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Tuesday, April 19 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, May 3 5 p.m.

City Hall,Council Chamber

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• 2016 pool • 2016 pool passes on passes on sale now!sale now! (p.4) (p.4)

• Movie in the • Movie in the Park Friday, Park Friday, May 6 (p.2) May 6 (p.2)

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Number 152, April 2016 City of University Park, Texas, 3800 University Blvd., University Park, Texas 75205 www.uptexas.org 214-363-1644

Park Cities recycling event - Saturday, April30

Head to the Holmes Aquatic Center this summer!

The Holmes Aquatic Centeropens for the 2016 seasonSaturday, May 28. Thefacility features a 50-meterpool, a sprayground andchildren’s pool, a water slideand 3- and 1-meter divingboards.

New Pool Passes

• First time pool pass applicants must sign-up in person at the City’s Peek Service Center (4420 Worcola, east of North Central Expressway just off SMU Blvd.). City Hall does not sell pool passes or process IDs.

• Proof of residency is required to complete the transaction. Residency is demonstrated by a driver license AND utility bill.

Peek Service Center Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, May 27 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. only

Renewal Passes

If you have purchased a pool pass in previous years andsimply need to renew it, the process is simple.

Online Renewal or Mail in renewal

To renew passes, log on to the City’s website atuptexas.org. From the home page, click on the Parks andRec button, then click on the “pool” tab that is located inthe left hand margin. Next, move down the page to the“renewal” section and follow the on-screen steps. If youprefer to mail in your renewal, download and complete theform, enclose a copy with your check and mail to:

City of University ParkParks and Recreation Department 3800 University Blvd.University Park, Texas 75205

Fees

• Prices are per person. The City does not offer family passes.

• Children ages five (5) and younger are free and do not need a pass.

• Fees apply to children six (6) and up and adults.

Listed below are fees for individual resident passes.

By May 20, 2016Renewal $50 eachNew Pass $60 eachSenior (60+) $40 eachActive Military $40 each

After May 20, 2016Renewal $60 eachNew Pass $70 eachSenior (60+) $40 eachActive Military $40 each

Email pool pass photos

Whether you are a first-time pass-holder or you need areplacement, you can email photos to the City.

Email photos to Amber Lively: alively@uptexas.org

ID cards are required for ALLpassholders every time they visitthe pool. Once your ID passes havebeen made, the City will mail themto your home.

If you have any questions regardingpool passes, contact the Parks and

Recreation Department at 214-987-5488.

Shark School swim classes begin June 6

See the News Briefs section on page 3 for more details.Sign up now!

Purchase pool passes now for the 2016 season

The next Park Cities recycling event willtake place at the Middle-Intermediate Schoolparking lot on Saturday, April 30 from 8a.m. to 1 p.m.

Get a jump on springcleaning and close outtax season by clearingyour garage, attic andclosets of old financialand medical documents,outdated or unused

electronics, and even clothing, furniture andappliances.

Paper products and documents that canbe disposed of include: Tax records,medical records, legal files, financialrecords, invoices, cancelled checks,blueprints, contracts, payroll records,company letterhead, junk mail containingpersonal information, and any informationthat contains credit card, social security,driver license and account numbers.

Accepted E-waste items include:computers, computermonitors, computeraccessories, TV’s,printers, DVD/CDplayers, copiers, faxmachines, scanners,cell phones andchargers, external

hard drives, video and camera equipment,video game systems, microwaves, cables,power cords, power strips and more.

Participating firms/organizations

Shred-it will collect and shred alldocuments on-site.

ECS Refining will collect and dispose ofall e-waste items. The company is one ofthe top electronics processors in thecountry, with 35 years of industryexperience.

The Salvation Armywill also be on-site.Donated items must be inworking condition, andcontain all parts andaccessories. Clothingitems must not be torn or

stained. The Salvation Army will also takeall wood furniture, refrigerators, stoves,washing machines, dryers, and anyappliances. All donors will be given areceipt for tax deduction purposes.

Go to the City’s homepage at uptexas.org andclick on the Recycling Event posting forspecific information about acceptable andnon-acceptable items.

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Library adds coffee bar

2016 Citizen of the Year search underway

City news briefs

Nominations accepted until June 1

The City is accepting applications forthe 2016 Citizen of the Year Award.The City Council created the award toboost public awareness andappreciation for the many residentswho work, often behind the scenes, tobetter the city's quality of life. Rather

than acting out of a need for recognition, these residentsare driven by a desire to contribute to their community.Whether beautifying our neighborhoods, increasing localopportunities for our youth, or raising money for variousworthy projects, all demonstrate an exceptional level ofcitizenship.

To nominate a resident of any age, click on the Residentssection of the City's website at uptexas.org. Then click on the Citizen of the Year option. From there you cancomplete the application form and submit it online.

