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The
City of Sachse frequently asked questions (FAQs) page has been provided to
answer questions about Sachse and questions related to living in
Sachse. We attempt to make our answers as comprehensive as possible.
This
list of FAQs will grow quite rapidly, therefore, we have opted to keep
the graphics content of this page to a minimum. Because we expect the
file size to grow quite large, we wanted to ensure that you could quickly
access the information you need without waiting for graphics to
download.
These
questions have been compiled from actual inquiries to various departments
within the City of Sachse, and should therefore provide a diverse
information source about the City of Sachse.
HOT TOPICS
| 1. |
With the recent rainfall and lake levels
returning to normal, the City of Sachse is relaxing its watering
rules as follows: |
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Effective July 6, 2007, Sachse returns to the
voluntary conservation measures. Due to actions taken by North
Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to curtail Stage 3 Drought
Restrictions, the City will drop its mandatory measures as well.
Due to high evaporation rates, we suggest residents refrain from
watering between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. |
| 2. |
What does the Bond Package, approved by voters
in November 2006, include? |
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Voters approved a $38 million bond package
consisting of six propositions: Proposition
1 - $16,650,000 for street and road improvements
Proposition 2 - $870,000 for parks and recreation facilities
Proposition 3 - $10,200,000 for city hall facilities
Proposition 4 - $920,000 for improvements to the senior center
facility
Proposition 5 - $615,000 for improvements to the library
Proposition 6 - $8,670,000 for a public safety facility to house
fire and police
Information regarding the tax increase associated with the bond
package and each individual proposition can be found on the city's website.
If you have questions regarding the bond package,
you may call City Hall at 972.495.1212, ext. 20, 21, 23 or 33. |
City
Hall – Administration
| 1. |
When and where does the Sachse City
Council meet? |
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City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday
of each month at Sachse City Hall, 5560 Highway 78, Sachse.
Council holds a "workshop session" starting at 6:30 pm, followed by
the regular meeting
at 7:30 pm. |
| 2. |
How can I find out what is on the City
Council agenda? |
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Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of
the meeting at Sachse City Hall and on this website under City Council,
Agendas. Complete agenda packets may be viewed at the Sachse
Public Library. |
| 3. |
How is a City Council meeting
conducted and may I address Council? |
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The meeting format follows the posted
agenda. Each agenda has an item entitled "citizen input".
This is the time when citizens are asked to comment on items of concern;
however, if the citizen has comments regarding an item that is on the
current agenda, he/she is asked to wait until that item is up for
discussion. |
| 4. |
I would like to volunteer. What
types of volunteer opportunities are there in Sachse? |
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Openings on the City's various boards and
commissions are filled each year. The application process begins
in September with an announcement in The Sachse News and on this website that applications
are being accepted. You must fill out an application and return it
to the City Secretary. A reception is held in October to allow
City Council members an opportunity to meet all applicants.
Interviews are conducted in October and appointments are made
in November. New members begin serving on their
board/commission at the December meetings.
Boards and commissions include the Planning & Zoning
Commission; the Board of Adjustments; the Parks and Recreation
Commission; the Library Board; the Animal Shelter Advisory Board;
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors and the Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Board. Additional
information may be obtained on the web site under the Boards button.
Contact the City Secretary at 972.495.1212, ext. 23
for more information and an application. An application
may also be downloaded from the website on the City Secretary page
under the Administration button or under the Forms and Applications
button. |
| 5. |
What clubs does Sachse have and how do
I find out about them? |
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Organizations include the Sachse Chamber
of Commerce; Sachse Fallfest Association; Sachse/Wylie Toastmasters; the
Sachse Exchange Club; the Sachse Lions Club; the Sachse Historical
Society; the Sachse Pet Pals; the Sachse Sports Association/Booster
Club; and Friends of the Library.
Contact the Sachse Chamber of Commerce at
972.496.1212. Their hours are from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday
thru Friday.
You may also visit Links under General Information on this web site. |
| 6. |
Does Sachse have a local newspaper? |
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The Sachse
News is published weekly.
Residents may receive newspaper delivery from:
The Wylie News
(publisher of The Sachse News)
110 N. Ballard Drive, Wylie, Texas, 75098
972.442.5515
The Dallas Morning News
P. O. Box 655237, Dallas, Texas, 75265
214.745.8383 |
| 7. |
How does a citizen register to vote? |
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Voter registration cards may be obtained
at Sachse City Hall at the Public Information Center in the lobby or
through the City Secretary's office. You must be registered to
vote 30 days prior to an election in order to vote in that election. |
| 8. |
Where do we vote? |
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CITY ELECTIONS - It depends on the
election but generally early voting
and voting on Election Day are both held at Sachse City Hall for Dallas
County residents. It is best to check this website under the City
Administration/City Secretary button.
COUNTY AND NATIONAL ELECTIONS - Usually, early voting is held at Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth Street,
Garland, for residents of Dallas County and at Wylie Municipal
Building, 2000 N. Highway 78, Wylie, for residents of Collin County.
Voting on election day is held at various locations depending on your
precinct number. If you do not know your precinct number, you
may call Dallas County Voter Registration at 214.637.7937, Collin
County Voter Registration at 972.424.1460 or go to their websites at
www.dalcoelections.org
(Dallas County) or
www.co.collin.tx.us/elections/ (Collin County). If you are not
sure, you may check this website under the City Secretary button or
call City Hall at 972.495.1212, ext. 23.
Voting locations for elections may change from each
election. Check the local paper, this website under City
Secretary, or call the City Secretary. |
| 9. |
Where is the tax office? |
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The City of Sachse is no longer the
collecting entity for
city taxes. If you have questions regarding your taxes or the
appraised value of your property, you need to contact the county in
which you live.
Dallas County Central Appraisal District - 214.631.0910
Collin County Central Appraisal District - 469.742.9200
866.467.1110 (toll-free)
If you want to know the amount of your taxes, you
need to contact the following:
Dallas County - 214.653.7811 (for city and county
taxes)
Garland ISD (school taxes) - 972.494.8570
Collin County - 469.742.9200 (for city and county taxes)
Wylie ISD (school taxes) - 972.442.5444 |
| 10. |
What is Sachse's current tax rate? |
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2006 property tax rates are as follows:
Dallas County
0.5539
Garland School Tax 1.5449
Collin County
0.3227
Wylie School Tax 1.8170
City of Sachse
0.553408 |
| 11. |
My company would like to be added to
the City's vendor list. Who do I need to contact? |
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Send a letter on company letter head to the City Secretary
requesting that your company be added to the vendor list. Be sure to
indicate the services or products your company offers. |
| 12. |
Who do I contact to obtain a copy of a
City document? |
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You must fill out an Open Records Request
form and submit it to the City Secretary. By law, the City has 10 business days
to fulfill the request. You may download an Open Records Request
form from this website on the front page under "Online Forms". |
| 13. |
Is the cemetery off of Highway 78 a
community or private cemetery? |
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The cemetery located on Highway 78 is a
community cemetery. Information may be obtained by contacting Joe
Stone at 972.495.1231.
The Pleasant Valley Cemetery, now marked with a
Texas Historical marker, is located on Merritt Road. Only family-owned space is available for
sale. Information may be obtained by contacting Wanda Smith at
972.278.0354. |
| 14. |
Who is the City Attorney? |
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The city contracts with the firm Nichols, Jackson, Dillard,
Hager & Smith, L.L.P. |
| 15. |
Who are the City Engineers? |
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The City Engineering Department may be
reached at 972.495.7600. The city also contracts with outside engineering firms. |
Community
Development/Building
Inspections/Code Enforcement
| 1. |
How do I find out what the zoning sign
posted at a location means? |
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You may contact the Community Development
Department at 972.675.1633, or drop by the office at 5560 Highway 78, Sachse, for any questions
regarding zoning, platting, or permitting. |
| 2. |
What department do I contact for
building permits and certificates of occupancy? |
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Contact the Community Development
Department at 972.675.1633, or drop by the office at 5560 Highway 78, Sachse. |
| 3. |
My business is interested in obtaining
a permit for the sale of beer and wine and/or the sale of mixed
beverages in our restaurant. Who do we contact? |
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Contact the Community Development
Department at 972.675.1633, or drop by the office at 5560 Highway 78,
Sachse. |
| 3. |
I want to add on to my house. Do
I have to call the City first? |
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Yes, you must obtain a building permit by
contacting the Community Development Department at 972.675.1633, or
drop by the office at 5560
Highway 78, Sachse. |
| 4. |
Do I need a permit to conduct a
garage/yard sale? |
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Yes, you must fill out an Occasional Sale
Permit. There is no fee associated with the permit. By City ordinance
you are allowed two garage sales per calendar year. You may contact
the Code Enforcement Office or download a permit from the City's website on
the Code Enforcement page under the Fire Department button or under the
Forms and Applications button on the website's front page. You
may drop the completed permit to the
Fire Administration Office at City Hall, mail it or fax it.
