AVISO COMBINADO DE HALLAZGO DE IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS y AVISO FINAL Y EXPLICACIÓN PÚBLICA DE UNA ACTIVIDAD PROPUESTA EN UNA LLANA DE INUNDACIÓN Y HUMEDAL
29 de noviembre de 2023 Ciudad de Smithville, 317 Main Street o P. O. Box 449, Smithville, TX 78957, (512) 237-3282 Este Aviso deberá satisfacer los tres requisitos de notificación procesal separados pero relac...
read more >COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS and FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND
11/29/23 City of Smithville, 317 Main Street or P. O. Box 449, Smithville, TX 78957, (512) 237-3282 This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited three separate but related procedural notification requirements to be un...
read more >Trash Service Announcement: Waste Management will service "The Hill" in Smithville on Friday, November 24, 2023. Please have your trash bins out to be serviced.
Trash Service Announcement: Waste Management will service "The Hill" in Smithville on Friday, November 24, 2023. Please have your trash bins out to be serviced.
read more >Public Service Announcement: TxCDBG TDA Project
PDF version of Innovation Center TDA Grant Notice
read more >CDBG Texas GLO 2022 Method of Distribution (MOD) Application
Please click on the link to see the CDBG Texas GLO 2022 Method of Distribution (MOD) Application
read more >Residential Trash Service Cancelled forTuesday 10/24/2023
Due to staffing issues, Waste Management has canceled the residential trash service route for Tuesday 10/24/2023. Please leave your trash cans out as the residential route will be picked up on Wednesday 10/25/2023. Any questi...
read more >PHI Air Medical Transportation Contract Renewal
On April 10, 2023, the City Council unanimously approved renewing its contract agreement with PHI Air Medical to provide “no cost” emergency medical air transport of citizens with life-threatening injuries/illnesses th...
read more >Austin-Bastrop River Corridor Partnership Bimonthly Meeting - Wednesday October 4, 2023 10am – Noon at Smithville City Hall
Austin-Bastrop River Corridor Partnership Bimonthly Meeting Wednesday October 4, 2023 10am – Noon at Smithville City Hall in Council Chambers (317 Main Street) – Open to anyone interested in the Colorado River &n...
read more >City Hall Closed today September 8, 2023 from 10:00-Noon
Office Closed as a Mark of Respect As a mark of respect on the passing of our friend and colleague Judge Raymah Davis, City Hall Will be closed for her funeral Friday, September 8, 2023 from 10:00 AM...
read more >NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE This notice only applies to a taxing unit other than a special taxing unit or municipality with a population of less than 30,000 regardless of whether it is a special taxing unit. ...
read more >Notice of Public Hearing on Budget
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SMITHVILLE BUDGET The City of Smithville will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The Public hearing will be held on September 6, 2023 at 5:3...
read more >Notice About 2023 Tax Rate form 50-212
Please click here for form 50-212 Notice about 2023 Tax Rate
read more >Art from the Heart
Join us for an event to remember. Veterans and their families sharing personal stories to help recognize the new art pieces at the Veterans Memorial Park in Smithville TX. With special guest Paul Normandin, Dean, Merlin Works Inst...
read more >Aviso anticipado y revisión pública de una actividad propuesta en una llanura aluvial y humedal de 100 años
Aviso anticipado y revisión pública de una actividad propuesta en una llanura aluvial y humedal de 100 años Para: Todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados Esto es para noti...
read more >Public Notice (English) Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals This is to give notice that the City of Smithville (Ci...
read more >We want your opinions!
1. The City is going to get a new website and we need you, our residents, to give us your input. Please take the City Website Survey. 2. Bastrop County and the surrounding rural counties are changing and growing. Where do you g...
read more >Now Hiring: Community Engagement Coordinator
Community Engagement Coordinator The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for communications and activities that facilitate a robust community engagement strategy for the City of Smithville, with a particular focus o...
read more >Utility Assistance
Utility Assistance - Update Residents who need help, please click on this link for more information.
read more >CALL FOR PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS FOR FY 2023-24!
Do you have a great idea for public art? Please use this Cultural District Proposal Form and Budget Template (excel spreadsheet) to explain your idea. Email your Proposal/Budget to Jill Strube no later than 8AM on August 8, 202...
read more >Community Service Budget Requests - Extended Deadline July 20
Attention Non-Profit Organizations serving the Smithville area: The City of Smithville is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Community Service Budget Request. Please click on the link and if your group qualifies as...
read more >VFW 4th of July Celebration
Did you enjoy the fireworks on Sunday? Well, mark your calendars for July 4th and make your way to VFW Post 1309, 557 NOW Loop in Smithville. We can't wait to see you there, celebrating the 4th of July with us in true patr...
read more >Fourth of July Celebration
Sunday, July 2, 2023 Don't forget to come out for the 2nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration!
read more >2022 Annual Water Quality Report
2022 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System CITY OF SMITHVILLE City of Smithville TX0110003 This is your annual drinking water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2022 The City of Smithville is G...
read more >City-wide Street Assessment and Paving Schedule
The City of Smithville contracted with Freeland Turk Engineering Group, LLC (FTEG) to conduct a city-wide street assessment and sign inventory. FTEG utilized the Roadbotics technology to collect street and sign data back in Decemb...
read more >Consideration for Place 4 Vacant Council Seat
Since the City Council election this past Saturday, we have received several emails from citizens who would like to be considered to serve out the unexpired term of former Councilmember Cassie Barrientos (Place 4) who resigned on ...
read more >Election Results
Click Here to see the Election results.
read more >Public Notice City of Smithville TxCDBG Grant program
POSTING DATE: April 27, 2023 _____________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SMITHVILLE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Smi...
read more >NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (PDF) April 25, 2023 &n...
read more >AVISO DE HALLAZGO SIN IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
AVISO DE HALLAZGO SIN IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS (PDF) 25 de abril de 2023 &...
read more >City of Smithville's YouTube Live-Stream
Here is the link to the City of Smithville's YouTube Streaming Channel. You will be able to see the meetings live if you log in at our meeting times. You will also see past meetings. We will post Agendas at lea...
read more >City offices closed Monday, February 20, for Presidents' Day.
City offices closed Monday, February 20, for Presidents' Day.
read more >Workforce Solutions Hiring Event
The Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area in Bastrop is hosting a "pop up" hiring event on January 9 for Bastrop County Employers. Come meet over 12 companies who are ready to hire!
read more >New Sign for Riverbend Park with $25K LCRA Grant
LCRA AWARDS $25,000 GRANT FOR NEW SIGN AT RIVERBEND PARK ...
read more >City Holiday Schedule
The City will be closed half a day on Thursday, December 22, at noon Closed all day Friday, December 23rd Closed all day Monday, December 26th Closed all day Monday, January 2, 2023 To Report After-Hou...
read more >Notice of Deadline to File for Place on the Ballot
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read more >Due to technical difficulties, the City Council Meeting will not be live-streamed on YouTube. We apologize for the inconvenience
read more >Historic Preservation and Design Standards Meeting, Oct. 27
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS MEETING
CITY OF SMITHVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT, VERNON’S ANN. CIV. ST. art 6252-17 THAT THE CITY OF ...
read more >Proposed Budget 2022-2023
Click here for the Proposed Budget for 2022-2023 2022-23 Budget Workshop #1 Notes Budget Workshop #1 Presentation Budget Workshop #2 Presentation General Detailed Expense Sheets Utility Detailed Expense&n...
read more >Notice of Public Hearing on Budget
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SMITHVILLE BUDGET The City of Smithville will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The Public hearing will be held on September 7, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. in ...
read more >NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE This notice only applies to a taxing unit other than a special taxing unit or municipality with a population of less than 30,000 regardless of whether it is a special taxing unit. PROPOSE...
read more >RFP for Administration Professional Services
The City of Smithville is seeking well-qualified administration/activity delivery service provider(s) ... please click this link for full details.
read more >CITY HALL WILL CLOSE 3pm FRIDAY 8/12/222
City Hall will close at 3 pm on Friday 8/12/2022 due to construction and will reopen at 10:00 AM Monday, August 15th.
read more >Water Meter Replacement
Water Meter Replacement Information: Please click here to read the flyer! TL;DR: Testing shows current meters measure at about 75% accuracy. Starting August 10, about 1500 meters will be replaced beginning at Zone 1 (the ...
read more >Precision Meters Inc. (PMI) replacing water meters starting Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The City of Smithville will have a third-party company, Precision Meters Inc. (PMI) replace water meters starting Wednesday, August 10, 2022 until complete. They will be in marked trucks and have marked company shirts on. They wil...
read more >Filming Crew July 27
UPDATE: On Wednesday, July 27, a film crew will be working on location in the downtown area.
read more >Filming Crew July 26
There will be a film crew on location at Keilberg Park.
read more >Filming Crew Downtown
UPDATE: The filming crew has extended their filming location to include the 300 block of Main Street. A film crew will be on location tomorrow to film a parade scene downtown. There will be partial or full street closures. ...
read more >TDA Grant Program Application
Per Texas Department of Agriculture Requirements, this information pertains to the upcoming Grant Application for a $1,1,00,000 Implementation Project ($1M in grant funds, $100K in City Match through cash and/or in-kind), for the ...
read more >City Offices Closed July 1 and July 4
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2021 Annual Water Quality Report
2021 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System CITY OF SMITHVILLE City of Smithville TX0110003 This is your annual drinking water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2021 The City of Smithville is G...
read more >Notice of Public Meeting for TDA Implementation Project
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SMITHVILLE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT, VERNON’S ANN. CIV. ST. art 6252-17 THAT THE CITY OF SMITHVILLE WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE TEXAS DEPART...
read more >Splash Pad closed for Maintenance, June 22-24
The Splash Pad at the Smithville Veterans Memorial Park will be closed for maintenance on June 22-24. It will be reassessed on June 24 and may need to be closed over the weekend. Watch here for updates. We apologize for any inc...
read more >NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Smithville, Texas proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city...
read more >Election Results
Click here for the result of the May 7th, 2022 Election results
read more >Accepting Applications for HPDS Committee
The City of Smithville is seeking applications for placement on the Historic Preservation/Design Standards Committee. If you are interested in serving on this board, please fill out the application below and turn it in to Jill Str...
read more >Notice of General Election 2022
Click here to view the Notice of General Election for May 7, 2022
read more >Household Hazardous Waste
For residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, and the Cities of Bastrop and Smithville, a paint collection event is scheduled for January 15, from 9AM - 12:00PM. Vouchers are required. More information is available at the Bastrop C...
read more >Notice for the NW 2nd Street Flood/Drainage Improvements, Smithville
Update to a Public Notice Notice in English Aviso en Espanol
read more >REMINDER - OPEN LEAF BURNING WITHIN THE CITY PROHIBITED
Per Section 8.04.004 (b) of the Smithville Code of Ordinances, the burning of trash or rubbish, paper, grass, leaves, or weeds in any street or alley in the city, or in any place other than a wire, metal or brick container, or in ...
read more >Fair Housing Act
The Texas Workforce Commission ("TWC") is the entity responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act in the State of Texas. You have one year after an alleged violation to file a complaint, but you should file it as soon ...
read more >CITY OF SMITHVILLE NOTICE OF CLOSURE
THE CITY OF SMITHVILLE WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON FRIDAY 12/10/2021 FOR CITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
read more >Cultural District Workshop on December 14th
Join us for the upcoming Richard D. Latham Cultural District Workshop.
read more >City of Smithville Receives $12.9M GLO CDBG-DR Mitigation (MIT) Grant
The City of Smithville’s application for the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Mitigation (MIT) funding was approved in June of 2020. The total award / funding is $...
read more >Public Service Announcement for CDBG-MIT
Please click here for the link to the announcement.
read more >City Hall will be closed Thanksgiving Holiday
City Hall will be closed from noon November 24, 2021, through November 26, 2021. We will reopen on Monday, November 29, 2021. Hours of operation are as follows: November 22nd 8AM- 5PM November 23rd 8AM- 5PM ...
read more >Veterans Day VFW Activities
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Veteran’s Day 2021
read more >Employment Opportunity
Heavy Equipment Operator The City of Smithville is currently seeking applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator. Must have a Highschool diploma or GED, and Valid Texas Driver’s License; Class C. Must have knowledge...
read more >Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting on Nov. 17, 2021
Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting on November 17th, 2021 Bastrop County will hold a public meeting via webinar on Wednesday, November 17th at 6:00 pm to gather public input for updating their Hazard Mitigation Pla...
read more >Chamber Luncheon Presentation
Click here to see the City Managers' presentation given at the Quarterly Chamber Luncheon on October 27, 2021.
read more >The Social Security Resource Center
Data shows that 61% of retired workers count on their Social Security benefits to comprise at least half of their monthly income. Retirees, more than any other generation, put these funds directly back into the local economy by su...
read more >COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics: 10/4-10/10
The schedule for COVID-19 vaccination clinics from 10/4-10/10 is as follows (Pfizer/Moderna): Mon 10/4 - A+ Lifestyle Medical Group - 9AM-5PM Tues 10/5 - A+ Lifestyle Medical Group - 9AM-5PM Wed 10/6 - A+ Lifestyle Medic...
read more >COVID tests and vaccinations, week of 9/20-9/26
FREE COVID tests at the Mobile Unit behind the Rec Center this week, 3PM-6PM Mon-Sat (9/20-9/25). The schedule for COVID-19 vaccination clinics from 9/20-9/26 is as follows (Pfizer/Moderna): Mon 9/20 - A+ Lifes...
read more >BASTROP COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 @ 6:00 PM (CST).
BASTROP COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 @ 6:00 PM (CST). Register here: http://h2o.adobeconnect.com/mit_bastrop_co_public_mtg_09232021/event/registration.html Survey: https://h2o....
read more >Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event -- FULL
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Sept. 18
Click here for flier (English/Spanish)
read more >NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE
A tax rate of $ .549005 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of CITY OF SMITHVILLE. PROPOSED TAX RATE &n...
read more >Notice of Public Hearing on Budget
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SMITHVILLE BUDGET The City of Smithville will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. The Public hearing will be held on September 8, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. ...
read more >Form 50-212 Notice About 2021 Tax Rates
http://easyedit.ci.smithville.tx.us/filemanager/files/Form_50_212_Notice_About_2021_Tax_Rates.pdf
read more >2020 Annual Water Quality Report
2020 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System CITY OF SMITHVILLE City of Smithville TX0110003 This is your annual drinking water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2020 The City of Smithville is Gro...
read more >No Credit Card Payments Over the Phone as of August 1, 2021
As of August 1, 2021, the Utility Department will no longer be accepting credit card payments over the phone. You will need to pay online or come in to pay if you want to use a credit card.
read more >Cultural District Workshop
Cultural District Community Workshop Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ 4PM @ City Hall (No decisions or actions will be taken at the meeting) Agenda: Call to Order Update on Richard D. Latham Cultural D...
read more >Citizens Honored with DAR Historic Preservation Award
SMITHVILLE—Smithville residents David Herrington and Carol Snyder were awarded the prestigious “Excellence in Historic Preservation” by the Smithville chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).&nb...
read more >June Events in Smithville
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Memorial Day: City Hall Closed/Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony @ 9AM
The Partners of Smithville TX Memorial Park will have the Laying of the Wreaths Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park at 9AM on 5/31.
read more >Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting on June 3, 2021
Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting on June 3, 2021 Bastrop County will hold a public meeting via webinar on Thursday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm to gather public input for updating their Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Plan inclu...
read more >Unofficial Results for the May 1, 2021 General and Special Election
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read more >PUBLIC NOTICE: Intent to apply for CDBG Program
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SMITHVILLE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Smithville is giving notice of the city’s intent to submit a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program gra...
read more >NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Smithville, Texas proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits...
read more >Historic Preservation/Design Standards Advisory Committee Meeting
The Smithville Historic Preservation/Design Standards Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 21 at 5:30PM. Agenda You may watch it live on Wednesday or see the recording at the Smithville YouTube Channel.
read more >DISTRIBUTION OF WMI 96-GALLON POLY CARTS
Distribution of the 96-gallon Waste Management, Inc. (WMI) poly carts will begin Monday, April 12, 2021. There will be no charge to residential customers for the cart. However, each customer must use the new cart. ...
read more >Fair Housing Information
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Notice of Voting Order Priority
This notice informs voters who have a mobility problem that they may be given voting order priority (they can move to the front of the line to vote). http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/pol-sub/7-7bf.pdf h...
read more >Notice of General and Special Election
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read more >Extended Winter Weather Disaster Declaration
Please click here to see the full Declaration.
read more >NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT
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read more >Cultural District Wayfinding Signs: Extended Deadline
Call to Artists! EXTENDED DEADLINE! DUE FEB. 24, 2021 at NOON Due to power outages and various other difficulties related to the storm last week, the deadline has been extended. It will NOT be extended again! ...
read more >GARBAGE SERVICE UPDATE -
Waste Management, Inc. (WMI) will begin picking up trash from residential and commercial customers on Monday, February 22nd. WMI will be sending additional resources (i.e., equipment and personnel) in an effort to make up fo...
read more >CITY OF SMITHVILLE GENERAL INFORMATION UPDATE - POST ARCTIC BLAST:
The following information is provided regarding city facilities, services, and operating hours as of 2/20/21 (9:25 am): BOIL WATER NOTICE – The BOIL WATER NOTICE is STILL IN EFFECT. The City’s overall wa...
read more >Winter Weather Disaster Declaration
Please click here to read the full Winter Weather Disaster Declaration.
read more >NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT
NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT Notice is hereby given of the drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates are to be printed on the ballot for the election to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, in the Ci...
read more >No Trash Pick Up
Due to the severe weather Waste Management will NOT be picking up trash until further notice. They have been instructed to return to their yard. Waste Management hopes to resume service on Tuesday, February 16, 202...
read more >Waste Management, Inc. Solid Waste Contract Renewal
The City Council voted unanimously to approve a 5-year contract with Waste Management, Inc. (WMI) which allows for the same twice (2X) a week service and bulk service once (1X) per month (limited to 4-yards per residential custome...
read more >Mobile Test Collection for COVID-19 to be held Jan. 26-27
Mobile Test Collection for COVID-19 coming to Smithville on January 26-28, 9AM-4PM. It will be held at the Bastrop County HHW Facility. Register ahead of time or on site at https://dascenalab.formstack.com/forms/covid19_tdem...
read more >PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE February 1, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF SMITHVILLE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The City of Smithville will hold a public hearing 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021, regarding the submission of an ap...
read more >MLK Jr. Holiday in Smithville
A Day On, Not A Day Off Remember! Celebrate! Act! Smithville is hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration on January 18, 2021. Although we are not able to join together...
read more >COVID-19 Restrictions Imposed On Some Bastrop County Businesses
January 11, 2021 In October 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-32, which set limits and operating thresholds for businesses in areas with high COVID-19 hospitalization rates. Under criter...
read more >Notice of Deadline to file for a place on the Ballot on General & Special Election
Click here for the Notice to file for the General Election Ballot Click here for the Notice to file for the Special Election Ballot
read more >PRESCRIBED BURN UPDATE* 11:26, 12/10/22
The Following Statement is from Bastrop State Parks/ Texas Parks and Wildlife: Good Morning Bastrop State Park Patrons! We are conducting another prescribed burn in the park today. The burn today is in continuation...
read more >PUBLIC NOTICE: PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING/SURVEYING SERVICES
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read more >City Mask Ordinance Extended until January 11, 2021
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read more >NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 14, 2020 @ 6:00PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Smithville, Texas proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city...
read more >Election Results
Click here for the unofficial Election Results. Results will be official once canvassed.
read more >Download the Approved 2020-2021 Budget
Download the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget Here
read more >Notice of General Election
Click here for the notice of General Election for November 3, 2020
read more >Main Street Repaving Road Closure Map
NOTICE - DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURES SCHEDULED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th THROUGH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th - A paving Contractor will be applying sealcoat and re-striping parking spaces and pedestrian walkways on Main Street and NE/NW 2nd Stree...
read more >PUBLIC NOTICE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE 2020 MITIGATION APPLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Smithville COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE 2020 MITIGATION APPLICATION September 25, 2020 The City of Smithville is giving notice of the City’s intent to submit ...
read more >Public Hearing for "Smithville Economic Development Community Resiliency Strategic Plan
The City of Smithville will hold a Public Hearing on the "Smithville Economic Development Strategic/Resiliency Plan" during the Smithville City Council Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 6PM via Zoom (Live Streame...
read more >Notice of Public Hearing City of Smithville Budget
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SMITHVILLE BUDGET The City of Smithville will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. The Public hearing will be held on September 9, 2020, at...
read more >Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE A tax rate of $ .549061 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of CITY OF SMITHVILLE. PROPOSED TAX RATE &n...
read more >Click Here for Notice About 2020 Tax Rate
Click Here for Notice About 2020 Tax Rate
read more >Click Here for the 2020 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet
Click Here for the 2020 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet
read more >Rescinding Health Authority Order of Control Measures for In-Person School Campus Instruction
read more >Statement on Health Authority Order Regarding Control Measures for In-Person School Campus Instruction from.
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read more >Order of Control Measures for In-Person School Campus Instruction
Please click here to read the full Order from Judge Paul Pape's office.
read more >Link to Emergency Mask Ordinance
During a special-called meeting on August 26, 2020, the Smithville City Council unanimously voted to extend the mandatory mask ordinance until November 9, 2020. The number of COVID-19 cases in Bastrop County continues to ris...
read more >Statement from Bastrop County Emergency Management.
We are aware that AT&T wireless is having service issues in parts of Bastrop and Bastrop County. 9-1-1 calls may or may not be working. If your 9-1-1 call does not go through, please try texting 911. You m...
read more >COVID-19 Update June 25,2020
BASTROP COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY CONFIRMS TWO NEW FATALITIES FROM COVID-19 June 25, 2020 The Bastrop County Health Authority has confirmed two additional local fatalities from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - a 25-year-old male...
read more >**EXPECT DELAYS NEXT WEEK**
Tuesday, June 23rd, and Wednesday, June 24th at HWY 95 and 4th Ave due to the construction of the 4th Ave bridge.
read more >**INFORMATION HOTLINE New Hours**
Or visit https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/em.coronavirus
read more >COVID-19 Update June 10, 2020 BASTROP COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY CONFIRMS FOURTH FATALITY FROM COVID-19
June 10, 2020 The Bastrop County Health Authority has confirmed the fourth local fatality from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual was a 67-year old male from Del Valle, Bastrop County. The total number of confirm...
read more >MARBURGER / MILLER RR CROSSING CLOSURE
NOTICE - MARBURGER / MILLER RR CROSSING CLOSURE - The Marburger / Miller RR Crossing will be CLOSED to vehicle and pedestrian traffic Tuesday, June 9, 2020 (6:00 am) to (2:00 pm) for installation of drainage improvements.
read more >2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
2019 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System CITY OF SMITHVILLE City of Smithville TX0110003 This is your annual drinking water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2019 City of Smithville is Ground ...
read more >Smithville’s Veterans Park Adds American Revolution Memorial
SMITHVILLE— On Memorial Day (May 25th) Smithville’s Veterans Memorial Park added a new monument, which commemorates those who served in the American Revolution. The grey granite memorial was commissioned and ...
read more >May 29,2020 COVID-19 Updtae
BASTROP COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY AND BASTROP COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONFIRM THIRD DEATH FROM COVID-19 May 29, 2020 The Bastrop County Health Authority has confirmed the third local death fro...
read more >NOTICE - MARBURGER / MILLER RR CROSSING CLOSURE
- The Marburger / Miller RR Crossing will be CLOSED to vehicle and pedestrian traffic Tuesday, June 2, 2020 (6:00 am) to Wednesday, June 3, 2020 (4:00 pm) for installation of drainage improvements.
read more >CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
City of Smithville will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.
read more >MOSQUITO SPRAYING IN SMITHVILLE TO BEGIN FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020
The recent rains combined with warmer temperatures have created the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. In response, the City will begin spraying all roads and alley-ways twice a week in the evening hours between 9:00 pm and 3:...
read more >ALL CITY OF SMITHVILLE PARKS WILL RE-OPEN @ NOON ON FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020
Effective Friday, May 15, 2020, at 12:00 pm, all City of Smithville Parks will be RE-OPENED to the public. This includes Riverbend Park, MLK Park, Smithville Little League Fields, Smithville Veteran’s Park, Gazebo Park, Skat...
read more >SMITHVILLE RECYCLING CENTER LIMITED RE-OPENING (TUESDAY AND THURSDAY ONLY)
Please follow the requirements below to ensure the safety and health of all involved. If you have any questions or concerns regarding recycling, please contact City Hall at 512-237-3282
read more >COVID-19 Testing May 5, 2020
The City of Elgin and the City of Smithville will host mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing sites on Tuesday, May 5th. This is a collaborative initiative between the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texa...
read more >Environmental Assessment for HOME grant
Click on the link below to view the Full Environmental Assessment for the Smithville HOME grant. Full Environmental Assessment: City of Smithville HOME Program HRP/PWD/Disaster-2018-0019
read more >Make time for yourself, there are many things we can do to de-stress.
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Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas Report - Texans Helping Texans
Click Here to see the Open Texas Report
read more >Judge Paul Pape Directive #3 on Bastrop County COVID-19 Order
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4/27/2020 @ 2:30 Governor Greg Abbott will make an Announcement Regarding Texas' Response to COVID-19
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COVID-19 Update April 22,2020 Random COVID Testing
Bastrop County Health Authority and Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management to conduct random Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing in Bastrop County April 22, 2020 The Bastrop County Health Authority in coo...
read more >Guidance Regarding Governor Abbott's Executive Order Opening Non-Essential Business
Business Owners / Merchants / Citizens: On Friday, April 17th the Governor signed Executive Order GA-16 opening non-essential retail businesses at 12:01 am on Friday, April 24, 2020. I am sending this email to offer guida...
read more >Uninsured? The Smithville Community Clinic has Free Virtual Doctor's Visits
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COVID19 Update April 17,2020 our 2nd COVID19 Related Death
Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of this individual. Our 2nd COVID-19 related death in Bastrop County. JOINT STATEMENT FROM BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Includes Bastrop Cou...
read more >COVID19 Update-April 17,2020
JOINT STATEMENT OF BASTROP COUNTY JUDGE AND LOCAL SUPERINTENDENTS April 17 , 2020 - Public Schools Remain Closed In Bastrop County As we continue to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all in...
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REPORT TO THE BASTROP COUNTY COMMISIONERS COURT FROM THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
April 13, 2020 This report is provided to you to give an update on the operations being conducted at the Emergency Operations Center (“EOC”) which is being stood up by a Team from Bastrop County and the Ci...
read more >Bastrop County Dashboard for COVID-19
Click here for the link to the Bastrop CountyDashboard to get information on COVID-19 Cases You can also Click Here City of Bastrop's Mayor Connie Schroeder gives an explanation and clarification to the data included o...
read more >COVID-19 Update April 8, 2020- Statement Announcing Amended COVID-19 Order
Click Here for the Statement Announcing Amended COVID-19 Order Click Here to see the Amended Order #1 A
read more >COVID-19 UPDATE April 6, 2020, First Local Death
JOINT STATEMENT FROM BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Includes Bastrop County, City of Bastrop, City of Elgin, City of Smithville) BASTROP COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY CONFIRMS FIRST LOCAL DEATH FROM COVID-19 ...
read more >Census 2020
Support your Community and your School District! You can respond to the Census in three ways -- do it today! Online: Respond to the Census Here www.my2020census.gov By phone: 844-330-2020 (English) &...
read more >COVID-19 UPDATE April 4,2020 From Dr. Desmar Walkes
COVID-19 UPDATE - APRIL 4, 2020: A message from Dr. Desmar Walkes (Bastrop County Health Authority) about COVID-19 and the importance of staying home and staying safe. Click here to see Dr. Walkes video
read more >Trash Must Be In A Bag Or It Will Not Be Picked Up
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City of Smithville’s Water is Rated Superior by TCEQ
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COVID-19 Update March 31, 2020 Governor Abbott's Executive Order
Governor Abbott today issued a new Executive Order. View the press conference at: https://www.fox7austin.com/…/governor-abbott-issues-essenti… See the Order here: https://4.files.edl.io/…/204125-b...
read more >COVID-19 Update March 30, 2020 Stay at Home Order
JOINT STATEMENT OF BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Includes Bastrop County, City of Bastrop, City of Elgin, City of Smithville) March 30, 2020 Today Bastrop County Judge Paul Pap...
read more >Attention Senior 65 or older living in Bastrop County
If you are a senior 65 or older living in Bastrop County and need assistance getting food, please call the Bastrop County Local Governments COVID-19 Hotline at 512-303-4300. You will need to provide your name, address, and&nb...
read more >Be Responsible
Stay Home Texas Stay Home Bastrop County.
read more >COVID-19 Update March 28,2020 - 3rd Case Identified in Bastrop County
March 28,2020 JOINT STATEMENT OF BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Includes Bastrop County, City of Bastrop, City of Elgin, City of Smithville, Bastrop County School Districts, and local Chamber of Commerce) &nb...
read more >Notice of Postponement of the May 2, 2020, General Election
On March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas certified that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) poses an imminent threat of disaster and, under the authority vested in the Governor by Section 418.014 of the Texas Government ...
read more >2nd Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Bastrop County
JOINT STATEMENT OF BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS and COMMUNITY PARTNERS (Includes Bastrop County, City of Bastrop, City of Elgin, City of Smithville, Bastrop County School Districts, and local Chambers of Commerce)...
read more >Video of Special Called Meeting, 2/23/2020
The video of the Special Called Smithville City Council meeting about COVID-19 filmed via FB Live is available at: FaceBook Video YouTube Video
read more >Volunteers needed for COVID-19
Hotline serving Bastrop County. To sign up visit --> www.bastropcares.org
read more >Bastrop County will Open a Public-Restricted Specimen-Collecting Site
JOINT STATEMENT OF BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS and COMMUNITY PARTNERS (Includes Bastrop County, City of Bastrop, City of Elgin, City of Smithville, Bastrop County School Districts, and Chambers of Commerce) March ...
