Frequently Asked Questions
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Municipal Court
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You must enter a plea on each violation no later than the appearance date on the citation. You may plea Not Guilty, Guilty, or No Contest.Municipal Court
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Please of No Contest mean that you do not contest the charges filed against you, but a guilty judgment will be entered and a fine assessed.Municipal Court
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When you enter a plea of Not Guilty, you will be notified by certified mail when you must appear for trial and any other required procedures. You have a right to a jury trial if you request one.Municipal Court
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You have to appear in person before the Judge to request either a payment plan or an extension.Municipal Court
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If you have not had Defensive Driving in the preceding 12 months and you have a valid Texas Drivers License and proof of financial responsibility, you may qualify to have one charge dismissed by taking a course. However, you cannot take Defensive Driving for the following violations:Municipal Court
- Any Offense in a Construction Zone With Workers Present - Any Traffic Offense With a CDL - Fleeing a Police Officer - Leaving the Scene of an Accident - Passing a School Bus - Reckless Driving - Speeding 25 Mph Over the Posted Limit
If you meet the qualifications, you must request in writing, permission to take Defensive Driving, pay the court costs and state tax and enter a written plea of Guilty or No Contest. You will have ninety (90) days to complete the course and file the completion certificate with the Court. -
Proof of Financial Responsibility violations may be dismissed if valid proof of financial responsibility in effect on the date of the offense is presented to the court. Expired Inspection Sticker violations may be dismissed if valid proof that the inspection sticker violation was corrected within ten days of violation is presented to the court and an administration fee is paid.Municipal Court
Parks and Recreation
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No, alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the park.Parks and Recreation
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Parks and Recreation
The Livingston Municipal Golf Course is located at 801 Matthews Street.
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Parks and Recreation
Visit the Livingston Municipal Golf Course website at http://www.livingstongolf.com/ for all the details.
Administration
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Livingston City Hall is located at 200 West Church Street, Livingston, Texas 77351.Administration
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Administration
Visit the Agenda Center or view the event details included on the Calendar. Click Here to Visit the Agenda Center
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Administration
Regular meetings of the Livingston City Council are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 P.M. at Livingston City Hall located at 200 West Church Street in Livingston, Texas.
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Administration
YES! Visit the official City of Livingston Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564127754516
Utility Billing Water Meter Project
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
Beginning in August 2023, the City of Livingston will begin a meter conversion project for all of its residential and commercial water utility customers. It is expected to take several months. The City is working with the company Ameresco, and their subcontractor Pedal Valve (PVI), to replace outdated manual meters with upgraded meters as part of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. This AMI water meter project will upgrade and modernize the City’s water billing infrastructure.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
Customers will not be charged for the new meter. The City of Livingston will incur all costs for the new meter, the installation of the meter and repairs to the meter area from damage caused by the installation.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
AMI stands for Advanced Metering Infrastructure. These new AMI meters consist of a water meter with a low-powered communication device/radio that is continuously recording usage and the radio sends a meter reading to the city through a secure network every 6 to 12 hours.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
With this AMI water meter project, customers will have access to more frequent detailed information about water consumption, enabling them to have better control over their water usage and monthly bills. As the new meters are installed and tested, customers will be sent information on how to access and use the new technologies that come with the new system.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
In most cases, less than 30 minutes.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
In most cases, the work will be performed Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There may be some work performed on Saturday.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
Ameresco and PVI employees will be properly identified with their company logo on their vehicles and uniforms. Here are some examples of the uniforms and logos you will see in work areas as they progress throughout the city.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
Before starting the replacement process at a residence, a member of the installation team will give a courtesy knock on the front door. If a customer answers the door, the team member will explain the process and ask that the customer not use any water for approximately 30 minutes during the installation. If there is no response, and before beginning the installation the team will attempt to determine that water is not currently being used. If it is determined that water is currently in use, the team will proceed with work on another customer meter and return to re-attempt the installation.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
Yes. Work crews will place a door hanger at a residence if they are unable to access the meter location or need the resident’s assistance in other ways before the meter can be changed out. This may include the meter being behind a locked gate, unsecured dog or other obstructions that prevent crews from performing their work.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
Yes. Work crews will place a door hanger at the residence once the new meter is set and it will provide instructions to follow on flushing your lines.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
In most cases, there will be an interruption of service for approximately 30 minutes during the change.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
No, they do not need to enter your home. If the water meter is behind a fence, workers will need access to that part of the property. Ameresco, PVI, or City of Livingston employees will not have to enter homes at any time to perform work.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
No, your new meter does not require any maintenance by the customer. The City of Livingston will take care of all maintenance.
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Utility Billing Water Meter Project
To learn more about this water meter project, visit www.cityoflivingston-tx.com or call the City of Livingston Utility Billing Department at 936-327-4311.