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OUR CITY IS GROWING
In the month of August the City Council approved the annexation of approximately 342.3 acres of land into our city. Developers are submitting preliminary plats that the Council will review over the next several meetings.
APPROVED BUDGET FY 2006-2007
Revenue
Franchise Fees $ 45,325
Taxes (Sales & Property) $ 60,300
Permit Fees $ 4,070
Planning & Development $ 7,500
Misc. Income $ 3,500
Total Revenue $120,695
Expenses
Administrative $ 52,225
City Council $ 7,620
Municipal Court $ 4,344
Code Enforcement $ 8,220
Animal Control $ 3,000
Consolidated $ 31,630
Streets & Roads $ 41,350
Inspections $ 5,245
Planning & Development $ 7,600
Contingency All Depts. $ 7,000
Total Expenses $168,234
Deficit 2007 Budget $(47,539)
Balance $ 4, 461
WELL HOUSE REUNION OCTOBER 14
Imagine living in Nevada in the year 1911. There was no televisions, radio, telephones or automobiles. Most people lived on farms and came into town for the purpose of trade, shopping, banking, etc. A familiar site for citizens as they came onto the town square was the Nevada Well House. The well was dug for the purpose of being used by the entire town.
Business owners around the square used the water from the well daily to mop floors and sidewalks. and locals to refresh horses after the long ride into town. There was a large ladle that hung from a rope where you could quench your thrust on a hot summer day.
If the Well House could talk, you would here about a time of bustling businesses that surrounded the square, children playing hop scotch and marbles, ladies quilting and canning fruits and vegetables and men working hard on their farms and businesses to provide for their families. Everyone pulled their weight and life was good.
If the Well House could talk, you would here about a terrible night in 1927 when the sky turned black and the winds of a cyclone roared through the city destroying peoples houses, businesses, hopes and dreams. But the worst was the loss of twenty-three lives that day. By the time the storm had completed its wrath, the only structures left standing were a few homes, the Baptist and Methodist Church and the Well House.
YOU CAN HELP REBUILD THE WELL HOUSE
Today this icon is still standing, but is in a sad and distressed state of dilapidation. Please join us at the NevadaFest on October 14th,
10-3pm at the Old Well House. You will have the opportunity to see pictures, a model of the town square and Well House as it use to be, make donations and purchase engraved bricks that will be used to form a path way from the road to the new Well House. For more details and information on how you can help, call Janet Hargett at 972 843-5225 or Nevada City Hall at
972 853-0027
NEVADA FUNFEST SATURDAY OCT 14
Join us for a fall celebration at the Old Well House Saturday, October 14th from 10-3pm. There will be plenty to see and do for everyone. Enjoy great food, fun contests, and toe-tapping music.
Meet your neighbors old and new, learn your town’s history, get to know your towns Mayor, Council Members and County Officials and visit with the Volunteer Fire Department.
The Beautification Committee for the City of Nevada is proud to sponsor this event. It is our goal to promote good civic relationships between our citizens and those that lead our city into the future. We strive to help our citizens with financial and manpower needs, to help them comply with city ordinances. If you would like to participate or volunteer in the NevadaFest, call Nancy Cooksy at 972 636-2250 Ext #222 or Nevada City Hall at 972 853-0027
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!
www.cityofnevada.org
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Come see your City Officials at work for you! Council meetings are the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at the City Hall 424 East FM 6.
NEVADAFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need volunteers to serve on the committee for this years NevadaFest. This is a very worthwhile fundraiser for the city. The proceeds raised from this festival goes to the Nevada Beautification Fund that will help fund projects like, The Well House restoration, welcome to the city signs and help beautify or clean up homes of low-income residents. If you are interested please call Nancy Cooksy at
972 636-2250 Ext #222
NVFD Needs You!
The Nevada Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for dedicated men and women that have extra time and enjoy volunteering to help their fellow man. No medical background is necessary all training is provided. (A background check will be conducted on all volunteers) The NVFD meet every 1st and 3rd
Monday of every month. If you are interested you can contact the NFVD office at 972 853-3166.
HELP SAVE OUR HISTORY
We need volunteers to serve on a committee to help restore or rebuild the Nevada Well House. The Well House is over 100 years old and is one of only two structures that survived the storm
that destroyed the city in 1927.This is truly a Historical Marker and would be a shame if it was forgotten. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to make a donation please call Janet Hargett at (972) 843-5225
HOUSE ADDRESSING
On March 7th, 2006 the City Council passed Ordinance No. 06-02 Requiring all homes and businesses in the city to have physical address numbers. The purpose of this ordinance is to enhance the easy and rapid location of properties for the delivery of public safety, emergency services, postal delivery and business delivery. The numbers displayed must be at least 4 (four) inches high and constructed of a durable bright material or painted on a permanent structure and of a color, which provides a contrast to the background. If your home or business is 50 feet or less from the street, the numbers must be displayed in the vicinity of the front door or entry (lighted if possible but not required). If your home or business is more than 50 feet from the street, the numbers must be displayed on a post, fence wall or mail box adjacent to the walk or access drive to the residence or structure.
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