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Protect Yourself at the Gas Pump
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Please Do Not post or repost unproven information about coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 21, 2020 JOINT STATEMENT OF BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Includes Bastrop County, City of Bastrop, City of Elgin, City of Smithville, Bastrop County School Districts, and local Chamber of Commerce) As Bastr...
read more >Presumptive positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Bastrop County
March 21,2020 The Bastrop County Health Authority has received information of a presumptive positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Bastrop County. The man is a 37 year-old resident o...
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JOINT STATEMENT OF BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
JOINT STATEMENT OF BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Includes Bastrop County, City of Bastrop, City of Elgin, City of Smithville, Bastrop County School Districts, and your local Chambers) March 20, 2020 To limit...
read more >COVID-19 UPDATE: CITY FACILITY CLOSURES
The City of Smithville will close all public access to city facilities until further notice effective Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8:00 am. This includes City Hall, the Smithville Public Library, the Smithville Recreation Center, Vis...
read more >COVID-19
Over the last several weeks, local officials have been in constant communication regarding the continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) around the country and now throughout parts of Texas. As more information becomes available ...
read more >Smithville Proclaims March 29 Vietnam Veterans’ Day
Smithville Proclaims March 29 Vietnam Veterans’ Day SMITHVILLE – At Smithville’s Monday, March 9 city council meeting, mayor Scott Saunders declared March 29, 2020 as Vietnam Veterans’ Day by signing a p...
read more >NOTICE TO ALL OAK HILL CEMETERY PLOT OWNERS
Attention All Cemetery Plot Owners February 2020 The City of Smithville owns and maintains two cemeteries – Oak Hill Cemetery and Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The cemetery rules for grave decorations, per o...
read more >Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
Click here to see the Notice of Drawing for Place on the Ballot
read more >The City of Smithville is Accepting Bids for Cemetery Maintenance
The City of Smithville is accepting bids for the Cemetery Maintenance for Oak Hill Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The contract term is for a twenty-four (24) month period. Seal bids proposals will be accepted at the Ci...
read more >Census 2020 Workshop, 2/11/2020
Please join us to talk about our next steps towards a complete Census count in Smithville! We will discuss: * Neighborhood Captains * Kitchen Table Talks * Outreach Efforts * Partnerships * Available Funding Q...
read more >New Ordinance Recreational Vehicle, Trailers and Commercial Vehicles
Click Here to read the new ordinance for Recreational Vehicle, Trailers and Commercial Vehicles in Right-of-Way
read more >RFP: TDA Economic Development Plan
The City of Smithville seeks a consultant who is able to provide services related to developing an Economic Development/Community Resiliency Strategic Plan to include community engagement and vision, implementation guidelines, tas...
read more >RFP-Management: Drainage Projects
The City of Smithville intends to submit a grant application to the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) to include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Grant Management firms/consultants are encouraged to respond to this&...
read more >RFQ-Engineering: Drainage Projects
The City of Smithville intends to submit a grant application to the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) to include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Engineering firms are encouraged to respond to this Request for Quali...
read more >Tiny Home Forum
Tiny Home Forum Make Your Voice Heard! The public is welcome to speak at the Forum WHEN: Monday, October 28, 2019 @ 5:30PM WHERE: Smithville Recreation Center, 106 Royston And before you go... We are Seeking Publi...
read more >2019-2020 City of Smithville Budget
Click here to see the 2019-2020 Budget
read more >2019-2020 Budget Workshop #2 PowerPoint
Click here to see the Powerpoint for the 2019/2020 Budget Workshop #2
read more >2019-2020 Budget Workshop PowerPoint
Click here to see the 2019-2020 Budget Workshop PowerPoint
read more >Important 2020 Election Dates
Click here to see important 2020 Election Dates
read more >Notice of Public Hearings for the Budget
Click here for the Notice
read more >Notice of Proposed Tax Rate 2019
Clicke here to see Notice of Proposed Tax Rate 2019
read more >BURN BAN!!
This statement is from Bastrop County Emergency Management Office: "Conditions warrant a burn ban throughout Bastrop County. Effective at 3:00 pm on this Tuesday August 6, 2019, Judge Pape has issued a Declaratio...
read more >Tiny Home Survey Ends August 23
Your opinion matters! Please take this short survey on Tiny Homes in Smithville. Survey is open from now until August 23. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TinyHomeSMV
read more >CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD - THURSDAY, JUNE 27th
The Smithville City Council held a workshop on THURSDAY, JUNE 27th from 4:00-6:00 pm at City Hall (317 Main). The purpose of the workshop was to discuss roles and responsibilities, issues, current projects, and future plans. ...
read more >CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SCHEDULED
There will be a CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP on THURSDAY, JUNE 27th from 4:00-6:00 pm at City Hall (317 Main). The purpose of the workshop is to discuss roles and responsibilities, issues, current projects, and future plans. The public i...
read more >2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The City of Smithville Water & Wastewater Department is committed to ensuring the Safety and quality of the water we provide to our customers. This report contains important information about the source and q...
read more >Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services
The City of Smithville is seeking to enter into an engineering services contract with a state‑registered engineer. The following outlines this request for qualifications. Scope of Work - The Engineering contract ...
read more >PAINT COLLECTION EVENT - SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 (9:00 AM to NOON).
Stop at Smithville City Hall or contact Tracie Wallace or Jill Strube (512 237 3282). Vouchers will be available until Friday, May 31 at 4PM.
read more >MOSQUITO SPRAYING IN SMITHVILLE TO BEGIN TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019
MOSQUITO SPRAYING IN SMITHVILLE TO BEGIN TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2109 - The recent rains combined with warmer temperatures have created the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. Besides being a nuisance, many citizens are concerned abou...
read more >Article 12.800 - Parking of Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Commercial Vehicles in ROW Amended
On any given day in our community, there are 75-100 trailers, commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles (RV’s) permanently parked and/or stored in the public ROW that create a safety hazard and in some cases are in disr...
read more >City Manager Updates Now Available on City Website
The City Manager monthly update provides details of recent accomplishments, current projects, issues, and future plans. The City of Smithville has experienced significant growth over the past year and this trend will continue. New...
read more >NOTICE - LOOP 230 ROAD CLOSURE APRIL 27th (12:30 PM to 3:00 PM) FOR JAMBOREE PARADE.
LOOP 230 will be CLOSED on Saturday, April 27th from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM for the 2019 JAMBOREE PARADE. Registration for the parade is between 8:45 am and 12:45 pm at the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department (Statio...
read more >NOTICE - DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURES SCHEDULED MONDAY, APRIL 15th THROUGH THURSDAY, APRIL 18th
-A paving Contractor will be applying seal-coat and re-striping parking spaces and pedestrian walkways on NW 1st Street and Olive. Work will be done in sections as indicated in the diagram below. Road closures will be for 24-...
read more >Notice of General Election 2019
Click here for information on the General Election and early voting.
read more >Safe Routes to School Grant Application Info
Safe Routes to School funding is again available! Please take this survey to help us plan the Grant Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COS_SRTS_2019 Open House and Public Meeting to be held on Thursday, April 4 at th...
read more >Employment Opportunity!
