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This mid-month publication provides residents with timely information about upcoming City projects, programs and events. You can sign up for things too.
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Master Plan Survey - help guide the future
Residents still have the opportunity to take an online survey to provide us with guidance on numerous long-term community concerns.
The survey is just 20 questions and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Gap Strategies, the consulting firm assisting us with the project, worked hard to strike a balance between length and the collection of needed information. Data collected from the survey will help to build a foundation for our new Centennial Master Plan. This fall, after Gap has had time to analyze findings, there will be additional opportunities for input from you and your neighbors with town hall and stakeholder meetings.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts, and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same! Survey closes on July 31.
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City permit required before fence repairs or construction
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If summer has you thinking about replacing an old chain-link fence along the alley, repairing a dilapidated section of a wood fence, or building an entirely new fence around your backyard, be sure to contact the City before beginning the project. In accordance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance, residents must obtain a fence permit from the Community Development Department prior to starting work, whether they intend to repair or replace an existing fence or construct a new one. This process ensures that the project will be built in compliance with City regulations.
Please keep these regulations in mind when considering any fence work:
- Most fence work requires a building permit before starting
- Fence heights are limited to a maximum height of 8’ on side and rear property lines
- Fences must be measured vertically from natural grade along the nearest property line adjacent to the fence
- All trash cans must be on private property in an area parallel to the alley and free from all obstructions
- Trash can insets must be a minimum 3' deep by 5' wide, wider if more than two cans are used (30”/can)
If you have questions about these regulations and others associated with fence construction, repairs and maintenance, Community Development Department staff members are happy to speak with you. To contact a department representative regarding fence construction and necessary permits, call 214-987-5411.
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Sign up for UPPD's Community Camera program
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Thank you for continuing to quickly report suspicious activity. You can also bolster UPPD's crime fighting efforts by taking a few minutes to register your security camera system.
Because they are caught in the act of committing the crime, video surveillance is one of the best methods to catch suspects and convict them. If your residence or business has a security camera system that meets the two requirements listed below, you can help UPPD investigate and solve crimes.
- Camera system records and retains video
- Exterior facing security camera system
After registering your camera, you will only be contacted by UPPD if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your security camera and police personnel believe viewing your video footage will assist in the investigation. At no time will UPPD have remote access to your cameras.
To register your camera system, click on the green bar below.
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Holmes Aquatic Center - recreational swimming continues
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The Holmes Aquatic Center continues to offer recreational swimming with all pool amenities open.
- Pool pass holders can reserve two-hour time slots online.
- To use the pool, you must make a reservation, no walk-ins will be allowed. You must also have a valid pool pass.
- If you are unable to make your reservation, please remember to cancel it so other residents may enjoy the pool.
- Those 10 years or older must wear a facial covering to enter the facility. For patrons that age or older who do not intend to get into the water, facial coverings should continue to be worn when social distancing is not possible.
Note: Due to social distancing concerns, all aquatics programs for the 2020 pool season have been cancelled. These include: swim lessons, swim team, senior swim, Dive-in Movies, Library Story Time, Doggie Splash Day, and all onsite parties.
For more details on services, fees and health guidelines, click on the button below.
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Stormwater Detention Project in Caruth Park on schedule
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Construction of the underground detention structure in Caruth Park is still on schedule. We are about 30 percent complete on installation. Soon, crews will begin backfilling the first section and excavating additional material. The project will improve
the City’s stormwater system and reduce potential flooding in nearby neighborhoods. Once in place, the structure will increase the capacity of the City’s stormwater system by 11 acre feet. That equates to just over 3.5 million gallons.
Stop by the park and check out the progress by looking through the viewing windows in the construction fence. Or better yet, check out our time-lapsed
video
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Milling & Repaving project is nearly done
We are down to a last few streets! Crews began resurfacing streets in locations throughout the community in early June. The project will wrap up in just a few days.
Most of the work has involved the southern portion of the city. For details about the process, the remaining schedule and a map of project locations, click the button below.
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Drinking water in University Park is provided by the Dallas County/Park Cities Municipal Utility District (MUD). The MUD is a special purpose local government governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. The MUD operates a treatment plant in Dallas that provides all treated water for University Park and Highland Park. The district consistently produces and delivers water of the highest quality as recognized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
University Park's water originates in Lake Grapevine, where raw water is released and travels to the MUD's Regal Row plant. The water then goes through a series of carefully controlled steps. For more details on the latest report (2019), click on the tab below.
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New service hours at UPPL
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Based on recent user data, both onsite and curbside, University Park Public Library service hours have been modified to better meet your needs. Please make a note of the new hours.
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Remaining Summer Reading Programs
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Be entertained and inspired for the remainder of July! All programs will be presented virtually in partnership with Highland Park Library on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Information on how to enjoy these programs virtually can be found in the library’s
newsletter
. Remaining program dates and performers are listed below.
- July 15 - Legendary Black Belt Academy – Martial Arts Class
- July 22 - Circus Freaks – Juggling Workshop
- July 29 - James Wand – Secret Agent Magic Show
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Details on UPPL amended services
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In conjunction with best-practices for limiting the spread of COVID-19, for your safety and for staff safety, here are things you need to know before coming to the library for a visit about our occupancy limit, the reservation process and our cleaning practices:
- Onsite use of the library is for University Park residents only.
- Because no more than 50 people will be allowed inside the library at one time, phone reservations are recommended before you and your family visit.
- Reservations can be made by phone at 214-363-9095, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
- Once you have made a reservation, please make every effort to be on time.
- Everyone who visits onsite will be allowed to stay for 45 minutes at a time.
- You will be asked to sign in as you begin your 45 minute visit.
- If the 50-person limit is reached, those who have been onsite the longest will be asked to conclude their visit.
- Library staff will clean and disinfect all touchable surfaces throughout the day.
- Our book drop in the downstairs lobby remains open 24/7.
- Face masks must be worn by everyone 10 years and older. Face masks will be available for those who don't have them.
Changes to amenities
- You can reserve one of three study tables in the main portion of the library for 45 minutes at a time, but our study rooms are still closed to the public.
- The magazine reading room is open, but seating will be limited to one person at a time.
- All public computers have been removed, including all catalog touch-screens.
Curbside service is still available
- Curbside service is available to all library card holders. Just place your items on hold as you normally would by either using our online catalog, calling the library at 214-363-9095, or using the library’s app.
- When your items are ready, a library staff member will call you. Please wait for the phone call before coming to the library for your items. A text from the library may not mean that your items are ready for pick up.
- When you pull to the curb in front of the library’s entrance, call us at 214-363-9095 to let us know that you are here. Please do not leave a message.
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Upcoming City Meetings & Events
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STAY CONNECTED TO THE CITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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