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.

 

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. 	

	

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!

The City of Kirby is hosting
CITY CLEAN-UP 
JULY 20 - 26,  2008

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 July 20-26, 2008  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.

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!

TUESDAY:  NOON TILL 8:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY:  NOON TILL 6:00 P.M.

CLOSED MONDAY

$2 DAILY FEE

POOL PASS:

$35/INDIVIDUAL
$25 EACH ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL
$70/FAMILY OF 4

SWIMMING LESSONS


1ST SESSION JUNE 30- JULY 10
Class 1:  9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Class 2:  7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Up to 24 children 

2nd SESSION JULY 14 – JULY 24
Class 1:  9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Class 2:  7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Up to 24 children

REGISTRATION:

June 21 and June 28
Noon – 3:00 p.m.
John Sterling Building/Kirby Pool, 3211 Charles Conrad
$40 per person 

Contact:  Wes at 210-323-1715 or Bryce at 830-237-1137

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

For those of you who attended the first annual HOBO Festival in Kirby, we are requesting your thoughts on the festival.  The city's goal was to bring the community together and have a great time.  I hope we were successful, in your eyes.  Let us know what you thought about the event.  What can we add, where can we improve, did we provide the music you wanted, etc.  Also, speaking of music, if you know of a tejano band with a grand following let us know and we'll contact them about next year's event.  Email me, Patty Cox, at pattycox@satx.rr.com with your comments.  If you were not able to attend let me know if we could have done something different to get you out to the park for some fun.

Thank you for  your time.

Patty Cox, TRMC
City Secretary

Kirby Swimming Pool and Concession stand are open to the public.  The pool officially opens at noon on June 7, 2008.  The concession stand opens at 10:00 A.M.  which is located in the John Sterling Building, 3211 Charles Conrad. There is also a new game room with arcades open to the public starting at 10:00 A.M. June 7, 2008.  Swimming pool passes are available. Call 661-0941 for information.

Kirby Swimming Pool and Concession stand are open to the public.  The pool officially opens at noon on June 7, 2008.  The concession stand opens at 10:00 A.M.  which is located in the John Sterling Building, 3211 Charles Conrad. There is also a new game room with arcades open to the public starting at 10:00 A.M. June 7, 2008.  Swimming pool passes are available. Call 661-0941 for information.

                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.

DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - THIS INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED IMMEDIATELY

Register at Kirby Pool, 3211 Charles Conrad
Registration Date:  May 15 and May 23, 2008

Evening Classes:  Monday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
(Time of classes will be provided)

Session I - June 9 - June 18
Session II June 23 - July 3
Session III July 7 - July 17

Ages:  3 - 12 years old
$45 per student

INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE - UPDATES WILL BE POSTED IMMEDIATELY

Certification training available through the city of Kirby, May 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2008.  The fee is $225 per person.  Lifeguard candidates hired by the city of Kirby will be reimbursed the fee for lifeguard training. For more information call Patty Cox, 210-661-3198.

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.  

The city of Kirby will hold the first annual "HOBO Festival" May 2 - 4, 2008 at Friendship Park. May 2: 6 PM -Midnight; May 3: Noon - Midnight; May 4: Noon - 6 PM. There will be a parade, unsanctioned chili cook-off, auction, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, activities/carnival and a whole lot of fun for everyone.  This is a community event to bring you and your family out to have fun and meet your neighbors.  The City web site will have a page dedicated to the HOBO Festival keeping you up to date with event.

We look forward to seeing YOU!

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 WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008, IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Be part of your community and sign up for classes now.  
Be seen. Be heard. Make a difference.
4130 Ackerman Road
210-661-8515

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.

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.

                     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

Details on this spring's hazardous waste cleanup process in .doc format from the News and Infor page.
Originally posted Tuesday, January 30, 2007 by The City of Kirby Texas.

Details on this year's spring cleanup are available in .doc format from the News and Info page.
Originally posted Tuesday, January 30, 2007 by The City of Kirby Texas.

Stage One Water Restrictions – As you know, when the J-17 Well of the Edwards Aquifer hits 650 feet mean sea level, we all go under Stage One measures of water use restrictions. Those restrictions are as follows:

1. Water waste is prohibited to include, allowing water to run off on to a gutter, ditch, or failing to repair a controllable leak.

2. Residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural Edwards Aquifer water users should reduce water consumption by any means available.

3. Watering with an irrigation system or sprinkler, permitted only once a week on the designated day during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.

Last Digit of Address / Watering Day

0 or 1 / Monday
2 or 3 / Tuesday
4 or 5 / Wednesday
6 or 7 / Thursday
8 or 9 / Friday

4. Watering with hand-held hose or drip irrigation permitted at all times.

5. Washing impervious cover such as parking lots, driveways, streets or sidewalks is prohibited.

6. Aesthetic fountains, waterfalls, etc. are prohibited.

(Originally posted Monday, July 31, 2006 by The City of Kirby Texas.