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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Learn about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including symptoms, complications, transmission, prevention, treatment, and summary updates.
Click here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Crud Cruiser Cancellation
Message from City of Fort Worth
The City of Fort Worth has declared a State of Emergency due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Efforts to curb the spread of this virus focus on reducing personal contact and restricting public gatherings (social distancing).
With this in mind, the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center has made the difficult decision to cancel all mobile collection events through April 18, 2020. At that time we’ll re-evaluate the necessary cancellation of the remaining mobile events.
Unfortunately, the collection event scheduled on April 18th in Joshua has been impacted by this decision and we’ll not be able to host this event as planned. This was a tough decision to make, but it’s necessary to protect the health of everyone.
The Environmental Collection Center, 6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth remains open and available for your residents. We commit to keep you informed of any changes or decisions made in a near future.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to working with you in the near future.
Emergency Addendum to the Regular Agenda
Due to the Imminent Threat to Public Health and Safety from the Coronavirus, and Pursuant to a Proclamation from the Governor of Texas dated March 18, 2020, Suspending, in part, Section 41.0052 (a) and (b) of the Texas Election Code, immediate action is required by the City Council. The City Council will discuss and take action on the proclamation issued on March 18, 2020, by Governor Abbot authorizing all political subdivisions holding a general or special election on May 2, 2020 to postpone their election to the November 3, 2020 uniform date due to the health and safety of voters, election workers, and local election officials, and consideration of an Ordinance regarding same.
Municipal Court Notice
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
JOSHUA MUNICIPAL COURT
Based on a request by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), I have ordered all “in person” dockets reset until after April 25. This includes initial appearances, show cause hearings, pre-trial, bench trials and jury trials.
The clerk’s office will remain (unless the City of Joshua determines otherwise) open during normal city hall business hours and will continue to process motions, pleas, and other filings. Email, mail and fax communications will still be processed.
This partial closure does not change any warrants, magistrations, or emergency orders.
I have consulted with the Department of State Health Services, The Office of Court Administration and the City Manager for the City of Joshua.
Thank you,
DeeAnn Strother
Presiding Judge
Joshua Municipal Court
Coronavirus and Future Meetings
Coronavirus
First and foremost we must prepare but not panic. There is every reason to prepare and absolutely NO reason to panic. It is critical that while this is an ever-changing situation, we remain proactive while staying calm.
There is a nationwide effort to slow down its spread and it’s going to take all of us engaging. One critical factor in to engage in distancing when possible. You can still talk to folks, just do so at a greater distance and avoid touching anyone whenever possible. Avoid large crowds and ensure you wash your hands and such repeatedly throughout the day. If you feel sick…STAY HOME or if needed of course, seek medical care but DO NOT GO OUT otherwise. The more successful we all are with distancing, the more successful we will be in reducing the spread of this virus, with the eventual goal of eradicating it.
As of now, the March 19, 2020 City Council will be held. As always, the meeting will be open to the public. With the recommendation of engaging in distance, the City of Joshua has set up a YouTube channel. All future meetings, starting with the meeting next week, will be posted to the YouTube channel. This will allow all citizens to watch the meeting from home if they do not want to meet in a group setting.
Public Safety is our number one concern. Let’s prepare, be smart, and keep calm.
Town Hall Meeting- April 14, 2020
A Town Hall Community Meeting will be held on April 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place at Joshua City Hall, 101 South Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058.
All citizens are welcomed and encourage to attend.
City Council February 20, 2020 Meeting Snapshot
City Council Meetings is a great place to learn about the current events of the City. For citizens who cannot attend, this snapshot is being provided to serve as a summary of business conducted. The exact minutes of the meeting will be available in the near future on the council website.
President’s Day -City Holiday
Monday, February 17, 2020 is President’s Day. City offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Trash service will be collected as regularly scheduled.
Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Joe Hollarn and Council Member Scott Kimble will be holding a Town Hall Community Meeting on February 13, 2020 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place at Joshua City Hall, 101 South Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058.
All citizens are welcomed and encourage to attend.
City of Joshua Draft Zoning Ordinance
City of Joshua City Council will be reviewing the draft Zoning Ordinance during the February 20, 2020 City Council Meeting (work session). Please note that the updates in the draft Zoning Ordinance will not result in any property being rezoned.
City Secretary’s Office-Extended Office Hours on February 14th
The City Secretary’s Office will be open on February 14, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. to accept APPLICATIONS to be PLACED on the May 2, 2020 Joshua General Election.
Live Christmas Tree Pickup
Live Christmas Trees will be picked up on Monday, January 6th and Monday, January 13th by Waste Connections for disposal. Please make sure the tree is 5 feet from the curb.
Trash and Recycling Collection
Trash and Recycling Collection may be running behind today due to the extra waste from the holidays. Please leave trash/recycle out as normal and it will be collected as soon as possible. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
The City Council will hold a Special-Called Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, TX, 76058. This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
The agenda and meeting packet may be found below:
NO TRASH SERVICE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Trash collection service will not run on Thursday, November 28, 2019, due to Waste Connections’ observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Service will continue as scheduled on Monday, December 2, 2019.
SPECIAL MAYORAL ELECTION RESULTS
The Special Election to fill the mayor vacancy was held Saturday, November 23, 2019, between Joe Hollarn and Robert Fleming. By a vote of 249-235, Hollarn was elected to fulfill the remainder of a 3-year term that began in May 2019.
(This result is unofficial until the votes are canvassed by the city council in an upcoming special called meeting.)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – NOVEMBER 21, 2019
The City Council will hold a Work Session and a Regular Session on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the City of Joshua City Hall located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, TX. This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meetings Laws of the State of Texas.
The agenda and meeting packet may be found below:
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING – NOVEMBER 14, 2019
The City Council will hold a Special-Called Meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, TX, 76058. This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
The agenda and meeting packet may be found below:
2019 SPECIAL BOND ELECTION RESULTS
The Special Bond Election to authorize the City to issue $3,905,000 in tax-exempt bonds to make improvements and repairs to existing streets and to purchase equipment related to street improvement and maintenance passed by a vote total of 274-194.
For more information, including a list of projects, go here.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – OCTOBER 17, 2019
The City Council will hold a Work Session and a Regular Session on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall located at 101 S Main Street, Joshua, TX. This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
The agenda and meeting packet may be found below:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING – OCTOBER 7, 2019
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular & a Work Session Meeting on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 101 S Main Street, Joshua, TX. This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
The agenda and meeting packet may be found below and in the Current Agenda Folder on the Planning & Zoning Page:
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION – SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The City Council will hold a Special Session on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall located at 101 S Main Street, Joshua, TX. This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
The agenda and meeting packet may be found below:
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING – SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The City Council will hold a Work Session and a Special Session on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall located at 101 S Main Street, Joshua, TX. This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
The agenda and meeting packet may be found below:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
The City Council will hold a Work Session and a Regular Session on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall located at 101 S Main Street, Joshua, TX. This meeting is open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
The agenda and meeting packet may be found below: