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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Thursday, August 19 2010
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
The City of Kirby will hold two public hearings on a
proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on
the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 5.23 percent
(percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of
rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated under
Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase
at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending
on the change in the taxable value of your property in
relation to the change in taxable value of all other
property and the tax rate that is adopted.
The first public hearing will be held on August 26, 2010
at 7:00 P.M. at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman, Kirby, TX
78219.
The second public hearing will be held on August 30, 2010
at 7:00 P.M. at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman, Kirby, TX
78219.
The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to
consider the tax increase as follows:
FOR: Ernest Spradling, Lisa Pierce, Jerry Lehman,
Charlene Wyatt, Mike Grant, Johnny Duffek, Jr.
AGAINST: None
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: Tim Wilson
The average taxable value of a residence homestead in
Kirby last year was $74,669. Based on last year’s tax rate
of $.661649 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes
imposed last year on the average home was $494.05.
The average taxable value of a residence homestead in
Kirby this year is $74,773. If the governing body adopts
the effective tax rate for this year of $.662864 per $100
of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on
the average home would be $495.64.
If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of
$.6975 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes
imposed this year on the average home would be $521.54.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the
hearings and express their views.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING-PROPOSED BUDGET -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Monday, August 9 2010
PUBLIC HEARING
City of Kirby
112 Bauman
Kirby, Texas 78219
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED BUDGET
FOR THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City
of Kirby, Texas will conduct a Public Hearing on the
Proposed Budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year. The Public
Hearing will be conducted at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman,
7:00 p.m. August 26, 2010.
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last
year’s budget by $71,864 or 5.4%, and of that amount
$16,168 is tax revenue to be raised from new property
added to the tax roll this year.
THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2010-11 FISCAL YEAR IN GENERAL
SUMMARY IS AS FOLLOWS:
GENERAL FUND WATER/ENTERPRISE FUND
REVENUES $3,459,216 REVENUES $1,490,075
OTHER FINANCING ($374,900)
TOTAL $3,084,316
COUNCIL 15,397 EXPENSES $1,510,931
ADMIN 264,780
FIRE/EMS 763,470
POLICE 783,170 OTHER
COURT 50,140 FINANCING $ 87,000
STREET 290,982
PARK 255,780
GENERAL 660,597
TOTAL $3,084,316
NOTE: This is the proposed budget for the City of Kirby
FY 2010-2011 and is subject to change as a result of
scheduled workshops and public comments.
THE BUDGET WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION MONDAY-
FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL.
COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Monday, August 9 2010
The city of Kirby is proud to announce our city wide
community garage sale. Contact us if you want your
address listed on our web site. NO PERMIT REQUIRED! You
are allowed to place one homemade sign in your yard. A
copy of the list of participating residences will be
placed outside of City Hall along with a posting on our
city website, www.kirbytx.org, prior to the garage sale.
Date: September 17 – 19, 2010 Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM
Contact: 210-661-3198 pattycox@satx.rr.com
BEXAR COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL COMMUNITY MEETINGS -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Thursday, July 15 2010
BEXAR COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Commissioner Tommy Adkisson
Precinct 4
July 20 – 6:30 PM
Live Oak Civic Center
8101 Pat Booker Road
July 22 – 6:30 PM
Navajo Civic Center
2600 Rigsby Ave.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Bexar County Flood Control
210-296-2124
www.BexarFloodControl.org
Please join Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Bexar County
Commissioners, and their partners, as they join together
in a series of public meetings to update the community on
efforts to improve flood control in our region. You will
receive important information about flood control projects
in your area, the new digital floodplain maps and the 10-
year, $500 million Bexar County Flood Control Program.
NEED HELP PAYING YOUR CPS BILL? -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, June 23 2010
BEXAR COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
NEED HELP PAYING YOUR CPS BILL?
APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
July 9, 2010
9 A.M. – 12 NOON
KIRBY SENIOR CENTER
3211 ALAN SHEPARD
To qualify for assistance, you will need -
• IDENTIFICATION for Head of Household
• SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS for all members of your household
• PROOF OF INCOME FOR THE PAST 30 DAYS for all household
members
• CURRENT CPS ENERGY BILL
All applicants must meet an Income Guideline
Get MOWtivated!! -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Tuesday, June 22 2010
Get MOWtivated!!
Code Enforcement may have already notified you to cut your
grass and weeds or to trim trees and shrubs. It is the
responsibility of the property owner, tenant, or property
manager to maintain yards and lots according to City Code.
Code Enforcement has noticed residential and commercial
properties are being neglected- grass is not being mowed,
trees and brush are not being trimmed, and some lots and
yards are unkempt. Usually, just a reminder is all that
is needed. After a gentle nudge, in some situations there
may be cause for a more drastic measure, namely a
citation.
Ordinance No. O-2010-688 Weeds, Brush, and Grass. It
shall be unlawful for any person owning or occupying any
real property within the corporate limits of the City of
Kirby to allow weeds, brush, or grass to grow to a height
greater than twelve (12) inches above grade upon such
premises including the maintenance and/or cutting of any
and all weeds, brush, or grass in the alleys, right-of-way
and/or easements which are within ten (10) feet from their
property. The cutting and removal of all weeds, brush,
and grass on the property and within ten (10) feet of any
property line shall be deemed in compliance with this
ordinance. Please note this pertains to grass in the curb
line as well.
Ordinance No. O-97-530 All trees, brush, shrubs or other
objects over streets, sidewalks, alleys, drainage ways or
other public rights-of-way of the city shall be so trimmed
as not to hang or extend lower than twelve (12) feet from
the surface of the street sidewalk, alley, drainage way or
other public rights-of-way. Any tree, shrub, plant, brush
or other object which is lower than such level shall be
deemed to be dangerous to public travel. This restriction
shall not apply to permanent structures authorized by the
city or to traffic-control signs and signals, street
signs, or utility poles placed within such area by
authority of the City Council.
Ordinance No. O-2008-649 Refuse containers for
residential solid waste collection shall be put out for
collection not earlier than 8:00 p.m. on the night
immediately preceding collection days and shall be
retrieved not later than 10:00 p.m. on collection days.
Residential refuse must be place in special containers
distributed by Allied Waste, Inc.
Violation of city ordinances carry possible fines, upon
conviction up to $2,000.00. When the violation is not
remedied, each day these violations are violated
constitutes a separate offense.
The ordinances allow the City to mow and clean property.
With required notification, the city will cut and clean a
property at the expense of the taxpayers. These expenses
and an administrative fee of $150 are billed to the
property owner. Further, in the event of non-payment, a
lien with 10 percent interest can be placed on the
property.
Residents of Kirby can help keep the City aesthetics
beautiful by working together to maintain their property
by mowing grass and weeds, trimming trees and brush and
keep lots and yards in good condition on a regular basis,
as required. The Public Works Yard is open for disposal
of tree limbs, brush and unwanted items Mondays and
Thursdays between 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
In addition, the city is arranging for dumpsters to be
placed in your subdivision to facilitate disposing of
unwanted items. Please watch your water bill for
additional information. Your cooperation is appreciated
by the City and your neighbors. We appreciate everyone’s
efforts in keeping Kirby a safe and exceptional place to
work, live and play. COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Monday, June 7 2010
The city of Kirby is proud to announce our city wide
community garage sale. Contact us if you want your
address listed on our web site. NO PERMIT REQUIRED! You
are allowed to place one homemade sign in your yard. A
copy of the list of participating residences will be
placed outside of City Hall along with a posting on our
city website, www.kirbytx.org, prior to the garage
sale.
Date: September 17 – 19, 2010 Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM
Contact: 210-661-3198 pattycox@satx.rr.com
CITY WIDE CLEAN UP -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Monday, June 7 2010
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Kirby Is Hosting A City Wide Clean Up
JULY 9 - 11, 2010
Citizens of Kirby, for your convenience, roll-off
containers will be placed at Kirby Public Works
Facility,5631 Binz Engleman Road for Clean-Up Weekend
July 9 - July 11, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. -
7:00 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to utilize these roll-
offs for their disposing of unwanted items. Please note
Allied Waste cannot dispose of tires,flammable and/or
hazardous materials. Please do not placethese items at
the curb or roll-off containers, as the materials will not
be accepted. Please note: Spring Clean-up is for
residential use only. All residents are encouraged to
participate in Spring Clean-Up.
