Public Hearings/Notices

LEGAL NOTICE  

PUBLIC HEARING

 A Public Hearing of the City of Blue Ridge City Council for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Blue Ridge Community Center located at 200 W. Tilton to receive public comments and to hear the request to amend and update the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Blue Ridge regarding screening and fencing, to promote the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the municipality and the safe, orderly, and healthful development of the municipality.

This hearing is open to any interested persons. Opinions, objections and/or comments relative to this matter may be expressed in writing or in person at the hearing.

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Public Notice for a Proposed Activity in the Floodplain and Wetlands

To:  All interested Agencies, US Fish and Wildlife, US Army Corps of Engineers, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Groups, and Individuals.

This is to give notice that the City of Blue Ridge plans to submit an application to the Texas Parks &Wildlife Department for a Local Parks Program Grant. Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and Executive Order 11990, to determine the potential effect that its activity in the floodplain and wetlands will have on the human environment. If funded, Grantee shall complete various recreation improvements to create a new park, to be known as Mowery Park, in Blue Ridge, which will be is approximately 5.8 acres in size on property approximately 30 acres in size. Project improvements may include new fishing pond, paved walking trails with solar lighting, parking lot, picnic areas, exercise stations, and other improvements. Per FEMA Map 48085C0195J, 6/2/2009, improvements are located in the 100-year floodplain. According to the Fish & Wildlife Services, National Wetlands Inventory, activities will occur within the wetlands. The proposed project is located on property owned by the City of Blue Ridge, south of FM 545 and west of Pecan St. Approximate location is 33.297648, -96.415851, located east of Pilot Grove Creek.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains and wetlands can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains and wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Commenters are encouraged to submit comments to the City of Blue Ridge City Hall, 108 W James St, Blue Ridge, TX 75454, or Edie Sims, esims@blueridgecity.com.

La ciudad de Blue Ridge se está preparando para presentar una solicitud de subvención al Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas. El sitio del proyecto se encuentra tanto en una llanura aluvial como en humedales. Para traducir este aviso del inglés al español, comuníquese con la ciudad de Blue Ridge, secretario de la ciudad, 972-752-5791 o esims@blueridgecity.com