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Temporary Office Hours - City Hall
Beginning August 22, 2022, City Hall will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily. These hours will be temporary until training is completed and until we are fully staffed.
You may continue to make your payments using US Mail or dropping them off in the 24/7 locked drop box in front of City Hall. You may make payments in person between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please provide your statement at time of payment. When calling the office, please select the appropriate extension. All calls will be returned between 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily, Thank you! Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary.
You may continue to make your payments using US Mail or dropping them off in the 24/7 locked drop box in front of City Hall. You may make payments in person between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please provide your statement at time of payment. When calling the office, please select the appropriate extension. All calls will be returned between 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily, Thank you! Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary.
Employee Open Enrollment Today
City Hall is closed this morning from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for employee insurance open enrollment.
Open enrollment for all employees happens once a year. Thank you for your patience. Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary
Open enrollment for all employees happens once a year. Thank you for your patience. Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary
New Councilman
As Mayor I swore in our newest Councilman Mr. Alex Gonzalez in the July 25th special meeting, and we are very grateful that he has decided to once again help guide the City. This could not happen at better time, we are starting to work on the 2022-2023 Budget. His experience will be greatly appreciated since he has previously been a councilman.
Job Opening - School Resource Officer (SRO)
Employee Position: School Resource Officer
Department: Police - Law Enforcement
Reporting To: Police Sergeant
Non-Exempt $25.00/HR
Position will be posted until filled.
Apply: www.tml.org Texas Municipal League and/or
Contact Email: Sgt. Hicks ehicks@cityofmariontx.org
Department: Police - Law Enforcement
Reporting To: Police Sergeant
Non-Exempt $25.00/HR
Position will be posted until filled.
Apply: www.tml.org Texas Municipal League and/or
Contact Email: Sgt. Hicks ehicks@cityofmariontx.org
City Hall - Closed Aug 4th and Aug 5th
City Hall will be closed to the public on Aug 4th and Aug 5th
You may reach city staff by calling 830-914-2391 and leaving a message. Staff will return phone calls between 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
If you have a police emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you have a water leak emergency during regular business hours, please call 830-914-2391 and leave a message for public works.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
City Secretary
You may reach city staff by calling 830-914-2391 and leaving a message. Staff will return phone calls between 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
If you have a police emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you have a water leak emergency during regular business hours, please call 830-914-2391 and leave a message for public works.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
City Secretary
Job Opening
Job Opportunity - City of Marion
Full Time Permit Clerk/Customer Service Representative
Go to Administration and Click on the Job Opportunity Button for details on how apply.
Deadline to Apply: 08-14-2022
Full Time Permit Clerk/Customer Service Representative
Go to Administration and Click on the Job Opportunity Button for details on how apply.
Deadline to Apply: 08-14-2022
Water Bill Statements
To assure credit to the proper account, please bring your statements with you when paying in person. If paying by mail, please return the top portion of your statement with your payment.
For your convenience, there is a 24/7 drop box located outside the city hall front door where you may leave your payment. Thank you!
For your convenience, there is a 24/7 drop box located outside the city hall front door where you may leave your payment. Thank you!
2nd NOTIFICATION - WATER BILL PAYMENTS
2nd Notification - Our utility billing payment systems are not working. You may mail your payment to us, pay in person or drop your payment off in the 24/7 drop box located in front of city hall.
Our 1st Notification was posted on 06-03-22. Prior to that, please scroll down on Latest News to see the notification made on 5-18-22. Please check the website frequently for updated information. Thank you!
Our 1st Notification was posted on 06-03-22. Prior to that, please scroll down on Latest News to see the notification made on 5-18-22. Please check the website frequently for updated information. Thank you!
Stage III Water Restrictions
Stage III Water Restrictions in Place
Under Stage III, you are able to water your lawn ONE DAY A WEEK based on the last digit of your address (applies to residential and commercial customers). If the last digit of your street address is:
0 or 1 Irrigate on Monday
2 or 3 Irrigate on Tuesday
4 or 5 Irrigate on Wednesday
6 or 7 Irrigate on Thursday
8 or 9 Irrigate on Friday.
Under Stage III, you are able to water your lawn ONE DAY A WEEK based on the last digit of your address (applies to residential and commercial customers). If the last digit of your street address is:
0 or 1 Irrigate on Monday
2 or 3 Irrigate on Tuesday
4 or 5 Irrigate on Wednesday
6 or 7 Irrigate on Thursday
8 or 9 Irrigate on Friday.
Open Position for City Council Member
The City of Marion is looking to fill (1) open space for a City Council Member to serve our city. Applications are available under Forms & Documents on our website. Scroll down to the 2022 application at the bottom of the page. You may also pick up an application at City Hall. Deadline to apply is July 7th.
Public Works Department
President George W. Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5), Management of Domestic Incidents, in 2003, in which a public works response to emergencies and disasters is recognized as an absolute necessity, and the federal government is directed to include public works in all planning and response efforts. The Public Works First Responder symbol is expected to increase recognition of public works as first responders throughout North America. The Public Works First Responder symbol uses familiar colors - orange, black and white - and a design reminiscent of road construction, signs, safety cones and orange construction barrels.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Marion Planning & Zoning Commission is accepting applications to serve on the board.
Applications are available at City Hall or by contacting City Secretary Suzanne Gonzales at sgonzales@cityofmariontx.org who can email you one. Residents who live inside the City Limits and also those who live in the ETJ are both encouraged to apply.
Applications are available at City Hall or by contacting City Secretary Suzanne Gonzales at sgonzales@cityofmariontx.org who can email you one. Residents who live inside the City Limits and also those who live in the ETJ are both encouraged to apply.
Reminder - Police Calls
REMINDER - CALL 9-1-1 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES
For all non-emergency issues, please call the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency Number: 830-379-1224
The Sheriff's Office dispatches for the City of Marion. Thank You
For all non-emergency issues, please call the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency Number: 830-379-1224
The Sheriff's Office dispatches for the City of Marion. Thank You
ANIMAL CONTROL
The City of Marion does not have an Animal Control Department. We do not have a shelter in the city or any place to hold stray dogs or cats.
All callers reporting animal neglect and abuse, please call the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office at 830-379-1224. Thank You
All callers reporting animal neglect and abuse, please call the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office at 830-379-1224. Thank You
Online Bill Pay Service
** Please stop using the on-line bill pay system. It is no longer working. You will need to de-activate your account. **
City Trash Pick Up - June July August 2022
City Trash Pick Up .....Summer Months June, July & August 2022
During the summer months, trash in The City of Marion will be picked up twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays. Thank you Apache!
UPDATE: We were just updated as to the trash pick up dates per Apache. Starting the first full week of June (June 6th) trash will be picked up twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays. This will last through the last week in August to include Thursday September 1st. Thank you !
During the summer months, trash in The City of Marion will be picked up twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays. Thank you Apache!
UPDATE: We were just updated as to the trash pick up dates per Apache. Starting the first full week of June (June 6th) trash will be picked up twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays. This will last through the last week in August to include Thursday September 1st. Thank you !
Keep In Touch
Please see the "Pop-Up" on our website to get started!
City Phones and Website Updates
The City of Marion is currently in the process of updating the way incoming phone calls are routed in our office. This update should be completed the week of May 23, 2022.
Also "under construction" is our website. We are updating it to provide the necessary information to match the instructions given by phone.
We apologize for the temporary inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this process.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
City Secretary
Also "under construction" is our website. We are updating it to provide the necessary information to match the instructions given by phone.
We apologize for the temporary inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this process.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
City Secretary
NOTIFICATION - WATER BILL PAYMENTS
NOTIFICATION - WATER BILL PAYMENTS
The city is currently undergoing a change in it's utility software. We are in the middle of the transition at this time and do not have
an exact date as to when you can expect to see updated information on our "bill pay" website. We have been advised this may be 4 more weeks.
You will notice that the new statements mailed out on May 1st look different. Please disregard the balances you see online, those balances are from our old system and we are working on getting them removed as soon as possible. If you try to make a payment by phone, you will not get updated information at this time. However, you may still make a payment using the information from the billing statement that was mailed to you. You will need your account number using this system. (8-digits long. Zeros precede the actual numbers)
We appreciate your patience during this time.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
Interim City Secretary
The city is currently undergoing a change in it's utility software. We are in the middle of the transition at this time and do not have
an exact date as to when you can expect to see updated information on our "bill pay" website. We have been advised this may be 4 more weeks.