SPRING CLEAN UP -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Friday, March 12 2010
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Kirby
IS
HOSTING
SPRING CLEAN-UP
MARCH 13- MARCH 21, 2010
Citizens of Kirby, for your convenience, roll-off
containers will be placed at Kirby Public Works Facility,
5631 Binz Engleman Road for Spring Clean-Up Week March 13 –
March 21, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 7:00
p.m. Citizens are encouraged to utilize these roll-offs
for their disposing of unwanted items.
Please note Allied Waste cannot dispose of tires,
flammable and/or hazardous materials. Please do not place
these items at the curb or roll-off containers, as the
materials will not be accepted.
Please note: Spring Clean-up is for residential use only.
All residents are encouraged to participate in Spring
Clean-Up.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Friday, March 12 2010
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF KIRBY
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
DISPOSAL
Citizens of Kirby, for your convenience, containers will be placed at Kirby FRIENDSHIP PARK, 5745 Binz Engleman for the Spring Clean-Up on March 20, 2010 beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the containers have reached capacity
Citizens are encouraged to utilize this clean up for disposing of unwanted household hazardous waste items. All Residents are encouraged to participate in our Household Hazardous Waste Spring Clean-Up. Listed below are items that will be accepted:
Pesticides Paint
Fungicides Latex
Botanicals Rust Paints
Carbamates Thinners & Turpentine
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Furniture Strippers
Organophosphate Wood Preservative
Flea Collars and Sprays Stains/Finishes
Roach and Ant Killers Abrasive Cleaners or Powder
Rat and Mouse Poisons Disinfectants
Herbicides Rug & Upholstery Cleaners
Bleach Cleaners Mothballs
Ammonia Based Cleaners Household Batteries
Antifreeze Transmission Fluids
Used Motor Oil/Filters Batteries
Tires less than 25”rims Oven Cleaners
Toilet Cleaners Photographic Chemicals
Drain Cleaners Floor & Furniture Polish
Pool Chemicals
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Explosives, Gunpowder, Radioactive Materials, Ammunition
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CLEAN UP DAY,
PLEASE CONTACT ALLIED WASTE CUSTOMER SERVICE
AT 1-800-275-4234
PROOF OF RESIDENCY (UTILITY STUB) IS REQUIRED
58th Annual Kirby VFD/HOBO Fest -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Thursday, February 25 2010
City of Kirby will host the 58th Annual Kirby Volunteer Fire Department Festival/HOBO FEST April 29 - May 2, 2010. For more information on this community event, click on 'News & Info' on the City's home page on this site. On the drop menu you will see 'Kirby Hobo Festival' at the bottom of the page, click here. If you are interested volunteering during this event, please call, 661-3198. Thank you. Kirby Volunteer Fire Department and Kirby Parks and Recreation Committee
2010 CENSUS -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, February 17 2010
2010 CENSUS
BE COUNTED
WHAT CAN 10 QUESTIONS DO FOR YOUR COMMUNITY?
Increase funding by $13,500 per person over the next 10
years which provides financial support for:
Schools
Lunch programs
Special education
Educational grants
Hospitals
Emergency services
Police
Fire
Emergency medical services (EMS)
Non-profit organizations
Businesses
Redistricting
WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR COMMUNITY?
Complete and return your Census form.
BE COUNTED
2010 CENSUS
It’s in our Hands
UPDATED ALLIED WASTE HOLIDAY GARBAGE/RECYCLING SCHEDULE -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, December 2 2009
UPDATED LIST
City of Kirby
Garbage and Recycle
Schedule for the Holiday
REGULAR HOLIDAY HOLIDAY
PICKUP PICKUP RECYCLE
DATE DATE DATE
DEC. 25 DEC. 24 DEC. 24
CHRISTMAS DAY
JAN. 1 DEC. 31 DEC. 31
NEW YEAR’S DAY
ROAD CLOSURES SCHEDULED BY TXDOT -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, November 4 2009
Texas Department of Transportation
4615 N.W. Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas 78229
(210) 615-1110 FAX (210) 615-6322
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2009
Full closures scheduled for IH 410
Weather permitting; the following construction closure
will take place.
November 4 - 6, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
East and West New Braunfels Intersection at IH 37
Crews will issue an alternating closure for one east and
westbound lane 200 feet in each direction of the New
Braunfels intersection beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
each day through Friday in order to perform signal work.
November 7, 2009
6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
LP 13 (S.E. Military) East and Westbound Alternating Lanes
between Goliad and Glasgow
Crews will issue an alternating closure for two east and
westbound lanes at LP 13 (S.E. Military) between Goliad
and Glasgow beginning at 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Saturday in order to switch traffic.
November 6 - 7, 2009
10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (FULL CLOSURE)
IH 410 Eastbound Main Lanes between Harry Wurzbach to
Starcrest
Crews will issue a complete closure of the IH 410
eastbound main lanes between Harry Wurzbach to
Starcrest beginning at 10:00 p.m. Friday night to 7:00
a.m. Saturday morning in order to perform bridge deck
pour.
Detour: Eastbound motorists will exit Harry Wurzbach and
enter IH 410 past Starcrest.
November 7 - 8, 2009
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. (FULL CLOSURE)
IH 410 Westbound Main Lanes between Perrin Beitel and
Harry Wurzbach
Crews will issue a complete closure of the IH 410
westbound main lanes between Perrin Betiel and Harry
Wurzbach beginning at 9:00 p.m. Friday night opening by
10:00 a.m. Sunday morning in order to unload steel and
perform bridge deck pour.
Detour: Westbound motorists will exit Perrin Beitel and
travel on the frontage road entering IH 410 on the next
available entrance ramp.
The Texas Department of Transportation appreciates your
continued patience and apologizes for any inconvenience.
If you have any questions please contact Darla Laughter at
(210) 615-5932. Thank you.
Community Wide Garage Sale Participants -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Thursday, September 17 2009
COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE
SEPTEMBER 18 – 20, 2009
PARTICIPANTS:
Ackerman Road: 3714, 3710, 3514, 4015, 3407, 4506, 4003
Alan Bean: 5106
Alan Shepard: 3211, 3307, 3007
Aspenwood: 4879
Autumn Lane: 3222, 3511, 3514, 3510
Binz Engleman: 5026, 4824, 5318, 4818, 4815
Boatman: 5401, 5506, 5421
Borchers: 5418, 4823, 5509, 4807, 5414, 5121, 4915, 5007, 5214, 5020, 5109
Buzz Aldrin: 3206, 2602, 3310
Charles Conrad: 2903, 3011, 3507
Cinderella: 5419, 5015, 5411, 5034, 5234, 5102, 5410, 5011, 5238
Cobb Valley: 4863
Coral Mist: 5102, 5246, 5242, 5218, 5234, 5119, 5214, 5202
Corian Oak: 4806
Daffodil: 5311
David Scott: 5011
Deer Grove: 2419
Diadem: 3803
Dick Gordon: 4814
Ed White: 5010
Foxcross: 5229, 5301, 5101, 5109
Frank Borman: 5034
French Sea: 2402
Gaiety Lane: 206, 202, 222, 315, 203, 141, 320
Gene Cernan: 5042, 5038
Gibbs Sprawl: 4722
Gordon Cooper: 5254, 5206, 5146, 5251
Happiness Lane: 5334, 5419, 5230, 5335, 5219
Hauck: 3711
Hedwig: 109
Hickory Hill: 4414, 1004, 4403
Jaenke: 119
Kazen: 5215, 5118, 5106, 5102
Kirby Dr.: 3918, 3403, 4110, 3214, 3702
Lehman Dr.: 4327
Michael Collins: 4804, 4818
Peppermint: 131, 5371
Petry: 3819, 3710
Redding: 5115, 5242, 5135
Rod Schaffe: 2839, 2806, 2803
Scotsman: 2509
Shamrock: 2510, 2406
Starfire Lane: 5118, 5102, 5310, 5410
Swann Lane: 4858, 4714, 4738, 5015, 4851, 4919
Telegraph: 2417
Threadway: 2409
Tom Stafford: 5203, 5106, 5202, 5210, 5102, 5019, 5038, 5042
Vinecrest: 3818, 3431, 3427
Von Braun: 2827
Walt Shirra: 5003
COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Monday, August 24 2009
The city of Kirby is proud to announce our first city wide
community garage sale.
