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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Administration
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Copies of City ordinances are available from the City Secretary's office in City Hall. City Ordinances are also available online |
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Agendas are posted in City Hall and on the City website 72 hours before all meetings.
You can signup to automatically receive agendas as they are posted by visiting http://www.cedarhilltx.com/list.aspx or see the next agenda at City Council Agendas |
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Open records requests must be made in writing by letter, email or fax to the attention of the City Secretary. |
Animal Shelter
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Animal Shelters can be difficult places for some people to go because of the barks, smells, and it is often very busy. You will see animals that are available for adoption and those that are not. Our staff will have plenty of information for you to help you through the process of adopting a new pet or finding a lost pet. |
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Initially we hold animals for a minimum of 72 hours. After that time they are evaluated for adoption. Once an animal goes up for adoption we try to hold on to him as long as possible. There is, however, no set amount of time that any animal will stay available for adoption. |
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All animals adopted or reclaimed from the Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center will be required to be microchipped. The fee for this is $25 and includes free registration with the national microchip company, 24PetWatch. Every second Saturday of the month we will chip animals for the public and the cost is $20 with proof of a current rabies vaccination. A microchip is a permanent form of identification, as long the chip is registered, and the registration is kept up to date. The registration information will be filled out prior to leaving with the pet and the shelter will mail it in to the company. The goal of requiring the pets to be microchipped is twofold: Increase the number of pets that are reunited with their owners
Increase the responsibility of pet owners who continue to allow their pets to run at large. If you have any questions about microchips, please feel free to contact the shelter.
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You must be 18 years old and have a valid Texas Driver’s License. The adoption fee is $75. You must sign an agreement to have the animal spayed or neutered, and to have it vaccinated for rabies. All adopted animals must also be microchipped. |
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First of all, look at your lifestyle. Is it fast paced or laid back? Are you allergic to cats and/or dogs? Do you live in a house with a backyard or perhaps an apartment? These are just a few things that you should consider before adopting an animal. |
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There is no guarantee that an animal will go up for adoption. Evaluation can take several days and animals can not be evaluated until their stray hold is up. Some animals will not be evaluated for the adoption program at all if they show any signs of aggression. |
Baby Moses
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You may take your baby to any hospital, fire rescue station, or emergency medical technician (EMT) in the state of Texas.
Please remember that it is VERY important to give your baby to a person working at one of these facilities. That is the best way to care for your baby.
People working at these facilities usually have some form of visible identification.
Tell the person that you want to leave your baby at the Safe Baby Site.
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You can take your baby, up to 60 days old. |
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The intent of Baby Moses law is to provide a responsible alternative to desperate mothers.
The first days of a newborns life are the most critical, and most likely the time that immediate medical attention is required.
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The people at the Safe Baby Site where you choose to leave your baby may provide you with a voluntary form to fill out that is used to provide medical information for your child. This is NOT an attempt to try to find out who you are. This information will be put in your baby’s records, and may help answer health questions in the future.
The Safe Baby Site may offer to give you some referrals and help lines that you may want to call in the future if you want to speak with someone about what you have been through.
Voluntary Health Form |
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The police will not be called if your unharmed baby (60 days old or less) is brought to a hospital, fire rescue station or EMS station and given to a person who works there.
If you leave your unharmed baby at a hospital, fire station or with an EMT, you will not be prosecuted for abandonment or neglect.
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If you leave your baby at a fire station or with and EMT, they will give the baby immediate medical care and then transport the baby to the closest appropriate hospital.
The hospital will take care of any additional medical needs that your baby may have.
The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) will then take custody of your child.
After the legal responsibilities are fulfilled by TDPRS, your baby will be placed with caring family.
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Building
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No permit is required, however, there are regulations. Please call the Building Inspection Department at 972.291.5100 ext. 1090. |
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You can call Perin Warren at 972.780.8573. |
Citizens Fire Academy
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Well, now's your chance!
Come learn how your Cedar Hill Fire Department prepares for life-threatening emergencies and learn about all the many services our trained emergency professionals provide to the citizens of Cedar Hill. |
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This program is designed for people who have a genuine desire to learn about the daily life of firefighters, who want to increase fire and life safety awareness, and who wish to increase the awareness of the services provided by the Cedar Hill Fire Department. |
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Anyone who is at least 18 years old, who lives or works in Cedar Hill, and has never been arrested or charged with any crime. Selection of students will be made by application |
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Yes, during the 3rd week of class you will be able to sign up to ride-out with on-duty personnel to emergency and non-emergency calls. If you pick a good time slot you will even get a chance to sample some cooking, Firefighter style. Remember that all students, while on calls, will be observing ONLY. |
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There is no charge to participants. All materials, along with CFA T-shirt, are provided. |
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Classes meet one evening per week for 10 weeks. Each class is three hours in length. (6:30 pm till 9:30 pm) |
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NO, there will be some materials that will be discussed in the classroom; however there will be plenty of demonstrations and hands-on activities in which you will be encouraged to participate outside the classroom. |
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A variety of instructors are used from the Firefighters on shift all the way up to the Fire Chief. |
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Graduates are encouraged to join the Alumni Association, and participate in meetings that inform you of upcoming events. Members will work with the CHFD on local civic events and assist with various programs. |
Code Enforcement
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No, vehicles must be parked on an improved surface, concrete, in the front or side yard. |
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Yes, City Ordinance requires that weeds and grass be maintained at a height not exceeding twelve (12) inches. |
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A permit is not required for a garage sale. Garage sale signs also do not require a permit, but can only be placed on the property where the garage sale is being held. |
Connect-CTY
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The Connect-CTY service allows authorized City administrators to create and rapidly disseminate time-sensitive messages to every telephone number stored in the notification database. Authorized users can send thousands of messages in minutes. Only authorized officials are allowed access to the system. |
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Authorized officials record a voice message that is then delivered quickly to individual phones in the notification database. |
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Primarily messages regarding the safety or welfare of our community. This communication system will occasionally be used to remind residents about community-wide events. Examples would include severe weather warnings and updates, hazardous traffic or road conditions inside the city or affecting local routes, and special event updates. |
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This system is not a replacement for TV and radio broadcasts, and our city web site will continue to post important announcements. Our emergency siren system has recently been upgraded and will continue to be used for severe weather warnings. |
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It is our intention and hope that every residence in our community be included in the notification database. To provide contact information, please visit the database link or call the City at 972.291.5100 ext.1007. |
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Yes, we can accept cell phones in the database and encourage you to request that your number be included. |
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Connect-CTY® is a service of The NTI Group, Inc. (NTI). NTI takes security and privacy concerns very seriously and does not sell, trade, lease or loan any data about our clients to any third party. From a technical perspective, we utilize multiple physical and virtual layers of firewalls to maintain data security. NTI only utilizes secure transmissions with its customers. No confidential information is ever transmitted between NTI and its customers using e-mail or FTP, but rather always utilizes either a VPN tunnel or SSL. Data is hosted in state-of-the-art facilities which require photo identification, thumb-print recognition, keyed access, and are manned 24/7 with full-security personnel. All data is encrypted prior to being placed on tape for offsite storage. NTI also retains an external, independent security firm to perform annual security audits. |
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The caller-ID number for calls generated by the Connect-CTY service will be: 469.272.2939. The recording will clearly indicate that it is from the City of Cedar Hill. The message content will follow this standard introduction. |
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There are several varieties of call screening devices which use differing protocols for screening. In general, the system has been found to work with these devices; but, some may require some type of pre-programming to allow our village’s telephone number to pass through. We may conduct periodic tests to assure that messages are being delivered to numbers in the notification database. |
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For non-residents or owners who reside outside of our city, you may provide additional phone numbers to be included in our database to contact during certain situations. In general, calls are sent to the primary number only, but we also have the ability to call multiple numbers for each resident. Please visit the database link or contact our Government Center office at 972.291.5100 ext.1007 to provide us with that information. |
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Should a situation arise that requires us to contact you at multiple phone numbers, we can activate the system to place a simultaneous call to all of your numbers. In most cases, we will be sending calls only to one phone number.
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Yes. The area code does not impact whether or not a call is made.
