City of Joshua, Texas

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will not meet during the month of January. See the city website for further notices of meetings times for the 4A board.

The City of Joshua offices will be closed December 24 and 25 in celebration of the Christmas holiday and on January 1 for New Year’s Day. Additionally, City of Joshua offices will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21. Merry Christmans and Happy New Year!

The City of Joshua Animal Advisory Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Police Department Training Room, 102 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 28, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
December 28 Board Agenda

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 20, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
December 20 Council Agenda

On January 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. during their regular meeting to be held at Joshua City Council Chambers in the City Hall, the Joshua Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing, to consider making a recommendation to the City Council to establish a zoning district of PD – Planned Development and consider a concept plan on 6.3 acres located in the McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract No. 636, more commonly known as 531 Cooper Lane, Joshua, Texas.

On January 17, 2008 at 700 p.m. during their regular meeting to be held at Joshua City Council Chambers in the City Hall, the Joshua City Council will hold a public hearing regarding this request.

Any interested party is encouraged to provide written comments prior to the commencement of the meeting or speak at the public hearing.

On January 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. during their regular meeting to be held at Joshua City Council Chambers in the City Hall, the City of Joshua Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request to change the zoning from “C1″ Restricted Commercial to “R-1″ Single Family Residential on a one acre tract of land out of the W. P. Gentry Survey, Abstract No. 547, Tract 6, more commonly known as 1424 N. Main St., Joshua, Texas.

On January 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. during their regular meeting to be held at Joshua City Council Chambers in the City Hall, the Joshua City Council will hold a public hearing regarding this request.

Any interested party is encouraged to provide written comments prior to the commencement of the meeting or speak at the public hearing.

Chesapeake Energy requested a formal continuance from the city of Joshua for the council hearing scheduled on December 20, 2007. Chesapeake requested to be placed on the council session agenda on January 17, 2008 for discussion of the Sandlin-Heritage “A” pads.

The Joshua City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Joint Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 17, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
See Joint Session Agenda Here

The alarm system in Joshua was set off this afternoon due to a technical malfunction. The Joshua Fire Department is currently working to turn off the alarm as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 11, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
4A Board December Agenda

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 11, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
4B Board December Agenda

The City of Joshua offices will be closed November 22 and 23 in celebration of Thanksgiving and on December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday.

The City of Joshua offices will be closed November 22 and 23 in celebration of Thanksgiving and on December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday.

The Joshua City Council will hold a Special Session at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 5, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Click here for December special council session agenda

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Workshop at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on December 3, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. It is possible that a quorum of the City Council will attend, but members of the City Council will not participate in the meeting.
Click here for the December P&Z Agenda

The Joshua Animal Advisory Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 12:30 p.m. in the Police Department Training Room, 102 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 4, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Animal Board Meeting Agenda

City offices will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21. Offices will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 26. Happy Thanksgiving!

On December 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. during their regular meeting to be held at Joshua City Council Chambers in the City Hall, the Joshua Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a church in a R1 – Single Family Residential zoning district. The property is a 3.03 acre tract of land located in the George Wright Survey, Abstract No. 916, more commonly known as 120 Trailwood Drive.
Click here for Public Hearing Notice

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will not meet during the month of November. See the city website for further notices of meetings times for the 4B board.

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 13, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
4A Board November Agenda

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 15, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Council Agenda

Click on the following link to view notices for public hearings to be held by the Planning & Zoning Commission Monday November 5th at 7:00 p.m. and the City Council session Thursday November 15 at 7:00 p.m. Replat Hearing Zoning Change Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF JOSHUA, TEXAS, WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ORDINANCE NO. 418-2006, GAS WELL ORDINANCE, RELATED TO AN APPLICATION TO DRILL THE SANDLIN 1H, A1H, AND A2H WELLS BY CHESAPEAKE ENERGY, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT JOSHUA CITY HALL, 101 SOUTH MAIN, JOSHUA, TEXAS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF JOSHUA, TEXAS, WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING NEW EXEMPTION OF “GOODS IN TRANSIT” – LOCAL OPTION TAX ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT JOSHUA CITY HALL, 101 SOUTH MAIN, JOSHUA, TEXAS.

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Workshop at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on November 5, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. It is possible that a quorum of the City Council will attend, but members of the City Council will not participate in the meeting.
P&Z Agenda

The Joshua City Council will hold a Special Session at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 1, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Special Session Agenda

Many citizens have probably read the notices in the paper regarding the City of

The City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday October 18th with a work session beginning at 6:30 pm and a regular meeting beginning at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at City Hall in the Council Chambers located at 101 S. Main Street. Click the following link to view the meeting agenda. October Council Agenda

Click on the following link to view notices for public hearings to be held by the Planning & Zoning Commission Monday November 5th at 7:00 p.m. and the City Council session Thursday November 15 at 7:00 p.m. Replat Hearing Zoning Change Hearing

The City of Joshua City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Joshua City Council Chambers, 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas to discuss project expenditures and proposed budget for the 4B Economic Development Corporation Board.
4B EDC Budget Public Hearing Notice

The City Council of the City of Joshua, Texas will convene a public hearing on October 18, 2007 to obtain public input regarding applications submitted by Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Inc. to drill three (3) gas wells, Sandlin Heritage 1-H, A1-H & A2-H, at a well pad site located approximately 1,000 feet north of Running Brook Drive in the Joshua Meadows Subdivision. The public hearing will be held in the Joshua City Council Chambers located at 101 South Main, Joshua, Texas. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.
Gas Well Applications Public Hearing Notice

The City Council of the City of Joshua, Texas, will hold a public hearing on October 18, 2007 to consider establishing a zoning district of PD – Planned Development and consider a development plan on 351.80 acres located in the McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract No. 636; the BBB&C Railroad Company Survey, Abstract No. 102; and the W. H. Miller Survey, Abstract No. 603; also known as the Joshua Meadows Addition. The public hearing will be held in the Joshua City Council Chambers at 101 South Main, Joshua, Texas. The public hearing will convene at 7:00 p.m.
Joshua Meadows Zoning Public Hearing Notice

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on October 9, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
October 4B Agenda

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on October 9, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
October 4A Agenda

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on October 8, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. It is possible that a quorum of the City Council will attend, but members of the City Council will not participate in the meeting.
P&Z Special Session Agenda
Joshua Meadows Zoning Public Hearing Notice

On October 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. during their regular meeting to be held at Joshua City Council Chambers in the City Hall, the Joshua City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amending City of Joshua Zoning Ordinance #366-2003 by deleting Section 19: MH Mobile Home Park and Section 20: MHS – Mobile Home Subdivision District and adopting an ordinance establishing regulations for manufactured housing in the city and prohibiting installation of mobile homes.
Public Hearing Notice

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Joshua will hold a public hearing on October 8, 2007 at 7:00 pm to consider making a recommendation to the City Council to establish a zoning district of PD – Planned Development in the Joshua Meadows Addition. The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider this zoning change request October 18, 2007 at 7:00 pm.  Click here to view hearing notice.

The purpose of this zoning request is to correct procedural errors made when the PD zoning district was originally adopted. This will not change any requirements or what exists today, will not affect your taxes, and will have no impact on property owners and residents in Joshua Meadows. This zoning does not have any relationship to gas well drilling proposed in the area.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Workshop at 6:30 pm and a Regular Session at 7:00 pm on October 1st at City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX 76058. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. It is possible that a quorum of the City Council will attend, but members of the City Council will not participate in the meeting. Click here to view the agenda.P&Z Agenda 10/1

It’s time to clean out the garage and spruce up your yard!

The City of Joshua and the Joshua Street Department are pleased to announce the arrival of Fall Clean-Up. From 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on October 12 through October 14, bring your trash, brush and limbs, old furniture and/or furnishings and anything else that you’re tired of looking at. There will be five dumpsters available for use at:

City of Joshua Street Department
104 W. 12th Street
Joshua, Texas 76058

Click Here for Map

Paint, refrigerators, anything with a compressor and pesticides will not be allowed.

Any tires and batteries disposed of will have a five dollar fee for each due to disposal fees for the City of Joshua.

Please help to keep our city clean and participate in the City of Joshua’s Fall Clean-Up!

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on September 20, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Click for 4B Agenda

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX on September 20, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Click for 4A Agenda

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 18, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Click for September Agenda

The City of Joshua conducted public hearings on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the City of Joshua from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 5.77 percent on August 21, 2007 at 7:00 PM and September 11, 2007 at 6:30 PM. The City of Joshua is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to be held on September 18, 2007, at 7:00 PM at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main St., Joshua, TX.
Copy of Notice

The Joshua City Council will hold its monthly session at 7:00 p.m., September 18. The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its next monthly session at 7:00 p.m., October 1. Both sessions will be held in the Council Chambers, Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

The 4A & 4B Economic Development Boards sessions scheduled for September 11 have been cancelled due to legal requirements of the Open Meetings Laws of the state of Texas. Rescheduling of the 4A & 4B Economic Development Board Regular session will be posted within 72 hours prior notice on the City of Joshua public bulletin board as well as the City of Joshua website.
4A NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
4B NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

The Joshua City Council will hold a Special Session at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 11, 2007. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click Here for Special Session Agenda

Proposed Budget
Budget Cover Letter
Cover Letter Attachment
Proposed CIP Budget

This notice concerns 2007 property tax rates for City of Joshua. It presents information about three tax rates.

Last year’s tax rate is the actual rate the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last year. This year’s effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. This year’s rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before taxpayers can start tax rollback procedures.

In each case, these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value.

See the attached notice for details on the calculations. NoticeOfEffectiveTaxRate–CityofJoshua-2007

The City of Joshua will hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 5.77 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

The public hearing will be held on August 21, 2007 at 7:00 PM and September 11, 2007 at 6:30 PM at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main St., Joshua, TX. See notice for more details: noticeofpublichearing-cityofjoshua-2007.pdf