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Chapter 1: Local Govt. in Texas (Winnsboro is NOT a home rule Type B city)
Chapter 2: Roles & Responsibilities of Officers in General Law Cities (Winnsboro)
Chapter 3: not applicable to Winnsboro; this chapter is for home rule / Type B cities.
Chapter 5: The City Council at Work: Meetings
Chapter 6: Financial Administration
Chapter 7: Ordinances & Resolutions
Chapter 8: Conflict of Interest
Chapter 9: Personal Liability of Council members
Chapter 10: Sources of Information
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WEDC
100 E. Broadway
903.335.3520
OFFICIAL WEDC WEBSITE
https://www.winnsboroedc.com/winnsboro
WEDC FACEBOOK PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/WinnsboroEDC/
Winnsboro Economic Development Corporation
Is a separate company with its own tax i.d number,
Separate from the city, and not a department of the
City. The Winnsboro voters voted the WEDC into existence.
It gets funds from retail sales tax collected inside the city
Limits. It can spend funds in state law allowed ways. NOTE:
The WEDC Funds can be used on state allowed Economic Dev. Projects not only inside the city limits, but outside the city limits, In the county or within 10 miles of the county line.
The City of Winnsboro oversees the WEDC, by selecting
WED Corp. Board members, approving their budget,
Selecting their auditor and approving ALL projects.
Winnsboro EDC
2018 Budget - approved
2017 Budget – approved
Monthly Financials
Meetings
Minutes
Contact:
Craig Lindholm, Winnsboro Economic Deveclindholm@winnsborotexas.com
Charles Mazarakes
cmazarakes@winnsborotexas.com
Data sourced directly through the City of Winnsboro's official website through Texas Open Records Act. Page under construction. Data mined 12/27/2017; content subject to updates. Most city forms are not dated on the forms at this time.
City of Winnsboro ~ City Hall
What is this page? A condensed one-page version of most all the data on the city's website, reformatted for easier access and viewing, plus financial documents not listed on the city's website, obtained through public meetings and open records and previous website downloads.
PHONE: 903-342-3654
Fax: 903-342-5708
501 South Main Street, Winnsboro, TX 75494
CITY HALL HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
AFTER HOURS WATER EMERGENCIES: "Reminder: As always, after hour emergencies such as busted water pipes, etc., are to be directed to the Police Department at 903-342-3620" - City Facebook post 12/29/2017.
Website: www.CityOfWinnsboro.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Winnsboro-Texas-1035495136588115/
Winnsboro Police Department
7 days week/ 24 hours daily
903.342.3620 Non Emergency Phone Number
EMERGENCIES: CALL 9-1-1
Proposed FY2019-20 Budget
The Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) 10/1/2012 - 9/30-2013 posted by WTX
Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) 10/1/2013 - 9/30-2014
Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) 10/1/2014 - 9/30-2015
Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) 10/1/2015 - 9/30-2016
Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) 10/1/2015 - 9/30/2017
City AUDITS
Fiscal Year 2013 (FY) 10/1/2012 - 9/30-2013
Fiscal Year 2014 (FY) 10/1/2013 - 9/30-2014
Fiscal Year 2015 (FY) 10/1/2014 - 9/30-2015
Fiscal Year 2016 (FY) 10/1/2015 - 9/30-2016
The following files are presented courtesy of Winnsborotexas.org, from previous City of Winnsboro website postings or open records.
BUDGET GOALS FOR THE CITY OF WINNSBORO
& SALES TAX HISTORY THROUGH MID 2014, CLICK HERE.
AUDIT REPORTS - CITY OF WINNSBORO FISCAL YEAR END
(FY12) 10/1/2011 - 9/30-2012 posted by WTX
(FY11) 10/1/2010 - 9/30-2011 posted by WTX
(FY10) 10/1/2009 - 9/30-2010 posted by WTX
(FY09) 10/1/2008 - 9/30-2009 posted by WTX
(FY08) 10/1/2007 - 9/30-2008 posted by WTX
(FY07) 10/1/2006 - 9/30-2007 posted by WTX
(FY06) 10/1/2005 - 9/30-2006 posted by WTX
AGENDAS & MINUTES - Prior Years (Coming Soon)
ANIMAL CONTROL
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Located on Hope Lane
Phone: 903-440-2743
Phone: 903-335-0595
GILBRAITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
916 N. Main St.
903-342-6866
Website: http://winnsboro.ploud.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gilbreath-Memorial-Library-120079494669714/
AIRPORT
Winnsboro Frank M. White Memorial Airport
(Texas) F51 Foxtrot Five One - Click Here.
200 Airport Rd. Winnsboro, TX 75494
[city reports it is] Off County Road 4608, Winnsboro, TX
Hangar or Rental Car info sourced by WinnsboroTexas.org
AirNav official FAA Airport Info
Airport Details, Call Letters, Fuel, click here.
Current Flights NEAR Winnsboro Airport (Flight Aware)
903.335.0836
MUNICIPAL COURT
Online Ticket Payments (click here).
https://www.trafficpayment.com/default.aspx
Presiding Judge: Cindy Weems
Phone: 903-342-6043
Fax: 903-342-2042
Hours: Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Court Times: Every Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm.
