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Small Business Lease/Mortgage Assistance Grant Program Launches Sunday, Oct. 11 at Noon

At the Monday, Oct. 5 Virtual Regular Meeting, City Council approved an additional $500,000 of the CARES Act Funds towards the Small Business Assistance program. With this increase, a total of $1.5 million is now available to provide grants up to $15,000 each to eligible Missouri City small businesses impacted by COVID-19. These supplemental funds are designed to help the most vulnerable businesses remain open and assist with their business lease or mortgage payments. The application portal will be open on Sunday, Oct. 11 at noon. For more details and to apply, businesses may visit www.missouricitytx.gov or call 281.403.8690.
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Civil Service System
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The October 6 “Did You Know” featured information on the Civil Service System that is on the November 3 ballot. For more details on how the system could affect the City,
including future budgets, Read FAQs.
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Early voting for the 2020 election will begin Tuesday, Oct. 13. The MCTX General Election candidates on the ballot in order are as follows:


Mayor

  • Fred G Taylor
  • Robin J. Elackatt
  • Yolanda Ford

Councilmember
At-Large Position #1

  • Vashaundra Edwards
  • Reginald Pearson

Councilmember
At-Large Position #2

  • Chris Preston
  • James Mable
  • Lynn Clouser

During early voting and on Election Day, both Fort Bend and Harris County residents may vote at any polling location within their appropriate county. For more details see below:

Fort Bend County • 281.342.3411 | Harris County • 713.755.6965
Voters Report Concerns About Local Elections Not Being Listed On Some FBC Mail-In Ballots

Four days before early voting is set to begin in Missouri City’s first general and special election held during a pandemic, some registered voters are expressing serious concerns that mail-in ballots they received from Fort Bend County do not include City elections and have incorrect precincts.

In an abundance of caution, all residents are advised to verify that they receive the correct ballot by ensuring that it has the City general and special election and that the precinct number on their voter registration card matches the one on the top right hand side of the mail-in ballot.

While the City does not facilitate elections, officials and staff urge individuals who did not receive a correct ballot to immediately contact the Fort Bend County Office of Elections Administration: 281.341.8670, to call the City Secretary’s office at 281.403.8686 or to submit an inquiry via the City’s website.

To ensure that the citizens’ right to vote is protected with integrity, the City is working with Fort Bend County to make certain that this electoral issue is researched and resolved in a timely manner.

 For additional questions regarding mail-in ballots in Missouri City, residents should contact their respective county at:

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Mosquito Control Program
The 2020 hurricane season has been more active than previous years, and the result is an increase in rain throughout Southeast Texas, including Missouri City. The rainy weather caused an increase in the mosquito population, and the City is hopeful that the most recent mosquito spraying will help remedy the increase. 
Read FAQs
City Earns GFOA Award for 32nd Consecutive Year

The “Show Me City” earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 32nd year in a row. This award is a reflection on the quality of preparing and presenting the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget (Oct. 1, 2019 through Sept. 30, 2020), and this distinction is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. 

 View Certificate

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October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week

Residents are encouraged to use this week to review fire safety tips for kitchens, as cooking is one of the top causes for home fires/injuries. It is also important to share those life-saving tips with children as well and safety coloring books are a good way to do that. To pick up a copy, call 281.403.8500.

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October is National Community
Planning Month
Planning is more important than ever as communities continue to navigate the disruptive changes brought about by the pandemic. And, this year’s theme of “Planning Is Essential to Recovery” truly reflects that. Planners work to improve the well-being of all people living in our communities by taking a comprehensive perspective. This approach leads to safer, resilient, more equitable, and more prosperous communities.

Learn More

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METRO Launches “curb2curb” Scheduling App
As rideshare services become more in demand, Houston METRO has launched a new program that allows residents to enjoy a more customized experience. The new curb2curb app gives the community a more convenient way to get around town. Through METRO’s MCTX Community Connector, it is now easier than ever before to explore the City.
For more details, Click Here.
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Tropics Still Active; Officials Monitoring Hurricane Delta
Even though there are fewer than eight weeks left in the 2020 Hurricane Season, the tropics remain active and staff is closely monitoring Delta. Residents are advised to stay prepared until the end of the season on Nov. 30 and to also include COVID-19 essentials like masks, hand sanitizer, prescription medications, wipes and first aid items in their regular supply kits. For more details on getting prepared and to sign up for emergency updates/alerts, follow the official City outlets:
www.MissouriCityReady.com MissouriCityEM on Twitter
Conquering COVID-19
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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:
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Fort Bend County
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
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Harris County
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering
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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 CARES Act Rental, Mortgage and Utility Assistance Program, details about the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, and more!
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Media & HOA
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Financial Transparency
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Infrastructure
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