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You can contact the Administration Department by calling
(936) 327-4311
or by mail, 200 West Church Street, Livingston, Texas, 77351
The General Administrative Offices are located
in City Hall at 200 West Church Street and include the following services:
Utility Billing Staff
From the left: Julie Miller, Carla Dunning,
Cheryl Paul and Patricia Crawford
2006 Annual Report (.pdf)
2005 Annual Report (.pdf)
2004 Annual Report (.pdf)
2003 Annual Report (.pdf)
Highlights:
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The results of the 2005 Community
Survey were compiled with the assistance of Rick Herzog, a Stephen F. Austin
State University professor and were reviewed by Council on February 14, 2006.
Together with the assessment of priorities by Department Heads, the Community
Survey serves as an integral component of strategic planning for the City every
five years. Based on the needs expressed by the community and staff of the City,
the City Council then considered goals to be addressed in the next five years
for services, personnel, equipment, projects and facilities.
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The 2005 State Legislature amended
the Open Government laws requiring elected local officials to attend training on
the requirements of the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act. The City
sponsored a workshop for our own elected officials, together with
representatives from Polk County, other area City Councils and Boards of
Trustees for School Districts in the County. The workshop was held at the
Livingston Polk County Chamber of Commerce on April 24, 2006.
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At an election held in May 2006,
Polk County residents approved the off-premise sale of beer and wine and
on-premise consumption of alcohol at restaurants with appropriate Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Commission Permits. The City adopted local requirements for
Alcoholic Beverage Permits and fees.
Organizational Chart
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ADMINISTRATIVE:
The City Council is responsible for making
policy decisions, adopting ordinances, approving contractual agreements,
adopting the annual budget and making appointments to various positions. Key
appointments made by the City Council are the City Manager, City Secretary,
City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge.
The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City. His/Her
responsibilities include oversight of all city departments, implementation
of policies established by the City Council, enforcement of all city
ordinances, rules and regulations, and supervision of municipal employees
and programs.
The City Secretary is responsible for conducting municipal elections,
recording and maintaining official records of the city, preparation of the
City Council minutes, agendas, ordinances, and resolutions, issuance of
permits and licenses, and administrative duties prescribed by the City
Council. The City Secretary also serves as Records Management Officer.
The Assistant to the City Manager is delegated various management,
administrative and secretarial duties under the direction of the City
Manager to facilitate operation of city departments. The Assistant to the
City Manager also serves as Public Information Officer.
The City Attorney provides legal counsel to the City Manager, City Council
and City staff for all legal work related to the City and prosecutes
misdemeanors in Municipal Court.
The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for maintaining all personnel
and payroll-related records, employment opportunity advertisements and
applications, administering the employee fringe benefit package and handling
workers' compensation and liability claims.
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FINANCE
The City Manager also serves as
the Finance Officer and, as such, is responsible for the financial records of
the city including recording and reporting financial transactions, maintaining
permanent accounting records, preparation of the annual financial report.
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing accounts payable
invoices for payment, mailing computer-generated checks and preparation of daily
bank deposits.
2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) (.pdf)
2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
(.pdf)
2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
(.pdf)
2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
(.pdf)
City of
Livingston 2007-2008 Preliminary Budget (.pdf)
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UTILITY BILLING
Customer services are under the
direct supervision of the Utility Billing Supervisor and the staff is
responsible for the preparation of monthly utility billing and collection of all
utility payments at the front counter and drive-through window, applications for
utility services, receiving complaints and /or service request by telephone for
all utility departments, and issuance of all types of permits and licenses.
Municipal Utilities:
The City of Livingston provides and bills for electricity,
water, sewer and garbage service. Application for service can be made at City
Office, 200 West Church Street, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M..
Monday through Friday. Meter deposits are required for residential and
commercial customers, in accordance with prescribed rates set by the City
Council. Utility bills are mailed to customers on the 1st day of the month. If
the bill is paid by the 15th of the month, a 10% late fee is avoided. Service is
subject to disconnection if not paid by the 21st of the month. Service
disconnected for non-payment cannot be restored until all payments, penalties
and reconnection fees have been paid. Utility bills can be paid at City Office
between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Additionally, there is a
night deposit box located at the drive-in window of the City Office for use at
night, on holidays and weekends. If requested by the customer, arrangements can
be made for bank drafts for payment of utility bills.
Utility bills are calculated based on monthly readings of electric and water
meters. Rates for all services are established by municipal ordinances which are
adopted and approved by the City Council. Copies of the rate schedules for
various utility services are available upon request at the City Office.
ELECTRIC RATES
| RESIDENTIAL: |
$7.50
Customer Service Charge
$0.102 per KWh
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| COMMERCIAL: |
$7.50
Customer Service Charge
$0.1085 per KWh |
| LARGE LIGHT
AND POWER: |
$0.0825
per KWh - Energy
$3.75 per KW |
| INDUSTRIAL: |
$0.0825
per KWh
$3.75 per KW
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LARGE
SCHOOL
AND GOVERNMENT: |
$0.0650
per KWh
$3.75 per KW
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SMALL
SCHOOL
AND GOVERNMENT: |
$0.1035
per KWh
$3.75 per KW
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| ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT: |
Information
available on request
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| SECURITY
LIGHTS: |
175 Watt Mercury
Vapor - $10.25
400 Watt Mercury Vapor - $27.75
1000 Watt Mercury Vapor - $50.00
400 Watt Metal Halide - $27.75
1000 Watt Metal Halide - $50.00
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| MISCELLANEOUS
FEES: |
Install
- $25.00
Transfer - $25.00
Reconnect - $40.00 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday): $60.00 (holiday,
weekend or between 5:00 pm to 8:00 am, Monday-Friday)
Meter Tampering - $100.00
ISF Charge - $25.00 |
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Water Rates:
| RESIDENTIAL: |
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| Up to
2,000 gallons |
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$15.00 |
| Over
2,000 gallons |
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$3.00/M |
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| COMMERCIAL: |
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| Up to
2,000 gallons |
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$20.00 |
| From
2,001 - 100,000 gallons |
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$3.00/M |
| From
100,001 - 200,000 gallons |
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$3.50/M |
| Over
200,001 gallons |
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$4.00/M |
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| INDUSTRIAL: |
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| Up to
2,000 gallons |
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$20.00 |
| Over
2,000 gallons |
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$3.00/M |
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RATE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE
THE CITY LIMITS:
An additional monthly charge of $10.00 will be added to
customers outside the corporate limits of the City of
Livingston, Texas.
