Newslist
City Council Opening - Applications at City Hall
The deadline to submit your application to City Hall is April 03, 2023.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
City Secretary
NEW - ONLINE BILL PAY & E-BILLING
Please ask us how you can get started with online services. Signing up for this service, you can now receive your bill earlier than you would using the paper bill option. Call City Hall at 830-914-2391 and Choose Option 1 for Utilities or email: apalacios@cityofmariontx.org
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
City Secretary
Special City Council Meeting 02-22-23 - CANCELLED
Emergency Lane Closure
Subject: FM78 Emergency Lane Closure
Importance: High
Weather permitting, TxDOT contractor are to conduct an emergency road closure at FM78, 0.27 West of FM1044.
- Date: 02/17/23 to 02/21/23
- Friday @ 9PM to Tuesday @ 5AM
- Limits: CR311 to FM1044
- Purpose: Emergency closure to replace 3x72" CMP under FM78, 0.27 MI West of FM1044
- Detour for FM 78 EB Traffic
- FM78 to FM465
- FM465 to IH10 FR
- IH10 NFR to FM725 N
- FM725 N to FM78
- Detour for FM78 WB traffic
- FM78 to FM725 SB
- FM725 SB to IH10 NFR
- IH10 NFR to FM465
- FM465 to FM78
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City Seeking P&Z Committee Members
House Number Visibility
Agenda - Regular City Council Meeting 02-13-23
CROSS COUNTRY WALKING TRAIL
If you are trying to access the Cross Country Walking Trails, please go behind MYO baseball fields and access the trails from there. Fencing is put up blocking the entrance from the school while construction is being done.
Thank you,
Public Works
City Hall - Temporary Hours
Update - City Hall has been closed from 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. beginning on Jan. 23rd - February 3rd for staff software training. Staff is in the office completing training, but closed to the public. In order to serve the city more efficiently, we have to have this time to train. If you need to make a utility bill payment, you may do so by US Mail, the 24/7 Drop Box in front of City Hall or by paying on our website. We will resume regular business hours on February 6, 2023. Thank you for your patience. Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary sgonzales@cityofmariontx.org
ELECTIONS
NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT (Go to Forms & Documents - Look under the Election Tab)
Please continue to refer to our website to keep informed on upcoming city elections. If you are planning to run for Mayor or City Council, the last day to fill out an application to get your name on the ballot is February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary
Bill Payment Setup - Book Number
When setting up your customer profile to pay on the website, it will ask for your book number. Please refer to your utility bill account number. The first number before the dash is your book number. For example: Account Number: 2-1245 (Your book number would be 2 and your account number 1245). Thank you!
Good News! Now Available - Pay Bill Online
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary
Preparing ---New Web Pay System
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary
AGENDA for City Council Meeting 01-09-23
The current agenda for the upcoming City Council Meeting on 01-09-22 is posted on the outside bulletin board by the front door of city hall.
Thank you!
January 2023 Utility Bill Statements
Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary
Holiday Trash Schedule - Apache
The trash pickup in the city will run on it's normal schedule per Apache Waste. They are scheduled to pick up on Monday December 26th and January 2nd.
Thank you!
December Water Bill Statements
City Hall Closed at 12:30 p.m. Today
We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve this issue.
Thank you!
Vote for the "Best of the Best" Marion
2023 "BEST OF THE BEST"
DEADLINE TO CAST YOUR BALLOT 12-14-22
Notice of Possible Quorum 12-02-22
NOTICE OF PRESENCE OF A POSSIBLE QUORUM
OF THE CITY OF MARION CITY COUNCIL
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, V. T. C. A., Government Code, notice is hereby given of a possible quorum of the Marion City Council at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Friday, December 02, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Notice of possible quorum: City Council, City of Marion, Texas. This notice is posted in order to meet the requirements of the Open Meetings Act, in the event that the number of City Council members present at the session makes the Act applicable.
