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.
DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS WITH COVID-19, ALL IN-PERSON SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE by appointment only and masks are mandated. Ovilla lobby areas are too small for proper social distancing. Any appointment will be conducted in the Council Chamber room to secure a safe distance.
March The City of Ovilla is in search for volunteers to serve on a temporary committee: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Review Committee. This Committee will share ideas and aid in the update of the City's current Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The purpose of this Plan is to set Goals and Objectives developed through public participation to guide public officials as they make decisions regarding growth and development of the City.
If you think you might be interested please complete and submit an application form. Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 09, 2021.
For additional information, please contact the City Manager's office.
Updated 2020/2021 Community Waste Disposal Collection schedule is available.
The public can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications at collection sites which will adhere to local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations in order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement. DEA and its partners will collect controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications which include tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Intravenous solutions, injectable items, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens. Other sharps and illegal drugs, such as marijuana or methamphetamine, are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers. They will not be accepted. DEA will continue to accept vaping devices and cartridges at its drop off locations provided lithium batteries are removed.
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