You will notice that the new statements mailed out on May 1st look different. Please disregard the balances you see online, those balances are from our old system and we are working on getting them removed as soon as possible. If you try to make a payment by phone, you will not get updated information at this time. However, you may still make a payment using the information from the billing statement that was mailed to you. You will need your account number using this system. (8-digits long. Zeros precede the actual numbers)
We appreciate your patience during this time.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
Interim City Secretary
House Bill 872
House Bill 872
Notice of Confidentiality and Customer Right to Disclosure: Pursuant to House Bill (H.B.) 872, passed by the 87th Legislature, Regular Session, amending Subchapter B of Chapter 182 of the Texas Utilities Code, amending Section 13.043(b-2) of the Texas Water Code, and adding Section 552.1331 to the Texas Government Code, all effective June 18, 2021 (pending publication of the current statutes), providing that personal information as defined under Tex. Utilities Code Section 182.051 as, “an individual’s address, telephone number, or social security number” in a customer’s account record, or any information relating to the volume or units of utility usage or amounts billed to or collected from a customer for utility usage (also known as a “ratepayer”), may not be disclosed by the City of Marion or the City’s Utility Department unless a customer request disclosure of such personal information. A customer may request disclosure of its personal information by submitting in writing such request addressed to the City Secretary, Suzanne Gonzales at sgonzales@cityofmariontx.org – please ensure to provide your complete service address and billing account number. You will get a confirmation email after your request is received and applied to your account. You can also make your request for disclosure in person in the at City Hall.
At any time, a customer may rescind their request for disclosure by submitting, in writing, a request, ensuring to include their complete service address and billing account number, to withhold the customer’s personal information to the City’s Secretary. Such request shall become effective on the date the City receives a customer’s request to rescind disclosure of their personal information.
Disclosure Form
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
City of Marion
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 3rd, 2021 at 6 p.m.
with a Special Visit all the way
from the North Pole from
Santa
Don't forget to Bring your Chair
Don't forget to Bring your Chair
Park Survey
The City of Marion
Will be submitting a grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPW).
The Grant will be to improve the City’s Parks located at E. Krueger and N. Center St.
Please answer the survey at this link : https://forms.gle/EyV8nhiDqiUFhQPU8
Your answers are helpful to secure funds for the Marion Park.
Planning and Zoning
The City of Marion is currently accepting applications
to fill vacancies on the City of Marion
Planning and Zoning Commission.
If you are interested, please
submit the following form: Application
to fill vacancies on the City of Marion
Planning and Zoning Commission.
If you are interested, please
submit the following form: Application
General Election May 1, 2021
Notice of Deadline to File
the deadline to file Your application
for a Place on the May 1, 2021 General Election
is February 12, 2021
Election for :
Mayor
and Two Alderman
Notice of Election
the deadline to file Your application
for a Place on the May 1, 2021 General Election
is February 12, 2021
Election for :
Mayor
and Two Alderman
Notice of Election
Covid-19 Update
For Immediate Release:
Marion Residents
is Very Important to wear a mask
when you are out in public and practice
social distancing, and please Wash your hands often.
Marion Residents
is Very Important to wear a mask
when you are out in public and practice
social distancing, and please Wash your hands often.
Order of Election for November 3, 2020
Resolution 2020-23 Canvassing the Election
Election for three (3) Alderman
and
One (1) Unexpired Alderman
November 3, 2020
Notice of Elections
Propose Tax Rate and Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
To see the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and the Tax Rate please click on the following:
Tax Rate
Proposed Budget FY 2020-2021
Tax Rate
Proposed Budget FY 2020-2021
Covid-19 Update
***COVID-19 Update***
Governor Gregg Abbott has issued an Executive Order No. GA-29
Requiring as of July 3, 2020 at 12:01pm that every person in Texas shall wear a face covering over the nose and mouth.
Governor Gregg Abbott has issued an Executive Order No. GA-29
Requiring as of July 3, 2020 at 12:01pm that every person in Texas shall wear a face covering over the nose and mouth.
City Hall Closed to the Public
Due to the rise of Covid-19 cases in our state
county and community.
county and community.
Confirmed COVID-19 Case in the City
The County Judge just confirmed one case of COVID-19 in the City of Marion.
If you need additional information, please call Mayor Contreras at:
210-846-3172
Please keep practicing social distancing and wash your hands often with
soap and water, if soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.
Factsheet
If you need additional information, please call Mayor Contreras at:
210-846-3172
Please keep practicing social distancing and wash your hands often with
soap and water, if soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.
Factsheet
Notice of Deadline
The Deadline to File Application
for Place on the Ballot for the Special Election is
March 3, 2020
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot
for Place on the Ballot for the Special Election is
March 3, 2020
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot