CITY & COUNTY
News from Lewisville & Coppell
BY DESTINE GIBSON
Lewisville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at 151 W. Church St., Lewisville. www.cityo ewisville.com Coppell City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell. www.coppeltx.gov MEETINGS WE COVER began his tenure as the city’s new director of public services June 21. Russell served as Weatherford’s assistant city manager for two years prior to coming to Lewisville. He was Burleson’s director of public works for 13 years. HIGHLIGHTS COPPELL Community members will have the chance to provide feedback at Coppell’s remaining budget workshops. Coppell City Council is hosting four public workshops throughout July. All sessions will take place at Coppell City Hall and be livestreamed. City sta will present the draft budget for the water and sewer fund July 24. Sta will then present the debt service and general fund budget based on the certi ed values July 27. Previous workshops can be found at www.coppelltx.gov. LEWISVILLE Aaron Russell
Coppell, Lewisville city water systems rated ‘superior’
New program eyeing ways for Lewisville to save on solar panels
Harris named Lewisville city secretary LEWISVILLE Thomas H. Harris III of icially began his tenure as Lewisville’s new city secretary June 21, succeeding Julie Worster. Worster retired after more than 28 years of service. The city secretary is a position appointed by Lewisville City Council. Council voted to appoint Harris during the June 19 meeting. “I want to thank [Lewisville Mayor TJ Gilmore] and City Council for selecting me as their next city secretary,” Harris said in a news release. “I am humbled by the con idence placed in me joining the Lewisville team and being able to play a role in the Lewisville 2025 vision. I look forward to partnering with the council, fellow team members and citizens to achieve the city’s
New grant o ers rent aid to Lewisville seniors
vision and stra- tegic objectives.” Harris has more than 15 years of expe- rience in city government. The Houston native served as Sugar
LEWISVILLE Senior citizens in Lewisville can soon receive rental assistance through a new grant program. The details: City Council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement to launch a rental assistance program during the June 5 meeting. The Lewisville Senior Rental Assistance Grant Program is for low- to moderate-income seniors who have received an increase in their apartment rent for the months remaining on that lease, according to the agenda item. United Way of Denton County and Christian Community Action will work with the city to support the program. Applications opened June 8. Also of note: Those needing help with their online application can receive assistance from a United Way staff member at the Lewis- ville Public Library. United Way
is scheduled to be at the library Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Wednesdays from noon-4 p.m. City sta plans to partner with the Denton County Transportation Authority to provide GoZone day passes to any senior in need of transportation to the city library, according to the council agenda item. Funding for the program is available through the city in the amount of $123,400. DID YOU KNOW? Over half of Lewisville residents are renters. • 40% of rented households in Lewisville in 2018 were either cost burdened or severely cost burdened. • According to a 2022 report by United Way of Denton
COPPELL & LEWISVILLE Coppell’s and Lewisville’s water quality levels exceed state and federal drinking water standards, according to their respective annual reports. The details: The annual water quality report provides insight into what’s in residents’ drinking water. It also provides a list and levels of federally regulated or monitored contaminants found in drinking water. Both Lewisville’s and Coppell’s water systems received a “superior” rating, which is the highest rating given by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, according to the reports. To ensure tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public systems.
LEWISVILLE The city recently partnered with Solar United Neigh- bors to launch its irst round of Solar Switch, a program designed to help homeowners and small businesses learn about and install rooftop solar and battery storage, according to a news release. Diving In: The program organizes group purchasing of residential solar panels to help homeowners receive a signi cantly discounted price for a solar panel installation. The Solar Switch program also works with local governments and nonpro ts across the U.S. to facilitate group buying programs. The details: Lewisville residents are encouraged to sign up for the pro- gram by Aug. 9. Registration is free, and homeowners are not obligated to purchase solar panels.
Residents will have the option to move forward with the solar panel installation based on program-ne- gotiated pricing that includes the group discount. SOLAR SWITCH Lewisville’s Solar Switch program is designed to educate people about solar energy options. 30% A solar tax credit could save residents 30% on their total system cost. $5K Residents could save an average of $5,000 on solar installation.
Thomas H. Harris III
Land’s city secretary for four years prior to coming to Lewis- ville and also worked for the city of Lubbock. Harris holds a bachelor’s degree in management information sys- tems from Texas A&M University. He also holds a Texas registered municipal clerk certi ication from the University of North Texas. “I am delighted to welcome Thomas Harris III to Lewisville,” Gilmore said in a news release. “Thomas has a proven track record of success in managing complex administrative tasks and is an excellent communicator. I am con dent he will be able to work e ectively with our council, sta , and residents to ensure that our city runs smoothly and e ciently.”
County, 9.7% of Lewisville’s senior population lives below the poverty line.
The federal tax credit can also reduce costs by an additional 30%.
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SOURCES: CITY OF LEWISVILLE, UNITED WAY OF DENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: CITY OF LEWISVILLE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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