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For busy signals, the call will be repeated several times in an attempt to reach you. The same is true for No-answer and Call-waiting. If the phone is answered by a message recorder, the message will be left on the answering device. If, after several attempts the call does not successfully go through, the system will stop attempting to call. |
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Yes. Please visit the database link or contact us at 972.291.5100 ext.1007 to change the phone number in our notification database. |
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Yes, at the end of the message playback, simply press the star (*) key on your telephone to have it repeated in its entirety.
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Repeating or looping of messages happens when the system detects excessive noise in the background. This can be caused by loud radio/television volumes, people talking, or busy traffic noise. When you receive the next call, say “hello” once and turn down the volume of your radio/television or press the mute button on your telephone to allow full message delivery.
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Finance
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The City of Cedar Hill contracts with the Dallas County Tax Office to bill and collect City taxes for properties located in both Dallas and Ellis counties. Checks should be made payable to David Childs, Dallas County Assessor-Collector and sent to the following address:
Dallas County Tax Office
P.O. Box 139066
Dallas, Texas 75313-9066
The County Tax Office physical address :
2949 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75247Dallas County has several Branch Offices where payments are accepted.
Their hours of operation are from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday,
except for Holidays. Branch Locations:
Duncanville 100 E. Wheatland Rd. 75116
Farmers Branch 2436 Valley View Ln. 75234
Garland 675 W.Walnut 75040
Grand Prairie 525 W. Hwy. 303 75050
Irving 530 N. O’Connor Rd. 75060
Mesquite 210 W. Grubb 75149
North Dallas 10056 Marsh Ln. 75229
Oak Cliff 408 S. Beckley 75203
Richardson 516 Twilight Trail 75080
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The taxable value of a property is determined by each county’s appraisal district. Dallas Central Appraisal District appraises property located in Dallas County and Ellis Central Appraisal District appraises property located in Ellis County. The contact information for Dallas Central Appraisal District:
Website:
www.dallascad.ord Mailing Address:
Dallas Central Appraisal District
2949 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247 Email and Telephone:
Email for all General and Business Personal Property Inquiries: jordanc@dcad.ord
Email for all Real Property Ownership, Exemption and Change of Mailing Address Inquiries: pre@dcad.org
Customer Service: (214)631-0910
Main Switchboard: (214) 631-0520 The contact information for Ellis Central Appraisal District: Website:
www.elliscad.ord Mailing Address:
Ellis Central Appraisal District
P.O. Box 878
400 Ferris Avenue
Waxahachie, TX 75165 Email and Telephone:
ecad@elliscad.com
(972) 937-3552
1-866-348-3552
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The market and taxable values of a property are determined by the Dallas and Ellis Central Appraisal Districts. They provide each taxing entity (cities, school districts, the county and special districts) a certified appraisal roll. Each taxing entity utilizes the certified appraisal roll to determine the tax rate required to meet their budgetary needs. Each taxing entity adopts a tax rate following the procedures mandated by the Truth-in-Taxation laws applicable to the entity. These tax rates are provided to the Dallas County Tax Office for billing and collection. The Dallas County Tax Office issues a consolidated bill for the taxes due for Dallas County properties and an individual bill for the City of Cedar Hill for Ellis County properties. |
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Copies of the City of Cedar Hill budget can be obtained online (in .pdf format) under the Departments\Finance\Budget tabs. Printed copies of the budget are available for the public to view at the Lula B. Wylie Library. Printed copies may also be purchased by calling the Budget Analyst at 972.291.5100 ext. 1064. |
Fire Department
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EMS Chief Kevin Cunningham is the designated contact for EMS records. You can reach him Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at 972.291.1011. |
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The Cedar Hill City Council passed Ordinance 2002-127 on November 12, 2002, effective immediately, which prohibits all outdoor open burning except for approved TNRCC commercial trench sites. Commercial trench sites approved by TNRCC must also have a permit issued by the Fire Marshall's Office, which may include further restrictions. This does not prohibit campfires in an approved fire-ring (state park), barbeque grills, masonry patio grills, chimeras, etc. |
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The Ambulance Subscription Program provides emergency ambulance service for your household for $60.00 per year. |
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ELF & Friends, is a program that is operated by the Cedar Hill Professional Fire Fighters Association and the Cedar Hill Police Association. This program helps provide Christmas gifts for children up to the age of 15 and for Senior Citizens 62 and older. Applications are taken at the Police Store Front, 108 W. Belt Line Rd. on Friday's & Saturday's from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM, starting October 17, 2008 until November 22, 2008. Qualifications: 1. Applicant must have a current Texas Drivers License with their Cedar Hill address. The applicant must live in Cedar Hill. 2. The applicant must show proof of residency, with a lease or utility bill, not a cell phone bill. 3. The applicant needs a report card for each school age child, or a birth certificate for each non-school age child. The children must attend Cedar Hill schools. 4. The applicant must show proof of income, with a recent check stub and last years income tax return. We will use the HHS 2008 Poverty Guidelines plus 125% to qualify applicants.
