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Continued Water Restrictions in Grand Prairie

Posted on by Don Ryan

Please remember that water restrictions still exist and that the City will enforce them with fines. We still see people hosing off their driveways/carports daily, with water trailing down the street.  This is irresponsible and violates the restrictions.

Here are the current restrictions:

 

The following restrictions are in effect in the city of Grand Prairie:

  • No watering on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday.
  • Even numbered addresses may water on Mondays and Thursdays.
  • Odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesday and Fridays.
  • Handheld and soaker hoses are allowed to be used any time.

The following restrictions also apply at all times:

  • Residents and business are prohibited from watering their lawns anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • When watering, a constant stream of water should not be allowed to flow into the street drainage.
  • Watering during precipitation is prohibited. Rain sensors are required on newer watering systems.

The Drought Contingency Plan may, depending on need, also prohibit all or some of the following non-essential uses (water use that does not directly benefit or maintain health, personal cleanliness, or firefighting purposes):

  1. Irrigation of landscape areas, including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except otherwise provided under this Plan;
  2. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle; except as otherwise provided under this plan.
  3. Use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas;
  4. Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;
  5. Flushing gutters or permitting water to run in any gutter or street, except as part of water quality management to flush stagnant water or enhance disinfection residuals;
  6. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools or Jacuzzi-type pools;
  7. Use of water in a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except where necessary to support aquatic life;
  8. Failure to repair a leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s) and;
  9. Use of water from hydrants for construction purposes or any other purposes other than fire fighting.
  10. Use of water from public drinking supply for gas well operations including fracturing and drilling

For more information, call 972-237-8377 or 972-237-8154.

Water Restrictions

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New Pet Sanitation Stations

Posted on by Don Ryan - 4 Comments

We have installed several Pet Stations around the subdivision as a test to see if people will use them, and in an effort to control the amount of dog feces we have all over the complex. Not picking up after your dog(s) on common property could result in a citation from Animal Control, and/or a fine from the HOA.

Each station includes bags and a covered trash can for pet waste.  Please use them.


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Information, Pet Waste

Visitor Lot Parking Permit Applications Still Available

Posted on by Don Ryan

We still have about 10-15 applications available for homeowners who would like to be considered for a Visitor Lot Permit.  Tomorrow, we will be checking those who have already applied and will be sending out letters of determination later this week.

We have already towed  several vehicles for violating the Visitor Parking Lot rules and will continue to do so.  A 6 month permit is way cheaper than one towing fee. If you own more than 2 vehicles, it would behoove you fill out an application.

There is one permit per townhouse.

Information, Visitor Parking

Grand Prairie Pipeline Direct | Splash into Summer Activities

Posted on by Don Ryan

Summer Reading Club
Join the Summer Reading Club at all Grand Prairie libraries!  Come to the library and pick up your reading log.  Kids earn coupons as they read.  Teens and adults earn entries into prize drawings.

Children’s performances are on Mondays at the following times:

  • Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd. – 1 p.m.
  • Shotwell Library, 2750 Graham St. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. – 6 p.m.

Aug. 3: Life-Size Games (games vary by branch)

Aug. 10: Yoga Kids! with Sarah Sampson of Poser Kids Yoga

Aug. 17: Superhero Spectacular

For more information, call 972-237-5700 or click here.
Low Cost Vaccinations and More

The Spay Neuter Network’s mobile clinic will be doing vaccinations and sterilization surgeries at the Prairie Paws Adoption Center, 2222 W. Warrior Tr., on Monday, Aug. 17.  Appointments must be made in advance for sterilization.  Additionally, the Spay Neuter Network is offering $20 sterilizations on Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes throughout the entire month of August.  Call 972-472-3500 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

More info
Register for After School Programs

Tony Shotwell Life Center

972-237-7529

Picks up from Garcia Elementary, Travis Elementary and Harmony Science Academy

Charley Taylor Recreation Center

972-264-6890

Picks up at Lee Elementary

Dalworth Recreation Center

972-237-4760

Picks up at David Daniels Elementary

Mon-Fri (during school days) 3:20 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Includes: A p.m. snack and organized and supervised activities

$20/week/child (Lee, Garcia, and David Daniels)

$30/week/child (Travis and Harmony Science)

Register now. Spaces fill quickly.

Battle for the Blood:  Grand Prairie vs. Irving
Dallas County Commissioner, Dr. Elba Garcia, has challenged Grand Prairie and Irving to compete for the most summer blood donations.  Let’s show Irving that Team Grand Prairie can win this.

Donate now through August 9!

The mobile donation center will be at various city locations throughout the summer.  Click on the  location to schedule a visit today!

