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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Wolfforth, Texas, Public Works Department has an immediate opening for two full-time Maintenance Technicians. Primary duties consist of water and sewer system operations, including installation, maintenance, monitoring, and meter reading.  Additional duties may include grounds maintenance, building maintenance/repair, and light construction.  Applicants must have a high school diploma, hold a Class B or better Commercial Driver's License and pass a pre-employment drug screen.   Applications are available at Wolfforth City Hall, 302 Main Street, Wolfforth, Texas.  EOE

The City of Wolfforth, Texas, has an immediate opening for a full time Administrative Assistant for the Police Department.  Applicants must have a high school diploma, good oral and written communication skills, basic phone and computer skills, and pass a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check.  Applications are available at Wolfforth City Hall, 302 Main Street, Wolfforth, Texas.  For additional information call (806)855-4160.  EOE

 

PATTERSON PARK PAVILION AVAILABLE

The new pavilion in Patterson Park is available for rent for a variety of functions.  See the policy below:

PATTERSON PARK PAVILION

FACILITY POLICY

Patterson Park Pavilion is available to the public, during regular park operating hours. The park closes at midnight and the event must be over, cleaning and loading completed, and attendees out of the park by midnight. In addition, the pavilion is subject to the following regulations:

  1. Reservations must be made through Wolfforth City Hall, during regular business hours. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 806-855-4120 to arrange a reservation. Reservations are not confirmed until the payment is received and the reservation form and accompanying documents (if necessary) are complete and submitted.

  2. Reservation fees:

     

    RESIDENTS

    NON-RESIDENTS

    No electricity required

    $25.00

    $75.00

    Electricity required

    $50.00

    $100.00

    Concert w/sound & lights

    $150.00

    $200.00

    Utility service with the City of Wolfforth is proof of residence.

  3. If alcohol is served at the event, you must have an approved permit from the City of Wolfforth and pay an additional $25.00 for a beverage permit. Copy of approved permit and additional fee must be submitted with the reservation form.

  4. RESTROOM FACILITIES ARE UNAVAILABLE. Concert events require the user to provide portable toilets. Documentation from portable toilet vendor must be submitted with reservation form.

  5. Concert events require the user to arrange dumpster service through the City of Wolfforth. Dumpster charge is $50.00. Fee must be submitted with the reservation form.

  6. Concert events and events serving alcohol require professional security, which must be cleared through the Wolfforth Police Department. Approval documentation must be submitted with the reservation form.

  7. No vehicles allowed on park grounds, except for loading and unloading.

  8. No parking in the Community Building parking lot, unless you also have the Community Building reserved. Parking is available in the large lots surrounding the baseball complex, and on the unpaved area south of the Community Building.

  9. Nothing may be physically attached to the pavilion structure. No signs, banners, etc.

  10. No barbecue grills, stoves, or pots used for cooking are allowed on the slab.

  11. Users must properly dispose of all trash and leave the pavilion in good condition.

  12. Reservations may be cancelled only by the person who signed the reservation form. Refunds are granted on the following schedule, and take 10-15 days to process:

    No show, cancellation or reschedule on the day of the event– no refund of any fees collected by the City

    Weather issues – refund of all fees collected by the City with one exception: If a dumpster has already been delivered, dumpster charges still apply. All fees may be transferred to an alternate reservation date, with the exception of charges for a dumpster already delivered.

    Reschedule with 48 hours notice – all fees transfer to new reservation date

    Cancellation with 48 hours notice – 100% refund of all fees collected by the City

  13. The City of Wolfforth reserves the right to refuse any and all requests for reservations, and to revise regulations as individual situations warrant.

 

DROUGHT CONDITIONS

PLEASE HELP CONSERVE WATER

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS

During Daylight Savings Time (from the first Sunday in April to the fourth Sunday in October), landscape irrigation by any manner utilizing water, in whole or in part, obtained from the city water system, is prohibited except during the times between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.  This subparagraph (a) of this section shall not apply to the following irrigation activities: 

(a)        Subsurface or soaker hose type irrigation systems; 

(b)        Irrigation using hoses that are manually attended at all times of operation; 

(c)        Short term operation of an automatic irrigation system solely for the purposes of testing the proper operation of said system; or 

(d)       Irrigation of newly installed landscape material by an automatic irrigation system or irrigation device for a period no longer than three (3) weeks after the landscape material has been installed.  

Sec 13.05.070             Offense 

(1)        Any person, landowner, building owner or occupant who shall violate any of the provisions of this Division or who shall fail to comply with any of the provisions of this section commits an offense. 

(2)        A person commits an offense if he operates an automatic sprinkler system or irrigation device in violation of any provision of this Division.  For the purposes of this Division, an irrigation device is defined as any manually operated or automated sprinkler, sprinkler head, hose, faucet or any other device capable of irrigating, in whole or in part, landscapes or lawns. 

Part 2.  Penalty 

Any violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor punishable as provided by Section 1.01.009 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wolfforth, Texas.

Up to $500 fine for each offense.

CITY HALL HAS MOVED

As of April 4, 2011, City Hall has moved to 302 Main Street, Wolfforth, Texas.  The building is located at the Northwest corner of FM 179/Dowden Road and Main Street/Loop 193.  With the move, a number of telephone numbers have changed:  The main City Hall number is now 855-4120 and the main fax number is 855-4121.  The main non-emergency Police number is 855-4160, and the Police Department fax number is 855-4161.

(The new building was formerly occupied by the Frenship Administration Office.)

SAVE ON HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE

The Public Protection Classification rating  for communities is assigned by the Texas Department of Insurance, State Fire Marshall’s Office.  Ratings range from Class 1 (best) to Class 10 (worst).  The rating directly impacts the premium  insurance companies charge for homeowner’s coverage.  The lower the rating, the lower the price for insurance coverage.   

The Wolfforth Fire & EMS Department and the City of Wolfforth have worked diligently for the last three years to make improvements to the Fire Department and the City’s water system in preparation for requesting an Insurance Services Office inspection.  The inspection assigns point values for water supply, Fire & EMS equipment, firefighter training and certification, and other factors.  The total point value is used by the Texas Department of Insurance to determine the Public Protection Classification rating.  The ISO inspection occurred in October, 2006, and the City has received notification of the new Public Protection Classification rating for Wolfforth.  With the recent improvements, Wolfforth has received a rating of Class 2, down from the existing rating of Class 7.  The new classification takes effect on June 1, 2007.  Homeowners should notify their insurance carriers so that policies issued or renewed after 6/1/07 reflect the Class 2 rating, with lower premiums. 

Wolfforth Fire & EMS also provides fire protection for a substantial portion of Southwest Lubbock County, and the rating for county residents has improved from a Class 10 to a Class 8B.  County property owners in the Wolfforth Fire & EMS service area should also see a premium reduction. 

Congratulations to the Wolfforth Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Wolfforth in achieving the substantially improved rating for Wolfforth area citizens!

ISO Confirmation Letter