Sewer Rates:
| RESIDENTIAL: |
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| Up to 2,000
gallons |
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$15.00 |
| Over 2,000 gallons |
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$1.00/M |
| UP TO
A MAXIMUM OF $22.50 |
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| COMMERCIAL: |
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| Up to
2,000 gallons |
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$20.00 |
| Over
2000 gallons |
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$3.00/M |
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Sanitation Rates:
| RESIDENTIAL: |
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| Curbside,
twice weekly |
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$16.00 |
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| COMMERCIAL: |
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| Curbside,
twice weekly |
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$17.00 |
| 1 - 90
gallon toter, twice weekly |
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$32.50 |
| 2 - 90
gallon toters, twice weekly |
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$48.00 |
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Container Service Fees as
Follows:
CONTAINER
SIZE |
1X
WEEKLY |
2X
WEEKLY |
3X
WEEKLY |
4X
WEEKLY |
5X
WEEKLY |
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| 2
yard |
$57.00 |
$95.00 |
$133.00 |
$180.00 |
$225.00 |
| 3
yard |
$63.00 |
$99.00 |
$141.00 |
$185.00 |
$228.00 |
| 4
yard |
$74.00 |
$117.00 |
$171.00 |
$225.00 |
$278.00 |
| 6
yard |
$91.00 |
$141.00 |
$206.00 |
$270.00 |
$334.00 |
| 8
yard |
$109.00 |
$180.00 |
$250.00 |
$320.00 |
$390.00 |
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Bank Draft
For many years, the City of Livingston has
offered our utility customers an automatic bank draft payment option.
However, we realize that many of our new residents may not be aware of this so
we are taking this opportunity to remind our long-time customers and advise our
new customers of this handy payment option. With the Electronic Funds
Transfer (EFT) payment option, your City of Livingston utility bill will
automatically be deducted from your checking account each month with no service
charge.
WITH EFT YOU CAN:
- Save time and money - it's
automatic and free
- Avoid any lost or delayed checks in
the mail
- Have a safe and secure payment each
month
- Relax when traveling for business
or pleasure
- Avoid late fees and potential loss
of service
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Signing up is easy:
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Write your account
number on the enrollment form, then sign your name.
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Get a check from the
account you want to use and write "VOID" on the check.
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Please staple or
paperclip the voided check to the enrollment form.
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Mail the form and the
voided check along with another check to pay your current bill.
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Please use your billing
return envelope or mail to :
CITY OF LIVINGSTON
200 West Church
Livingston, TX 77351
Please allow at least 10 business days for
us to process your enrollment form. Once you're enrolled, your monthly
bill will state you are on EFT. For answers to frequently asked
questions, please see 'Questions and Answers' below.
Click Here for EFT
Questions & Answers
Click
Here for EFT Application
EFT form is in .PDF
format (Adobe Acrobat)
if you need Adobe click the icon below and download a free copy.
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Notice to Vendors -
Conflicts of Interest
As required by Chapter 176
of the Texas Local Government Code a person or agent of a person who
contracts or seeks to contract for the sale or purchase of property,
goods, or services with the City of Livingston shall submit a Conflict of
Interest Questionnaire to the City Manager no later than the seventh
business day after the date the person begins contract discussions or
negotiations with the City of Livingston, or submits to the City of
Livingston an application, response to a request for proposals or bids,
correspondence, or another writing related to a potential agreement with
the City of Livingston. For purposes of the bid, you must submit the
completed form with your response. Each vendor is responsible for
verifying they are using the most current form available form. Forms are
available at
www.ethics.state.tx.us. Vendors should access Form CIQ (Conflict of
Interest Questionnaire). Requirements of the Texas Local Government Code
are subject to change. Each vendor should consult his or her own attorney
regarding the current law. This statement is provided for informational
purposes only.
Current Conflicts of Interest Questionnaires now filed may be viewed at
the Livingston City Hall. For questions, please call 936-327-4311.
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City of Livingston - External
Linking Policy
This policy applies to all websites
maintained by the City of Livingston. When websites contain links to other
Internet sites and resources, the City of Livingston accepts no
responsibility for and accepts no liability for the availability of these
outside resources. As linked websites are not under the control of, nor
maintained by, the City of Livingston, the City of Livingston is not
responsible for the content of those websites, nor for any internal links
the displayed websites may contain. The inclusion of a link to an external
website is not an endorsement or promotion by the City of Livingston of
any person or organization sponsoring the website.
The decision by the City of Livingston to link to an external website is
exclusively discretionary with the City of Livingston, as exercised by and
through its City Manager. Any link to an external website is provided to
facilitate promotion of the use of City facilities, making known the
availability of services to visitors and citizens, making available
information about organizations in which the City maintains a membership,
promoting the economy of Livingston for effective economic competition,
and facilitating access to education or other cultural benefit.
The City of Livingston reserves the right to refuse to post any website
link or to delete links already posted at any time, without notice.
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