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Published: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 2:03 PM CDT
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Stage I water restrictions lifted

On Sept. 30, stage 1 "water watch" was lifted for the city of Southlake. The city went into Stage 1 restrictions in late July. Through that time, the city issued 179 first warnings, six second warnings and zero citations.

Residents and businesses are still encouraged to follow the twice per week watering schedule below. All lawn irrigation must occur before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. year-round.

Property designation watering days:

Residential addresses ending in an even number (2, 4, 6, or eight) Wednesday and Saturday. Residential addresses ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, or 9) Thursday and Sunday. Non-residential addresses including businesses, HOAs, parks, medians, etc. Tuesday and Friday. No lawn or landscape watering Monday.

For information visit www.CityofSouthlake.com/WaterConservation.

Local cities to combine animal control services

Southlake will soon be providing improved animal control services beginning in October of this year. Southlake's Department of Public Safety will join with the city of Colleyville to move all animal control services to the city of Keller.

The benefits to this plan are numerous and it is cost effective for the city and its citizens.

"Southlake DPS is committed to providing excellent City services to our residents. This multi-city agreement will add convenience and improved services to the citizens of Southlake whether it is help in finding a lost family pet or providing assistance with an animal control problem especially during nights and weekends," said Police Chief Stephen Mylett.

All three cities will share in the cost of the Animal Control Services Agreement. Initial cost for the city of Southlake will be $66,542.

The city of Keller will begin housing lost pets and animals from Southlake and Colleyville in October 2012 at its current facility. The new Keller Regional Animal Adoption Center will be 9,400 square feet and will be located at the Keller Police Department at 330 Rufe Snow Drive.

"The city of Keller is committed to this joint project, and we are working to have the new animal and adoption facility completed by spring 2014," said Keller Police Chief Mark Hafner.

Key points of the multi-city agreement include:

*Full-time and on-call animal control services.

*Improved animal control services during nights and weekends.

*Annual cost savings of $15,677 per year to the city of Southlake.

*Residents will be able to find lost pets at a facility that is closer to home.

*Continued assistance with feral hogs or other wild animals.

*Southlake will amend the animal control ordinance to require registration of pets.

Frequently asked Questions:

*What is the number that I call to check on a lost pet? Contact 817-743-4516

*What if I want to adopt a pet? Contact 817-743-4516.

*Where do I go to pick up a lost pet? 330 Rufe Snow Drive near the Keller Police Department.

*What if I need assistance in getting rid of a feral hog or other wild animals? Contact 817-743-8627.

This new multi-agency agreement continues the city of Southlake's commitment to excellence through another great partnership with the cities of Keller and Colleyville.

'Fall Through the Lens' exhibit held

The "Fall Through the Lens," a photographic exhibit, is being held in the main lobby on the second floor of Southlake Town Hall. The exhibit will be on display now through Oct. 31.

The "Fall Through the Lens" reception and photography exhibit is sponsored by the Southlake Arts Council, APEX Arts League, Southlake Public Library and the Bob Jones Nature Center Organization.

Photographic exhibit

"Fall Through the Lens," a photographic exhibit, will take place through Oct. 31 in the main lobby on the second floor of Southlake Town Hall.

The exhibit of the fine photographic works of artist/photographer Bruce Rosenstiel will be in the Southlake Town Hall lobby.

The "Fall Through the Lens" reception and photography exhibit is sponsored by the Southlake Arts Council, APEX Arts League, Southlake Public Library and the Bob Jones Nature Center Organization.

Fall Southlake Scene released

The Southlake Community Services Department is in full swing planning for an eventful fall. Mark your calendars, the fall 2012 Southlake Scene is available online.

Residents will find schedules and information about "Home for the Holidays," the grand opening of North Park events for the family, children's activities, athletic programs and much more.

For the first year, Southlake Recreation is now offering Holiday Break Camp Mania. The Southlake Scene is a community activity guide published by the Southlake Community Services Department. The guide is available at www.SouthlakeParksandRec.com.

For information call the Community Services Department at 817-748-8019.

New online job application system continues

Applying for a job at the city of Southlake just got easier. With the launch of NEOGOV, the city has a system that joins state and local agencies across the country in accepting employment applications online.

Applicants will use this new system much like many of the other job search sites, by creating a user profile with all their relevant information and work history. Because of the secure server, applicant information can be saved at any point and retrieved later, right where the user left off in the process. Another benefit of NEOGOV is that applicants can use this same information to apply for jobs with the city of Southlake and also with more than 800 other public sector and education organizations nationwide that use this system. The new system also eliminates the need for paper applications.

If applicants are interested in jobs that are not open, they can fill out a job interest card to alert them by email when a new job they are interested in is posted. Now, potential applicants can receive news of any opening when it occurs instead of needing to check the city's website each week.

For applicant convenience, the system can be accessed from any computer with internet access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through www.cityofsouthlakejobs.com. In addition computer kiosks are available in the human resources office during regular business hours.

For information contact human resources at 817-748-8064 or hr@cityofsouthlake.com.

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