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National Night Out - Tuesday, October 4 at SMU |
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Stop by the SMU campus on Tuesday, October 4 beginning at 5 p.m. for National Night Out! SMU Police are presenting a "Block Party at the Flag Pole," featuring a DJ, dunk tank, simulated dorm-burn by UPFD and more. UPPD will also be participating in the event, so come and say hi to our first responders! |
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Register for the Pooch Parade |
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According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), there are over seventy five million dog owners across the nation. That’s dozens, if not hundreds, of neighbors walking their dog throughout the community at all times of the day, all days of the week, in all weather conditions. Dog Walker Watch encourages these neighbors to assist local law enforcement as extra eyes and ears while out walking their dog. The program enhances the partnership between police and community while providing resources for neighbors to be more aware and how to effectively observe and report suspicious activity.
Join us with your furry companions at the Pooch Parade in conjunction with National Night Out to learn more about this program! The event will take place on October 4 at 5:30 p.m. on SMU campus.
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September is National Preparedness Month |
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National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2022 theme is "A Lasting Legacy - The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family." Here are some tips to help your household be prepared when disaster strikes.
Make A Plan
- Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control recommendations for Coronavirus.
Build A Kit
- Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly. Update your kits and supplies based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control.
Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness
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Natural disasters don’t wait for a convenient time. Preparing for them shouldn’t wait either. Start today by signing up to receive Code-Red emergency notifications from UP, safe-guarding important documents, and taking other low cost and no cost preparedness actions to lessen the impact of disasters and emergencies for you and your family.
Teach Youth About Preparedness
- Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.
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FY2023 budget public hearing and vote |
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The Tuesday, September 20 City Council agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed FY2023 budget and tax rate. Following the hearing, Council will vote to adopt both items. For more information on the FY2023 budget, click here.
Comments about the proposed budget
If you want to make your comments in person during the September 20 meeting, you are welcome to do so. If you would like to register to speak before you arrive at City Hall, here is the online form.
All Council Meetings are live streamed on the City's website at uptexas.org. If you want to comment remotely or have comments included in the Public Comments portion of a Council Meeting, you can use our website’s eComment feature, or you can contact City Secretary Christine Green. Please note that the Mayor will acknowledge receipt of written comments, but written comments are not always read aloud.
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The Holmes Aquatic Center had a terrific 2022 pool season! The pool’s concession stand made a big splash with pool goers once again. This past summer, attendees purchased more than 25,000 concession items. As the illustration shows, snow cones, Dippin' Dots and soft pretzels were among the most popular snacks.
Senior Swim, Wibit Wednesdays, Story Time at the Pool, A Taste of UP and Dive-In Movies were just some of the popular programs offered during the 2022 pool season. Add in weeks of rain-free days and over-100 temps, and overall, things went swimmingly!
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Register for Doggie Splash Day |
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There are still some spots left for Doggie Splash Day! The fun takes place on Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
To participate you must be a University Park/HPISD resident and you must register. The registration fee is $10 per dog. Humans are free. You will need to register each dog that will be coming to the event.
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Master Plan website is now live |
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Back in June, the Centennial Master Plan was officially adopted by the City Council after two years of work involving ongoing direction from our resident Master Plan Steering Committee and feedback from thousands of other residents through town halls, virtual meetings, surveys, and focus groups. Now, as focus shifts from development of the plan to implementation, we've launched a site dedicated to helping the community navigate and understand its components.
The plan is organized around five primary themes:
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Affirming Sense of Place – goals organized around preserving the beauty, character, safety, and sense of cohesion in University Park.
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Assuring Connectivity – goals related to streets, parking, trails, utilities, communication, and programs that allow residents to move freely, do their business, and connect.
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Innovative Governance – goals to help the City government stay responsive and well-coordinated within the region, and to foster more ways that residents can help improve and direct their community.
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Technological Integration – goals intended to provide University Park with vetted technological advancements that can improve city efficiency and quality of life, based on best practices from cutting edge cities.
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Preparing for the Future – goals for the horizon, with the idea of beginning now to prepare for coming changes that can be readily identified, while building a culture of adaptability, resilience, and sustainability across City operations.
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Repairs on University Blvd. Bridge |
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Beginning Saturday, October 8, NTTA will be resurfacing the University Boulevard Bridge over the Dallas North Tollway. This work will involve removal of the existing concrete and placing a new concrete surface. This project will require a full closure of the bridge, and drivers can expect to see various construction vehicles, including water trucks and concrete mixers. Traffic control, including barrels and detour signs will be in place. The closure is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 8 and continue through Thursday, October 13, weather permitting. There is no overnight work anticipated with this project. |
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FRIENDS OF UP PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Please consider making a North Texas Giving Day gift to the Friends of the University Park Public Library this September. Through the generosity of Hilltop Securities, your gift will go twice as far this year, as they are matching all donations up to $5,000.
If preferred, a gift by check may be mailed to the Friends of the University Park Public Library, 3419 Westminster, Ste. 335-G, Dallas, Texas 75205. Please note NTGD in the memo.
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Upcoming City Meetings & Events |
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STAY CONNECTED TO THE CITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
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