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| 5. |
I need an emergency gas/electrical inspection after
hours. Who do I contact? |
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If you need an inspector after hours,
please call the Police Department's non-emergency number at 972.495.2271,
press 4
and the dispatcher can assist you. We have inspectors on-call 24
hours a day for such emergencies. |
| 6. |
Are the City's ordinances and codes
available to the public? |
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Yes, you may request a copy of any
ordinance or code through the Public Information Request form or view
the code book at City Hall or the Sachse Public Library. |
| 7. |
Who do I contact about high grass or a
fence in disrepair? |
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The City's Code Enforcement is handled
through the
Fire Marshal's Office. You may call 972.495.0975,
ext.
42 with violation
concerns. |
| 8. |
I am putting in a swimming pool.
Do I need a permit? |
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Yes, you will need to obtain a permit
from the Community Development Department for an in-ground pool and/or
an above-ground pool. |
| 9. |
I need to obtain a health
permit and/or a mobile food vending permit. Who do I need to see? |
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You need to contact Billy Ho in the
Community Development Department at Sachse City Hall or call him at
972.675.1633, ext. 58. |
Fire Department/Ambulance
| 1. |
What type of fire/medical service does
Sachse provide? |
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The Sachse Fire Department has
a paid full-time chief and a paid part-time assistant chief.
Within the 2007-2008 budget year, the
department will be fully staffed, paid firefighters who are either paramedics
or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Sachse runs its own ambulance service, currently housed at
the Sachse Fire Station No. 2 on Ranch Road. For additional information, check
out the Fire Department button and/or the Ambulance button. |
| 2. |
What are the closest hospitals? |
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Baylor Medical Center at Garland
2300 Marie Curie Blvd., Garland
972.487.5000
Garland Community Hospital
2696 W. Walnut Street, Garland
972.276.7116
Lake Pointe Medical Center
6800 Scenic Drive, Rowlett
972.412.2273
Richardson Regional Medical Center
401 W. Campbell Road, Richardson
972.231.1441 Baylor Medical Center at Plano
4700 Alliance Blvd., Plano
469.814.2000 Medical Center of Plano
3901 W. 15th Street, Plano
972.596.6800 Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
6200 W. Parker Road, Plano
972.608.8000 |
| 3. |
Is it illegal to possess, make, or set
off fireworks or smoke bombs in the City of Sachse? |
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Yes, all fireworks including smoke bombs are
illegal within the city limits of Sachse. You may not possess or
use in any form or manner an item considered fireworks within the Sachse
city limits. |
| 4. |
Can I burn brush and tree limbs in my
yard? |
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You may NOT burn any brush without a burn
permit. An open burning permit may be obtained from the Fire Marshal's
office and
includes an application stating the purpose for the burn and a $20.00
permit fee. Contact Fire Administration at 972.495.0975. |
Police Department
| 1. |
My house has an alarm system. Do
I need to register with the police department? |
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Yes, you may contact the Sachse Police
Department at 972.495.2271 or go by the station at 3815 Sachse
Road. An alarm permit may be downloaded from the website on the
Forms and Applications button. |
| 2. |
My neighborhood is interested in
having a block party. Who do we need to contact? |
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The Sachse Police Department at
972.495.2271 will be happy to help you with your block party. |
| 3. |
Does Sachse have neighborhood crime
watch areas? |
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Yes, contact the Sachse Police Department
at
972.495.2271. |
| 4. |
May I sell items along the roadways or
conduct door-to-door sales in
Sachse? |
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You may NOT sell without a vendor's
permit, which may be obtained from the Sachse Police Department at
3815 Sachse Road. Call 972.495.2271 for more information. |
| 5. |
Does Sachse offer a fingerprinting
program for the children? |
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Yes, contact the Sachse Police Department
at 972.495.2271 and they will make arrangements for you to have
fingerprinting done for your child or for a group. |
| 6. |
Do I need to have my pets registered
with the City? |
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Yes, you must register your pets with
Animal Control at the Animal Shelter Facility, 6436 Sachse Road, or at
the Police Department at
3815 Sachse Road. You may call 972.495.2271, ext. 157 for more information. The cost is $7.00 if
your pet is NOT spayed or neutered; $2.00 if they are spayed or
neutered. Click
here for more information on City registrations.
The Animal Shelter Facility is located at 6436
Sachse Road, next to Public Works.
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| 7. |
I saw a loose animal on the road near
my house. Who do I call? |
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Call Sachse Animal Control or the Police
Department at 972.495.2271, press 4. |
| 8. |
Does the City have any codes for
owning exotic animals? |
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Yes, you may contact Sachse Animal
Control or the Sachse Police Department at 972.495.2271, press 2 for detailed information. |
| 9. |
How can I get in contact with Animal
Control? |
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Animal Control is a division of the City of
Sachse Police Department. The Animal Shelter is located at 6436 Sachse Road. Hours of operation are
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to
6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you need to contact them after hours, please call
the Sachse Police Department dispatcher at 972.495.2271, press 4.
To contact the Animal Control Officer during business hours, please call
972.495.2271 and press 2 or ext. 157. If the Animal Control Officer is not in the office,
your call will be returned as soon as possible. All dogs and
cats must have current rabies vaccinations and be registered with the
City through Animal Control. |
| 10. |
Is there an ordinance against junk or
abandoned vehicles? |
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Yes, you may contact the Sachse Police
Department at 972.495.2271 for details. |
| 11. |
I operate a mobile food vending
business. Do I need a permit? |
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Yes, you must contact Billy Ho in the
Environmental Health Department at 972.675.1633, ext. 58. |
| 12. |
I received a citation/ticket.
Where do I go to take care of it? |
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You must come in to City Hall, 5560
Highway 78 to the Municipal Court Clerk's office. |
| 13. |
The traffic signal at an intersection
is malfunctioning. |
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Traffic signals are maintained and
repaired by the Texas Department of Transportation, NOT by the City of
Sachse. We have no control over the functions of traffic signals.
However, you may report the problem to the Sachse
Police Department at 972.495.2271, press 4. The police
dispatcher will report the problem to TxDOT. |
| 14. |
We need a traffic light at an
intersection in the City. Who do I contact? |
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The City of Sachse cannot install traffic
signals at their own discretion, even if we feel a signal is
needed. At the City's request, a traffic study is conducted by
the City Engineer. If the results of the study indicate the need
for a traffic signal, the request is sent to the Texas Department of
Transportation. |
| 15. |
How do we get a speed hump installed
in our neighborhood? |
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The City of Sachse has a Speed Hump
Policy. Please contact City Hall at 972.495.1212, ext. 21 if you
would like a copy. |
| 16. |
How can we get signalization at the
railroad crossings? |
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The City of Sachse cannot install
railroad crossing signalization. The railroad is responsible for
the crossings. City Council and/or city staff must contact
the railroad requesting that they investigate the need
for crossing signalizations at a certain location. |
Public Works
| 1. |
I just acquired a piece of property in
Sachse. How do I find out if there is water and sewer services? |
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Contact Public Works at
972.495.7600. Public Works offices are open from 7:00 am to 4:00
pm. In case of an emergency after 4:00 pm, you may call City
Hall at 972.495.1212. If it is after 5:00 pm, please call the Sachse
Police Department at 972.495.2271, press 4. Public Works personnel are
on-call in case of emergencies. |
| 2. |
What is Sachse's current water rates? |
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Water rates are $6.50 base; $2.32 per
1000 gallons; $3.58 per 1,000 gallons on a sprinkler meter
Sewer rates are $6.75 base; $2.68 per 1000 gallons
If you have additional questions regarding your water/sewer rates, you
may contact the Utility Billing Clerk at 972.495.1212, ext. 29 or
30. |
| 3. |
I have a water/sewer leak that
requires repair after business hours. Who do I call? |
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Please contact the Police Department's
non-emergency dispatcher at 972.495.2271, press 4 and they can send a maintenance
technician to your location. There are maintenance techs on-call
24 hours a day. |
| 4. |
When is garbage/recycling/bulk trash
pick up? |
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For residential customers, waste pickup
is once a week. Sachse uses the 95-gallon polycart method for
waste pickup. If you have an alley, your trash will be picked
up in the alley. Otherwise, you must place your cart in front of
your home by the curb. All polycarts must be out by 7:00 am of
your designated trash pickup day. For a map of the routes and
the day they pick up in your neighborhood, click on the
Garbage/Recycling tab under the General
Information button.
Recycling pickup for residential customers is once a
week on either Monday or Tuesday. If you do not know which day,
you may contact City Hall at 972.495.1212, ext. 29 or 30.
Bulk item pickup is once a month, during the second
Wednesday week of the month on the same day that your polycart is
picked up. To find the correct week, go to the calendar and
find the second Wednesday
of the month. Bulk item pickup starts on the Monday before the
second Wednesday and runs that entire week. (You may also go
to the Garbage/Recycling tab under General Information to view a
calendar.) The material that you wish to be collected must be in front of your
home, curbside no sooner than 7:00 am on Monday of that week.
(The trash trucks are too large to drive in our alleys,
therefore they must pick up in front.) Allied Waste will pick up bulk
items not to exceed four cubic yards (about the size of two sofas). If
it is tree trimmings, they must be cut and bundled in four foot
sections. Hazardous waste materials such as oil, paint, tires
and batteries are not included in bulk pickup. Items with freon
must be drained of all freon and tagged clear by a licensed air
conditioning/heating company. Furniture, appliances, brush (cut
in 4' - 5' lengths) and other large items will be picked up as long as
it does not exceed two cubic yards. For additional information on
special materials disposal, please contact Allied Waste at 972.422.2341. For all other questions regarding waste pickup, call
Utility Billing at 972.495.1212, ext. 29 or 30.
For hazardous material disposal, Sachse residents may use
the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano Road
(one mile north of IH 635 between Miller Road and Forest Lane).
Residency is verified using your current driver's license and water bill
or other utility bill. Please bring two forms of residency
verification. The building is easily identified by its white color
and bright turquoise trim. The entrance to the collection area is
the first driveway north of the railroad tracks on the east side of the
street. DO NOT turn in the driveway closest to the building as
this is the EXIT gate. Hours of operation
are Tuesday from 9 am to 7:30 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am
to 5 pm; and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 9 am to 3
pm. They are NOT open on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, or the first
and third Saturdays of the month. Things you CAN
bring for disposal: Chemical products for home use; paint and home
repair products; lawn and garden chemicals; aerosol sprays; pool
chemicals; craft and hobby supplies; cleaners and polishes; batteries of
all kinds; automotive fluids and oil filters; and fluorescent light
tubes. Things you CANNOT bring for disposal:
business or commercial waste; containers larger than five (5) gallons;
explosives or ammunition; shock sensitive materials; smoke detectors or
other radioactive materials; medical waste; common trash or recyclables;
construction debris; and electronics or appliances.
For more information you may call the Home Chemical
Collection Center at 214.553.1765 or go to the Garbage/Recycling tab
under General Information on this website.
