CITY PROJECTS !

The Main Street Parking Lot Expansion is in the final stages. Walking trails to the downtown area will be completed soon, as well as directional signs and lighting. This project is funded by the Municipal Development District that was created by the voters of Ovilla in November 2009, for the imposition of a sales and use tax at the rate of one-fourth of one percent for the purpose of financing development projects beneficial to the district.

Main St Parking

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Governor Abbott renews COVID Disaster Declaration August 29, 2021

Governor Abbott opens Texas & lifts mask mandate

To receive additional information on your County’s Coronavirus updates including vaccinations and testing, please see the links below. 

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Emergency Management Data Survey

Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Budget 

The City Council held a public hearing to receive citizen comments during a scheduled Council meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 6:30 pm, Ovilla Municipal Building, Council Chamber room, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Ovilla, TX 75154, with duly posted notice to consider a approval and adoption of the budget and operating services for Fiscal Year October 01, 2021 - September 30, 2022. 

Following the public hearing, a motion was made by Place 3 Councilmember Griffin to approve Ordinance 2021-17 adopting the fiscal year budget 2021-2022 of the City of Ovilla, seconded by Place 1 Councilmember Rachel Huber. 
Mayor Dormier called a record vote:
Place 1 Huber  Aye
Place 2 Oberg Nay
Place 3 Griffin Aye
Place 4 Hunt Absent
Place 5 Myers Aye
MOTION CARRIED AND BUDGET APPROVED 3-1

CWD Advises of Delays in Service

The City of Ovilla contracts with Community Waste Disposal (CWD) to provide city trash and recycling services.  Currently due to Covid, CWD is experiencing severe staff and driver shortagaes.  One-to-two-day delays are expected.  Please leave your trash and recycling out if you are missed on your designated day.  CWD assures us they will make collections.  The City of Ovilla is aware of this inconvienence and is maintaining communications with CWD on their expected resolve in service. 1-04-COVID-19-Delays-800x800

CWD 2022 Collection Schedule

CWD 2022 collection schedule

  1. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

    The City of Ovilla, Texas (‘Ovilla” or the “City”) is requesting proposals for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meters. Read on...

  2. City Accountant job opportunity

    The City of Ovilla is seeking a qualified individual to assist the Finance Director with accounting duties. Read on...

  3. May 7, 2022 General Election Candidate Packet Now Available

    The Candidate Packet for the upcoming May 7, 2022, General Election is now available. The election will be for three City Council Positions. Read on...
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