
12480 Pebble Hills Blvd.
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Child Vaccination Rates in El Paso Among Highest in State
Parents Urged to Obtain Vaccines Ahead of In-School Instruction
In a recent survey of Texas counties, El Paso ranked higher than the state average for all kindergarten age vaccines including diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough vaccination (DTP, DTaP, DT, Td), as well as Hepatitis A and B; measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination (MMR), Polio, and chickenpox vaccination (Varicella).
Vaccines are available for $8 to $14 per vaccine at the following locations, by appointment ONLY:
Ysleta Health Center – 110 Candelaria Road
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
El Paso Drive Immunization Clinic – 5115 El Paso Drive Suite B
Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Appointments can be made by calling (915) 212-6555 or by visiting EPHealth.com and using the CityQ online appointment system.
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LIVE CONCERT: TRIBUTE TO JUAN GABRIEL IN THE VOICE OF AARON PALACIOS: VOICE AND STYLE OF JUAN GABRIEL, THROUGH FACEBOOK LIVE !!!
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Friday August 28, 2020. 8 p.m.
Join us to pay tribute to the late crooner Pop Icon Juan Gabriel, impersonated by Aaron Palacios, Voice and Style of Juan Gabriel, courtesy of the El Paso Parks and Recreation Department.
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR VIRTUAL
COUNCIL MEETINGS
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The next Council Meeting will be next
Tuesday September 1, 2020
9:00 am
Call to the Public will begin at 12:00 p.m. Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.
Members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the toll free number:
1-833-664-9267
At the prompt please enter the following Conference ID:
327 622 310#
A sign-up form is available on line at
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DISTRICT 3 OFFICE INFORMATION |
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