Contact us if you want your address listed on our web
site.
NO PERMIT REQUIRED! You are allowed to place one homemade
sign in your yard.
A copy of the list of participating residences will be
placed outside of City Hall along with a posting on our
city website www.kirbytx.org prior to the garage sale.
Date: September 18 – 20, 2009
Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM
Contact: 210-661-3198
pattycox@satx.rr.com
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED BUDGET -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, August 19 2009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED BUDGET
FOR THE 2009-10 FISCAL YEAR
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City
of Kirby, Texas will conduct a Public Hearing on the
Proposed Budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The Public
Hearing will be conducted at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman,
7:00 p.m. September 3, 2009.
THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2009-10 FISCAL YEAR IN GENERAL
SUMMARY IS AS FOLLOWS:
GENERAL FUND WATER/ENTERPRISE FUND
REVENUES $3,432,004 REVENUES $1,530,700
OTHER FINANCING ($273,925)
TOTAL $3,158,079
COUNCIL $ 15,897 EXPENSES $1,490,268
ADMIN $ 234,292
FIRE/EMS $ 785,034
POLICE $ 758,754 OTHER
COURT $ 49,475 FINANCING $ 100,000
STREET $ 383,792
PARK $ 252,266
GENERAL $ 678,569
TOTAL $3,158,079
NOTE: This is the proposed budget for the City of Kirby
FY 2009-2010 and is subject to change as a result of
scheduled workshops and public comments.
THE BUDGET WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION MONDAY-
FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL.
I certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin
board of the City Hall, 112 Bauman, City of Kirby, Texas,
on August 19, 2009.
_______________________________
Patty Cox, TRMC, City Secretary
BEE SEASON -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Tuesday, June 9 2009
ATTENTION: Residents and commercial owners.
It's bee season again, so make sure you CAREFULLY walk
around your property to check for bees. Bees like to nest
on trees, overhangs of roofs and bushes. If you have bees
on your property it's best that you call a bee keeper or
any professional insect company to resolve the problem.
If it's a swarm of bees and a threat to humans and animals,
Animal Control will go out until a professional insect
company arrives. If the bees are in the public access,
animal control will eradicate the problem. If there are
any questions or concerns, you may contact Animal Control
at 210-661-2100.
STREET SWEEPING -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Thursday, May 7 2009
STREET SWEEPING
WILL TAKE PLACE
THROUGHOUT
THE CITY ON
May 12 & 13, 2009
Your assistance by keeping vehicles off the street is important to the success of the street sweeping process.
CITY CLEAN-UP JANUARY 3 - 10, 2009 -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Tuesday, January 6 2009
The City of Kirby is hosting
CITY CLEAN-UP JANUARY 3 - 10, 2009
Citizens of Kirby, for your convenience, roll-off containers will be placed at Kirby Public Works Facility, 5631 Binz Engleman Road for City Clean-Up the week of January 3 - 10, 2009 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to utilize these roll-offs for their disposing of unwanted items.Please note the city cannot dispose of tires, flammable and/or hazardous materials. Please note: City Clean-up is for residential use only.
City Holidays -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Friday, December 19 2008
City Hall will be closed December 24 & 25, 2008 and January 1, 2009
NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Friday, August 29 2008
Notice
of Tax Revenue Increase
The City of Kirby conducted public hearings on August 21, 2008 and August 28, 2008 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the City of Kirby from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 5.9 percent .
The total tax revenue raised last year at last year’s tax rate of .588414 for each $100 of taxable value was $1,254,884.
The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of .623 for each $100 of taxable value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $1,348,062.
The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of .623 for each $100 of taxable value, including tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $1,351,496.
The City of Kirby is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at public meetings to be held on September, 4, 2008 and September 18, 2008 at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman at 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - TAX INCREASE -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Thursday, August 14 2008
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
The City of Kirby will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 5.9 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax rate calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.
The first public hearing will be held on August 21, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman St.
The second public hearing will be held on August 28, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman St.
The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the tax increase as follows:
FOR: Mayor Johnny Duffek, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Grant, Council Member Ernest Spradling, Council Member Lisa Pierce, Council Member Scott Duffek.
AGAINST: Council Member Jerry Lehman, Council Member Tim Wilson
PRESENT and not voting: None
ABSENT: None
The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Kirby last year was $77,605. Based on last year’s tax rate of $0.588414 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed last year on the average home was $456.64.
The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Kirby this year is $79,357. If the governing body adopts the effective tax rate for this year of $0.579937 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $460.22.
If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.623 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $494.39.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express their views.
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED BUDGET -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Thursday, August 14 2008
PUBLIC HEARING
City of Kirby
112 Bauman
Kirby, Texas 78219
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED BUDGET
FOR THE 2008-09 FISCAL YEAR
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Kirby, Texas will conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The Public Hearing will be conducted at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman, 7:00 p.m. August 28, 2008.
THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2008-09 FISCAL YEAR IN GENERAL SUMMARY IS AS FOLLOWS:
GENERAL FUND WATER/ENTERPRISE FUND
REVENUES $2,892,403 REVENUES $1,498,700
OTHER FINANCING ($275,000)
TOTAL $3,167,403
COUNCIL $15,397 EXPENSES $1,573,711
ADMIN $223,381
FIRE/EMS $867,534
POLICE $748,880 OTHER
COURT $ 48,094 FINANCING $ 38,500
STREET $353,537
PARK $329,444
GENERAL $581,136
TOTAL $3,167,403
NOTE: This is the proposed budget for the City of Kirby FY 2008-2009 and is subject to change as a result of scheduled workshops and public comments.
THE BUDGET WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION MONDAY- FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL.
KEEP KIRBY BEAUTIFUL -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, July 16 2008
KIRBY PRIDE
Residents of Kirby can help keep the City aesthetics beautiful by making sure trees, limbs, brush, and shrubs are not lower than twelve feet over streets, sidewalks, alleys, drainage ways and other City rights-of-way.
(Ordinance No. O-97-530)
Also, maintain weeds, brush, or grass in the alleys, right-of-way and/or easements which are within ten feet from your property. The cutting and removal of all weeds, brush and grass within ten feet of any property line shall be deemed in compliance. Grass/weeds should be kept under twelve inches.
(Ordinance No. O-97-531)
CITY WIDE CLEAN UP WILL BE HELD JULY 20 – 26, 2008. For your convenience, roll-off containers will be placed at Kirby Public Works Facility, 5631 Binz Engleman Road between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to utilize these roll-offs for disposing of unwanted items. Please note the city cannot dispose of tires, flammable and/or hazardous materials.
HOW TO USE YOUR RECYCLING CONTAINER -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Monday, July 7 2008
Congratulations!
You are now the proud keeper of a brand new recycling bin. This is your opportunity to reduce the amount of waste going to our landfills, save energy and conserve natural resources- all by recycling. You deserve a hearty “Thank You” for making your recycling program a big success.
Here’s how to make your recycling bin feel at home.
First, put it in a place where you’ll remember to use it.
Second, take every opportunity to fill it with properly prepared recyclable materials.
Third, give it adequate air and sunshine by putting it out on your collection day. Fourth, wash it once in awhile with dishwashing detergent and water.
With proper use and care, your bin will last for years. If you move, please leave it behind, along with this flier. This will make it easy for the new homeowner to participate in this important community project.
Why recycling is important to YOU.
Our community, like thousands of others across America, is running out of sanitary landfill space. On a national and global scale, society as a whole is consuming valuable natural resources, some of which are non-renewable.
Our recycling program gives each of us a way to conserve landfill space by reducing the volume of waste that is buried in the ground. It also helps us ease the burden on our natural resources by recycling old materials, such as paper, into new products. And by recycling, we save energy and extend the life of our oil, coal and natural gas reserves.
Why YOU are important to recycling.
In a typical community, each family generates about 60 pounds of recoverable newspaper, plastic, tin and aluminum every month. Subtract that bulk volume from our local landfill, and it’s easy to see that participation by you and your neighbors in this program can make a real difference.
Every can or bottle that you recycle is part of a long-range step toward easing the waste crisis we hear about in the news. Your participation in this recycling effort is the cornerstone of a movement that starts here, at home, but that will have a positive, worldwide impact as more and more people make the decision to recycle.
On your recycling day, just place your filled bin on the curb no later than 7:00 A.M. Rain or shine, Allied Waste will pick up your recyclable materials. It’s that easy!
Here are the materials to recycle and how to prepare them for pickup:
NEWSPAPER PLASTICS CANS
YES Newspaper only. Clear and cloudy Aluminum and bi-
NO Inserts. plastic, soft metal cans.
drink bottles
and milk jugs
PET 1 and HDPE2
recyclables
preferred)
HOW Please: Please: Please:
Place newspaper Rinse, Rinse, drain
inside bin. drain completely,
NO Inserts. completely, and flatten if
Do not bundle and remove possible.
or tie. caps and rings.
Take the first
Take the first step and step
step and step on it.
on it.
NO NO: NO: NO:
Magazines, Plastic wrap Foil, pie tins,
junk mail, or other types siding, aerosol
phone books, of plastic cans of any
wet news- bottles such type, or scrap
paper, other as detergent, metal.
types of bleach,
paper. fabric
NO Inserts. softener,
cooking oil,
motor oil,
or anti-freeze.
JULY 4TH GARBAGE PICK UP -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, July 2 2008
If your garbage pick up day is Friday, Allied Waste has confirmed that there will be service on July 4, 2008.
Have a safe 4th!
FIREWORKS AGAINST CITY ORDINANCE -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, June 11 2008
Keep in mind this 4th of July 2008 that fireworks are against city ordinance.
Ordinance 242
It shall be unlawful for any person, in any manner, to possess, possess for sale, sell or offer for sale at retail or otherwise, to use, shoot, discharge, explode, ignite, or display any fireworks, of any kind, within the city.
A fine not to exceed $2,000 in all cases arising under municipal ordinances that govern fire safety, zoning and public health and sanitation other than vegetation and litter violations
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/ARCHITECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Tuesday, June 3 2008
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
ARCHITECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THE CITY OF KIRBY
NEW FIRE STATION
The City of Kirby is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from firms to provide site planning and architectural services for designing a new fire station facility at the present or an alternate location. A copy of the Request for Qualifications may be obtained by contacting the office of the City Manager, at 112 Bauman, Kirby, Texas 78219. Statements of Qualifications should include the information indicated in the Request for Qualifications document.
All proposals must be plainly marked “Sealed Statement of Qualifications.” Sealed statements of qualifications are due on Monday, June 23, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at Kirby City Hall, 112 Bauman, Kirby, Texas 78219 at which time the City Manager will open and review the responses to this Request for Qualifications. The City of Kirby reserves the right to reject any or all responses to this Request for Qualifications.
PARK CLEAN UP APRIL 19, 2008 -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, March 26 2008
The City of Kirby is looking for volunteers to help with our park clean-up on April 19, 2008 at Friendship Park, 5745 Binz Engleman, 8:30 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. There will be food and drinks for those who build up an appetite through their hard work. The City will be hosting the HOBO Festival May 2-4 at Friendship Park and we would like your help cleaning up the park to improve the appearance for those visiting the Park.
The city of Kirby appreciates community involvement from our residents and other volunteers. This projects a positive image and the fact that you care about your City is endearing to us.
Thank you.
SPRING CLEAN UP -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Tuesday, February 5 2008
Spring Clean Up
March 10 - 16, 2008
5631 Binz Engleman
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Roll-off containers will be placed at Kirby Public Works Facility, 5631 Binz Engleman Road for Spring Clean-Up Week and citizens are encouraged to utilize these roll-offs for their disposing of unwanted items.
Requirements are:
Allied cannot dispose of tires, flammable and/or hazardous materials. Please do not place these items at the curb or roll-off containers, as the materials will not be accepted.
Hazardous materials can be disposed of at Friendship Park, 5745 Binz Engleman on March 15, 2008 beginning at 8:00 AM until the containers provided have reached capacity.
If you prefer to have curbside pick-up for Spring Clean-Up, Allied Waste will do so for a fee. Contact Allied Waste at 648-5222 for a cost estimate prior to placing items on the curb.
Please note: Spring Clean-Up/Household Hazardous Waste Disposal are for residential use only. Proof of residency is required.
CITY OFFICES CLOSED JANUARY 21, 2008 -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Wednesday, January 16 2008
CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008, IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
National Association Citizens on Patrol -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Thursday, January 10 2008
Be part of your community and sign up for classes now.
Be seen. Be heard. Make a difference.
4130 Ackerman Road
210-661-8515
City Council Meetings Back At City Hall -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Monday, December 31 2007
Effective this week, the City Council meetings will be held at City Hall, 112 Bauman. The next meeting will be held this week, January 3, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
Council Meeting Location Temporary Change -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Friday, November 30 2007
On December 20, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., the Kirby City Council will conduct their Regular Meeting at John Sterling Building, 3211 Charles Conrad. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
2007 Notice of Tax Rates -- Posted by the City of Kirby Texas on Tuesday, August 21 2007
City of Kirby
Notice of calculation of tax rates
This notice concerns 2007 property tax rates for CITY OF KIRBY. It presents information about three tax rates. Last year’s tax rate is the actual rate the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last year. This year’s effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year’s rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers can start tax rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value.
Last year’s tax rate:
Last year’s operating taxes $ 1,135,508
Last year’s debt taxes $ 111,972
Last year’s total taxes $ 1,247,480
Last year’s tax base $ 193,566,506
Last year’s total tax rate 0.644471/$100
This year’s effective tax rate:
Last year’s adjusted taxes $ 1,244,657
(after subtracting taxes on lost property)
/ This year’s adjusted tax base $ 211,527,122
(after subtracting value of new property)
= This year’s effective tax rate 0.588414/$100
(Maximum rate unless unit publishes notices and holds
hearings.)
This year’s rollback tax rate:
Last year’s adjusted operating taxes $ 1,132,923
(after subtracting taxes on
lost property and adjusting
for any transferred function,
tax increment financing, and/or
enhanced indigent health care
expenditures)
/ This year’s adjusted tax base $ 211,527,122
= This year’s effective operating rate 0.535592/$100
* 1.08=this year’s maximum operating rate 0.578439/$100
+ This year’s debt rate 0.051047/$100
= This year’s total rollback rate 0.629486/$100
Statement of Increase/Decrease
If the CITY OF KIRBY adopts a 2007 tax rate equal to the effective tax rate of $0.588414 per $100 of value, taxes would increase compared to 2006 taxes by $4,939.
Schedule A – Unencumbered Fund Balances
The following estimated balances will be left in the unit’s property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal year. These balances are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation.
Type of Property Tax Fund Balance
Maintenance and Operations $ 1,400,000
Interest and Sinking $ 26,500
Schedule B – 2007 Debt Service
The unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes. These amounts will be paid from property tax revenues.
Principal or Interest to be
Contract Payment Paid from Other
Description to be paid from Property Amounts Total
Of Debt Property Taxes Taxes to be Paid Payment
1995 Bond $60,000 $14,458 $625 $ 75,083
1997 C of O $50,000 $34,540 $625 $ 85,165
Total Required for 2007 Debt Service $160,248
- Amount (if any) paid from funds $ 0
listed in Schedule A
- Amount (if any) paid from other $ 54,106
resources
- Excess collections last year $ 0
= Total to be paid from taxes in 2007 $106,142
+ Amount added in anticipation that $ 2,510
the unit will collect only 97.69%
of its taxes in 2007
= Total Tax Levy $108,652
You can inspect a copy of the full calculations at 233 N. Pecos La Trinidad, STE 220, San Antonio, Texas.
Name of the person preparing this notice: SYLVIA S. ROMO, CPA, RTA, CTA
Title: BEXAR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR
Date prepared: July 27, 2007