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Fire Prevention
Home page
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Yes. Visit the link to pay automatically each month by bank draft. Link... |
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Yes, Cedar Hill offers an alarm monitoring service in conjunction with our emergency 911 call center. Because your alarm reports directly to the 911 dispatch center, emergency services respond more quickly. This service is competitively priced at $25 per month, with the first 3 months free and no long-term contract. For more information see the link below or call 972.230.5248 More... |
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Oncor and Hilco Electric Coop provide electricity to homes and businesses in Cedar Hill. Check your electric bill to see which is your provider.
If you lose power, contact Oncor at 1.888.313.4747 or Hilco at 1.800.338.6425.
The City of Cedar Hill does not provide service or restore electric power. |
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Yes, City Ordinance requires that weeds and grass be maintained at a height not exceeding twelve (12) inches. Call Code Enforcement to request an inspection at 972.291.5100 ext. 1094 |
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Any Texas resident may have a library card free of charge (with a Texas driver's license and proof of address which includes a rental or lease agreement, voter's registration card, car insurance, and/or utility bill, etc). Library cards are available for a fee to individuals not in the above categories. You only need a card to check out materials. Fees are $20 for one year. |
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All animals adopted or reclaimed from the Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center will be required to be microchipped. The fee for this is $25 and includes free registration with the national microchip company, AVID. A microchip is a permanent form of identification, as long the chip is registered, and the registration is kept up to date. The registration information will be filled out prior to leaving with the pet and the shelter will mail it in to the company. The goal of requiring the pets to be microchipped is twofold: Increase the number of pets that are reunited with their owners
Increase the responsibility of pet owners who continue to allow their pets to run at large. If you have any questions about microchips, please feel free to contact the shelter at 972.291.5335.
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Call 972.291.5126 with complete information about the location and size of the pothole.
If it is an after-hours emergency, please call 972.780.6643 and explain the nature of the problem. |
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Many but not all subdivision have homeowners associations. To find out if there is an association in your neighborhood call Neighborhood Services at 972.291.5100 ext. 1084. |
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Bulky Items
On your trash days you are allowed to set out 1 additional bulky item or 4 bundles of brush. Bulky items are defined as:
appliances, furniture, carpet, mattresses, furniture and
fence sections (cut to 4 ft. width with no concrete). Refrigerators, ice makers, freezers and window air conditioners must be tagged by a licensed technician as free of Freon. This service does not include construction material, tires, automobile batteries or other parts, dead animals, hazardous waste or livestock stable matter of excessive weight or volume.
Yard trash and leaves will be picked up if in plastic bags. Tree limbs must be bundled, no longer than 4 feet in length and not exceeding 50 pounds each. If there is a large amount of limbs, a special pick-up must be coordinated with Waste Management at 972.315.5400. |
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No permit is required, however, there are regulations. Please call the Building Inspection Department at 972.291.5100 ext. 1090. |
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A permit is not required for a garage sale. Please place garage sale signs only on the property where the garage sale is being held. |
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Recycled material for the entire city is picked up on Wednesdays. Pickup is from the alley, if available, or the curb. No sorting is necessary. Please place the bin within three feet of the curb or alley. Recycle bins may be purchased in Utility Billing Department for $6.00 each.
