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City Manager Message
Election Day May 7
Remember to Spring Forward and Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries
Finance Department Awarded Certificate of Achievement
City of Taylor Wastewater Averaging
Upcoming Events Calendar
Library Calendar
City Council Meetings
Holiday Closures

Council Members in front of Welcome to Taylor sign.

City Manager Message

I was pleased to be part of the official ribbon cutting for the Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) at the newly revitalized West End Building on Friday, Feb. 25. I am also proud that the City of Taylor played a part in helping the revitalization of this historic building come to fruition.
In 2019, Council approved a 380 Agreement with Lone Star Circle of Care to revitalize the building. As part of the revitalization, the building will be used for Project Headwaters.
This program will offer medical, health, and social services for residents regardless of their financial circumstances or health insurance status. The City also donated land along Doak Street that LSCC will use for an urban garden. The revitalization of the building and Project Headwaters will be an incredible asset to the residents of Taylor.

Samsung Updates Page

I would also like to make everyone aware that we have set up a page on our website that will include updates about the Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC project. On this page you will find updates about construction, traffic flow and other developments as the project progresses over the next several years. I encourage you to bookmark the page and follow our social media accounts so that you can stay up-to-date on the latest news.

I wish you all a happy Spring!

Sincerely,

Brian LaBorde
City Manager

Election Day May 7

The Taylor City Council has passed a resolution R22-03 calling an election to be held in the City of Taylor, Texas on:

Saturday, May 7, 2022

For the purpose of electing two persons as members of the City Council of said city, one to be elected from District 1 and one to be elected from District 4; designating the polling places at which voting shall take place; appointing an early voting clerk and an early voting ballot board; providing for notices of said election.

First day of Early Voting by personal appearance, Monday, April 25
Last day of Early Voting by personal appearance, Tuesday, May 3

Please visit the elections page on our website for further information.

Clock with time change and smoke detector.

Remember to Spring Forward and Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. Don't forget to spring your clocks forward!

And as a reminder, when you change your clock you should also change the batteries in your home's smoke alarms.

The National Fire Protection Association has provided information to help make sure all smoke alarms have working batteries, accounting for the multiple types of smoke alarms on the market and their varying battery requirements:

Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away.
Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.
When replacing a battery, follow manufacturer’s list of batteries on the back of the alarm or manufacturer’s instructions. Manufacturer’s instructions are specific to the batteries (brand and model) that must be used. The smoke alarm may not work properly if a different kind of battery is used.

If you need any assistance in changing the batteries in your smoke alarm or if your home does not have a smoke alarm, please contact the Taylor Fire Department for assistance at 512-352-6992.

Finance Department Awarded Certificate of Achievement

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Taylor for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

City of Taylor Wastewater Averaging

As a reminder, the City of Taylor conducts its annual sewer averaging from late November through March. The months that are used are typically the lowest consumption months of the year. These three months are averaged to get the sewer rates for the next 12 months.
Prior to the averaging period you are advised to repair any leaky faucets or running toilets and any other water leaks. This will avoid a high usage month during the averaging period and help to keep your sewer rate down.

Upcoming Events Calendar

To stay up to date on city events, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and check the Community Calendar on the City’s website.

March

Week of March 14 - Spring Break at the Library. See below for full schedule.

Library Calendar

The Taylor Public Library is located at 801 Vance St. in Taylor.

CURRENT OPERATING HOURS:
Monday/Wednesday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 12 noon - 6 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Story Time:

Wednesday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. | Stop and Go
Wednesday March 9 at 10:30 a.m. | Up and Down
Wednesday March 23 at 10:30 a.m. | Eric Carle
Wednesday March 30 at 10:30 a.m. | Emma Dodd

Spring Break At The Library:

Monday, March 14 - Interactive Movie: Toy Story 2-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15 - Cardboard Kingdom (Family Activity) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16 - Maker Fair (preschool and elementary) 10:30 a.m. - noon | Teen Crafts: Shrinky Dinks 2-3 p.m.
Thursday, March 17 - Truck Petting Zoo 10:30 a.m. - early afternoon
Friday, March 18- Movie: Encanto 2 p.m.

City Council Meetings

Council meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at City Hall, 400 Porter Street.(unless otherwise noted)

Council will meet:

March 10, 24
April 14, 28

Live streaming of Council meetings and taped recordings are available on our website.

Holiday Closures

City offices will be closed on the following dates:

Friday, April 15 (Good Friday)