City Of Pflugerville: Key To The City June 11, 2021

Press release from the City of Pflugerville:

06/11/2021 10:00 AM

Key to the City June 11, 2021
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The Gilleland Creek Pool Bathhouse project was allocated $1.2 million for the demolition and replacement of the structures at the facility. In April, Council unanimously decided to not proceed with the project, but after considering alternative reallocation for those bond funds, the Council voted Tuesday, June 8, to proceed with demolition and reconstruction of the bathhouse and lifeguard station at Gilleland Creek Pool. The City Council decided to remove and replace the buildings at the pool due to location in the flood plain.  

Youth Recreation Scholarships are available for recreational programs and swim lessons. The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant program. Space is limited. Eligibility information and applications are online at pflugervilletx.gov/cdbg.

The City's video news program. Pflugerville Pfocus is available for highlights on the City Council meeting. Watch the video program and check out other city videos online at youtube.com/cityofpflugerville. 

The City of Pflugerville has partnered with Travis County, Bastrop County and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to perform a flood protection planning study to model and map the floodplain for Wilbarger Creek.

The study includes floodplain mapping, flood risk determination and a flood mitigation evaluation resulting in a final report. Watch our recent public meeting on our project webpage to learn more about this project and how it will impact you.

The Pflugerville Police Department’s Cool Moves program is returning this summer to reward children for being safe. Through August 31, Pflugerville police officers will be on the lookout for children showing “Cool Moves,” including looking both ways before crossing the street, wearing a helmet while riding a bike or skateboard, using hand signals while riding a bike and using crosswalks. 

Children witnessed practicing these safe behaviors will receive a Cool Moves ticket from a police officer. These tickets reward them with a free treat from participating partners, including Dairy Queen, Andy’s Frozen Custard and Blue Bell Ice Cream.

While these interactions are fun, they’re also important safety lessons. Each summer Pflugerville officers give out hundreds of tickets to safety-conscious children. For more information, visit pflugervilletx.gov/coolmoves.

Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist, Music Show - Children of all ages will learn about wetlands, monarch butterflies, food chains, and much more with Lucas Miller's dynamic virtual show. The link to the video will be provided on the library's Facebook page on Saturday, June 12 at 2: p.m. This event is sponsored by Texas Commission on the Arts and Friends of the Pflugerville Library.

The Pflugerville Public Library is hosting a blood drive!  Come lend a helping arm to support your community and save local lives. Make an appointment online or call (512) 206-1242 or (512) 206-1266. We are taking only donors with appointments at this time. The blood drive will take place in the library parking lot at 1008 W. Pfluger St. For more information visit the website calendar here. 

Are you curious about the COVID-19 vaccine? On Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. get information on the vaccine and how you can protect yourself and your family at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Hargrave Street, Austin, Texas. No ID or insurance is required. Ages 12-17 are invited with a guardian. There will be vendors, free food, gift cards and music. This event is supported by Travis County, the City of Pflugerville, Austin Health Institute and regional partners. For information on COVID-19 cases, testing and vaccine resources, you can visit pflugervilletx.gov/virus for links to area resources. The City has reopened facilities. Visit pflugervilletx.gov/reopen for more details

The City of Pflugerville was granted funds via the CARES Act for a utility bill assistance program to help low to moderate income Pflugerville residents that receive water, wastewater or trash service through the City that have been adversely affected by the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients can use funds towards three consecutive months of utility payments within a 12-month period. To apply, you must live within Pflugerville city limits fill out the survey at https://bit.ly/385iAAQ. This program will remain open as long as funding is available.

Pools are open - City pools (with the exception of Scott Mentzer Pool) and splash pads are open for the summer season, weather permitting. For locations, hours and rules visit pflugervilletx.gov/pools. 

Pfarmers Market - We are back with pfresh produce, meat and homemade goods, Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. through October 26. Due to construction on Old Austin Hutto Road, the market will be located at Pflugerville First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Pecan Street in the back parking lot. For more details, visit pflugervilletx.gov/pfarmersmarket.

Roadway Construction - Construction continues at the intersection of FM 685 and Pecan Street adding a displaced left turn, an innovative intersection design that will provide congestion relief within the existing Right-of-Way . Detour options are available. Please drive carefully through the area and obey all signage. 

June 18 - Storytime with Silly Sparkles (virtual) - From 10:30-11 a.m. on the Library's Facebook page. Silly Sparkles' show features multiple balloon shapes, a little bit of magic and lots of fun. Learn more here. 

June 25 - Music in the Park - Music in the Park returns to Pfluger Park this summer, on June 25 with music from Royal Velvetee. Music in the Park is an outdoor concert series hosted at Pfluger Park (515 City Park Rd.) on Friday nights from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. The series host a variety of diverse acts including jazz, Tejano, blues and classic rock.  Visit pflugervilletx.gov/musicinthepark for more details.

July 4 - Pfireworks show - The City of Pflugerville will continue its partnership with Typhoon Texas as the family waterpark presents the Red, White & Boom 4th of July Festival. Presented by the City of Pflugerville, the July 4 fireworks grand finale starts at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit pflugervilletx.gov/pfireworks.

This press release was produced by the City of Pflugerville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.