The
current rate for waste/bulk/recycling pickup is $9.81. If an
additional polycart is requested, this is an extra charge of
$3.00 per month. Additional polycart charges are assessed on
your monthly water bill. If the amount of bulk items you place out
for pick up exceeds the allowed amount, you will be notified by Trinity
Waste and you will be charged directly by Trinity Waste for the pick up
service. |
| 5. |
I have too many items to leave out for
bulk pickup. Does Sachse have a City dump? |
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Sachse citizens have access to the Hinton
Landfill and Wood Waste Center, 3175 Elm Grove Road, Rowlett at NO charge. The Hinton Landfill accepts
all residential, non-hazardous waste. These services are free of
charge to Sachse residents. You must show your driver's license or a
water payment stub to verify residency. Also, new rules prohibit
them from accepting trash loads that are not tarped. Therefore,
any load of trash, even bagged trash, must be tarped or you will not be
allowed to dump. |
| 6. |
Who are the other utility providers in
Sachse and how do I get in touch with them? |
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Electric service is provided by
ONCOR (formerly TXU) and FEC (Farmers Electric Coop). Other companies may also be used such as
Reliant, Cirro, etc.
ONCOR's Electric Customer Contact Center may be reached at 1.888.313.6862.
For power outages, contact TXU Electric Delivery at 1.888.313.4747.
FEC may be reached at 1.800.541.2662.
Atmos Energy provides gas service and may be reached at 1.800.460.3030.
Telephone service is provided by Verizon. They
may be reached at 800.483.4400.
Cable television service is provided by Time Warner
(formerly Comcast) and Verizon (FiOS TV and Internet
service).
Time Warner may be reached at
866.288.5434.
Verizon may be reached at 1.877.434.6788. |
| 7. |
The street light on my corner is
out. Who do I report this to? |
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The street lights in the median on
Highway 78 are maintained by the City of Sachse. All other
street lights located throughout the City are installed by the developers
or the electric company and all are maintained by ONCOR. ONCOR is responsible for repairing and/or replacing street
lights. You may contact ONCOR at 1.888.313.4747 or call City
Hall at 972.495.1212, ext. 20. |
| 8. |
There is a big pothole in my
street/alley. Who do I report this to? |
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Contact Public Works at
972.495.7600. Public Works offices are open from 7:00 am to 4:00
pm. |
| 9. |
Does Sachse have a recreation center? |
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Not at this time. |
| 10. |
Where are the parks located in Sachse? |
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Heritage Park, located in the 4400 block
of Hudson Drive (behind Sewell Elementary) is a 36-acre park with
three ball fields, two soccer fields, playground equipment, a 3696'
jogging/walking trail, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a pavilion, a
concession stand and restrooms. This park is handicap
accessible.
Salmon Park, located on Williford Road just off of
Highway 78, includes two ball fields, one soccer/football field,
playground equipment, barbecue grills, a large covered pavilion,
picnic tables and restrooms. This park is handicap
accessible.
If you are interested in using the pavilions at
either Heritage Park or Salmon Park, please contact the Parks and
Recreation Department between 7 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday for
reservations. The number is 469.429.0275.
Park Lake Estates Park, located at Miles Road and
Trailridge, is a small jogging/walking trail around a pond with two
lighted fountains. There are several picnic tables situated
around the trail. The pond does contain fish and is designated
as a community lake. Fishing is permitted.
Cornwall Street Park is a small neighborhood park
with a bench and playground equipment for children.
There are also several small neighborhood parks located
throughout the various housing subdivisions within the City. |
| 11. |
Does Sachse offer recreation leagues? |
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Yes, the Sachse Sports Association serves the youth and adult
baseball and softball leagues in Sachse. For little league
baseball, contact Mark Cavalier at
sachsebaseball@verizon.net,
Gabe Montemayor at 214.725.4716 or Cyndi Mitchell at
972.414.9710; the contact for youth girls and
adults (men's, men's church, women's, women's church and coed) is Larry McInis at 972.495.0627. Also,
neighboring cities such as Wylie, Garland and Plano offer various sports
leagues such as soccer, football, hockey, basketball, etc. Check
the individual city's website for more information. |
| 12. |
The electricity has gone off at my
house. Who do I need to call? |
| |
Call your electric provider.
