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Friday, August 14, 2020

Positive Cases Continue to Rise in Missouri City

“We have surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 cases in the City, including concerning numbers at some of the nursing homes,” said Mayor Yolanda Ford. “These increasing numbers should be a reminder that the virus hasn’t gone anywhere, and we need to make sure we continue to stay vigilant and follow the safety guidelines below.”


MCTX to Get $3.7 Million in CARES Act Funds; Residents & Businesses Encouraged to Complete Survey

As part of the federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a Coronavirus Relief Fund (the Fund) was established to make payments for specified uses to states and certain local governments. From the Fund, Fort Bend County received $134,262,393 from the State of Texas and Missouri City is eligible to receive up to $3,763,760. To further gauge the needs of the MCTX community, staff created a survey to engage residents, businesses and stakeholders in the process. Individuals are encouraged to complete the online survey and share their input on the proposed projects. TAKE ONLINE SURVEY

Know the Numbers

MCTX is mostly in Fort Bend County, but a portion of the City is located within Harris County. To ensure all residents are educated on the current number of COVID-19 cases, the latest testing centers and other details, please visit the respective websites below:

Fort Bend County

Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Harris County

Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering

Fort Bend County is also hosting several PPE Drives in the region. View Locations


Did You Know?

The City has more than 60 Home Owners Associations and there is an HOA Liaison who serves as the bridge between the City and the HOAs. If residents, HOA board members and officials need assistance with a community project/issue or would like for a City representative to attend a meeting, they may contact HOA Liaison Kelly Matte at 281.403.8533 or at kelly.matte@missouricitytx.gov.

Community Spotlight:

City Manager Odis Jones Shares Details of “Optimistic Vision” To Put City In “Position to Win” Through Growth & Development

Odis Jones has an “optimistic vision” for Missouri City. The municipality’s eighth Chief Administrative Officer was recently sworn in by Mayor Yolanda Ford to serve the residents and City Manager Jones sat down with MCTV for an exclusive conversation to discuss challenges the City faces, and ideas for the future of the community.

WATCH VIDEOS: Episode 1 | Episode 2 |Episode 3

If residents, businesses and stakeholders would like to meet with Mr. Jones, they may submit a request form on the City Website.

District D Councilmember Floyd Emery Congratulates Farmers Market Partners

Last weekend, Councilmember Emery recognized the Missouri City Farmers Market Partners team as part of the “National Farmers Market Week” for beginning the concept in the City. The group usually meets weekly at the Sienna Annex parking lot.

WATCH VIDEO

Council Approves Ordinance Amendment on Offensive/Racially-Insensitive Street Signs

Turning the page on an offensive and racially-insensitive part of Missouri City’s street naming history, City Council approved an ordinance amendment that addresses this issue, at their Monday, Aug. 3 Regular Virtual Meeting. The approval was after the first of the two hearings, where several residents voiced their comments regarding this ordinance. To learn more about the proposed changes to the ordinance, Read FAQ.

Infrastructure News

TxDOT Contractors have almost finished planting trees on the medians along the Texas Parkway/Cartwright Road Corridors and are staking them in place. Weather permitting, they will begin planting additional small shrubs and plants along the roadway in the upcoming weeks.

Citizens Invited to Share Input on Art in Public Places

To continue beautification throughout the City, the MCTX Art in Public Places Program is undergoing an initiative to gather input from residents and local artists to increase the artwork in the community. For more details and to take the survey, visit theCity Website.

2020 General Election: Deadline to Apply is Monday, Aug. 17

The last day to submit candidate applications is Monday, Aug. 17. Based on the COVID-19 procedures, interested individuals may even email their applications to CSO@missouricitytx.gov. Learn More

Candidates may begin placing their political signs on Sunday, Sept. 13. Signage Placement FAQ

Special Election includes the proposition providing for or against the adoption of the firefighters’ and police officers’ civil service law. Civil Service FAQ

Register to Vote: Fort Bend County | Harris County

Hurricane Season Expected to Peak in September; Mayor Ford Encourages Residents to Be Prepared

For emergency updates and alerts, follow official City outlets:

www.MissouriCityReady.com

MissouriCityEM on Twitter

Prepare Now

In The News

Community engagement and partnerships continue to be a strategic priority. For instance, Communications produced the latest “In the News” video with information on the upcoming virtual school year, updates on Capital Improvement Projects and more!

Play Video!

Operational Updates

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Permits & Inspections

Police

Fire & Rescue Services

Media & HOA

Financial Transparency

Economic Development

Council Connection

Infrastructure

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