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George
A. Newman
Taylor County Judge
November 15, 2007
FROM: George A. Newman
Taylor County Judge
SUBJECT: Flood Damage Repair Permit
As a reminder, any citizen living in a
floodplain in the unincorporated area of Taylor County that experienced damages to their
home due to the floods of August, 2007 will need to obtain a Flood Damage Repair Permit
from the Taylor County Environmental Office if repairs are being or will be made to your
home. The usual fee of $25.00 for this permit is being waived for the specific Disaster
Events of 1709 and 1730 so as not to cause any additional burden to our citizens.
If you are unsure if you are in the floodplain or to schedule an assessment, contact
the Taylor County Environmental Office at 325-674-1393. |
| TAYLOR
COUNTY, TEXAS
AMENDED ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING
WHEREAS in accordance with Section 352.081 of the Texas Local
Government Code, the Taylor County Commissioners Court has found that dry conditions
along with heavy fuel accumulations in the unincorporated areas of Taylor County create a
public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning; and, whereas such a
finding authorizes the issuance of an order which prohibits or restricts outdoor burning.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED
that the following regulations are hereby established for all unincorporated areas of
Taylor County, Texas:
(1) Action prohibited:
a. A person violates this order if he or she knowingly or intentionally
burns any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain all flames
and/or sparks, or orders such burning by others.
b. A person violates this order if he or she knowingly or intentionally
engages in any activity outdoors which could allow flames or sparks that could result in a
fire, or orders such activities by others.
(2) Enforcement:
a. A violation of this order is a Class C Misdemeanor.
b. This order may be enforced by any duly commissioned peace officer in
Taylor County.
(3) This order is effective and enforceable for 90 days after the date
signed below.
(4) This order does not apply to outdoor burning activities related to
public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality for firefighter training; public utility, natural gas pipeline, or mining
operations; or planting or harvesting of agriculture crops.
This order does not apply to outdoor burning activities that are
conducted by a prescribed burn manager certified under §153.048, Texas Natural Resources
Code and meet the standards of §153.047, Texas Natural Resources Code.
This order does not apply to welding professionals, provided that the
work area has been cleared of all debris or accumulated fuels and that another individual
with extinguishing materials is present at the worksite.
Any person or persons who violate this order may be held liable for any
and all damages incurred as a result of their actions.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the
County Judge or his designee may lift this order if climatic conditions change.
THEREFORE, the burn ban ratified by the Commissioners
Court of Taylor County at its regular meeting on January 8, 2008 is hereby AMENDED by
the Commissioners Court of Taylor County, Texas on the 22nd day of
January, 2008, and executed on the same date in regular session of Commissioners
Court. |
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| Annexation Committee
Any party interested in being
considered for an appointment to the 5 person committee to review the proposed annexation
by the City of Abilene is invited to submit their request via e-mail. This committee is required by state statute to
determine potential services needed if the City chose to annex the area near Potosi. That
area consists of the land south of the airport down to CR 111 from Colony Hill Road
to near Maple Street. This would include the subdivisions of Colonial Hills and Blackhawk. Requests will be accepted until close of business
on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. An individual
is requested to send information about himself for consideration by the Taylor County
Commissioners Court. Interested parties
must be a current resident of the area considered for annexation. Your requests should be sent to Commissioner Chuck
Statler at statlerc@taylorcountytexas.org.
If you do not have e-mail, you may
bring your written request in person to 300 Oak Street, 2nd floor
Administration Office. The deadline of close
of business on December 5, 2007 applies to this method.

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