Part-time Library Associate Position Entry level; flexible hours (up to 20/week Candidates must have: Excellent customer service skills; Positive and reliable work ethic; Ability to work as part of a team; Strong...
read more >Good News from the Lost Pines DAR
Smithville HS Student Receives Good Citizen Award SMITHVILLE—Brandon Lippert, a senior at Smithville High School, received the Good Citizen Award and a $200 check on Saturday [February 16, 2019] from the Lost Pines Chapte...
read more >2019 Eco Fest on Feb. 9
Join us for this free event! Downtown, Historic Main Street 10AM-4PM For more information, go to the Eco Fest FB Page or call the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce at 512 237 2313
read more >WASTEWATER RATES – THREE MONTH WINTER WATER AVERAGING BEGINS IN DECEMBER
Wastewater rates in Smithville are set by using a three (3) month “winter” water use average between DECEMBER and FEBRUARY. You can reduce your monthly wastewater (sewer) bill by conserving water during these months. I...
read more >City Council Approves Ch. 14 Zoning Ordinance
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the Smithville City Council approved the changes to the Chapter 14 Zoning Ordinance. The changes were made in an effort to reorganize, improve consistency, and to amend the Central Business Distr...
read more >Judge Ronald Jones
The City of Smithville mourns the passing of Judge Ron Jones on Saturday, September 22, 2018. He faithfully served the municipal court since 2008. The City has been very fortunate that Judge Jones has been an integral part of life...
read more >Application to GLO/CDBG for Grant Program regarding 2016 Floods
Per Grant Requirements, the public needs to have access to the City's application for grant funding for a detention pond to be located northeast of SE 4th Street and Anderson Lane. Download the GLO/CDBG Application&nbs...
read more >2018-2019 Budget Information
Click on the following links to get more information on the 2018-2019 Budget Workshop 2018-2019 Budget Workshop #1 notes 2018-2019 Budget Workshop #1 powerpoint 2018-2019 Budget Workshop #2 power-point
read more >Construction Advertisement and Invitation for Bid
Please click on the link for information on Construction Advertisement and Invitation for Bid
read more >Smoke Testing Starting the week of September 4th
Click here for more information on the smoke testing and a map
read more >Historic Preservation/Design Standards Open Meeting
CITY OF SMITHVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS MEETING AUGUST 20, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT, VERNON’S ANN. CIV. ST. art 6252-17 THAT THE CITY OF SMIT...
read more >IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
The City of Smithville Failed to Perform Activities Required to Address Coliform Bacteria Contamination of the Water System During recent routine monitoring our water system tested positive for total coliforms. Coliforms are...
read more >Joint Workshop: City Council and Planning and Zoning Board
The public is welcome and invited to attend the Monday, July 23, 2018 Joint Workshop 5:30PM @ City Hall
read more >2017 TCEQ Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued the 2017 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the City of Smithville for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2017. There were no violations identified and n...
read more >Wayfinding Signage -- Vote Today!
Your opinion matters! Please vote on your favorite wayfinding sign concepts on the Smithville Wayfinding Survey. Survey open until 9AM, July 9. City Council will approve the top five designs (as chosen by public) and will ...
read more >HPDS Meeting: Monday, June 25, City Hall
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS MEETING JUNE 25, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT, VERNON’S ANN. CIV. ST. art 6252-17 THAT THE CITY OF SMITHVILLE WILL CONDUCT A HISTORIC...
read more >Planning and Zoning: Tuesday, June 26, City Hall
WORKSHOP AND PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 26, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT, VERNON’S ANN. CIV. ST. art 6252-17 THAT THE CITY OF SMITHVILLE WILL CONDUCT A JOINT WORKSHOP WITH TH...
read more >Last Chance! Submit your Way Finding Design by Monday
Way Finding Designs are due Monday! Download the Application
read more >You are invited to be creative!
Public Participation Opportunity! Please join us for this and other upcoming opportunities to get creative in Smithville. Brought to you in part through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
read more >Employment Opportunity!
Telecommunicator/Dispatcher Application below. Email questions to ssepulveda@ci.smithville.tx.us http://easyedit.ci.smithville.tx.us/filemanager/files/Application_for_Employment_SPD.doc
read more >Public Participation Continues for "Smithville Historic Commercial District Standards"
The City of Smithville is in the process of getting feedback on the proposed "Smithville Historic Commercial District Design Standards." The document under discussion is located here: http://easyedit.ci.smithvill...
read more >Kickoff to Public Participation: May 3, 2018
CITY OF SMITHVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS MEETING MAY 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT, VERNON’S ANN. CIV. ST. art 6252-17 THAT THE CITY OF SMITHVIL...
read more >Public Meeting: HPDS Design Standards Document
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MOSQUITOS IN SMITHVILLE
The recent rains combined with warmer temperatures have created the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. Besides being a nuisance, many citizens are concerned about the threat of the Zika virus --> http://www.texaszika.org/. ...
read more >Celebrate Banner Artists at Jamboree!
Join us to celebrate our student artists whose artwork will be showcased on this year's banners. Saturday, April 7 @ 12:45 (before the Jamboree parade) @ the Gazebo at the end of Main Street.
read more >Notice of General Election 2018
Click here for information on the General Election.
read more >Historic Preservation/Design Standards Meeting: Monday, March 26, 5:30PM, Rec Center
The public is invited and welcome to attend the next Historic Preservation and Design Standards Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday, March 26 at 5:30PM @ the Recreation Center. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO...
read more >Call for Artists
Call to artists for artist participation in the Art Placement portion of the ABC, Arts Bridging Community, NEA grant! The Due Date is March 23, so we have set up a meeting to help. On Thursday March 15, Clover Cochran, Proje...
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HPDS Meeting: Feb 26 @ 5:30PM @ Rec Center
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Public Meeting: USDA Intent to Apply for Loan/Grant Program
Notice of Public Meeting The City of Smithville intends to file an application with USDA, Rural Development for financial assistance in order to upgrade and improve its water/wastewater system along SH 95 from the High School t...
read more >Burn Ban!!!
Please click on the link to see the Rescinding order from the Commissioners court
read more >Historic Preservation/Design Standards Meeting: Feb 8, 5:30PM, Rec Center
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Smithville Historic Preservation/Design Standards Advisory Committee Meeting
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WASTEWATER RATES – THREE MONTH WINTER WATER AVERAGING BEGINS IN DECEMBER
Wastewater rates in Smithville are set by using a three (3) month “winter” water use average between DECEMBER and FEBRUARY. You can reduce your monthly wastewater (sewer) bill by conserving water during these mon...
read more >Smithville SeeClickFix Issue Reporting Platform to Launch December 12, 2017
The City of Smithville has partnered with SeeClickFix to provide a new platform that will allow citizens to report issues (e.g., potholes, broken streetlight, dog at large, etc.) using their Smart phone. Citizens simply take...
read more >Historic Preservation and Design Standards Meeting
Please join the Historic Preservation and Design Standards Advisory Committee Meeting on November 27, 5:30PM @ Smithville Recreation Center.
read more >Olive Street Repaving / Road Closure Notice
The City plans to repave Olive Street from NE 1st to Loop 230 beginning November 8-9, 2017. This section of Olive Street will be closed to through traffic. NE 2nd to Gresham and NE 2nd from the alley (beside Honey’s) to Oliv...
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7th Street Detention Pond Project Status Meeting
An informational meeting will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 @ 5:30 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update regarding the status of the 7th Street Detention Pond project. The public is...
read more >Historic Preservation/Design Standards Open Meeting
The Historic Preservation/Design Standards Advisory Committee will hold two open meetings during October, 2017. Monday, October 16, 9AM-Noon, Smithville City Hall (317 Main Street) Workshop featuring a presentation by Arch...
read more >Hurricane Harvey - How to File a FEMA Appeal
The Disaster Recovery Center for Bastrop County is located in Smithville at 404 Fawcett Street. Applicants can appeal any FEMA decision and may do so in person, online, by mail, fax, or working with the Bastrop County Long Term Re...
read more >Notice of Public Hearing
Attached you will find a Notice of Public Hearing on October 9, 2017 and October 16, 217 to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city. Notice of Public Hearing
read more >FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Open
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #29 is now open. Normal operating hours are Monday through Sunday 7:00am until 7:00pm until further notice. The DRC is located at 404 Fawcett Street / Smithville, TX / 7895...
read more >2017-2018 Budget Approved
The City Council approved the 2017-2018 Budget and the Ad Valorem Tax Rate on September 11, 2017. The new budget and tax rate will go into effect October 1, 2017. You will find a copy of the new budget a...
read more >Historic Preservation and Design Standards Meeting Canceled until further notice
THE MONDAY, AUGUST 28 MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE HAS BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE CURRENT WEATHER EVENT. Please everyone stay safe. Turn around -- don't drown...
read more >Volunteer to help with Hurricane Harvey
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Quiet Zone Public Forum Scheduled - August 24, 2017
A Quiet Zone Public Forum will be Thursday, August 24, 2017 @ 6:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the requirements, benefits, limitations, and cost of installing quiet zones in Smithville with citizens and/or o...
read more >Dr. Thomas Jefferson Gazley Birthday Celebration!
Join us for the Dr. Thomas Jefferson Gazley Birthday Celebration! Sunday, August 13, 2017 @ 3PM Independence Park Smithville, TX Readings by Smithville Cub & Boy Scouts Dedication of Benches in Memory of Billy Davis ...
read more >City of Smithville Sales Tax Update
Below are the sales tax allocations for July 2017 vs. July 2016 (retail sales made primarily in May). This data reflects RETAIL sales of goods and services subject to LOCAL sales tax. Our sales tax payment (receipt) fo...
read more >2016 TCEQ Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued the 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the City of Smithville for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2016. There were no violations identified and n...
read more >City of Smithville Seeking FBO Proposals
Request For Proposal Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport Fixed Base Operator (FBO) 1. Lease shall be for a period of two (2) years. 2. The purpose is to operate an aviation facility providing for the sales, ...
read more >Veterans Day Program
TO ALL VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONS: We will have our annual "Laying of the Wreaths" ceremony in the Veterans Memorial Park on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 9:45 A.M. It will be followed at 11 A.M. by the V.F.W....
read more >Airport Fly-In & Lunch
Airport Fly-In & Lunch: Saturday, May 13 (10AM to 2PM) Fun family-friendly event with a helicopter candy drop for the kids, food trucks, door prizes, and planes from all over for everyone to enjoy. Join us for the Annual Fl...
read more >Veterans Benefits Fair, May 13
Saturday, May 13th, 8 am until 12 pm, Bastrop County Veterans Benefits Fair, Bastrop County Courthouse Annex Lower Level, 804 Pecan St., Bastrop, TX 78602. Representatives will be on hand from the US Department of Veterans A...
read more >Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport Development Plan Approved
Back in 2014, the City of Smithville was awarded a $100k TXDOT Aviation grant to prepare a long-range development plan. KSA Engineering was the lead consultant that worked with the City to put together the airport developmen...
read more >Smithville Community-Wide Cleanup: May 6th
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LCRA OFFERS FREE ALERTS ON FLOOD OPERATIONS
LCRA OFFERS FREE ALERTS ON FLOOD OPERATIONS Subscribers receive call, text and/or email when LCRA begins flood operations at Highland Lakes, Bastrop dams Media contact: Clara Tuma 512-578-3292 clara.tu...
read more >Presentation from 7th Street Detention Pond Public Forum
Ready for Download: February 15th Public Forum Presentation. Contact Robert Tamble (City Manager) at 512-237-3282 for additional information.
read more >7th Street Detention Pond - Public Forum Scheduled (2-15-17)
The City of Smithville will be holding a Public Forum on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at City Hall from 6:00 – 7:30 pm to review the 7th Street Detention Pond project. Representatives from BEFCO Engineering and the Cit...
read more >FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant (DR-4223) for Detention Pond Awarded
FEMA has obligated federal funds for construction of a 5-acre detention pond behind 7th street. The City of Smithville received the award letter from the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) on Tuesday, January 3,...
read more >RFQ Public Advertisement for Engineer
Public Advertisement for Transportation Alternatives Program Sidewalk Improvements: Engineer The City of Smithville seeks the services of qualified engineering consultants for project development and management of the constru...
read more >Holiday Safety Tips from SPD
Here are some holiday tips from SPD: Attending A Party • If you are going to consume alcoholic beverages, plan to have a designated driver or use public transportation. Never drink and drive. Driving • Be cautious wh...
read more >WASTEWATER RATES – THREE MONTH WINTER WATER AVERAGE BEGINS DECEMBER 1st
Wastewater rates in Smithville are set by using a three (3) month “winter” water use average between DECEMBER and FEBRUARY. You can reduce your monthly wastewater (sewer) bill by conserving water during these mon...
read more >2016 Warrant Round-Up to Begin
Smithville Municipal Court and the Smithville Police Department will begin its annual Warrant Round-Up on December 10th, running through December 23rd. Individuals with outstanding fines may report to the Smithville Muni...
read more >Halloween Safety
Halloween is a fun time for the children in the Smithville community as well as the children in the rural areas who come to Smithville to participate in Halloween activities. In an effort to create a safer environment for the chil...
read more >Airport Development Plan Open House / Public Forum – Location Change:
Due to early voting, the Airport Development Plan Open House / Public Forum will be held on October 25, 2016 at FIRST NATIONAL BANK from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The purpose of the open house / public forum is to provide informat...
read more >PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Please call City Hall (512 237 3282) to verify that anyone claiming to be a city employee or a contractor doing work for the City of Smithville is legitimate before you let them in your house or on your property.
read more >Smithville's Sculpture on Main Street
The City of Smithville and the Lost Pines Artisans' Alliance are pleased to announce a new Sculpture on Main program through their partnership as the Richard D. Latham Cultural District and with Keep Smithville Beautiful (a co...
read more >City of Smithville Utility Seminar Scheduled
The City of Smithville and St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting a Utility Seminar on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Energy and water savings tips will be shared with the community and a review of the Mueller on-line interface wil...
read more >Airport Development Plan Public Forum Scheduled
A public forum will be held October 25, 2016 at City Hall from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The purpose of the forum is to provide information and solicit feedback regarding the future development of the Smithville Crawford Municipal...
read more >National Night Out in Texas, Tuesday October 4th
National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and is an annual event designed to unite families, businesses and police departments. The goal is to heighten crime prevention awareness, build support and ...
read more >2016-2017 Budget Approved
The City Council approved the 2016-2017 Budget and the Ad Valorem Tax Rate on September 12, 2016. The new budget and tax rate will go into effect October 1, 2016. You will find a copy of the new bud...
read more >September Sales Tax Revenue Up 16.27%
Below are the City of Smithville sales tax allocations for September 2016 vs. September 2015 (retail sales made primarily in July). This data reflects RETAIL sales of goods and services subject to LOCAL sales tax. Our ...
read more >City Council Tax Rate Public Hearings and Budget Workshops Held
Tax Rate Public Hearings and Budget Workshops were held on Wednesday, August 31st and Wednesday, September 7th at City Hall. Unfortunately, public participation was minimal with only 5 citizens in attendance despite mul...
read more >Sign up for Smithville Utility Portal
The Mi.Data Consumer Portal allows City of Smithville utility customers to see their usage of water and electricity, to set up a budget, to set up alert notifications, and to compare usage to budget, weather, and previous months. ...
read more >Notice of Public Hearing City of Smithville Budget
Click here for details on the Public Hearing for the City of Smithville Budget
read more >Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate
Click here for the Notice of 2016 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate
read more >City of Smithville Sales Tax Revenue Up 17.2%
Below are the sales tax allocations for August 2016 vs. August 2015 (retail sales made primarily in June). This data reflects RETAIL sales of goods and services subject to LOCAL sales tax. Our sales tax payme...
read more >Public Hearings
The City of Smithville will have two Public Hearings on the 2016/2017 Ad Valorem Tax Rate. The first hearing being held on August 31st, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall,317 Main Street, Smithville, Texas, wit...
read more >2015 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Attached is the 2015 Annual Drinking Water Report
read more >City of Smithville Sales Tax Update
Below are the sales tax allocations for June 2016 vs. June 2015 (retail sales made primarily in April). This data reflects RETAIL sales of goods and services subject to LOCAL sales tax. Our sales tax payment (receipt) ...
read more >Public Hearing June 13, 2016
At the June 13, 2016 Council Meeting there will be a Public Hearing to hear comments on a Grant Application to Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the purchase of equipment for the Police Departme...
read more >Only use 911 for Emergencies
911 is to Only be called in an EMS, Police, or Fire Emergency! For All other non-life threatening after hours calls (before 8:00 am and after 5:00 pm)... such as Utiliy Outages Call 512-237-3282 then press 5 for the Police De...
read more >Smithville Community-Wide Spring Cleanup AND Summit Smithville Green EXPO!
Community Cleanup Saturday May 21, 2016 BRING your trash to the City Yard at 1000 MLK Drive from 8AM-Noon No Charge for Smithville Residents* Please bring utility bill for proof of residency NO CURBSIDE PICKUP...
read more >Thunder on the Colorado
Thunder is here! Be mindful when you are driving and watch out for all the people here on motorcycles! The parade starts at Riverbend Park and comes through historic downtown Smithville at about 7PM. Safe travels everyone! http...
read more >Heavy Rains Expected Sunday – Tuesday:
A slow-moving storm system continues to indicate a threat of locally heavy rainfall for South Central Texas Late Saturday through Tuesday Morning. Widespread 3-5 inches with isolated 7-10 inch totals possible. City of Smithv...
read more >***** MS-150 Canceled ******
MS 15 has been canceled due to the sever weather coming this weekend. Traffic Delays Expected – BP MS-150 (April 17, 2016) Expect traffic delays on Hwy 71 and FM 153 in Smithville due to the annual BP MS-150 ...
read more >Notice of Election
Click here for more information on the General Election May 7, 2016
read more >City of Smithville is Hiring
Electric Laborer/Helper: Assist Journey-level craft personnel in performance of routine repairs and maintenance of powerlines, and associated work. Performs routine repairs and maintenance and assist in more complex maintenance an...
read more >LCRA “Steps Forward” Day in Smithville
Approximately 45-50 volunteers from LCRA partnered with representatives from the City of Smithville to participate in the 2016 Steps Forward Day project. “Steps Forward” is an LCRA company-wide day of service whe...
read more >City of Smithville Featured in LCRA Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) Video
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has helped the Smithville community through a number of Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) grants over the past several years. This video highlights how these grants have hel...
read more >Ameresco Project Update #2 / Smart Meter Installation FAQ’s
The City’s facility lighting retrofit project is 99% complete. Installation of street lighting throughout town is 99% complete. Installation of water and electric meters began Monday, January 11, 2016 in Zone 1 (...
read more >City of Smithville DRAFT Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Smithville, in a partnership with Bastrop County, has developed a DRAFT Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to reduce risks from natural disasters and to comply with the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000. Hazard mitiga...
read more >The Rec Center is Hiring!
Recreation Department-The City of Smithville is accepting applications for a part time position at the Smithville Indoor Recreation Center. The position will be a Recreation Aide with a variety of duties. Applicants must have a va...
read more >Ameresco Project Update / Smart Meter Installation FAQ’s
The City’s facility lighting retrofit project is 94% complete. The big push this week was the replacement of the Recreation Center gymnasium and PD exterior lighting. Concurrently, installation of street lighting...
read more >Calling for the Smithville May 7, 2016 General Election
Click on the link below for information on the General May 7, 2016 election. http://easyedit.ci.smithville.tx.us/filemanager/files/General_Election.pdf
read more >Loop 230 Sidewalk / Ramp Project
Beginning Wednesday January 13, 2016, TXDOT will begin demolition and construction of ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps from SH 95 to Mills Street along Loop 230. This will require lane closures. As such, please exercise ...
read more >City Council Approves Smart Electric Meter Opt-Out Program
Beginning in January 2016, the City of Smithville will be upgrading its utility meter infrastructure and billing system. All water meters and analog electric meters will be replaced with digital Smart Meters that transmit us...
read more >Ameresco Utility Infrastructure Upgrade Project Update
The City’s application for Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB) to secure .47% financing for the lease/purchase of equipment needed for the City-wide utility meter upgrade project was approved by the Governor&rsqu...
read more >2015-2016 Budget Approved
The City Council approved the 2015-2016 Budget and the Ad Valorem Tax Rate on September 15, 2015. The new budget and tax rate will go into effect October 1, 2015. You will find a copy of the new bud...
read more >City Code of Ordinances Available Online
The City of Smithville is pleased to announce that our Code of Ordinances are now available on-line. The ordinances are categorized by chapter and you can use the on-line search engine to find a particular ordinance by subje...
read more >BASTROP COUNTY TO HOST PUBLIC WORKSHOPS TO KICK OFF COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Bastrop County is pleased to invite the public to participate in a series of three visioning workshops to be held this fall to gather information on and provide input to the development of the Bastrop County Transportation Plan.&n...
read more >Students “talk trash” for benefit of County
June 9, 2015. Bastrop County, TX. With help from a grant from the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Bastrop County has unveiled two new Public Service Announceme...
read more >Shop Local to Support Small Business
From farmers markets to local craft fairs, “shop local” has become a common phrase. Something that was second nature for the beginning part of the century has now become a conscious movement for millions of Americans t...
read more >2013-14 Annual Audit Report Completed
Singleton, Clark & Company, PC completed the annual audit of the City of Smithville’s October 2013 to September 2014 budget. The results of the audit indicate that the City’s total net position decreased by $467,15...
read more >Budget Infographics Provides Fiscal Transparency
The City of Smithville is pleased to announce the release of Budget Infographics. Citizens now have access to an “at-a-glance” look at revenue and spending in both the Utility and General Fund. Budget Infog...
read more >Hwy 95 Engineering Study to Begin
TXDOT approved $3.4M to fund the SH95 Expansion as part of CAMPO’s Surface Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility (STP-MM) project back in December. Construction is still 2-3 years out. In the interim, the ...
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