HomeAboutResidentsVisitorsBusinessGovernment Burkburnett, Texas ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements Residents Business Government Activities & Attractions Dining & Accommodations Our History Event Calendar Permian Park Renovation Our Core Values Election Information Budget & Tax Rate Information Here's what's Happening! 202120202019 Call for Advisory Board Volunteer Applications Our particular need at this time is for members on the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission. We will, however, accept applications for interest on other city boards. Applications will be retained for 12 months. Burkburnett Town Hall Please participate in the Town Hall with State Representative James Frank at the Burkburnett Community Center on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at noon. Notices – Civil Rights Notice 1: Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability | Notice 2: Citizen Participation & Grievance Procedures Notice | Contractors Notice 1 Fair Housing Public Service Announcement Public Service Announcement: Fair Housing, It's the Law To promote fair housing practices, the City of Burkburnett encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Notice: Increasing Seat Belt Use Pursuant to Executive Order 13043, 62 FR 19217 (Apr. 18, 1997) the City of Burkburnett encourages its contractors to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt policies and programs for their employees when operating company owned, rented or personally owned vehicles. Texas Commission on Fire Protection Compliance Inspection Letter Congratulations to the Fire Department for passing its first TCFP inspection with flying colors PUBLIC NOTICE: Nitrate Rescind Notice Once the City staff was notified of the spike in nitrate by TCEQ, production of the well water treatment plant was halted, and we began to purchase water from Wichita Falls. By blending the well water with water purchased from Wichita Falls, the City effectively lowered the nitrate levels in the drinking water. PRESS RELEASE: The City of Burkburnett expresses its sincere appreciation for the Fire Department and the first responders who serve our community. PUBLIC NOTICE: Drinking Water Standards The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has notified the PWS TX2430005 – CITY OF BURKBURNETT public water system that the drinking water being supplied to customers had exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for nitrate. PUBLIC NOTICE: Street Repairs On Thursday, July 29, 2021, the City of Burkburnett will begin resurfacing Glendale from Smith Street to Avenue D. Project completion is expected by July 30, 2021. On Monday, August 2, 2021, the City will begin resurfacing Matador, with completion expected by August 4, 2021. Please keep all vehicles, including boats and trailers, etc. off Matador until paving is completed. Please expect construction crews on-site to direct traffic during the construction period. We appreciate your patience. PUBLIC NOTICE: Closure of Boomtown Bay Family Aquatic Center The safety of our citizens and the patrons of our Boomtown Bay Family Aquatic Center (BFAC) is the Number One priority for the City of Burkburnett. Due to the current labor market shortages, we have to close our BFAC facility one week earlier than initially scheduled. Sunday, August 1, 2021, will be our last day open to the public. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: CITY OF BURKBURNETT TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Burkburnett will hold a public hearing at 5:05 pm on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Burkburnett City Hall, 501 Sheppard Rd, in regard to the proposed Performance Statement Amendment for Contract #7219051 (Water & Street Improvement Project). Due to unforeseen increased construction costs, labor shortages, increase cost of bonding, mobilization, materials, etc., the project funds are not adequate to do the entire project. A reduction of the project is being proposed. Waterline replace will include approximately 998 L.F. that would include Kelly and Campbell Streets from Fourth to Third Street. Reconstruction of Streets will include approximately 1,037 L.F. that would cover Kelly and Campbell Streets from Fourth to Third Street. The City of Burkburnett encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG Performance Statement Amendment and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to: Carl Law, Mayor, City of Burkburnett, 501 Sheppard Rd., Burkburnett, TX, 76354. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact Burkburnett City Hall to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Burkburnett City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Mill and Overlay Project Resolution Number 698: Public Improvement District Policy On February 15, 2021, the Board of Commissioners established the City of Burkburnett Public Improvement District (PID) Policy to provide an economic development tool that permits the financing of qualified public improvement costs that confer a special benefit on a definable part of the City of Burkburnett. Owners of an area desiring a PID may petition the City to form a PID. The Board of Commissioners may establish a PID by adopting a resolution after a public hearing. Resolution Number 697: Chapter 380 Economic Development and Business Stimulus Program On February 15, 2021, the Board of Commissioners established the City of Burkburnett Chapter 380 Economic Development and Business Stimulus Program to stimulate the City's economy and bring resources into the City, such as new employment opportunities and increased tax revenue. Texas Division of Emergency Management: Report of Individual Damages Was your home affected by the February 2021 Winter Storm? PUBLIC NOTICE: City Hall Lobby will RE-OPEN to public access beginning March 1, 2021. Please continue to follow the Governor's Executive Orders and maintain safe distancing while visiting City Hall. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the past months when COVID-19 infection rates were rising. Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster Mayor Carl Law signed a Mayoral Declaration of Local State of Disaster today. City Offices Closed Due to Weather Due to the severe weather threat, City Offices will be closed through Thursday, February 18th. Downtown Master Plan Event Ideas from Previous Survey Downtown Events Center Ideas The City would like your feedback on ideas for events at the proposed new Events Center in Downtown Burkburnett. Please click on the PDF icon above to complete the survey. Call for Advisory Board Volunteer Applications If you are interested in serving on an advisory board, the city is currently accepting applications. Please complete the application and drop it off at City Hall. Our particular need at this time is for members on the Parks & Recreation Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustments. We will, however, accept applications for interest on other city boards. Applications will be retained for 12 months. Burk Downtown Master Plan (Final Version) We are excited to share with you the Burkburnett's Downtown Master Plan. Executive Order By the Governor of the State of Texas: GA-23 Executive Order No. GA-23 relating to the expanded opening of Texas in response to the COVID-19 disaster. Advisory Board Volunteer Applications If you are interested in serving on an advisory board please click on the link for the volunteer application. Please turn it in at City Hall. We currently have positions on the Planning & Zoning Board and ex-officio positions on the Burkburnett Development Corporation Board. Burkburnett, Texas City Hall 501 Sheppard Road, Burkburnett, Texas 76354 940-569-2263 Website Design by DesignWorks Group