Budget Public Hearing
The City Council of the City of Kaufman will hold a Public Hearing to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget at City Hall, Council Chambers, 209 S. Washington Street, Kaufman, Texas on Monday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. in accordance with V.T.C.A. Local Government Code Section 1102.006. Interested citizens are encouraged to attend and express their opinions.
National Night out
On Tuesday, October 5, the Kaufman Police Department will host the 3rd Annual National Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Downtown Square. Join us in Giving Crime & Drugs A Going Away Party.
Changes in Water
As hot temperatures remain prevalent , ideal conditions are set for
an “algal bloom”. Algal blooms, naturally occurring events, are
common to surface water supplies such as Lavon Lake.
As a result of summer algal blooms, the tendency to experience a
grassy or earthy taste in the drinking water supply exists. The
palatability change that results from a naturally occurring algal bloom does not alter the quality of the water provided to the cities
and the communities served. The water supply remains safe for
use with no health risks created by these events.
For more information, please visit North Texas Municipal Water District's Summer Algal Bloom Fact Sheet.
Vietnam Wall Replica
On November 7, 2009, after months of planning and combined local efforts, an 80% size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall was dedicated in Kaufman. Kaufman is now home to the largest replica of the wall in a permanent location. The Wall's new home is located adjacent to the Veteran's Memorial Park on Highway 1388.
Reverse 911
The City of Kaufman and Kaufman County have contracted for a new service called "Reverse 911." Through the help of a Homeland Security grant, the City is able to call each citizen in the City of Kaufman and notify them of an oncoming emergency situation.
All published phone numbers will automatically be entered into the system. You can add additional phone numbers or fax numbers as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The City of Kaufman has recieved the "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award' from the Govenment Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. This is the fourth prestigious award of its kind presented to the City of Kaufman for its Budget Preparation.
The City does have a considerable history of recieving a similar award for its Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This was the City's third submittal for its Business Plan and Budget.
Annexation Plan
The State requires all cities to post their annexation plans on the home page of their website. The City has no immediate plan for unilateral annexation. If the City decides to pursue annexation, it will require extensive public input on proposed annexation areas.
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The City of Kaufman "wants your business." For those retailers, industries and other commercial enterprises in Kaufman, we wish you well and want to help you expand. Businesses wanting to relocate, think about relocating to one of the fastest growing areas in Texas.
Visit the Kaufman Chamber for a list of busninesses already located in Kaufman and information on what is available. Or visit the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation for relocation and expansion assistance information. You can also visit the Greater Dallas Chamber for detailed demographic information about employment and customer bases.
The Residents section is for making the most frequently requested information readily available to the public. If there is something you would like to see on the Resident page, please contact us and we will see if we can include it.
CityScape
The City is publishing a newsletter to be distributed in the utility bills once every quarter. Click Here to see the latest CityScape. This addition focuses a great deal on what the City, Keep Kaufman Beautiful and the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce are doing to make Kaufman even more attractive.
Welcome to Kaufman On The Internet. Look around. we think you will find that Kaufman has the comfort of an old shoe with the style of a debutante. Kaufman is an old city that is beginning to see the influx of new citizens from the metroplex. What we are trying to accomplish is to offer a warm welcome to newcomers with a promise to protect our small town atmosphere. You too may enjoy our quality schools, safe streets and easy access to all the amenities of Dallas. Take a tour and enjoy. |