More information about recycling/trash, etc.... |
Human Resources
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We have our avaliable jobs posted on this site. Access them by clicking on the following link. Current Job Listings |
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After an application is submitted, it is forwarded to the hiring manager. Those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted by the hiring mananager. Please allow 4 weeks for this process to be completed. Online Application |
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Please explore the below link. More... |
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Each job opportunity requires a separate City of Cedar Hill application to be submitted to Human Resources. You may apply online for open positions. More... |
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You will receive a post card or email letting you know that your application was received. Once the position closes, the hiring manager will review all applications and call you if you are chosen for an interview. Once a position has been filled, you will receive a letter by mail or an email. Please wait at least four weeks before calling to check on your application status. After that time, you may contact the Human Resources office at 469-272-2933. More... |
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The minimum age to work at the City is 18 if the position involves use of hazardous equipment or chemicals. There are a limited number of positions available at the City's pool and Recreation Center during the summer months that have a minimum age requirement of 16. |
Library
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Any Texas resident may have a library card free of charge (with a Texas driver's license and proof of address which includes a rental or lease agreement, voter's registration card, car insurance, and/or utility bill, etc). Library cards are available for a fee to individuals not in the above categories. You only need a card to check out materials. Fees are $20 for one year. |
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Yes, the library currently has 16 public-use computers. If you have a valid Zula B. Wylie Library card and sign a Computer Use Agreement, you can access the Internet. The computers are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and can be used in one hour increments Non-residents may purchase a Public Access Computer (PAC) card for $2. The PAC card is good for a year. Please call 972.291.7323 if you have questions. |
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Books and materials not owned by the Zula B. Wylie Library may be available through the Interlibrary Loan process. This service is available at the Reference Desk. Interlibrary Loan is not an instant service and can take anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks (on average) to receive an item from another library. When the item you requested is received, you will be notified and have 3 days to pick up the item. There is a $1.25 postage fee applied to each item that you request. For more information, please contact Diane Rayburn at the Reference Desk 972.291.7323 or by email. |
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The CHISD offers classes. Contact them at 972.291.1581 or visit their website. The library carries study guides GED exams. More... |
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We do not have a public address system and in order to respect the privacy of patrons we cannot track down a person. |
Neighborhood Services
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Report streetlight outages online or call toll-free 1.888.313.4747. |
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For cable television service, contact Time Warner Cable at 972.PICK.TWC - 972.742.5892. |
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Many but not all subdivisions have homeowners associations. To find out if there is an association in your neighborhood call 972.291.5100 ext. 1084 or go to www.cedarhilltx.com/MY NEIGHBORHOOD online. Link to MY NEIGHBORHOOD online |
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If you believe that you might be a victim of mortgage fraud in the State of Texas, contact the Public Information & Assistance number of the Texas Attorney General's office toll-free at 1.800.252.8011, or visit online www.oag.state.tx.us/ for information on the Texas Residential Mortgage Fraud Task Force. Texas Residential Mortgage Fraud Task Force |
Pandemic Flu
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Pandemic flu is virulent human flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person. Currently, there is no pandemic flu.
Seasonal (or common) flu is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted person to person. Most people have some immunity, and a vaccine is available.
Avian (or bird) flu is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human immunity and no vaccine is available.
