The Hudson Oaks Police Department is accepting applications until August 31, 2008 for the Citizens Police Academy. The application can be picked up from the Public Safety Building at 150 North Oakridge Drive or you may click the attachments below.

Additional information can also be found in the attachments below.

In response to seasonally dry weather and rising water demand the City of Hudson Oaks has initiated Stage 1 (voluntary) water restrictions. The City projects that water demand levels will consistently rise over the next several weeks and continue through the next several months. The purpose of Stage 1 (voluntary) water restrictions is to raise the Public’s awareness of the need to conserve water and encourage responsible use.

Residents and Businesses are voluntarily asked to conserve water by irrigating before 7 AM and after 7 PM, changing water schedules to longer, less frequent intervals, and by checking for leaks around their business or house.

The City of Hudson Oaks Water Conservation Policy and information on how to conserve water can be found on the City website under the water conservation link, at www.HudsonOaks.com.

The City of Hudson Oaks does not allow the discharge or sale of fireworks within the City Limits. With the dry weather of the last month and the County Wide Burn Ban that is currently in place, we ask all residents to use caution on this 4th of July weekend. Have a safe and joyous Independence Day.

City Offices will be closed for July 4th and will reopen on Monday, July 7th, 2008.

At the June 23, 2008 Parker County Commissioners Meeting a Burn Ban was put in place for at least the next 30 days.

According to Parker County Fire Marshall Shawn Scott the need for the Ban "has been exacerbated by the steady winds. The burn ban is a preventive measure to help reduce the loss of property to wildfires. I encourage every one to be very cautious with fireworks and anything that can create a fire situation outdoors.”

As a reminder to residents fireworks are prohibited in Hudson Oaks city limits.

The Hudson Oaks Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment August 3rd - 5th, 2008 as part of a program to achieve recognition as a accredited Police Department by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA accreditation focuses on four core areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services.

As part of the assessment, agency employees and members of the community are asked to call and provide comment on August 4th, 2008 from 1 PM until 2 PM by calling (682) 229-2427. Anyone wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending a letter to CALEA, 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-2215 or email calea@calea.org

Additional Information concerning the assessment be found by clicking the link below.

http://www.hudsonoaks.com/files/Public_Notice.pdf

The City of Hudson Oaks invites qualified bidders to submit a proposal for Solid Waste services. You may download the attached Request for Proposals for additional information.

City offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2008. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 8:00 AM.