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Hi neighbors, Happy Friday!
We did it, we made it through Budget season!
The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. We are proud of the many wins fought for and received in this budget. District 10 got more money for more police, an EMS unit at Fire Station 40, more positions for Animal Care Services, and more funds to clean up and remove homeless encampments. These are all great uses of our taxpayer dollars. Commendations to our City Staff and the District 10 team for their tireless work in getting these items in the budget.
There is also a substantial amount of money in this budget being allocated to repair the streets and sidewalks in District 10, and all of this comes just weeks after the City Council approved a city homestead exemption of 20%, which was double the amount received last year. We need to lower taxes, and our city dollars need to be spent on essential city services that make our residents’ lives better.
With that said, and as you may have heard, at the eleventh hour many of my council colleagues proposed allocating $500,000 of taxpayer dollars to what they called the Reproductive Justice Fund. This money was to be used to fund out-of-state travel for abortion services. I do not believe that it is the proper role of the City. We should not be involved in funding such services, nor do I believe that the residents of District 10 want their tax dollars spent in that manner. Accordingly, I could not support the amendment for the Reproductive Justice Fund, and I noted my objection to this by “abstaining” from the budget.
Thank you...
Last week's Community Meeting was a success. A big thank you for our special guests, AACOG representative Joseph Briones, Chief McManus, our Ethics Review Board appointee, Ron Van Kirk, and our course are wonderful neighbors for attending. In case you missed it, click here to watch again!
You're invited!
Let's count down the days till Fall. I want to personally invite you to our inaugural District 10 Harvest Festival, Saturday November 4, from 10 am - 2 pm at LBJ Park (10700 Nacogdoches Rd)! We'll have lots of games, art and food vendors, pumpkin patches, and special surprises. Save the date and spend your Saturday ringing in the Autumn season!
Next month...
The Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting will be on Monday, October 16th, 2023, at the Tool Yard (10303 Tool Yard) at 7 PM. Make plans to attend.
Stay hydrated neighbors...
As the temperatures rise, we want to make sure you all are staying hydrated, and conserving energy. For more conservation tips, please check out CPS Energy's website.
Be on the lookout...
We have a lot of construction improvements all around District 10 including new Fiber Deployment. Visit the City's website for additional information on Fiber.
Let's get you involved!
Do you have any ideas that you would like to see in your community? If so, please email District10@sanantonio.gov.
Thank you for being active community members and leaders here in District 10. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we may be of any assistance to you. The District 10 team is on hand and available to address your needs and concerns.
- Marc
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District 10 Calendar!
*District 10 specific
*October 16th: Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM.
*SAVE THE DATE: November 4th: District 10 Harvest Festival, LBJ Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 10:00 AM.
*November 27th: District 10 Community Meeting, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM.
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The Neighbor of the Month
Do you have a neighbor who goes the extra mile for the residents of your street, your neighborhood, or for the community? The Neighbor of the Month recognition program gives you the opportunity to recognize those individuals for their acts of goodwill and call attention in a positive way to the benefits of being a good neighbor.
Please email us to submit your nomination.
For more information contact our office at: district10@sanantonio.gov
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Community Corner:
District 10 Community Meeting
Check out a recap of our Community Meeting last Monday!
Terrell Heights HOA
A big thanks to Terrell Heights Neighborhood Association for the lovely invitation and the opportunity to keep you all updated during budget season!
Fox Run HOA
It's always a blast visiting our neighborhood and homeowner associations! Thank you Fox Run HOA for having me out this week, and a very special thanks to Brentwood Commons HOA for a lovely invitation as well.
Port San Antonio Visit
Port San Antonio is the Alamo City’s large and dynamic technology and innovation campus—a place that provides connected solutions in an increasingly connected world. Thank you so much for the warm welcome. The future of innovation starts here, and we're so thrilled to support in any way we can.
UTSA Student Government Association
Honored to have met with the UTSA Student Gov Association on the importance of getting involved in our local government. Thanks for having me out!
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SAVE THE DATE:
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FROM SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM GARDEN STYLE SAN ANTONIO:
Is your HOA demanding new grass during this drought?
Homeowner’s associations aim to maintain neighborhood standards, but they can’t legally require you to replace or water your brown lawn.
If you’re a homeowner in San Antonio, your community may be managed by a homeowner’s association or HOA.
Keep in mind that your HOA is always looking to maintain neighborhood standards and working with them to make landscape changes can be a complicated process. But if you’re receiving letters from your HOA complaining about the current state of your yard, take a deep breath: They cannot legally require you to install, re-sod or irrigate turf grass.
Lawns are definitely taking a beating in this drought. And we’re completely boggled to hear reports of some HOAs telling residents to install new grass right now. This is one of the worst times to install thirsty turf grass.
The current weather pattern is historic: only twice in the past thirty years has the Edwards aquifer level ever been this low. And there’s simply no change on the horizon.
If you’ve been served by an HOA demanding new grass in your yard, rest assured you are under no obligation to plant, replace or water your brown grass. City Ordinance says so.
And with Stage 2 watering restrictions firmly in place for the foreseeable future, there are no irrigation variances available for re-landscaping — meaning any new turf installations must be watered in by hand. Gulp!
It will require an epic rain event to relieve the demand on the Edwards Aquifer. Of course, we know that one day that flood will come. But until then, it may take a long, long, LONG time before thirsty sod should be replaced.
In addition, in the State of Texas per SB 198, an HOA cannot prohibit drought-tolerant landscaping. Inform your HOA your turf grass is drought tolerant. With sufficient soil depth, approved turf grasses can survive up to 60 days without water, even if their leaves are brown.
After it cools off, you can help your lawn by adding some compost or drought-resilient shade. In the meantime, keep the place tidy and find neighborly ways to work with your HOA.
They’re our neighbors too, so remind them we’re all in the same boat. Landscaping is as close as many of us get to farming: and when it comes to grass, you can’t hurry the crop.
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WATERING RULES FROM SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM:
Proactive planning has helped our community weather many serious droughts, and the current one is no exception. Thanks to diverse water supplies, long-term conservation and reasonable landscape watering rules, San Antonio has not needed more severe drought restrictions. But to be effective, all SAWS customers need to follow the rules.
Under Stage 2, landscape watering with a sprinkler, irrigation system or soaker hose is allowed only from 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m., one day a week, based on the last number of your street address. You can still hand-water with a hose-end nozzle any time.
More than 6,000 water waste citations have been issued to home and business owners so far in 2023, and patrols are ongoing, including inside gated communities and outside city limits.
While 9 out of 10 customers do follow the rules, the ones who don’t are driving up water demand. This has prompted SAWS leaders to consider updating the rules and the way they are enforced.
“We want the watering rules to be more fair, effective and efficient,” said SAWS Conservation Vice President Karen Guz. “We think it’s important to shift away from a criminal process to one that can apply to all SAWS customers equally, regardless of where they live.”
Currently, homes and businesses in separately incorporated cities cannot get a water waste citation.
“It’s also important that enforcement consequences are meaningful, even for large commercial properties,” Guz said, noting that high volume users and repeat offenders could see higher fees.
SAWS staff has begun meeting with city leaders and will gather public input over the next several months. The SAWS Board would ultimately need to vote on any proposed changes, followed by City Council consideration.
Learn more about proposed new watering rules, request a presentation, or give us your opinion at www.wateringrules.com.
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WE NEED YOU!
District 10 Boards and Commissions Openings:
1. City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board - Mission: The City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board (HESAB) serves to help increase college enrollment, retention of college graduates, and advises the Mayor and City Council on policy matters of interest to students who are enrolled in colleges and universities in San Antonio.
2. Neighborhood Code Enforcement Task Force - Mission: Comprised of multiple representatives from each Council District, the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Task Force (NCETF) meets every quarter with Code Enforcement Supervisors and other City staff to discuss and identify issues that matter the most to the neighborhoods. Working together, solutions and strategies to address those concerns are often identified. Code Enforcement is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the health, safety, and quality of life for all San Antonians. A big part of being successful in this endeavor is the partnerships we forge with our community.
3. San Antonio Youth Commission - Mission: The San Antonio Youth Commission (SAYC) is tasked with advising City Council on matters that directly affect local youth, with the intention of valuing and empowering the City’s youth voice to provide a unique insight into City issues and problems. SAYC provides an outlet to youth to civically engage with the City through advocacy and community service.