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Many scientists believe it is a matter of time until the next influenza pandemic occurs. However, the timing and severity of the next pandemic cannot be predicted. Influenza pandemics occurred three times in the past century — in 1918-19, 1957-58, and 1968-69 |
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People infected with the current strand of the avian virus (H5N1) have shown everything from typical human influenza-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches) to pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases, and other life-threatening complications. Symptoms of avian influenza may depend on which specific virus subtype and strain caused the infection. |
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New influenza viruses emerge as a result of a process called antigenic shift, which causes a sudden and major change in influenza A viruses. These changes occur when proteins on the surface of the virus combine in new ways as a result of mutation or exchange of genetic material between multiple influenza viruses. If such changes result in a new influenza A virus subtype that can infect humans and spread easily from person to person, an influenza pandemic can occur. |
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Although scientists cannot predict the specific consequences of an influenza pandemic, it is likely that many age groups would be seriously affected. The greatest risk of hospitalization and death – as seen during the last two pandemics in 1957 and 1968 and during annual influenza – will be infants, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions. However, in the 1918 pandemic, most deaths occurred in young adults. Few if any people would have immunity to the virus. |
Parks and Recreation
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In most cases the Parks and Recreation Dept., with the exception of the High Pointe subdivision which is maintained by the High Pointe Public Improvement District (PID) and the Lake Ridge subdivision which is maintained by Bluegreen Southwest. High Pointe |
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972.293.3806. It is located at 1420 High Pointe Lane and is operated by the Cedar Hill Historical Society. It is not currently offering private rentals. Contact Amanda M. Hall for more information at 972.291.7133 |
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Yes. It is in Crawford Park, 401 Straus. It is an outdoor pool and will be open from the end of May until the end of July. Swim lesson registration will begin in May with lessons beginning in June. The pool is also available for private rental. More... |
Police Department
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Accident reports may be purchased online or an open records request may be submitted. See the link below for further details. More information... |
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Yes, Cedar Hill offers an alarm monitoring service in conjunction with our emergency 911 call center. Because your alarm reports directly to the 911 dispatch center, emergency services respond more quickly. This service is competitively priced at $25 per month, with the first 3 months free and no long-term contract. For more information see the information brochure link below or call 972.230.5248 or see the 9-1-1 call center website at www.swrcc.net/alarm See Brochure |
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Applications are available on this site and in the lobby of the main police station. Submit the completed application with payment either by mail or in person at the main police station. Alarm Permit Application |
Public Works
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Call 972.291.5126 with complete information about the location and size of the pothole.
If it is an after-hours emergency, please call 972.780.6643 and explain the nature of the problem. |
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As a landowner you have very specific rights regarding your property. Please visit the Public Works Engineering page to view the Texas Landowners Bill of Rights or visit the Attorney General's Website. Attorney General Website |
Recreation Center
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There is no distinction between resident and non-resident. Whether you live in Cedar Hill or outside of the City, your membership rates are the same. |
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You may have a DJ, live band or amplified music only if you rent the entire 5400 sq. ft. space.
The Recreation Center offers AV equipment that allows you to connect your PC, play CDs, radio or plug in your iPod or MP3 player. There is no charge for the use of this equipment. |
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All events with 50 or more youth/teens(ages 12 through & including 21) in attendance will be required to have on-site Cedar Hill Police Department officers (one per 50 youth), reserved through the Cedar Hill Recreation Center. All fees must be paid at least 30 days prior to the event to insure privileges.
It is highly recommended that all events with youth/teen ages 21 and under as the primary attendees should have chaperones of 1 for every 10 youth. |
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Indoor aquatic facilities will be included in a second phase at a later date. |
Smoke Detectors
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In the event of a fire, a smoke alarm can save your life and those of your loved ones. They are a very important means of preventing house and apartment fire fatalities by providing an early warning signal -- so you and your family can escape. Smoke alarms are one of the best safety devices you can buy and install to protect yourself, your family, and your home. |
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Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement. Many fatal fires begin late at night or in the early morning. For extra safety, install smoke alarms both inside and outside sleeping areas. Since smoke and many deadly gases rise, installing your smoke alarms at the proper level will provide you with the earliest warning possible. Always follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. More... |
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Many hardware, home supply, or general merchandise stores carry smoke alarms. If you are unsure where to buy one in your community, call your local fire department (on a nonemergency telephone number) and they will provide you with some suggestions. Cedar Hill Fire Department offer smoke alarms for no cost. Free Smoke Detector request form |
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1. If your smoke alarms are hard wired, that is wired into the electrical system, you will need to have a qualified electrician do the initial installation or install replacements.
2. For battery-powered smoke alarms, all you will need for installation is a screw driver. |
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If your smoke alarm starts making a "chirping" noise, replace the batteries and reset it.
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Swine Flu
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Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. The classical swine flu virus (an influenza type A H1N1 virus) was first isolated from a pig in 1930. |
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Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Most commonly, these cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs (e.g. children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry). In addition, there have been documented cases of one person spreading swine flu to others. For example, an outbreak of apparent swine flu infection in pigs in Wisconsin in 1988 resulted in multiple human infections, and, although no community outbreak resulted, there was antibody evidence of virus transmission from the patient to health care workers who had close contact with the patient. |
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Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses. |
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Influenza viruses can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Human infection with flu viruses from pigs are most likely to occur when people are in close proximity to infected pigs, such as in pig barns and livestock exhibits housing pigs at fairs. Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur. This is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu occurs in people, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. |
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There are four different antiviral drugs that are licensed for use in the US for the treatment of influenza: amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir. While most swine influenza viruses have been susceptible to all four drugs, the most recent H1N1 influenza viruses isolated from humans are resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. |
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Vaccines are available to be given to pigs to prevent swine influenza. There is no vaccine to protect humans from swine flu. The seasonal influenza vaccine will likely help provide partial protection against swine H3N2, but not swine H1N1 viruses. |
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Use the common-sense practices to stop the spread of germs: 1: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
2:Wash your hands
3: Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
4: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
5: If you are sick, keep your distance from others, and if possible, stay home from work, school and errands.
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Utility Billing
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Waste Management is the approved solid waste collector for the City of Cedar Hill. Trash must be out by 7:00 a.m. on designated pickup day. All recycling will be picked up on Wednesdays. If a holiday falls on your collection day, trash will not be picked up until the next scheduled collection day. Trash must be placed in plastic garbage bags. Plastic garbage bags must be 2 mil thick and no larger than 30 gallons in capacity. Loose brush pick-up will be increased from quarterly to monthly. Bulky items can now be picked up with monthly loose brush. Senior Citizens, age 65 and up, will be eligible to receive a discount with proof of age. Residents may call Waste Management at 972.315.5400 about missed trash pickups or other trash pickup concerns. City of Cedar Hill Trash Service Areas |
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Cedar Hill residents can recycle:
Newspapers
Mail
Magazines
Cereal boxes
Catalogs
Office paper
Telephone books
Chipboard
Cardboard boxes (flattened)
Metal Cans: aluminum, steel, tin
Plastic containers (#1 and #2 HDPE and PET);
Glass (clear and colored)
No tissues, paper, cartons, chipboard or cardboard contaminated with bodily fluids or food residue.
No pesticides or commercial chemical containers. |
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Recycled material for the entire city is picked up on Wednesdays. Pickup is from the alley, if available, or the curb. No sorting is necessary. Please place the bin within three feet of the curb or alley. Recycle bins may be purchased in Utility Billing Department for $6.00 each. |
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Cedar Hill residents may dispose of one bulky item or four bundles of brush on any garbage pickup day. By definition, “bulky items” would include stoves, water tanks, washing machines, furniture and other waste materials.
Refrigerators, icemakers, freezers, and window air conditioners will also be picked up, but they must have an attached certificate from a technician certifying that Freon has been removed from the appliance. Items that can not picked up as bulky items are construction debris, dead animals, hazardous waste or livestock stable matter of excessive weight or volume. Yard trash and grass clippings will be picked up if in plastic bags. Tree limbs must be bundled, no longer than 4 feet in length and not exceeding 50 pounds each. If there is a large amount of limbs, a special pick-up must be coordinated with Waste Management at 972.315.5400. |
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A special pickup can be requested through Waste Management by calling 972.315.5400. There is a fee for this service. The closest landfill that can be used to personally dispose of construction material or solid waste items: Skyline Landfill
1251 N. Central Ave
Ferris, TX 75125
972.315.5400 |
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This is the formula used to calculate your sewer charges: 1. Start with water consumption values(in thousand, i.e. "15" represents 15,000 gallons)for November on the December bill;December on the January bill;January on the February bill;and February on the March bill. 2. Drop the highest consumption of the above four months 3. Add the remaining 3 months’ consumption, divide by 3 to find the average 4. Multiply the result by .90 5. Subtract 1(as in 1,000 gallons)from the value obtained in step 4 6.Multiply the value in step 5 by $5.76 7.Add $7.25 to the value from Step 6(to account for the 1,000 gallons subtracted from step 5)to get the new sewer rate. The maximum monthly residential sewer charge is $59.00 and minimum is $7.25. For additional information, please contact the Utility Billing Department at 972.291.5100 ext. 1200. |
