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THE BIG PICTURE. Week of Jan. 8, 2018. City of Buda Launches New and Improved Buda Connect. Mobile App Solution. The Cit
THE BIG PICTURE Week of Jan. 8, 2018

City of Buda Launches New and Improved Buda Connect Mobile App Solution The City of Buda is pleased to announce the release of our new and improved Buda Connect mobile app solution. This new digital tool will provide you with a better connection to the local resources, news, and information you want and need when on-the-go and out in our community. Use the Buda Connect mobile app to sign up for emergency alerts, submit service requests, pay your bill, and more! *Note: If you have previously downloaded an older version of our mobile app on your Apple or Android device, you will need to delete the app and download this new version.* To download the app on the Apple® device: 

Click here or search the name “CivicMobile” in the iTunes® App Store. Make sure to choose “CivicMobile” and not the “CivicMobile Preview” or “CivicMobile Demo.”



Once the CivicMobile app is downloaded, you may search Buda or use the ‘Find My Location’ feature to find our Buda Connect app.



Once you’ve selected Buda during this first use, it will open the Buda Connect mobile app each time the app is used.

If you have an Android device, visit the Google PlayTM store and search for Buda Connect. Download the app today and connect with the City of Buda! Android iOS For more information regarding the Buda Connect mobile app, visit www.ci.buda.tx.us/budaconnect. Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=cIKk-PthvRM

THE BIG PICTURE Week of Jan. 8, 2018 Active Solicitor Permits: Active Solicitor Permits: The only active solicitor permit at this time is Safe Haven Security Services. It expires on Feb. 4, 2018.

It is unlawful for any peddler or solicitor to engage in business within the city without first obtaining a permit from the City Clerk. To report an unpermitted solicitor, contact the Buda Police Department at 512393-7896. Here is the full peddler/solicitor ordinance: http://bit.ly/2EmQIH7 You can also check the solicitor permit Information page on our website to stay up to date on active solicitors. You will find it under the City Clerk section of our website. https://www.ci.buda.tx.us/333/PERMIT-Solicitor

Employment Opportunities: Interested in joining our team? We are currently hiring for the following positions: Building Inspector, Utility Engineer, Water Resource Coordinator For more information go to our employment opportunities page on our website: https://www.ci.buda.tx.us/jobs.aspx

Buda PD Officers Foulstone and Albarez were honored this week at Hays County Commissioners Court for their efforts and medical intervention after responding to a motor vehicle crash on December 4th involving Mr. John Zavala in which his leg was severed. We are thankful Mr. Zavala is still with us today and are very appreciative of these officers and their quick response.

THE BIG PICTURE Week of Jan. 8, 2018 Buda Fire Department Car Seat Fitting: Buda Fire Department will host a Car Seat Fitting Event on Saturday January 13th at Buda Fire Station #2 (151 FM 2001, Buda, TX) from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. If you or someone you know is in need of FREE Child Seats, please make an appointment to attend this event. As well, Buda Fire Department can check your current Child Seat for proper installation. Please call 512-295-2232 to schedule your appointment.

THE BIG PICTURE Week of Jan. 8, 2018

City of Buda Accepting Applications For Boards and Commissions The Buda City Council is accepting completed application forms from City of Buda Citizens interested in serving on one of our various Boards and Commissions. The following boards have openings coming up in April 2018: Construction Board of Appeals Duper Local Government Corporation Historic Preservation Commission Library Commission Main Street Advisory Board Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Sustainability Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment

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The link below contains a complete listing of our Boards and Commissions and their related duties: City of Buda Boards and Commissions Application forms may be picked up at City Hall, 121 S. Main St., Buda, during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 8:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and on Fridays from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. You can also download a copy of the application: Board and Commission Application Submit application by: mail: City of Buda, c/o City Clerk, P.O. Box 1380, Buda, TX 78610 hand delivery: City Hall, 121 S. Main Street, Buda, TX 78610 email: City Clerk The deadline to submit a completed application is March 26, 2018. For additional information, contact the City Clerk at 512-312-0084.

THE BIG PICTURE Week of Jan. 8, 2018 All city offices, including the Buda Public Library, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

NEED A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? RESOLVE TO RECYCLE IN 2018! DO YOUR PART AT HOME BUY RECYCLED-CONTENT PRODUCTS *ONE TON OF PAPER MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED PAPER

SAVES UP TO 17 TREES AND USES 50 PERCENT LESS WATER. RECYCLE ELECTRONICS

HAYS COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN NOW DROP OFF MANY TYPES OF NON-WORKING ELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR RECYCLING AT THE COUNTY’S TWO RECYCLING/SOLID WASTE CENTERS AT NO CHARGE. CLOTHING, TOYS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ETC.

DONATE GENTLY USED ITEMS. CHECK WITH LOCAL CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO FIND A DONATION CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RECYCLING GO TO WWW.TEXASDISPOSAL.COM. #SUSTAINABLE BUDA #RECYCLE

*Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality