Council Chambers: The official newsletter of the Tyler City Council.
Aug. 29, 2023
 The City of Tyler Mayor and Councilmembers pose for a group photo at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center. From left to right, District 4 Councilmember James Wynne, District 2 Councilmember Broderick McGee, District 1 Councilmember Stuart Hene, Mayor Don Warren, District 3 Councilmember Shirley McKellar, District 6 Councilmember Brad Curtis, and District 5 Councilmember Lloyd Nichols,
Public Safety and high-quality services top City budget priorities
 On Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Tyler City Council received the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) with the theme "Future Ready." The focus is on maintaining high-quality services as the community grows.
Tyler Mayor Don Warren emphasized that the budget upholds responsible government spending, considering residents' needs such as smooth roadways, better traffic flow, improved drainage systems, upgraded water and sewer systems, and state-of-the-art tourism facilities. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 is $241.4 million, a 5.83% increase from the previous year's total. $21 million of this total will be invested in capital expenditures for traffic signal improvements, street reconstruction, and increasing drainage capacity using Half-Cent Sales Tax funds. This budget, known as the Capital Improvement budget, will be adopted at a later date.
Opportunities for public input on the budget are available by attending the Council meetings at Tyler City Hall, 212 N. Bonner Ave., on Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. Final adoption is scheduled for the Sept. 13 meeting.
City of Tyler employees recognized for years of service
 Crew Leader David Espinoza with Mayor Don Warren and the City Council on Wednesday, Aug. 23 during the City Council meeting. David was recognized for his 35 years of service to the City.
On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Tyler City Council recognized four employees for their service and outstanding commitment to the City of Tyler. At this important milestone, City Council and staff expressed their sincere appreciation for the dedication and for the special contribution they make to the organization. Together, these employees represent 120 years of service with the City of Tyler.
Lake Tyler Raw Water Pump Station Improvements Project moving forward
Tyler Water Utilities (TWU) is moving forward with a design contract to revamp the Lake Tyler Raw Water Pump Station, one of the most critical points of the water treatment process. The Lake Tyler Raw Water Pump Station transports raw water to the Golden Road Water Treatment Plant, where it is treated as drinking water. The purpose of the project is to replace the outdated Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) that control the raw water pumps.
To replace the VFDs, a new electrical and control building is proposed to house the new VFDs, along with a new electrical service and conduct and wiring on the site. Surge valves will also be replaced along with supervisory control and data acquisition improvements, as well as an onsite 1,750-kilowatt standby generator.
Council approves contracts for bridge maintenance, drainage study
The City Council approved a consulting contract for $104,757.987 with HDR, Inc., to study drainage issues on Douglas Boulevard.
"The area between East Houston Street and Front Street has been identified as an area that frequently floods, even during small rainfall events." Said City Engineer Darin Jennings, P.E. "Black Fork Creek Tributary D is shallow in this area, and Douglas Boulevard is low and close to the creek."
Additionally, the City Council approved a $1,007,004.19 construction contract with Platinum Paving, LLC, for maintenance work on five drainage structures.
The planned projects include bridge maintenance at West Grande Boulevard at West Mud Creek Tributary A, East Rieck Road at Rose Redman Trail and West Mud Creek, North Parkdale Drive at Willow Creek, South Porter Avenue and Don Street at Black Fork Creek Tributary BFM-1, and installation of a new drainage swale and erosion control on South Porter Avenue.
City to extend Settler's Landing and Centennial Parkway for better traffic flow, development
 The City Council approved a $189,490 contract with H.W. Lochner, Inc. for the Settlers Landing and Centennial Parkway Extensions project. The project aims to improve traffic flow at the Broadway corridor south of the Village at Cumberland Park.
"This project is another step forward in terms of improving traffic flow in the City and providing development opportunities," said City Engineer Darin Jennings, P.E.
City parks and trails now open to class 1 e-bikes for enhanced accessibility
On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Tyler City Council amended City ordinance to allow e-bikes on public parks and trails. The ordinance is being updated to ensure our recreational areas are as inclusive as possible to our community's needs.
The ordinance update will only allow Class 1 devices equipped with a low-power motor that only assists the rider when the rider is pedaling, has no throttle, and has a top-assisted speed of 20 miles per hour or less.
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, we'll be discussing the highly anticipated 2023 Tyler Film Festival. This festival is set to showcase some great talent from Texas and around the world. We'll be diving deep into the lineup with two of this year's judges, Shadai Perez and Craig O'Daniel. They discuss their thoughts on this year's official selections. Whether you're a dedicated cinephile or just looking for a fun night out, this festival is not to be missed. The Festival is screening from September 7-9 at the Liberty Hall Theater in Downtown Tyler.
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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More news
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TWU encourages customers to water lawns between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. to help with water pressure issues
Tyler Film Festival 2023 Lineup
Pedestrian safety improvements complete at North Broadway Avenue and MLK Jr. Boulevard
Tyler Transit to host open house meetings to discuss changes to service
Tickets on sale for the 2023 Tyler Film Festival
Volunteers and sponsors needed for Park Service Day
Annual KTyB Daffodil Bulb Sale adds wildflower seeds
2022-23 Annual Report is available
 Graphic art depicting the covers of the English and Spanish versions of the 2022-23 Annual Report. "2022 Annual Report, Tyler Transforming"
Liberty Hall is once again a hub of entertainment in downtown Tyler, and resonates again, now with music, theater, comedy and classic films. This 1930s building has been rebuilt to become a centerpiece for the performing arts in the heart of Tyler's new Downtown Business, Arts and Culture District.
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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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