THE BIG PICTURE Week of April 23, 2018

Thank you for sharing your Wiener Dog pictures with us. Good luck at the races!!!!

Wiener Dog Races Preview Video: Dachsunds will descend on Buda this weekend for the Annual Buda Lions Club Wiener Dog Races at City Park. The races are Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. Public Information Officer David Marino has a preview.

Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk2h-D9YoBs

Read more here: http://bit.ly/2JBb9Tf

Texas Water Development Board Flood Protection Planning Grant Flood Early Warning System Project Public Meeting - May 1, 2018 at 6:30pm

The City of Buda Announces the Second Public Meeting for the Texas Water Development Board Flood Protection Planning Grant Flood Early Warning System Project

The City of Buda will hold a hearing open to the public during its Regular City Council Meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in the Council Chambers of Buda City Hall located at 121 Main Street in Buda. The purpose of this hearing is to describe a flood protection grant project being performed by the City of Buda. The project includes the construction of permanent warning devices at selected flood-prone locations on public roads inside the City of Buda. The project will enhance the existing Hays County flood early warning system through the installation of new automated signals at selected flood-prone locations in the City. The project is being funded jointly by the City of Buda and the Texas Water Development Board, with project management services provided by the City of Buda. This is the second of three required public meetings for this project. The project findings will be summarized in a written report describing the measures implemented to mitigate future potential flood losses. The public is invited to attend, and written and oral comments will be accepted. For more information, please contact John P. Nett, P.E., City Engineer at (512) 523-1025 or [email protected].

NOTICE PUBLISHED April 26, 2018

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CITY OF BUDA TO UNVEIL NEW ADA ACCESSIBLE ‘STAR’ BUS

BUDA, TX — The City of Buda’s new STAR (Seniors Taking a Ride) Bus is ready to hit the road. The new ADA accessible bus was paid for with a Federal Transportation Agency grant, specifically for the City’s senior transportation service. The vehicle seats 11 riders and is wheelchair accessible (can seat two wheelchair passengers). The STAR program is offered by the City to transport independent ambulatory seniors. Originally established as the Senior Transportation Program in 2005, our goal is to provide senior transportation to enhance the quality of life and promote independence for persons 60 years or older residing within the Buda city limits. The Buda Task Force on Aging will unveil the new STAR Bus to the public at the Onion Creek Senior Center on Thursday, May 3, 2018. The bus will be on display from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. STAR Bus Unveiling Buda Task Force on Aging Thursday, May 3, 2018 11:00 a.m. Onion Creek Senior Center 420 Bartons Crossing STAR Bus will be on display from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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CITY OF BUDA TO UNVEIL NEW ADA ACCESSIBLE ‘STAR’ BUS Buda’s STAR Program provides the following:  Transportation for independent ambulatory seniors  Service from rider’s curbside to their destination  FREE for seniors (persons 60 years or older residing within Buda city limits)  Service area includes Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos  Destinations include grocery store, bank, hair salon, etc.  Non-emergency/routine medical appointments  Services provided MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY from 8:00 a.m. to Noon Reservations can be made 30 days in advance, with a MINIMUM of 2 business days’ notice.

To schedule a ride or obtain additional information, contact the City of Buda at 512-312-0084. You can also schedule a ride online at www.ci.buda.tx.us/Star.

The new STAR Bus will officially hit the streets on May 4.

National Prescription Drug -Take Back Day: The Buda Police Department will participate in the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by providing a location to drop off your unused or expired prescription drugs!