This Notice of Meeting is posted pursuant to the Texas Government Code 551.041 – 0.43 on the front bulletin board of the Marion City Hall Building, 303 S. Center St., Marion, Texas 78124 on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 which is a place readily accessible to the public at all times and that said notice was posted at 5:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Suzanne Gonzales
City Secretary
No Utility Payments by Phone (Temporarily)
Effective today, we cannot accept payments by phone. Our new payment system is being installed and we must disconnect the old service so the new one can be put in it's place. This will be temporary until the new system is up and running. Thank you for your patience. Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary
Customer Contact Information
Utility Bill Payments - CASH
Holiday
Utility Bill Payments - Beginning November 2022
We will continue mailing all utility bills on the 1st of each month, with a due date of the15th. Disconnects will begin on the 26th of the month if bills are not paid in full.
Thank you!
HOURS - CITY HALL
Phone - City Hall
Thank you!
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON TAX INCREASE
A tax rate of 0.4715 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of City of Marion.
PROPOSED TAX RATE |
$0.471500 per $100 |
NO-NEW REVENUE TAX RATE |
$0.439500 per $100 |
VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE |
$0.484200 per $100 |
DE MINIMIS RATE |
$1.093900 per $100 |
The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2022 tax year that will raise the same amount of property tax revenue for the City of Marion from the same properties in the 2021 tax year.
The voter-approval tax rate is the highest tax rate that the City of Marion may adopt without holding an election to seek voter approval of the rate, unless the de minimis rate for the City of Marion exceeds the voter-approval rate for the City of Marion.
The de minimis rate is the rate equal to the sum of the no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate for the City of Marion, the rate that will raise $500,000, and the current debt rate for the City of Marion.
The proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate. This means that City of Marion is proposing to increase property taxes for the 2022 tax year.
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the mcl Community library 303 S. Center street, Marion, Texas.
The proposed tax rate is not greater than the de minimis rate. As a result, City of Marion is not required to hold an election at which voters may accept or reject the proposed tax rate. However, you may express your support for or opposition to the proposed tax rate by contacting the members of the City Clerk’s office at 830-914-2391 of City of Marion at their offices or by attending the public hearing mentioned above.
YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:
property tax amount = (tax rate) x (taxable value of your property) / 100
The members of the governing body voted on the proposed tax increase as follows:
FOR: Abigaile Maberry, David Bauch, Deshon Blyden, Alex Gonzalez, Shane Pawelek
AGAINST:
PRESENT and not voting:
ABSENT:
The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.
The following table compares the taxes imposed on the average residence homestead by City of Marion last year to the taxes proposed to be imposed on the average residence homestead by City of Marion this year:
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2021 |
2022 |
Change |
Total Tax Rate (per $100 of value) |
$0.4801 |
$0.4715 |
decrease of $0.086 or .98% |
Average homestead taxable value |
$185,509 |
$206,391 |
increase of % 11.26% |
Tax on average homestead |
$891 |
$973 |
increase of $82 or 9.20% |
Total tax levy on all properties |
$323,481 |
$361,473 |
increase of $37,992 or 11.74% |
For assistance with tax calculations, please contact the tax assessor for City of Marion at 830-914-2391 or visit guadalupead.com for more information.
City of Marion Notice of Public Hearing Operating Budget
CITY OF MARION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OPERATING BUDGET:
The City of Marion will hold a public hearing on September 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm, located at 303 S. Center St., Marion, Texas 78124. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the City of Marion finances for the upcoming 2022-2023 fiscal year. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $37,992.37 an 11.7% increase, and of that amount $17,130.89 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.
Trash Pickup - Update
Apache will start picking up once a week every Monday, starting on September 05, 2022.
Thank you,
Suzanne Gonzales
City Secretary
Temporary Office Hours - City Hall
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
Open enrollment for all employees happens once a year. Thank you for your patience. Suzanne Gonzales, City Secretary
New Councilman
Job Opening - School Resource Officer (SRO)
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
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
Position Filled - (Job Opening)
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
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
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
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
Public Works Department
Planning & Zoning Commission
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
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
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
City Trash Pick Up - 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 !
Keep In Touch
City Phones and Website Updates
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tax Rate
Proposed Budget FY 2020-2021
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.
City Hall Closed to the Public
county and community.
Confirmed COVID-19 Case in the City
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
for Place on the Ballot for the Special Election is
March 3, 2020
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot