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January 2021
@BedfordTX @CityofBedfordtx @cityofbedfordtx @city-of-bedford
Out with the old, in with the new. Happy New Year!
GENERATIONS PARK PROGRESS REPORTS
There’s a great deal of work going on “Beyond The Fence” at
Generations Park. To keep residents up to date with ongoing
construction, Capital Projects Director, Kelly Snook, provides
weekly progress reports that detail the changing landscape and
the building of the CENTER at Generations Park. Visit www.
bedfordtx.gov/Phase-Next for a listing of “Beyond The Fence”
progress reports.
HOLIDAY GREASE ROUNDUP
INTERSECTION CHANGES ON FOREST RIDGE DRIVE The Public Works Department collected over 1,900
The traffic signal at Forest Ridge Dr. and Lincolnshire Dr. will be gallons of used cooking oil from Bedford residents in
taken out of service on February 1, 2021. Traffic patterns will 2020. City sewer backups in 2020 were down by 10%
change on Forest Ridge Dr. between Harwood Dr. and Bedford from the previous year, due in part by citizens’ efforts in
Rd. due to a new intersection installation and construction keeping grease and oils out of household drains. Bedford
associated with Generations Park at Boys Ranch. This work will residents can drop off used cooking oil all year long at
include daily lane closures between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The 1813 Reliance Parkway, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. –
west entrance of Lincolnshire Drive will be closed to thru traffic 5:00 p.m. Please contact Public Works Department at
as well. This work will last from February 1, 2021, through the 817-952-2200 for more information.
Summer of 2021.
FREE FLUID & BATTERY RECYCLING
INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM O’Reilly Auto Parts and AutoZone collect used motor oil,
To better serve residents, Customer Service is pleased to automotive batteries, transmissiun fluid, gear oil, and oil
announce a new way to pay for water service. Bill pay can filters for recycling. Only five gallons at a time will be
now be collected by phone with the new Interactive Voice accepted.
Response (IVR) system. Using the IVR will provide customers
with the advantage of additional payment options. Account O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoZone
holders can now pay with a checking account, electronic
check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. 2828 Central Dr. 301 Harwood Rd.
Please dial 1-833-648-0159 and follow the prompts. For more Bedford, TX 76021 Bedford, TX 76021
information, please contact Customer Service at 817-952- 817-532-5521 817-514-9505
2112 or email customerservice@bedfordtx.gov.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
Residents of Bedford may take their household hazardous
SENIOR DISCOUNT waste items to the Fort Worth Environmental Collection
All Bedford residents 65 years of age and older are eligible Center (ECC), located at 6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX
for a discount on their water utility services. If a $4 charge 76112. Call 817-952-2112 to receive a Bedford ECC
for drainage appears on a bill, then a senior discount is program voucher before taking waste to the collection
being applied. If not, call 817-952-2112 for instructions center. A recent water bill must be presented as proof of
on how to activate this discount. residency.
CODE TIP OF THE MONTH FREE DRUG TAKE-BACK PROGRAM
The Bedford Fire Department has partnered with the
Trees are dormant this time of year, so now is a great time to get
Texas Department of Health and Human Services to
them up to code.
provide a free and easy way to dispose of medication
• Tree limbs above streets should be no lower than 14 feet. responsibly. Single Use Disposal Systems (SUDS)
• Tree limbs and shrubbery should be kept from blocking any are a convenient and environmentally friendly
sidewalk or street. way to dispose of unused or expired prescription
Sec. 54-68. - Declaration of Nuisance medications. Using the pre-paid takeaway envelope
(10) Any object or article placed, planted or allowed to grow upon allows residents to mail unused and expired
or over any public street or sidewalk, except such as are permitted prescriptions from the privacy of their homes. After
by ordinance of this city, in such manner as to obstruct or hinder the SUDS is mailed, the envelopes are incinerated
the free passage upon such public street or sidewalk. unopened, keeping them out of local waterways.
(16) Any tree and/or shrubbery allowed to grow onto or over a
public street, except such as are permitted by ordinance of this A SUDS box has been placed in the front lobby
city, in such manner as to obstruct or hinder the free passage of entrance of Fire Station 1 (1816 Bedford Rd, Bedford,
vehicles including but not limited to fire, police, emergency and TX 76021). Visit Fire Station 1 to pick up a Take-Away
non-emergency vehicles must maintain a minimum clear space Envelope. Place unused or expired medications in
between the street and lowest portion of the tree limbs of at least the envelope and mail the envelope away for safe
14 feet above the public street and gutter. destruction.
Proper tree maintenance helps Bedford’s emergency vehicles HARWOOD ROAD WATERLINES
navigate streets and keeps neighborhoods looking great. For Water system improvements are set to begin in early
any information regarding code violations or to speak to a January 2021 on Harwood Road. Part of Phase Next,
Neighborhood Services Officer, please call 817-952-2640. Generations Park, includes replacing the waterlines
to ensure adequate water supply to support the new
infrastructure. On June 5, 2020, the Texas Water
COYOTE AND BOBCAT BREEDING SEASON Development Board, (TWDB) approved the City of
Coyote and Bobcat breeding season is here. These animals are
Bedford’s tenth project utilizing the State Water
present throughout the City year-round, but are most visible from
Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) funding. This
January through March. It is common to see Coyotes and Bobcats
is the largest in-house SWIFT project to date and
on private property and wandering down residential streets during
staff anticipates the project will begin in late 2020 to
this time, but there has never been a confirmed attack on a human
early 2021. First, the construction contract will go to
in the City of Bedford. Bedford Animal Services adheres to the
City Council at the end of August and if approved, go
recommendations set forth by Texas Parks and Wildlife while dealing
back to TWDB for their review and approval, which
with urban Coyotes and Bobcats. These recommendations include
typically takes approximately two to three months.
deterring wildlife from private property by making loud noises
Then, once all approvals are in place, the contracts
and throwing objects near the animal without the intent to harm.
will be fully executed with signatures, bonding,
However, the best way to prevent wildlife in residential areas is to
insurance, and required forms. The construction
eliminate their food source. Urban Coyotes and Bobcats seek out pet
contract time for the project is 420 calendar days;
food left outside overnight and trash not secured in a barrel. Urban
however, this timeline may change depending on
wildlife biologists with Texas Parks and Wildlife advise that trapping
TWDB review time. After the complete installation of
and relocating proves ineffective with the animals, and encourages
the waterline, the City will follow up with pavement
deterrent methods. Residents should keep in mind that adhering to
improvements on Harwood Road from the west city
City ordinances such as walking dogs on a leash and keeping cats
limits to Bedfordshire. Please contact the Public
indoors, ensures pet safety. For more information on Texas wildlife,
Works office at 817-952-2200 for more information
visit tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/nuisance/coyote/.
regarding this water improvement project.
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, the Bedford Police Department
has decided to postpone the January Citizens Police Academy (CPA)
class. This decision was made in consideration of the community and
Police Department personnel. The community’s health and safety
continues to be the highest priority for the City of Bedford. For
updates about future CPA classes, please visit the City website at
www.bedfordtx.gov/542/Citizens-Police-Academy.
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BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO TUTORIALS:
Visit www.bedford.evanced.info/signup to find and register for EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS
classes and programs. Libby, cloudLibrary, and RBdigital, oh my! Not sure how to get
started using these apps to check out the Library’s digital ebooks,
SPINNING YARNS audiobooks, and magazines? Watch short video tutorials online to
The Bedford Public Library’s knitting and crochet group is open to be guided through the process of setting up each app on a mobile
adults who enjoy sharing projects, patterns, and ideas in a casual device and checking out and returning items.
environment. There will be some special guests and attendees will For tutorials on these and other resources:
learn about the LYSs (Little Yarn Shops) in the community. All skill my.nicheacademy.com/bedfordpubliclibrary.
levels are welcome to join. Online registration is required to receive
the Zoom link prior to the meeting. SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
Days: Second and Forth Saturdays All activities require pre-registration. For more information call
Times: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 817-952-2320 or email rhonda.karnes-scott@bedfordtx.gov.
Location: Virtual Zoom meeting
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
LATE NIGHT BOOK CLUB Weekly virtual meeting with individuals over 50 years old.
Here’s the perfect book club for those who prefer the twilight Days: Wednesdays
hours. The club’s book choices will appeal to a broad audience and Times: 10:00 a.m.
range from non-fiction to literary fiction. This month’s book is ‘The GRAB & GO LUNCH
Buddhist on Death Row’ by David Sheff. Days: January 6
Online registration is required to receive the Zoom link prior to the Times: 11:30 a.m.
meeting.
Day: Thursday, January 7 PARKING LOT BINGO
Times: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Days: January 11 and January 25
Location: Virtual Zoom meeting Times: 10:00 a.m.
BOOKWORMS: A DAYTIME BOOK CLUB RECREATION PROGRAMS
Join the Bedford Bookworms’ lively literary discussions. The The focus for January is Health and Family Fitness. Join @
group’s January book pick is to be announced. Check the Library’s bedfordparksandrecreation on Facebook for weekly tips and health
online calendar for updates. During the last part of the meeting, related activities including “Get Moving Mondays” and “Fitness
participants will take time for a Recommended Reads discussion. Fridays”.
This will be a time for participants to share impressions of other
books with the group. DRIVE-THRU HEALTH FAIR - January 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00
Online registration is required to receive the Zoom link prior to the p.m. at the Old Bedford School. Preregistration is required. For
meeting. more information, visit www.bedfordfun.com or to be a Drive-Thru
Day: Thursday, January 21 Health Fair vendor, email brac.recreation@bedfordtx.gov.
Times: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Register to#SaveALife and give blood at the Drive-Thru Health Fair
Location: Virtual Zoom meeting here: ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/120616
BRACTIVITY BOXES
HOMEMADE HEALTH Last chance to pick up the Nature, Space, and Super Hero themed
Follow along and learn how to make probiotic-rich foods for gut and make and take activity boxes.
immune health in this live series of virtual classes. Each class begins Price: $10.00 per box
at 6:30 p.m. and will take between 20-30 minutes. See below for Box Pick-Up Date: Monday, January 25
the list of dates and the food the class will make. Online registration Box Pick-Up Location: Old Bedford School (2400 School Ln,
is required to receive the Zoom link prior to the meeting. Bedford, TX 76021)
January 14: Sauerkraut Box Pick-Up Times: 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m.
January 21: Yogurt For more information, email brac.recreation@bedfordtx.gov.
January 28: Kombucha
JOB HELP DATABASES
Bedford Public Library cardholders have access to two
comprehensive, online job search and workforce development
resources. Both JobNow and Job & Career Accelerator are found
under the Research menu on the Library’s website at www.
bedfordlibrary.org. With these resources, patrons can search for
and apply for jobs, get resume writing guidance, participate in live
interview practice and job coaching, and build workforce skills.
Mass Communication and Emergency Preparedness System
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