City of University Park   
 April 2022
Welcome to UPdate. This mid-month publication provides residents with timely information about upcoming City projects, programs and events. You can sign up for things too.    
PARKS AND RECREATION
Get your 2022 pool pass today!
Ready to take a dive at the Holmes Aquatic Center this summer?! Senior swim begins on May 2, and the official pool season begins on May 28!

Pick up your pool pass at the Holmes Aquatic Center

This year, for your convenience, pool pass holders will be issued a key fob. If you already have a photo on file, the fob will be mailed to your address. If there is not a photo on file, you will need to come pick up your fob and take a photo.

If you need a pool pass, you can stop by the Holmes Aquatic Center Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. to pick up your card, the fob and to update your account photo.

This new feature will make it easier for pool pass holders going forward, since you will renew passes online using your fob.

Register for programs and make reservations

Log on to RecTrac to secure your spot on the swim team, sign up for swim lessons, or make pool reservations before all spots are filled! 
Movie in the Park - Friday, May 6
Join us Friday, May 6 for our spring Movie in the Park, featuring Sing 2!

Festivities kick off in Goar Park at 6 p.m. The fun includes bounce houses and face painting, and the Parks and Recreation Department will provide free popcorn and drinks. The movie begins at 8:30 p.m.
CITY HALL
Park Cities Recycling Event set for May 7
The next Park Cities recycling event will take place in the SMU parking lot on the south side of Burleson Park on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Here is another chance to clear out your garage, attic and closets of old financial and medical documents, outdated or unused electronics and even clothing and furniture.
Paper products and documents that can be disposed of include: Tax records, medical records, legal files, financial records, invoices, canceled checks, blueprints, contracts, payroll records, company letterhead, junk mail containing personal information and any information that contains credit card, social security, driver license and account numbers.

Accepted E-waste items include: Computers, computer monitors, computer accessories, TV’s, printers, DVD/CD players, copiers, fax machines, scanners, cell phones and chargers, external hard drives, video and camera equipment, video game systems, cables, power cords, power strips and more.

Participating firms/organizations

  • Shred-it will collect and shred all documents on-site.

  • Global Asset collects and disposes of all E-waste items. In addition to working with the City and other municipalities, the company currently supports over 150 clients in the public sector. Global Asset removes data on all collected storage devices using Department of Defense security standards.

  • Salvation Army will also be on-site. Donated items must be in working condition, and contain all parts and accessories. Clothing items must not be torn or stained. The Salvation Army will also take all wood furniture, refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers and any other appliances. All donors will be given a receipt for tax deduction purposes. 
  • Friends of the UP Public Library will be on-site collecting new and gently used books for future book sale events. If you can't make it by their table at the recycling event, donated books can also be dropped off at the Peek Service Center on weekdays.
Citizen of the Year search continues
The City is accepting applications for the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award. The City Council created the award to boost public awareness and appreciation for the many residents who work, often behind the scenes, to better the city's quality of life. Rather than acting out of a need for recognition, these residents are driven by a desire to contribute to their community. Whether beautifying our neighborhoods, increasing local opportunities for our youth, raising money for various worthy projects, or assisting those in need, all demonstrate an exceptional level of citizenship.

To nominate a resident of any age, click on the green button below. Nominations must be received by Wednesday, June 1. A panel of residents will select and notify the honoree the week of June 6. The honoree will receive a plaque and a special Citizen of the Year gift from the Mayor.

Nominees for Citizen of the Year must:

  • Be a University Park resident;
  • Have worked to improve the quality of life in University Park.

Current and former Mayors and Councilmembers are not eligible for this award. If you have questions about the nomination process, please call Steve Mace at 214-987-5301 or email him at: smace@uptexas.org.

Recent Citizen of the Year honorees:

2021 - Dan Branch
2020 - Erin Schreyer
2019 - Brad Bradley
Who's at Work in UP?
When work is taking place in a nearby alley, have you ever wondered what project it is or who is doing the work? For answers, look no further than the UP website!

Found in the website's Residents section, this interactive map contains projects organized by City, community partners and private utilities. Just click on the icon of a specific project to see brief details about the project's status, duration, location, updates and contact information. You can also zoom in on the map and click on the project marker to view this information. It has never been easier to see who is at work in UP!
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sign up to receive Code Red Weather Warnings
It's been an active severe weather season so far. Because it’s impossible to know about potentially dangerous weather conditions around-the-clock, you may want to sign up for Code Red Weather Warnings.

Code Red Weather Warnings are sent when the National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm, tornado or flash flood warning. The geographically-based Code Red System determines if your address is in the direct path of the storm and immediately calls to alert you. You will not receive calls when severe storms are outside the path of your chosen address.  

How do residents sign up to receive Code Red Weather Warnings?

You can sign up, free of charge, by going to the Residents section of the City’s website at uptexas.org. During the application process you will be asked to type in needed information, including the phone number that will receive the weather warnings and the types of weather alerts you want to be notified about. 
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 30
Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can dispose of accumulated unwanted, and unused prescription drugs by stopping by the Fire Station side of University Park City Hall at 3800 University Blvd. This effort, hosted by UPPD, is part of a nationwide drug disposal program started by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
A reminder - You don’t have to wait for a national Drug Take Back Day event to dispose of prescription drugs. The Police Department has a MedReturn box at City Hall. It’s located inside the building’s 24-hour entrance (3800 University Blvd.) next to the City’s 911 call center. The MedReturn box will not accept liquid medications, inhalers, needles, syringes or lancets.
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