Please send your resume to: district10@sanantonio.gov
Apply online: https://webapp9.sanantonio.gov/BoardCommApplication/vacancies
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TXDOT- San Antonio's Active Construction Sites:
The active construction sites shown on the map below are intended to indicate major construction operations. You can view project information and lane closures at www.i35nex.com.
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Cool off, neighbors...
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From Northside ISD:
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ELECTRIC WATER METERS ARE HERE!
SAWS ConnectH2O is the union of a technology and a philosophy to empower every San Antonian to help manage our community’s water in a way that’s sustainable, simple and secure. Learn more!
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Get involved!
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Are you registered to vote?
Get ready for the next election
Voters will approve or reject at least 14 amendments to the Texas Constitution on Nov. 7, with early voting starting Oct. 23. Here are dates you need to know, especially if you are not registered to vote or plan to vote by mail. You must request a mail ballot application from the Bexar County Elections Office, either by calling 210-335-0362 or mailing a request to Jacque Callanen, Bexar County Elections Administrator, 1103 S. Frio, Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78207.
Oct. 10 - Last day to register
Oct. 23-Nov. 3 - Early voting
Oct. 27 - Last day for Elections Department to receive mail ballot application
Nov. 7 - Election Day,
Nov. 7, 7 p.m. - Deadline for mail ballots to be returned in person, only at the Bexar County Elections Department
Nov. 8, 5 p.m. – Deadline for ballots by mail to be received if carrier envelope is postmarked by Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
More information is available from the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area, 210-657-2206 or https://lwvsa.org
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City is now accepting applications for REHABARAMA!
The City’s Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is expanding its REHABARAMA program. If selected, participants may receive minor home repairs at no cost.Eligibility restrictions apply.
One goal of REHABARAMA is to preserve aging housing stock for the purpose of allowing residents to age in place & gain generational wealth. “Our older housing stock provides a high proportion of naturally occurring affordable housing that remains largely unsubsidized and unprotected. These existing homes can be at risk of deterioration or demolition due to deferred maintenance, and once they are gone, we lose the affordability,” says Shanon Miller, Director of the Office of Historic Preservation. “Prioritizing repair and maintenance programs for our older housing stock is supported by the City's Strategic Housing Implementation Plan as an environmentally and economically sustainable method of housing preservation.”
Qualified participants are eligible to receive assistance with home repair and maintenance projects focused on arresting deterioration and prolonging the useful life of the home. Typical scopes of work include projects that address one or more of the following:
- Building envelope (siding, soffit, fascia, roof penetrations, skirting)
- Structural systems (foundation, stabilization, reinforcement of structural elements, masonry)
- Non-compliance with property maintenance code issues
- Weatherization & comfort (wood window repair, windows screens, door repair, insulation)
- Longevity (scraping, caulking, painting, flashing, gutter repair)
- Safety (porch repair & decking, accessibility)
To be eligible, the home must be constructed prior to 1960, and the income level for the household must be at 80% of the Area Median Income or below.
To apply, homeowners can visit the REHABARAMA website or call 210-207-3327 to request an application by mail or email.
Beyond preserving aging housing stock, another goal of REHABARAMA is to integrate trades education and learning opportunities into every project. The City is seeking to hire contractors that would be willing to host an apprentice at no cost. Interested contractors can call 210-207-4680 or visit the REHABARAMA website to submit the Contractor Interest Form.
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LEARN ABOUT PROJECT QUEST:
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Zero Percent Interest Loans Now Available for San Antonio Small Businesses!
The City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), and LiftFund have secured $500,000 in the FY23 Budget for the City of San Antonio’s 0% Interest Program, a program aimed to support the growth of San Antonio small businesses, especially in light of recent economic challenges.
Small businesses located in or relocating to San Antonio city limits can apply for up to $100,000 in 0% interest funding through the program, double what has been offered by the program in the past. The funding can be used for startups as well as the majority of regular business expenses including inventory, payroll, equipment, and working capital.
According to the program website, the initiative prioritizes funding small businesses looking to hire additional staff, in efforts to help create jobs in the city. Those that have not received a 0% interest LiftFund loan in the past two years also have priority, to help those that need support the most.
