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BY MARK FADDEN, HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CODY THORN
New ordinance attempts to curb Keller water loss Keller City Council voted unanimously to amend the city’s water ordinance during its meeting May 20. The changes attempt to address water loss from issues with water systems. The details Director of Public Works Alonzo Liñán said sta recommended the changes to be in alignment with the city of Fort Worth’s water conservation e orts since Keller gets its water from Fort Worth. Liñán cited recent examples of signi cant water loss and waste, including: • A faulty hose bib that leaked for 22 days, result- ing in 2,000-3,000 gallons per day of water lost • A faulty pool valve leaked for 93 days, resulting in 800-900 gallons per day of water lost Liñán said added the city will encompass ordinances on other water systems besides lawn
Roanoke vetoes guided scooter tours Roanoke City Council denied a special per- mit use to Lone Star Rydables on Oak Street by a 4-3 vote at the June 10 meeting. Lone Star Rydables are motorized scooters in the shape of di erent animals that are part of guided city and restaurant tours, applicant Ken Goodman said. The overview Roanoke Fire Chief Chris Addington had concerns about the scooters catching re while charging and Police Chief Je Williams noted the smaller walking paths on Oak Street would not t both scooters and pedestrians. Another concern was pinpointing when tours would occur, Williams said. Though Goodman said the business didn’t want to have tours during peak hours, that is hard to determine since they change seasonally.
WaterSmart Software is an app that helps inform residents about their water usage.
Household water usage insights
Comparisons to similar- sized homes in area
Customized tips to help reduce water waste/lower water bills
SOURCE: CITY OF KELLER COMMUNITY IMPACT
and landscaping irrigation. Penalties could be up to $500 per day, though Liñán said the city will seek to educate residents who are in violation before handing out nes. Looking ahead Keller o cials announced June 2 a partnership with WaterSmart Software, an app that monitors a household’s water usage. Residents can register for the program at kellertx.watersmart.com.
Fort Worth names Alldredge interim police chief Fort Worth Assistant Police Chief Robert All- dredge is now the city’s the interim police chief. What’s happening
“I am stepping into this role with a deep sense of responsibility and a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of every
multiple areas of the department. He started with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1999 and has been an o cer, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant and captain, according to the city website. In his most recent job, he oversaw the depart- ment’s nance/personnel bureau, consisting of the training division, professional standards division, program support division and communications.
resident in our city.” ROBERT ALLDREDGE, FORT WORTH INTERIM POLICE CHIEF
Fort Worth City Council voted for Alldredge to take over the role May 31 during its May 20 meet- ing, one day following the retirement of Police Chief Neil Noakes. Alldredge has held various ranks and served in
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