Nominations must be received by Wednesday, June 1,2016.

A panel of residents will select and notify the honoree theweek of June 5. Along with riding in the July 4th Parade,the honoree will be presented with a plaque and a specialCitizen of the Year gift during a brief ceremony at theGoar Park Gazebo.

Nominees for Citizen of the Year must:

• Be a University Park resident;• Have worked to improve the quality of life in

University Park.

Current and former Mayors and City Council Membersare not eligible for this award. If you have questions aboutthe nomination process, please call Steve Mace at 214-987-5301 or e-mail him at: smace@uptexas.org.

The list of amenities at UPPublic Library continues togrow. The latest customerenhancement is a CoffeeBar. So, the next time youstop by to check out a fewbooks, browse through theaisles, do research or attenda class or program, treatyourself to a cup of coffee.

The Coffee Bar is located on the library’s main flooracross from the elevators.

Coffee trivia:

• Coffee is the world’s second largest commodity after oil.• Some of the world’s most powerful business, including

Lloyds of London and the New York Stock Exchange, started out as coffee houses.

• A coffee tree has an average lifespan of 50 to 70 years.• Coffee, taken black with no additives, is naturally a zero

calorie beverage.

Get your lawn chairs and blanketsready. It’s time for another Movie inPark. This spring’s feature is TheSandlot. It’s 1962, there’s a new kidin town and he is taken under thewing of a young baseball prodigyand his team. Together, they getthemselves into many adventuresinvolving rival teams, lifeguards,

and a dog named “the beast.” The event begins in GoarPark at 6 p.m. Showtime is 8:15 p.m.

• Bounce houses for the kids• City provided popcorn and drinks• Onsite food trucks

Event Sponsor: Highland Park ER

For more information contact the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 214-987-5488. By the way, if rain, highwinds or wet grounds force us to cancel the event, the funmoves to Friday, May 13.

Twice-a-week watering is year-round

Outdoor watering by automaticsprinkler systems is limited to twice aweek, year-round in University Park. From April 1 to October 31 the Cityprohibits the use of outdoor wateringsystems from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Residents can water at any time of the day or night, and onany day of the week, with a hand-held hose, a dripirrigation device, soaker hose or watering can.

Consistent with ordinances in many other areacommunities, outdoor watering days are determined by street address.

• Even - Residents with addresses ending in an even number can use automatic sprinklers on Sundays and Thursdays.

• Odd - Addresses ending in an odd number can use automatic sprinklers on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

• Multi-family addresses and office buildings will water using their lowest street address number.

When a Code Enforcement officer sees a wateringviolation, the homeowner is notified and asked to comply.Addresses that continue to be in violation will be mailed aformal notice. After that, a Municipal Court citation willbe issued. For more information on the City’s twice-a-week watering ordinance, go to uptexas.org/watering.

Help the City Fight the Bite

This month households across the ParkCities will receive a door hanger listingsimple steps residents can take to controlmosquitoes. The effort is centered oneliminating standing water.

To control mosquito breeding:

• Don’t over irrigate• Change water in wading pools, pet dishes and

birdbaths several times a week• Keep backyard pools clean• Keep unnecessary plant growth cut back

• Cover trash can containers so they will not collect water

• Use automatic sprinkler systems wisely• Clean or replace clogged roof gutters and downspouts

To protect yourself and family members:

• While outside during dawn and dusk hours wear long, loose and light-colored clothing

• Use insect repellents that contain DEET

Residents are urged to report standing water locations toCity staff. Dial 3-1-1, or call the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 214-987-5488. Residents can also call toarrange for a free property inspection and onsite advice on how to control mosquitoes.

Shark School swim lesson at Holmes Aquatic Center

Holmes Aquatic Center is excited toannounce our new and improved SwimLesson Program – Shark School! Five distinct levels focus on pool safetyand development of swim strokes, as wellas lake & boating safety. Additionally,we are adding a new toddler aquaticsclass focused on water play and swim

lesson readiness to help that age group prepare for swimlessons.

• Each class has at least three and no more than six students

• Each class has an instructor, and if needed, an aide• Individual sessions may be canceled due to severe

weather or unexpected pool maintenance • Make-up classes will be held on Fridays• The City of University Park guarantees each class will

have eight sessions.

For more information or to register for a class, visit thePool page at uptexas.org or call the Parks & RecreationDepartment at 214-987-5488.

Movie in Goar Park - May 6

Two-week sessions begin June 6 and run through August 18. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. All classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 9:50 a.m.

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Library adds coffee bar

2016 Citizen of the Year search underway

City news briefs

Nominations accepted until June 1

The City is accepting applications forthe 2016 Citizen of the Year Award.The City Council created the award toboost public awareness andappreciation for the many residentswho work, often behind the scenes, tobetter the city's quality of life. Rather

than acting out of a need for recognition, these residentsare driven by a desire to contribute to their community.Whether beautifying our neighborhoods, increasing localopportunities for our youth, or raising money for variousworthy projects, all demonstrate an exceptional level ofcitizenship.

To nominate a resident of any age, click on the Residentssection of the City's website at uptexas.org. Then click on the Citizen of the Year option. From there you cancomplete the application form and submit it online.

Nominations must be received by Wednesday, June 1,2016.

A panel of residents will select and notify the honoree theweek of June 5. Along with riding in the July 4th Parade,the honoree will be presented with a plaque and a specialCitizen of the Year gift during a brief ceremony at theGoar Park Gazebo.

Nominees for Citizen of the Year must:

• Be a University Park resident;• Have worked to improve the quality of life in

University Park.

Current and former Mayors and City Council Membersare not eligible for this award. If you have questions aboutthe nomination process, please call Steve Mace at 214-987-5301 or e-mail him at: smace@uptexas.org.

The list of amenities at UPPublic Library continues togrow. The latest customerenhancement is a CoffeeBar. So, the next time youstop by to check out a fewbooks, browse through theaisles, do research or attenda class or program, treatyourself to a cup of coffee.

The Coffee Bar is located on the library’s main flooracross from the elevators.

Coffee trivia:

• Coffee is the world’s second largest commodity after oil.• Some of the world’s most powerful business, including

Lloyds of London and the New York Stock Exchange, started out as coffee houses.

• A coffee tree has an average lifespan of 50 to 70 years.• Coffee, taken black with no additives, is naturally a zero

calorie beverage.

Get your lawn chairs and blanketsready. It’s time for another Movie inPark. This spring’s feature is TheSandlot. It’s 1962, there’s a new kidin town and he is taken under thewing of a young baseball prodigyand his team. Together, they getthemselves into many adventuresinvolving rival teams, lifeguards,

and a dog named “the beast.” The event begins in GoarPark at 6 p.m. Showtime is 8:15 p.m.

• Bounce houses for the kids• City provided popcorn and drinks• Onsite food trucks

Event Sponsor: Highland Park ER

For more information contact the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 214-987-5488. By the way, if rain, highwinds or wet grounds force us to cancel the event, the funmoves to Friday, May 13.

Twice-a-week watering is year-round

Outdoor watering by automaticsprinkler systems is limited to twice aweek, year-round in University Park. From April 1 to October 31 the Cityprohibits the use of outdoor wateringsystems from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Residents can water at any time of the day or night, and onany day of the week, with a hand-held hose, a dripirrigation device, soaker hose or watering can.

Consistent with ordinances in many other areacommunities, outdoor watering days are determined by street address.

• Even - Residents with addresses ending in an even number can use automatic sprinklers on Sundays and Thursdays.

• Odd - Addresses ending in an odd number can use automatic sprinklers on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

• Multi-family addresses and office buildings will water using their lowest street address number.

When a Code Enforcement officer sees a wateringviolation, the homeowner is notified and asked to comply.Addresses that continue to be in violation will be mailed aformal notice. After that, a Municipal Court citation willbe issued. For more information on the City’s twice-a-week watering ordinance, go to uptexas.org/watering.

Help the City Fight the Bite

This month households across the ParkCities will receive a door hanger listingsimple steps residents can take to controlmosquitoes. The effort is centered oneliminating standing water.

To control mosquito breeding:

• Don’t over irrigate• Change water in wading pools, pet dishes and

birdbaths several times a week• Keep backyard pools clean• Keep unnecessary plant growth cut back

• Cover trash can containers so they will not collect water

• Use automatic sprinkler systems wisely• Clean or replace clogged roof gutters and downspouts

To protect yourself and family members:

• While outside during dawn and dusk hours wear long, loose and light-colored clothing

• Use insect repellents that contain DEET

Residents are urged to report standing water locations toCity staff. Dial 3-1-1, or call the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 214-987-5488. Residents can also call toarrange for a free property inspection and onsite advice on how to control mosquitoes.

Shark School swim lesson at Holmes Aquatic Center

Holmes Aquatic Center is excited toannounce our new and improved SwimLesson Program – Shark School! Five distinct levels focus on pool safetyand development of swim strokes, as wellas lake & boating safety. Additionally,we are adding a new toddler aquaticsclass focused on water play and swim

lesson readiness to help that age group prepare for swimlessons.

• Each class has at least three and no more than six students

• Each class has an instructor, and if needed, an aide• Individual sessions may be canceled due to severe

weather or unexpected pool maintenance • Make-up classes will be held on Fridays• The City of University Park guarantees each class will

have eight sessions.