Learm more about LiftFund:
https://www.liftfund.com/cosabusinessloans/
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Join Ready To Work!
A higher-paying career is now within your reach. San Antonio’s unprecedented Ready to Work program offers tuition assistance for education and job training.
Career coaches are with you from start to finish to evaluate what you need now to get started, guide you through career planning and get you enrolled to begin your path to securing a quality, higher-paying job.
No other program offers more support to ensure participants reach success. If you are ready for a change, take advantage of this opportunity now.
There are three easy ways to learn more and apply:
1. Online: Visit readytoworksa.com
2. Phone: Call 3-1-1 and ask for Ready to Work
3. In Person: Visit Alamo Colleges District, Project Quest, Restore Education, or Workforce Solutions Alamo.
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Learn more about the City of San Antonio's Fiber Deployment!
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September 2023 Thousand Oaks Library Programming
4618 Thousand Oaks Dr. | San Antonio, TX 78233 | 210.207.9190
Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING (For ages 0-12)
Every Friday at 10:15am – 10:45am
Baby Story Time
Enjoy a lap-sit story time specially for non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Short stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays are followed by a brief playtime.
Every Friday at 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Let’s Create! Arts & Crafts Friday
Cool off with a relaxing arts and crafts activity. This program is for children ages 6-12 but younger children may participate with caregivers’ help.
Every Saturday at 10:30am – 11:15am
Let’s Move! Music & Movement
Join us for a morning filled with music, songs, and rhymes! This program is recommended for kids under 10.
TEEN PROGRAMMING (For ages 13-18)
Every Monday at 6pm - 7pm (except Sept. 4)
Teen Time
Join us in the teen area every Monday night! Get creative, be artistic, watch a movie, do some gaming – what we do is up to you.
ADULT PROGRAMMING (For ages 18+, unless otherwise noted)
Every Tuesday at 3pm – 4pm
Yoga Class (for beginners & experts!)
The class will offer options for experts and beginners alike, including seated postures or standing with chair support. Comfortable clothing suggested; must bring your own mat.
Every Thursday at 12pm – 1pm
Tai Chi Class (for beginners & experts!)
Improve breathing and balance, increase strength, and decrease stress with certified instructor Debra! Comfortable clothing recommended and no equipment required. Classes limited to first 15 attendees to arrive.
Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3:30pm – 5:10pm
Classic Movie Showing – Sweet Smell of Success (PG)
Watch “Sweet Smell of Success” (1957), starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis! Feel free to bring light snacks for yourself as well as pillows or blankets to get comfy.
Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 10am – 11am
Seniors Book Club
Discuss “The Radium Girls” by Kate Moore! Copies available for checkout at the Thousand Oaks Library. For adults 60+ years of age. Held at the Northeast Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr. | 207.4590.
Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10am – 11:30am
Tech Class for Older Adults: Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography
Explore fun and useful features your smartphone camera can do, like scan QR codes, translate text, and even use augmented reality. For adults 50+ years. Younger adults may attend if they are caregivers to older adults. No registration required.
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September 2023 Tobin Library Programming
4134 Harry Wurzbach | San Antonio, TX 78209 | 210.207.9040
Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm
Toddler Story Time
Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm
Teen Time
Every Wednesday at 11 am
Easy Tai Chi for Older Adults
Every Wednesday at 11:45 am
Tai Chi Essentials
Every Thursdays at 11:30 am
Preschool Story Time
September 25 at 5:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons
September 26 at 1:45 pm
After School Zone
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September 2023 Semmes Branch Library Programming
15060 Judson Rd | San Antonio, TX 78233 | 210.207.9110
Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Every Tuesday at 5:00 pm
Teen Time
Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm
Tween Time
Every Thursday at 1:00 pm
Adult Table Tennis
Every Thursday at 3:30 pm
Chess Time
Every Thursday at 3:30 pm
Chess Time
Every Sunday at 10:00 am
Tai Ji with Josue
September 25 at 4:00 pm
Read to a Dog
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District 10 Dream Team
The District 10 team is in the office and available to assist you.
Please reach out to us with your needs or concerns. Give us a call at 210-207-0999 or send us an email at District10@sanantonio.gov.
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