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Nov. 6 City Council revisits quiet zones, does a refi, picks a flag design

The Nov. 6 City Council revisited quiet zone options; refinanced bonds to save money; approved certificates of obligation for Mulberry Park; adopted a special events policy including a Spellman Ampitheater addendum; selected a new flag design.

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Council honors Star Employee & Forney Messenger, funds for road-work, debates special events policy

The city council awarded Jennifer Clark the Star Employee award, proclaimed Oct. 17 as Forney Messenger day; approved funding for services from the Environmental Co-op and design services for Hwy 80 ramp improvements; reappointed Judge Margaret Spain; amended the ordinance for school-zone speed limits; prohibited parking on Justice Center Dr.; debated the special events policy; amended a contract to allow NFHS onto the wastewater system; extended the Fox Hollow PID agreement for 3 years; and amended the tax abatement agreement for the E.R. development.

Second 3-board meeting for downtown redevelopment

City council, FEDC, and P&Z meet Oct. 8 to consider priorities for downtown redevelopment. Some items: sidewalks, RR quiet zones, splitting FM740/Bois D'arc through downtown, purchasing the FISD (old FBC) property, limiting the number of office uses, and generating funding for downtown improvements.

Sep. 4 council honors military, adopts budget & tax rate by 6-1 vote.

Mayor Rozell proclaimed Sept. 11 as Patriot Day surrounded by military services members; City Mgr. Brooks presented the GFOA Budget Award to staff; the Mayor proclaimed Sept. 3 - 7 as Payroll Week; held a brief discussion about downtown re-development; held a public hearing regarding the proposed 2013 budget; amended the 2012 budget; adopted the 2013 proposed budget and new tax rate of .749020 (up from .743098) by a 6 - 1 vote.

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July 2012 Primary Run-off Election Results

Unofficial results from Kaufman County & State of Texas

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Primary Run-off Elections

Sample ballots for July 31, 2012 primary run-off elections

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Council vacancy filled by Ray Stephens

During a July 10 special meeting, the city council selected Ray Stephens to fill the vacancy due to Brian Haughey's resignation.

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Primary & Run-off Elections

Run-off election for city council place 5 on Tuesday June 12 (early voting June 4-8).

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Forney Tornado Relief Benefit Concert April 21 from 12 – 7 pm

Forney Tornado Relief Benefit Concert
April 21, 2012 12 – 7 pm
at Forney Sports Center - 12950 FM 1641

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Electronics Recycling

April 7 9 - 12 A the Forney HS Band is holding a recycling event, proceeds to benefit the tornado relief efforts. List of acceptable items - NOTE: TV's and large furniture are _NOT_ accepted.

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