Dec. 14, 2021
City adopts redistricting plan
On Wednesday, Dec. 8 the Tyler City Council unanimously voted to adopt the final redistricting plan that establishes new boundaries for single-member council districts based on 2020 Census data as well as to amend the Tyler City Code Chapter 1.
The newly approved redistricting plan includes limited geographical shifts and was drawn in an effort to attain proportionate representation in each of the six single-member districts while complying with all applicable federal and state redistricting laws.
Current City Council District map
Visit our redistricting page
City of Tyler signs on to Texas opioid settlement
The Tyler City Council voted to approve a resolution to sign onto a statewide opioid settlement during its Dec. 8 meeting. Signing onto the settlement allows the city to receive up to $723,829 over the next 18 years for local opioid-abatement programs.
These funds come as part of two settlement agreements entered into by the state of Texas. One settlement is with opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. The other is three major pharmaceutical distributors: AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. Texas counties and cities, can sign onto the agreement and receive a portion of the funds.
City Council approves updates to outdoor burning provisions
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The Tyler City Council approved an ordinance amending Tyler City Code Chapter 6 by updating and amending the outdoor burning provisions in the 2015 International Fire Code as well as adopting a new Outdoor Burning Permit and Fee.
The amendment keeps the general prohibition for no outdoor burning inside City limits, but allows for more exceptions:
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Council approves contracts for Consent Decree support, CCTV analysis, cleaning of sewer lines
On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the City Council voted to renew a $1.25 million staff support services contract with Pipeline Analysis LLC., for support of Consent Decree requirements and the Wastewater Collection System’s Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance Program (CMOM).
The City Council also approved a $1,895,000 BuyBoard contract with Vortex Services, LLC for the cleaning and closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording of wastewater lines and approved a resolution reserving the right to reimburse $427,000 of the expenditures with proceeds of future debt.
Have you listened to our podcast? Roses & Weeds was created to keep you up to date with current events and news related to our beautiful city.
In this episode of Roses & Weeds, hosts Bob Mauldin and Julie Goodgame do a deep dive into redistricting with City Manager Edward Broussard and City Attorney Deborah Pullum. Redistricting happens every 10 years after the nation census and affects all residences so make sure to tune in to hear how it will affect you.
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.
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City of Tyler employees recognized for years of service
City Council approves park updates
Trout stocking at Woldert Park and Faulkner Park ponds
Deck the holidays with Liberty Hall
Tyler Public Library December Programs
Now Available: 2020 City of Tyler Annual Report in English and Spanish.
Learn more about your Council in action
The Tyler City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave.
Council agendas are available on our website, where residents can also find the link to submit participation forms for future Council meetings.
Tyler City Council meetings are broadcast on Suddenlink Cable Channel 3 at 2 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Council meetings are also available on Youtube, Facebook and our website.
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