News and Announcements

Leonard Residents, the 2021 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water Systems for the City of Leonard is ready and can be viewed through the link below. Thank you.

2021 Consumer Confidence Report For Public Water Systems CITY OF LEONARD

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May 6, 2022

Dear Leonard residents, please be advised that effective immediately the City of Leonard’s Animal Control and Code Enforcement services are now provided by All American Dogs.

Animal Control encompasses the following items:

• Animal at Large
• Dog Bite
• Excessive Barking
• Failure to Vaccinate
• Welfare check
• Property Damage

Code enforcement encompasses the following items:

• Weeds and Grass over 12” high
• Refuse, Garbage, Rubbish, Junk
• Abandoned, Junk Vehicles

To contact Animal Control, please call 972-382-3647. Thank you

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Dear Leonard Residents, Texas New Mexico Power has announced that starting Monday, April 25, 2022 Compass Meter Solutions will be in the area for 4-6 weeks. The purpose of these contractors is to change out meters to a newer model, which will require contractors to walk onto residential properties to remove the existing meters and then replace with a new meter. Thank you.

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Utility Billing Update

As previously published, the City of Leonard has recently converted our Utility Billing software to a new system.  Please note the following information.

• Your account number has changed.  Your new account number is printed on your monthly bill.  Please call City Hall if you need your new account number.
• We have now shut down the former payment acceptance website. 
• The link to pay your bill online is now www.fastgovpay.com/leonard. 
• Customers enrolled in our Direct Debit program need to take no action; all your information has been safely transferred to our new system.
• Customers who formerly utilized our e-Billing program (where your bill was sent electronically) will be receiving paper statements.
• Please make sure we have a good mailing address on file for you.
• You can update your contact information by calling city hall or emailing utilitybilling@cityofleonard.net.

Please call City Hall at 903-587-3334 if you have any questions.

City of Leonard

Utility Billing Department

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City of Leonard Water Customers, please read!

We have been working to ensure that our wells remain operational and to maintain our supply at levels sufficient to avoid pressure loss, which would then force us to issue a boil notice. This weekend as temperatures begin to rise above freezing, be on the lookout for broken water pipes. As customers you can assist the water system by:

- If you know you have a leak, get it repaired ASAP

- If there is a leak before or at your meter, please call us at (903) 587-3334 so that we can get it repaired as soon as possible

- Also if you know of or suspect a major leak anywhere on our system, please call us.

Thank you.

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Dear Leonard residents, the approved 2021-2022 budget has been posted on the Financial Transparency page and can also be viewed below. Thank you.

FY 2021-2022 Adopted Budget

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Dear Leonard residents, please see the below Amended Notice of Special Election and Notice of Polling Location Change for Leonard. Voting in Leonard will be on Tuesday November 2 at First Baptist Church, 100 E. Thomas. Sample ballots can be viewed through this link, Sample Ballots. Thank you.

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Burn Ban has been lifted as of 10-12-2021.

Please see below for more information.

http://www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.Public.Notices

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Fannin County is under a burn ban as of 9-28-2021.

Please see below for more information.

Order - Burn Ban 09-28-2021

TCEQ Outdoor Burning in Texas

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase.pdf

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Figure: 30 TAC §290.47(c)(3)

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

September 3, 2021

On September 2, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Leonard public water system, TX0740005, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of September 3, 2021.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Public Works Department at 903-819-5849

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Attention City of Leonard Water Customers:

This is a message from your Public Works Department. As of 9 AM today, Friday, September 3, 2021, the boil notice has been lifted. Please be advised, there is no need to continue boiling the water, and you can resume normal consumption and water use. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

CodeRED notifications are sent out when boil water notices are issued and rescinded. You can register here to create an account and be added to our City of Leonard emergency notification database.  

https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF8AC903C8D9

If you are currently receiving emergency or community notifications from CodeRED and would like to stop receiving them, please use the link below. 

https://info.onsolve.com/Notification-Opt-Out.html

Thank you.

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• City Calendar and City Council agendas and minutes can be found on the top right of the home page.

• Leonard Community Development Corporation agenda and minutes are below Community Development at the top of the page.

• Planning and Zoning agendas and minutes can be located under the Boards and Commissions tab.
  
  

Thank you.

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Figure: 30 TAC §290.47(c)(3)

Boil Water Notice Rescinded August 6, 2021

On August 4, 2021 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Leonard public water system, TX 0740005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of May 17, 2021

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Woody Patrick at 903- 587-3334.

The eight-inch water main was repaired, thus, restoring the City water pressure.

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Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems

August 4, 2021

Due to a main line break that reduced distribution system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Leonard/TX0740005 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Woody Patrick at (903)449-6868.

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Click the link below to read the 2020 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water Systems for the City of Leonard

2020 Consumer Confidence Report For Public Water Systems CITY OF LEONARD.pdf

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Figure: 30 TAC §290.47(c)(3)

Boil Water Notice Rescinded May 17, 2021

On May 13, 2021 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Leonard public water system, TX 0740005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of May 17, 2021

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Woody Patrick at 903- 587-3334.

The eight-inch water main was repaired, thus, restoring the City water pressure.

For the purposes of tracking and reporting damages to Fannin County Emergency Management, we are asking residents to notify City Hall of any damages incurred at their home, business, or property during the winter storm.  You can send the property address and a brief description to utilitybilling@cityofleonard.net. (for example, loss of livestock, property damage, leak damage, etc.) 

Thank you for your assistance.

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