Make sure to state that you’re donating on behalf of Team Grand Prairie!  You may also donate at any Carter BloodCare location.

The winning city will be recognized by Dr. Elba Garcia on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Commissioners Court in Downtown Dallas.

A party for the winning team will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Neighborhood Enrichment Team
The city of Grand Prairie Neighborhood Enrichment Team (NET) is a collaborative effort between city departments focusing on nuisance and chronic problem properties that have not responded to traditional methods of compliance.  The Police Department, Code Enforcement, Fire Department, Housing and Neighborhood Services, Building Inspections, Environmental Services, Public Works, City Attorney and parks, Arts and Recreation Department are all part of the NET.

To be considered a “Nuisance or Chronic Problem Property,” the property must exhibit repeated non-compliance, constitute a long term public nuisance, or is of such a severe nature that the health, safety, and well-being of the citizens and businesses of the city of Grand Prairie is at risk.

To report a complaint or concern, call 972-237-8296 for assistance.
Hatch Chile Festival
Saturday, Aug. 22

8 a.m.-2 p.m.     Market Square      120 W. Main St.

  Get your hot roasted Hatch chiles at Grand Prairie Farmers Market’s annual Hatch Chile Festival.  Join us for live music, food and much more.  Also, shop the market’s fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, jellies and relishes, grass-fed meats, homemade soaps, candles and more.  For more information, visit gptx.org/farmersmarket.
Lake Parks at Joe Pool Lake
Due to May flooding at Joe Pool Lake, Lynn Creek Park and Loyd Park have been partially or fully closed through most of the summer.  The city’s Parks, Arts and Recreation Department has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get the lake parks back to normal.  The city hopes to have parks open for Labor Day weekend, but this is subject to change.
For updates visit:
New and Improved Mobile App
 Grand Prairie residents can download the latest version iof the My GPTX mobile app – a convenient tool for keeping in touch with your city – from iTunes for iPhone/iPad or Google Play for Android.
The app allows users to report issues to city staff (such as code violations, potholes, street light outages, etc.), track service requests, access the city’s phone and email directory, look up council district, trash and recycling days, nearest park and more.
My GPTX (formerly named Snap and Send) is free to download and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and Android devices. Learn more at gptx.org/app
Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills.  The newsletter is filled with city news and events.  To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to: gptx.org/pipeline

Grand Prairie Services, Information

Deadlines Approaching

Posted on by Don Ryan

Just a reminder to everyone, July 31st is the last day to apply for a Visitor Parking Permit and also for getting your Pool Pass.

  • On Saturday, August 1st, no one can enter the pool area without a Pool Pass. Pool Passes are limited to 5 persons per pass.
  • Also beginning in August, we will begin tagging and towing cars that are parked in Visitors Lots that belong to homeowners. We still have around 15 Applications available for the remaining Visitor Permits.

Pool, Visitor Parking

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“But, I pay my dues”

Posted on by Don Ryan - 5 Comments

It seems like anytime we send a Violation warning letter to a resident to inform them that they are in violation of the CC&R or other enforceable HOA rules, we often hear the same phrase, “But, I pay my dues!” Sometimes, they will include “on time” to bolster their position, apparently. We have even had a supplemental phrase of “I pay my taxes!”, although I am unsure what that has to do with HOA rules. We have even had someone tell Terry that their dues pay her salary, so they are her boss. Really??

So, perhaps we should revisit what your monthly, mandatory dues include:

  • Utilities – Water, sewer, trash pickup
  • Maintenance – Exterior painting of your home and trim, exterior woodwork (soffets, facia, gables and other wood areas, excluding entry doors), gutters, front faucet, storage building (excluding framing and doors), common area fences, sidewalks, roadways and a few other things detailed in our documents.

These are the main things your monthly dues cover but also includes payroll, grounds maintenance, landscaping, pool costs and maintenance, and picking up the exorbitant amount of trash people toss out around our 22 acres. We have one maintenance guy whose primary job is to pick up trash that inconsiderate individuals toss out all over the property; his salary is better utilized maintaining the 416 homes here, but we do have prevent the area from looking like a landfill. We also acknowledge and thank the homeowners who pick up trash from near their properties; we have others, mostly renters, who believe we are here to pick up after them, as if we were their Mom.

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Parking Permit Program – Update

Posted on by Don Ryan

 

To date, we have less than 15 homeowners apply for a Visitors Parking Permit. Anyone interested has until the July 31 deadline to apply. We will issue a final warning to those violating the Visitor Parking Only rules. In addition to the possible towing of vehicles at $300 each instance, violators are also subject to monetary fines per the CC&R, Fines and Enforcement Policy  and other governing documents.

 

 

Information, Violation Warnings, Visitor Parking