Video: How the city determines speed limits
In this episode of the “Actually…” series, City Traffic Engineer Troy Rother explains how the city determines speed limits on our roadways. Continue reading Video: How the city determines speed limits
Category: Truth & Rumors
3 common misconceptions about code enforcement
By Julie Caler, Code Enforcement Supervisor
When it comes to code enforcement, misconceptions are bountiful. It’s time to take a closer look at some of the myths that surround our services and to clarify the role of the city’s Code Enforcement Division.
First, let’s attempt to separate myth from reality by addressing three of the most common misconceptions:
Myth No. 1: Code Enforcement tickets violations immediately.
Reality: Our goal is to educate the resident, property owner and any person associated with a property. The process begins with a door tag, or in the case of trash can being left out after collection day, a can tag.
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Truth & Rumors: Repairing Private Water, Sewer Lines
Rumor: The City of College Station endorses specific insurance coverage for repairing water and sewer lines on private property.
Status: False
It has come to our attention that some insurance companies plan to advertise in College Station regarding an insurance policy to cover repairs to private water and sewer lines.
In most cases, city ownership of water lines ends at the water meter, and city ownership of sewer lines ends at the property line. City employees are not allowed to work on private lines and if something happens to those lines, the homeowner is responsible for making the repairs.
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Truth & Rumors: No Left onto Barron Road?
“Rumor has it that part of the Barron Road expansion will include blocking cars from turning left onto Barron from Springmist Drive.” Continue reading Truth & Rumors: No Left onto Barron Road?
Truth & Rumors: Low Income Housing
RUMOR: “The City of College Station is subsidizing low-income housing through federal grants.”
FALSE : The city is not subsidizing low-income housing using federal funds.
FACTS: The City of College Station supports non-profit partners constructing new housing for income eligible applicants. That means this program is not funded through federal stimulus bills or grants. The City of College Station previously used the federal HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) grant to directly fund new home construction through the New Construction Program, but that program has been retired.
The city has five homes for sale, four of which were constructed in the past year. These houses are available only at the appraised value, and the asking price has never been lowered. To purchase one of these homes, the applicant must acquire a private mortgage that meets the applicable underwriting requirements. The city’s community development programs do not offer free rides; the city offers down payments for these homes in the form of a zero percent, deferred loan of $14,999.
Truth & Rumors: Credit Card Fees
RUMOR: The City of College Station is assessing credit card convenience fees on utility bill payments.
FALSE. Convenience fees are NOT being assessed for paying utility bills with a credit card.
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