Update on underwater repairs to Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) intake line

On September 9, the City of Cedar Park entered into temporary water restrictions related to a leak in the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) underwater raw intake line. 

Here's the latest update, as of Friday, September 23, 2022:  

• Crews have mobilized and prepped the repair site
• A barge and specialized crane are now in place
• The pipeline is now shut down
• Crews are proceeding with underwater repairs, as planned:
• Underwater disassembly of leaking pipeline is complete
• Reassembly of the pipeline is now underway
• 24/7 operations
• The estimated completion date of the repair is still October 4
• The City of Cedar Park thanks everyone for continuing to not use irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers during this repair
• We remind you that handheld hose-watering with water shutoff sprayer, drip irrigation and soaker hose-watering are allowed during this repair 
• The City of Cedar Park will continue sharing updates on repair progress

Save the date for the next Council Chat!

Make plans to attend the next City of Cedar Park Council Chat on Wednesday, October 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  You may attend in-person or on Facebook Live.  This next Council Chat features Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, Council Member Stephen Thomas and Council Member Heather Jefts, who will engage with you in an informal, lively discussion in which they'll take your questions and answer them.  You may ask your questions live, during Council Chat or submit them in advance.

Traffic Alert for this Saturday

• North Lakeline Boulevard, from Whitestone Boulevard/RM 1431 to New Hope Drive
• All day Saturday, September 24
• One lane will be open, in each direction
• Expect delays
• Crews are making temporary repairs to the worst roadway damage caused by Ice Storm Uri
• Coming soon: Design for full reconstruction of this part of Lakeline Boulevard

Last chance to comment on Cedar Park Hazard Mitigation Plan

We remind you that you have through this Sunday, September 25 to review and comment on the City of Cedar Park Hazard Mitigation Plan. 

This plan identifies natural disasters and vulnerabilities, long term strategies for protecting people and property from similar events and is required by FEMA for various grant opportunities.

For years, Cedar Park has been part of the Williamson County Hazard Mitigation Plan, but we are transitioning to an independent plan to focus on the unique needs of our community. 

Save the Date! 

Halloween at the Hall

Friday, October 28, 2-5 p.m. 

Cedar Park City Hall 

450 Cypress Creek Rd. 

Free and open to the public

Stop by our outdoor come-and-go Halloween at the Hall event. Check out Police and Fire emergency vehicles and heavy construction equipment and trick-or-treat at Cedar Park City Hall! 

Parks Scavenger Hunt

Through September 30

At-your-own pace

Free and open to the public

Prizes for participants! 

Participants visit eight parks and perform different task at each. Tasks are identified with signage and a QR code. Once all eight tasks are complete, participants come to the Cedar Park Recreation Center for a prize! 

Concert in the Park: Weldon Henson

with pre-concert dance lessons from Allyson Lipkin

Friday, September 30, 7-9:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Milburn Park

1901 Sun Chase Blvd.

Free and open to the public

Dust off your boots and two-step over to Milburn Park for some Texas honky-tonk music from Weldon Henson. Plus, dance instructor Allyson Lipkin, a native Texan and avid two-stepper, will provide dance lessons before the show, to help you with the "Texas swing" of things!

Fable Fest

Saturday, October 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., September 30, 7-9:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Milburn Park

1901 Sun Chase Blvd.

All proceeds from Fable Fest support early literacy initiatives, the summer reading program and advanced technology needs at the Cedar Park Public Library.

Live entertainment

Jousting

Music and theatre performances

Carnival games and activities

Costumes encouraged

Save the Date: Veterans Ceremony

Saturday, November 5

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Ceremony at 11 a.m.)

Veterans Memorial Park

2525 W. New Hope Dr.

Military-themed booths and vehicle displays 

Guest speaker is Juan Amaya, Veterans Services Coordinator with Williamson County

The September 22, 2022 Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting was held in a hybrid in-person/videoconferencing format. The public may take advantage of the opportunity to attend remotely.  

Highlights included:

• Recognition of retirement of Cedar Park Finance Director Kent Meredith
• Authorization of agreement for construction of the New Hope Drive (Ronald Reagan to Sam Bass Road) Extension Project
• Update on Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) underwater pipeline repairs

Watch the video recording of the the meeting-here.

The next Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting is October 13, 2022.

Charley Burton: Cedar Park's 10 year-old hero!

Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger issued a Chief's Commendation and Challenge Coin and Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin made a Proclmation recognizing 10 year-old Charley Burton for saving the lives of her parents and 3 year-old sister during a recent early morning house fire. 

Charley woke to the sound of their smoke detector, smelled smoke and discovered a fire on her family's back patio.  She immediately called 9-1-1, then woke her mother and turned the phone over to her mother.  Charley, her parents and little sister were able to escape their home safely thanks to her heroic actions.  Way to go, Charley! 

We heart teachers!

October 5 is World Teachers Day

At the September 22, 2022 City Council Meeting, Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin issued a Proclmation Recognizing October 5, 2022 as World Teachers' Day. Westwood Elementary School teacher Padmini Bhat (right) was joined by former history teacher and current City of Cedar Park Parks intern Ari Azimi (center) to accept the Proclamation on behalf of all teachers! 

Play ball!

Congratulations to the Cedar Park Youth League for 50 years

Congratulations to the Cedar Park Youth League on its 50th Anniversary! Last Saturday, September 17, Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin had the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch as part of CPYL's 2022 Fall Baseball Season's Opening Day Ceremonies. Have a great season!