PARKS & RECREATION
Facility Rentals – contact City Hall main phone
PARKS & RECREATION LISTS
The city has 6 parks with varied amenities.
Winnsboro City Park
900 Wheeler Drive
RV Pad and campsites by reservation
Park RV Pad Rentals and Campsite Rentals
At Winnsboro City Park – 900 Wheeler Drive.
Daily Rate: $28 per RV pad
Group Rate: $25 per pad for 10 or more consecutive spacerentals
For RV Pad Rentals & Campsite Rentals RESERVATIONS,
Contact Police Dept. at the non-emergency 903-342-3620
City website reads “Or email a request [for] a call back to set up a rental” “Email for Reservation Request”
No email address provided, just USE THE "contact us form" page. http://cityofwinnsboro.org/contact.html
Public Swimming Pool
City Civic Center Auditorium – reservations available
City Park grounds – for Trades Days, Flea Markets, Swap meets, Ag events
Jack Cross Pavillion – reservations available
Playground & Playground equipment
CITY FACILITIES RENTAL RATES:
As posted 12/27/2017; subject to change. Contact city hall.
Civic Center – 900 Wheeler Drive.
$250 Daily Rental / $500 Deposit
Depot Conference Room – 100 Broadway @ Main
$200 Daily Rental / $250 Deposit
Jack Cross Agriculture Pavilion
$100 Daily Rental / $150 Deposit
City Pool – contact city hall
Large events on city property:
including block parties, festivals, fairs, carnivals, etc.
$500 Deposit
TxDOT Public Road Closure Request
City Hall Admnistrative Processing Fee $50
CITY OF WINNSBORO MAIN STREET PROGRAM
100 E. Broadway
The Depot at Broadway and Main (Hwy 11 & Hwy 37)
903-335-1410
WATER DEPT.
903-364-3654
PAY WATER BILL ONLINE
https://app2.teleasy.com/winnsborowebportal/webportal/
AFTER HOURS WATER EMERGENCIES: "Reminder: As always, after hour emergencies such as busted water pipes, etc., are to be directed to the Police Department at 903-342-3620" - City Facebook post 12/29/2017.
CUSTOMER FORMS
WATER DEPT. CUSTOMER FORMS
(Links as of 12/27/2017; form are not dated for editions)
New Service Application
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_new_services.pdf
Automatic Payment Request
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_bank_draft.pdf
Temporary Service Form
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_temp_services.pdf
Service Transfer Form
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_transfer_services.pdf
Service Disconnection Form
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_disconnect_services.pdf
Change of Address
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_change_of_address_form.pdf
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Registration
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_license_registrations.pdf
Late Fee Exemption Request
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_late_fee_exemption_application.pdf
Deposit Transfer Form
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/form_-_utility_-_transfer_of_deposit.pdf
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/water-quality-reports.html
2016
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2016-annual-water-quality-report---ccr.pdf
2015
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2015ccr.pdf
2014
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2014ccr.pdf
2013
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2013ccr.pdf
2012
http://cityofwinnsboro.org/uploads/1/1/2/6/112615665/2012.pdf
STATE OF TEXAS - TEXAS COMMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ)
WATER REPORTS ON WINNSBORO: CLICK HERE.
MAINTENANCE DEPT.
Contact city hall at 903-364-3654
“See updates here” http://cityofwinnsboro.org/maintenance-department.html
(Projects are not dated in the reports or images yet reflect work of the maintenance department of the city).
PLANNING & ZONING
Please contact City Hall for P & Z questions.
ZONING MAP – 1998 (outdated; see City Hall for updates)
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CONTACT INFO
CITY COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS
Aldermanic Type A General Law City
Mayor Camron Wilcox
cwilcox@winnsborotexas.com
Routine Conflict of Interest Questionnaire form filed by Councilmember Randy Parrish
Council member / Mayor Pro-Tem Brenda Shirley: bshirley@winnsborotexas.com
Council member Jim Hollowell:
JHollowell@winnsborotexas.com
Council member Michael Jaynes:
mjaynes@winnsborotexas.com
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire form on Councilmember Michael Jaynes is not present on the city's website as of 12/27/2017.
Council member Joan Morris:
jmorris@winnsborotexas.com
Council member Wendy Blake:
CITY FACEBOOK SITES
(3 clicks to citizens to access it)
https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Winnsboro-Texas-1035495136588115/
City of Winnsboro Police Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/winnsborotxpolice/
City of Winnsboro Gilbraith Library Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Gilbreath-Memorial-Library-120079494669714/
Library Website: http://winnsboro.ploud.net/
City of Winnsboro Main Street Program Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/WinnsboroTexas/
City of Winnsboro Animal Shelter Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/WinnsboroAS/
City of Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Winnsboro-Fire-Dept-289052187788625/
http://www.winnsborofarmersmarket.com/
http://z2codes.franklinlegal.net/franklin/Z2Browser2.html?showset=winnsboroset