For more information or to register for a class, visit thePool page at uptexas.org or call the Parks & RecreationDepartment at 214-987-5488.

Movie in Goar Park - May 6

Two-week sessions begin June 6 and run through August 18. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. All classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 9:50 a.m.

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UPCOMING UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL

MEETINGSMEETINGS

Tuesday, April 19 5 p.m.

City Hall,Council Chamber

Tuesday, May 3 5 p.m.

City Hall,Council Chamber

INSIDE THISINSIDE THISISSUE ...ISSUE ...

• 2016 pool • 2016 pool passes on passes on sale now!sale now! (p.4) (p.4)

• Movie in the • Movie in the Park Friday, Park Friday, May 6 (p.2) May 6 (p.2)

ONLINEONLINE - - UPTEXASUPTEXAS..ORGORG | | TWITTERTWITTER @@CITYOFUPTXCITYOFUPTX

Number 152, April 2016 City of University Park, Texas, 3800 University Blvd., University Park, Texas 75205 www.uptexas.org 214-363-1644

Park Cities recycling event - Saturday, April30

Head to the Holmes Aquatic Center this summer!

The Holmes Aquatic Centeropens for the 2016 seasonSaturday, May 28. Thefacility features a 50-meterpool, a sprayground andchildren’s pool, a water slideand 3- and 1-meter divingboards.

New Pool Passes

• First time pool pass applicants must sign-up in person at the City’s Peek Service Center (4420 Worcola, east of North Central Expressway just off SMU Blvd.). City Hall does not sell pool passes or process IDs.

• Proof of residency is required to complete the transaction. Residency is demonstrated by a driver license AND utility bill.

Peek Service Center Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, May 27 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. only

Renewal Passes

If you have purchased a pool pass in previous years andsimply need to renew it, the process is simple.

Online Renewal or Mail in renewal

To renew passes, log on to the City’s website atuptexas.org. From the home page, click on the Parks andRec button, then click on the “pool” tab that is located inthe left hand margin. Next, move down the page to the“renewal” section and follow the on-screen steps. If youprefer to mail in your renewal, download and complete theform, enclose a copy with your check and mail to:

City of University ParkParks and Recreation Department 3800 University Blvd.University Park, Texas 75205

Fees

• Prices are per person. The City does not offer family passes.

• Children ages five (5) and younger are free and do not need a pass.

• Fees apply to children six (6) and up and adults.

Listed below are fees for individual resident passes.

By May 20, 2016Renewal $50 eachNew Pass $60 eachSenior (60+) $40 eachActive Military $40 each

After May 20, 2016Renewal $60 eachNew Pass $70 eachSenior (60+) $40 eachActive Military $40 each

Email pool pass photos

Whether you are a first-time pass-holder or you need areplacement, you can email photos to the City.

Email photos to Amber Lively: alively@uptexas.org

ID cards are required for ALLpassholders every time they visitthe pool. Once your ID passes havebeen made, the City will mail themto your home.

If you have any questions regardingpool passes, contact the Parks and

Recreation Department at 214-987-5488.

Shark School swim classes begin June 6

See the News Briefs section on page 3 for more details.Sign up now!

Purchase pool passes now for the 2016 season

The next Park Cities recycling event willtake place at the Middle-Intermediate Schoolparking lot on Saturday, April 30 from 8a.m. to 1 p.m.

Get a jump on springcleaning and close outtax season by clearingyour garage, attic andclosets of old financialand medical documents,outdated or unused

electronics, and even clothing, furniture andappliances.

Paper products and documents that canbe disposed of include: Tax records,medical records, legal files, financialrecords, invoices, cancelled checks,blueprints, contracts, payroll records,company letterhead, junk mail containingpersonal information, and any informationthat contains credit card, social security,driver license and account numbers.

Accepted E-waste items include:computers, computermonitors, computeraccessories, TV’s,printers, DVD/CDplayers, copiers, faxmachines, scanners,cell phones andchargers, external

hard drives, video and camera equipment,video game systems, microwaves, cables,power cords, power strips and more.

Participating firms/organizations

Shred-it will collect and shred alldocuments on-site.

ECS Refining will collect and dispose ofall e-waste items. The company is one ofthe top electronics processors in thecountry, with 35 years of industryexperience.

The Salvation Armywill also be on-site.Donated items must be inworking condition, andcontain all parts andaccessories. Clothingitems must not be torn or

stained. The Salvation Army will also takeall wood furniture, refrigerators, stoves,washing machines, dryers, and anyappliances. All donors will be given areceipt for tax deduction purposes.

Go to the City’s homepage at uptexas.org andclick on the Recycling Event posting forspecific information about acceptable andnon-acceptable items.

City of University Park

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