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City Swimming Pool Information

The City pool will be open on weekends only through Labor Day, then it will close for the season. If you purchased a Pool Punch Pass and still have punches available, save your pass for next season. Passes may be carried over from one season to the next.

Notice of Public Hearing on Budget and Tax Increase

The City of Rockdale will hold 2 public hearings on the proposed budget and a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year. Hearings will be on Monday, August 19 and August 26 at 5:30 pm at City Hall.

Public Notice - CDBG-DR Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Program

Milam County will submit a CDBG-DR application for $2,456,205 from the General Land Office and an amount to be determined from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for drainage and street improvements throughout Milam County for disaster relief.

PHI Cares - Milam County Membership Upgrade

Milam County residents can use the attached form to upgrade their PHI Air Medical emergency transport membership to national household benefit coverage. This option provides extended benefits beyond Milam County to other PHI Cares coverage areas.

Meter Change Request

With the implementation of the new rate structure designating the 3/4" meter as standard, some customers have requested to downsize meters. The City has created a form for citizens to make the official written request. See attached link for copy of form.

Little River Healthcare Medical Records Information

If you are a Milam County patient of now-closed Little River Health Care, here is what LRHC is saying about obtaining medical records.

* Go to www.lrhealthcare.com

* See the blue bar on top? Last choice on the right is 'FORMS' Click on it.

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Council Approves Application to TWDB

City Council approved the application to the Texas Water Development Board for $45M to address water infrastructure and quality. This multi-year process will eliminate both the red water color & particulates as well as address the failing infrastructure.

Fire Hydrant Program

The City has instituted a program to service our fire hydrants and provide fire fighters an updated status on the fire hydrants. The program will service, repaint, flow test and create data for our GIS mapping program for all 300 fire hydrants in Rockdale...

Texas Water Development Board

The City of Rockdale was accepted for the TWDB programs for both water and wastewater loans/grants. For more information, see the links below.

Ranked 28th in Clean Water (Sewer treatment) - 50% disadvantaged 
Ranked 50th in Water - 70% disadvan...Read on...

Revised HOT Fund Application Form

The application form for requesting Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds has recently been revised. A copy of the revised form is available on the attached link or on the Forms & Documents page of this website. Any questions should be directed to the city manager.

Fire Hydrant Flushing Day

The next fire hydrant flushing day will be on August 21, 2019.

Upcoming Meetings

To view a schedule of upcoming meetings, click on the link provided.

Applicants Needed for City Boards and Commissions

The City of Rockdale is accepting applications for the Building Standards Commission and the Library Board. Applications should be submitted to Rockdale City Hall, 505 W. Cameron Avenue. See attached link for application form.

Survey Results on Repurpose of Old City Hall Building

Citizens were invited to complete an online survey regarding the repurpose of the Old City Hall Building. See attached link for results.

Historical Walking Tour

Rockdale visitors and residents are encouraged to take a stroll through town using our Historical Walking Tour brochure and map. Click link provided to view brochure.

Recycle Bin

The City's recycle bin has been moved to City Hall (located at the south end of the employee parking lot). The recycle bin is for City of Rockdale water customers ONLY. Items MUST be removed from plastic bags prior to placement in recycle bin.

If the b...Read on...