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The City will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste collection event in the near future at: Cedar Hill High School
101 Long Horn
Cedar Hill, TX 75104 This service is provided at no charge to the citizen, but must provide proof of residency with a copy of recent water bill or similar. Keep your eye out for future Household Hazardous Waste announcements in the Highlights newsletter. The City of Cedar Hill now contracts with the City of Fort Worth to provide disposal services for household hazardous waste. Residents of Cedar Hill are invited to use Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center (ECC) located at 6400 Bridge Street, just off of I-30E and 820. This service is offered free of charge to residents of participating cities on Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The center is closed on City holidays. For more information (including a map), visit their website or you may call the ECC Information Line at 817.871.5257. The Fort Worth disposal facility will accept most all materials excluding ammunition, explosives, medical waste, radioactive material (smoke detectors) tires, waste generated by businesses, and propane and butane cylinders. To use this disposal service, you must present proof of residency either with a copy of your current water bill or a valid driver's license. Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center |
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It is a deposit that stays in escrow and can be used on any address if it is not being used on another property More... |
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If you are a business fill out the Commercial Application and for a resident fill out the Residential Application, note the top of the application with "Standing Deposit" call 972.291.5100 x1200 to see amount of deposit needed. More... |
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Minimum charge is $7.00 and $4.74 each additional 1,000 gallons up to 50,000 gallons, 51,000 and up is $4.69 each 1,000 gallons. |
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TXU Electric 972.791.2888 or 888.313.4747
Direct Energy 214.553.2400
Oncor 888.313.6862
Atmos Gas 800.621.1867 or 800.692.4694
AT&T Phone Service 800.464.7928
Time Warner Cable 972.445.5555
U-Verse Cable 800.288.2020
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Customers that are 65 and over qualify for a reduced rate on their trash. An application needs to be filled out and a copy of your Drivers License attached.If mailed, send to 285 Uptown Blvd Ste 100, %Utility Billing,Cedar Hill, TX 75104 |
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No, you only need to fill out the Residential Application. |
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You would have to contact Cedar Hill Utility Billing at 972.291.5100 x 1200 |
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The service is for 48 hours and there is a form that needs to be filled out. |
West Nile Virus
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West Nile virus is a virus commonly found in Africa , West Asia , and the Middle East . It is closely related to St. Louis encephalitis virus found in the United States . The virus can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses and some other mammals. West Nile fever is a case of mild disease in people, characterized by flu like symptoms. West Nile fever typically lasts only a few days and does not appear to cause any long-term health effects. More severe disease due to a person being infected with this virus can be West Nile encephalitis, West Nile meningitis, or West Nile meningoencephalitis. Encephalitis refers to an inflammation of the brain, meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane around the brain and the spinal cord, and meningoencephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain and the membrane surrounding it. |
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Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds, which may circulate the virus in their blood for a few days. Infected mosquitoes can then transmit West Nile virus to humans and animals while biting to take blood. The virus is located in the mosquito's salivary glands. During blood feeding, the virus may be injected into the animal or human, where it may multiply, possibly causing illness |
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No. Even in areas where the virus is circulating, very few mosquitoes are infected with the virus. Even if the mosquito is infected, less than 1% of people who get bitten and become infected will get severely ill. The chances you will become severely ill from any one mosquito bite are extremely small. |
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Get rid of all standing water.
·Empty, remove, cover or turn upside down any receptacle/container that will hold standing water (bottles, cans, tires, buckets, flower pots, etc.).
·Change water in pet dishes, wading pools, and bird baths several times a week.
·Cover trash containers so they will not collect water. Repair any leaking plumbing and outside faucets |
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According to the Dallas Department of Health and Human Resources, preventing mosquito bites is the best way to avoid getting the West Nile virus. Remember the four Ds: Drain, Dusk/Dawn, Dress and DEET
1.Drain standing water in your yard and neighborhood. Standing water can be found in swimming pools that are not kept clean, ponds, pet water dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters. 2.Dusk and dawn are the times of day you should stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active. 3.Dress in long-sleeved shirts and wear pants when you are outside. Spray thin clothing with insect repellent. 4.DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is an ingredient to look for in insect repellent. |
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