Dear Citizens of Leonard,

Please take a moment to reflect on the Proclamation enacted last night (03312020-1). The proclamation reflects Governor Abbott’s proclamation and those of the surrounding counties. The purpose of the proclamation is to allow the City of Leonard to enforce social distancing and control disorder, should it become an issue for our town. We have no desire to impose hardship on any person or displace any business, but it is imperative that we as a community, do what is best for the good of all.

Essential Travel Letters: We recommend any business, deemed to be an “essential business” as defined by state and federal agencies, prepare travel letters for all necessary employees containing the following information: Company letterhead, Company address, identification or description of the nature of the Company’s business as an “essential business” as well as the Employee’s role in the Company’s business.  It may also be beneficial to include the name of Employee, Employee essential job function, current Employee photo, Employee identifiers (Sex/Race/DOB/DL), Employee current home address, Employee's supervisor name and Employee supervisor 24 hour contact phone number.

If anyone has any questions, concerns or recommendations, please email me at TMcCalpin@CityofLeonard.net.

Thank you and be safe!

March 20, 2020

City of Leonard

COVID-19 Pandemic Notice

In light of the recent Disaster Proclamation made by Governor Greg Abbot on March 13, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent Executive Order issued on March 19, 2020; the City of Leonard has been and will continue to be proactive in its efforts to protect its most valuable resource – its citizens.  We here at The City would like to inform you of the measures being taken to Promote and Protect the Health and Safety of our Community, and to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The following indicate some of the action steps the City has implemented:

• Monitor the situation and correspond with Local, State and Federal authorities
• Implemented the City of Leonard Emergency Management Plan
• Public Library has been secured temporarily
• City Hall has been secured and remains operational by phone and email
• Water System remains secure and in operation
• Public Works remains in operation while maintaining Social Distancing
• Utility Billing is accessible online or Pay-by-Phone directly through City Hall
• Temporarily Suspended Late Fees and Disconnects for Nonpayment
• Credit Card fees have been temporarily waived and customers allowed to Pay-by-Phone
• Municipal Court is accessible online and by phone/email directly through City Hall
• All Public Meetings have been suspended until further notice (Municipal Court, P&Z, 4B)

  The City Council Special Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. will be Broadcast via Facebook Live (Click Here To Watch) Citizens may not enter the building  (Per TX Gov. Code § 551.127 (a-1) and Proclamation 03/17/2020 by Fannin County Judge Randy Moore)

• Audio recording will be uploaded to the City Webpage as usual.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this uncertain time.  Be well and stay safe.

Effective immediately, the City of Leonard will no longer be issuing burn permits.  Residents are required to follow TCEQ Outdoor Burn Rules RG-049. 

 https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/comm_exec/pubs/rg/rg-049.pdf

The City of Leonard strives to provide transparency to its citizens.

We encourage you to browse this web site for financial reports, agendas and minutes of meetings as well as city services and other important information.

The City of Leonard Code of Ordinances are also now available.

To access them, click the City Government tab, select Code of Ordinances from the drop-down menu.

Emergency Notification System

for more information click the link below