Do NOT call the City of Sachse. The City has no control over the
distribution of electricity and will not be able to help with power
outages. If you experience a power outage, call your electric
provider. |
| 13. |
Who do I contact regarding the public
restrooms at the park? |
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Contact Parks and Recreation Department at
469.429.0275. If it is after working hours and an emergency
occurs,
contact the Police Department at 972.495.2271, press 4. They will page a
Public Works employee. |
| 14. |
Who do I contact if I have a sewer
backup or break in my line? |
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If you are having sewer problems and want
to find out if the source of the problem is the city's responsibility
or yours, you may contact Public Works at 972.495.7600. They will send
a technician out to turn off the water and check the line. If it
is after business hours, please call the police dispatch line at
972.495.2271, press 4. They will page a maintenance tech. |
School Information
| 1. |
Where will my children go to school? |
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Sachse is a two county city and is served by two school districts. If you live in Collin
County, your children will attend Wylie ISD schools. WISD has
one elementary school located in Sachse, Cheri Cox Elementary, 7009
Woodbridge Parkway. Children 5th grade and up must
be transported to intermediate, junior high, or high school in Wylie.
If you live in Dallas County, your children will
attend Garland schools. There are two Garland elementary schools
located in Sachse: Sewell Elementary, 4400 Hudson Drive; and
Armstrong Elementary, 4750 Ben Davis Road. There is one middle
school (6th thru 8th grades) located in Sachse: Hudson Middle
School, 4405 Hudson Drive; and Sachse High School (grades 9th thru
12th) is located at 3901 Miles Road. For additional information, go to the
Education button on our website. |
| 2. |
Where can I get information on Sachse
schools? |
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This website provides links and contact
information to local area education facilities on its Education
button. The links may also be obtained through the General
Information/Links button. |
| 3. |
How can I contact the school district? |
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The Garland Independent School District
may be contacted by calling 972.494.8201.
The Wylie Independent School District may be
contacted by calling 972.429.3000.
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Government / Other Information
| 1. |
How can I get and/or renew my driver's
license? |
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A Texas driver's license can be acquired by
contacting the Texas Department of Public Safety at any of the
following locations:
350 W. I-30, Garland
For information regarding office locations and hours, you may call
972.861.2100.
2109 W. Parker Road, Suite 224, Plano
972.867.4221
10233 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas
214.553.0033
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| 2. |
Where do I get license plates and
renewal tags for my car? |
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Dallas County Tax Office
North Garland Avenue, Garland
972.494.0018
Collin County Government Center
920 E. Park Blvd., Suite 100, Plano
972.881.3010
Renewal tags for CARS only may be purchased at:
Sack-n-Save
101 W. Buckingham Road, Garland
972.530.1772
or Tom Thumb Supermarket
Highway 190 at Pleasant Valley, Garland You
may NOT purchase trailer tags at these two locations. |
| 3. |
How can I get my utilities connected? |
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Electricity:
ONCOR Electric
800.242.9113
Pleasant Valley area of City is serviced by:
Farmers Electric Coop (FEC)
972.442.6669
Natural Gas:
Atmos Energy
800.242.9113
Water:
City of Sachse
972.495.1212, ext. 29 or 30
Telephone:
Verizon (formerly GTE)
800.483.4400
Cable Television:
Time Warner Cable (formerly
Comcast)
1.866.288.5434 Verizon FiOS TV and Internet
Service:
1.877.434.6788 |
| 4. |
How can I contact the post office? |
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Garland locations:
2346 Belt Line Road, Garland
972.414.8155
1000 W. Walnut Street, Garland
972.272.5541
Wylie location:
940 W. FM 544, Wylie
972.442.2622
For any postal questions, you may call 800.275.8777. |
| 5. |
How and where can I get a marriage
license? |
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Marriage licenses must be obtained
through a County office.
Collin County Clerks Office
972.548.4134 or 972.548.4151
At the Collin County office, interested parties should bring a driver's
license and $30 to obtain a marriage license. Individuals under
18 require additional documents.
Dallas County Offices, Marriage License
Division
509 Main Street, Garland or at the Dallas County Courthouse, Records
Division, in
downtown Dallas; interested parties should bring
identification (driver's license, passport, military I.D., or birth
certificate), social security number, and $31 in cash.
You do not have to reside in the county where you
obtain the marriage license since
the license is valid for all Texas
counties. |
| 6. |
How and where can I obtain a passport? |
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Contact the following offices for
information on obtaining a passport:
Passport Service Plano
900 E. Park Blvd., Plano, 75074
972.881.3090
Dallas County Office
214.653.6774
North Dallas Passport and Marriage License Office
10056 Marsh Lane, Suite 137, Dallas, 75229
214.904.3031
Individuals interested in obtaining a passport from
the North Dallas office should bring their social security card,
driver's license, birth certificate, and $75 in cash. |
| 7. |
How can I contact the Justice of the
Peace and Small Claims Court? |
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The Justice of the Peace may be contacted
at:
Dallas County (Garland)
Judge John Sholden
305 N. Fifth Street, Garland, 75040
972.276.8504
Collin County (Wylie)
Judge Terry Douglas
Wylie Municipal Bldg., 2000 N. Hwy. 78, Wylie, 75098
972.442.3289 |
| 8. |
Where is the nearest social security
office located? |
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3250 Craig Drive, McKinney,
Texas, 75070
972.562.5710 or 1.800.772.1213 |
| 9. |
How can I obtain a birth certificate? |
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Dallas County Certificates and Licenses
214.653.7477
Collin County Clerk's Office
972.548.4134 |
| 10. |
How can I get a death certificate? |
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Dallas County Clerk's Office (for suburbs
of Dallas County only)
Records Building, 2nd Floor
509 Main Street, Dallas 75080
214.653.7131
Collin County Clerk's Office
972.548.4134 |
| 11. |
Where is the Texas Workforce
Commission (formerly Texas Employment Commission) located? |
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Texas Workforce Commission
217 10th Street N, Garland, 75040
972.276.8361 |
| 12. |
Where can I get information on housing
in Sachse? |
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Information on housing, including
neighborhoods and apartment housing is currently under
development. The Chamber of Commerce provides housing information to
citizens. The Chamber may be contacted directly at 972.496.1212. The Community Development Department may also be able
to offer some assistance. They may be reached at 972.675.1633. |
| 13. |
What banks are located in Sachse? |
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First National Bank of Sachse is located
at 6600 Murphy Road, Sachse. They are a full-service bank with ATM locations in Wylie
and Murphy.
Bank of America is located at 5010 Highway 78 in the
Oak Grove Plaza shopping center at the corner of Highway 78 and Bunker
Hill/Murphy Road.
1st Convenience Bank is located at 5190 Highway 78
inside the Kroger Signature grocery store.
American National Bank of Texas - Sachse is located
at 5430 Highway 78 at the corner of Highway 78 and Ben Davis Road.
Washington Mutual Bank is located at 5250 Highway
78, Suite 100 in the Oak Grove Plaza shopping center next to the
Kroger.
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| 14. |
I have some old clothing and/or
appliances I would like to donate. Who do I contact? |
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You may call the Salvation Army at
972.688.4494 or Goodwill at 972.638.0600. |
| 15. |
Who are the County, State, and U.S.
government officials representing Sachse? |
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County Commissioners: Dallas
County, Precinct 2 is Mike Cantrell;
Collin County, Precinct 2 is
Jerry Hoagland
Texas Senators: John Carona, District 16
(Dallas County);
Florence Shapiro, District 8 (Collin County)
Texas Representatives: Joe Driver, District
113 (Dallas County);
Jodie Laubenberg, District 67 (Collin County)
U.S. Senators: Kay Bailey Hutchison; John
Cornyn
U.S. Congressmen: Sam Johnson, District 3; Ralph Hall,
District 4
For all governmental officials representing Sachse,
including their addresses and phone numbers, go to the City Secretary
page under the Administration button and scroll to the
bottom of the page. |
| 16. |
I have a question and I can't find it
on this list. Who do I call? |
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Contact Sachse City Hall at 972.495.1212, ext. 20. |
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