Buda Police Department April 28, 2018 10 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. 405 E. Loop, Building 200

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Green Meadows Splash Pad Construction - April 27, 2018

Green Meadows Park will soon be the site of a new splash pad. Our Public Works Department is busy preparing the site for construction. The City is working with Vortex, Inc. for the installation of the splash pad. “The contractor is going to take over the splash pad itself. We are going to build the pump house and the bathrooms,” said Mike Lane, with the Buda Public Works Department. The splash pad contains over 19 features, including water tunnels, directional spray jets, geysers, and other large amenities. Water for the splash pad will come from the Goforth Water SUD. The water will be treated by sand filters, chlorine and UV to ensure a clean water supply. The splash pad is only operational when user activated through a push button system. Staff has the control over setting operational hours and features to ensure efficient use of utility costs. Operations and maintenance will be done exclusively by the City Parks and Recreation Department. Our Public Works Department will finish working at the site over the next couple of weeks and then the contractor will come in. The splash pad is expected to open sometime this summer. The splash pad is being constructed as part of the Proposition 5 Parks and Trails Improvements. Prop 5 is part of a $55 million bond approved by voters in November of 2014. VIDEO CLIP: Green Meadows Splash Pad Construction Video

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Come celebrate Dia de los Ninos at the Buda Public Library on May 5!

THE BIG PICTURE Week of April 23, 2018

CITY OF BUDA SEEKING PROPOSALS TO LEASE OR PURCHASE FORMER CITY OFFICES

Buda City Hall Building, 121 S. Main Street Buda City Annex Building, 100 Houston Street BUDA, TX - March 28, 2018 - In the summer of 2018 City of Buda Employees will move into a new Municipal Building. Once the move is complete, our current city Hall, city Annex buildings, and library will be vacant. For the last several months, the Buda City Council has discussed what to do with the current city hall, city hall annex, and library once the new City Hall/Library complex opens this summer. All three facilities are located in downtown Buda within the Main Street District. After evaluating different options, the City of Buda will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, to solicit ideas for reuse of the current city hall and city hall annex properties. A RFP will not be issued for the current library as the city is considering reusing this facility as staff offices for the Tourism and Main Street departments along with a space for community organizations to gather.

About City Hall (121 S. Main Street) Originally built in 1992 and expanded in 2003, the approximately 6,391 square foot facility currently serves as the administration offices for the City of Buda. The property is located in the heart of Buda’s historic downtown district. The City is soliciting proposals to enter into a lease for the reuse of this facility.

To learn more about this facility and to access the Request for Proposal solicitation, visit http://ci.buda.tx.us/121mainstreet.

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CITY OF BUDA SEEKING PROPOSALS TO LEASE OR PURCHASE FORMER CITY OFFICES About the City Hall Annex (100 Houston Street) This approximately 7,500 square foot, two-story facility was once a sign shop and hardware store before serving as office space for the City of Buda Police and Planning/Engineering departments. The space was remodeled in approximately 2012. The City is soliciting proposals to either lease or purchase this facility. To learn more about this facility and to access the Request for Proposal solicitation, visit http://ci.buda.tx.us/100houstonstreet.

The City’s deadline for proposals is June 15, 2018 at 12 p.m. (noon). For questions, please contact City of Buda Purchasing Manager Victor Castillo at [email protected] or by phone at 512-312-0084.

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City of Buda Accepting Human Services Grant Applications - Deadline June 1, 2018 The City of Buda accepts grant requests for projects or programs that: • Are likely to have an impact on the quality of life of a significant number of people in the Buda community. • Address issues or problems that the City of Buda as a governmental agency does not currently address. • Propose practical ways to address community issues and problems • Stimulate others to participate in addressing community problems • Are cooperative efforts and minimize or eliminate duplication of services • Are sustainable over time The City of Buda grants funds for projects and programs that address community needs in the following areas: arts and culture, education and training, community development/community service, environment, health, human services, recreation and animal-related services. The City of Buda accepts grant requests only from organizations that are tax-exempt (or have applied for tax-exempt status) under Sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk at 512-312-0084.

Apply here: Human Services Funding Application

City of Buda Accepting Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Applications

Application Available: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Application Due Date: Friday, June 1, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Application Committee Review: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. City Council Final Funding Award: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Full application with rules and guide lines Rules and guidelines only Application only Hotel occupancy tax information and two-step process List of hotels Post-event report