City Manager Announces Retirement 

After nearly 20 years of service to the Rowlett community, and almost 40 years in local government, this week City Manager Brian Funderburk announced his decision to retire on July 12, 2023. Throughout those years, Brian has been instrumental in guiding our community through significant growth, events, and enhancements.

When he began his tenure with the City in 2003, Rowlett had a population of just over 45,000, annual sales taxes of under $3 million, and Main Street was a tiny, two-lane barely drivable road. Today, Rowlett’s population is nearly 70,000, annual sales taxes exceed $8 million, Main Street has been beautifully transformed into a dynamic community gathering place, and our City is benefitting from new jobs and economic opportunities.

Brian also offered steady leadership as the City navigated significant challenges affecting our community, including the Great Recession; an extended drought from 2009-2015; the severe winter weather event so aptly nicknamed Icemageddon; and a world-wide pandemic. And let’s not forget the December 2015 tornado and our City’s resulting years-long recovery. We appreciate Brian’s dedicated service to our citizens and staff, his exemplary leadership, and wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement!

“I am so proud to have served the Rowlett organization and the residents of this incredible community for nearly 20 years as Chief Financial Officer, Assistant City Manager and City Manager,” said Brian. “The people I have met and the friendships forged along the way serve as constant reminders of why the decision my wife, JoAnn, and I made all those years ago to move here was the right one. I am so blessed.”

This advance notification provides the City Council with adequate time to recruit and hire a new City Manager, this process will begin immediately.

My Rowlett Podcast Episode 3

We’ve released another episode of the My Rowlett Podcast, this one features the City of Rowlett Public Library! Host Hannah Rabalais sits down with Nancy Chevalier & Colton Lytle to talk about 5 resources you can access with your Rowlett Public Library Card. In addition  Nancy & Colton share info about how easy it is to get a Rowlett Public Library Card, and all of their upcoming events & programming, 

Here are the 5 resources we mention in this episode: 
-Hoopla
-Wifi Hotspot Checkout
-Libby/OverDrive
-Curb Side Check Out
-Copy, Printing, & Computer Use

2022 Neighborhood Summit

Saturday, November 12 
Sam Johnson Recreation Center
401 W. 16th Street Plano, Texas
This year’s theme is Relate, Recharge & Reconnect - Revamping Neighborhood Engagement in the New Normal. After 2 years of meeting virtually, we are excited to be meeting in person! How have the last 2 years shaped your level of engagement, your neighborhood, your connections? We will explore this and more as we learn from subject experts and your peers on how to strengthen your communities, engage with your neighbors, communicate effectively and plan for the future. 
More info…

Let’s Talk Trash Online Survey

One More Week to Tell Us YOUR Opinion!

The City's current solid waste contract expires in September 2024. The City of Rowlett is interested in hearing about what YOU consider important as we proactively begin the process of contracting our next solid waste service provider. Services and pricing will change so we want your opinion on the services that matter most to you.

A couple of weeks ago, we held three public input sessions – if you couldn’t attend, please take the online survey and share your input.
For more info, read the October Mayor’s Spotlight…
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Take the Let’s Talk Trash survey...

Online Permitting Resources

Replacing your fence? Getting a new roof? Did you know that you can apply for that building permit online?
Check out this video to see the step-by-step process…

Code Red Continues at the Animal Shelter

Come Meet Rosealee!

Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Age: 2 yrs  

Gender: Female 

Rosalee is a very sweet girl but very shy. She is cat- friendly.  Rosalee was pregnant when she came to the shelter in June. She had her babies while here and watched them all find great homes. She is now ready and waiting on her furever family. If you would like to meet Rosealee or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact  Animal Services at 972 412-6219.    

   
See all of the available pets on the City of Rowlett Animal Services Facebook page…

Latest Food Establishment Inspection Scores

Jabo’s Ace Hardware 98
Dollar Tree 07844 95
Ross Dress for Less 99
Dollar General #4540 92
Cici’s Pizza 70
Lucky International, INC 98
QuikTrip (West) 94
Whataburger (West) 91
More info...

Is this a code violation?

Rowlett Code of Ordinances, Chapter 78-121, Subsection 302.11 states It is an offense to allow the obstruction or encumbrance, entirely or in part, any portion of any public street, alley, sidewalk or parkway area in the city with any item, whether temporary or permanent, including, but not limited to, lumber, boxes, firewood, posts, fences, and vehicles, unless expressly authorized by city ordinance.

Exempt from this prohibition are trees, shrubs, landscaping, bike racks placed in the right-of-way by the city, bike racks placed in the right-of-way by a developer as required or permitted by the city, and mailboxes located in the parkway area that are maintained in compliance with other city ordinances, rules and regulations. More info or submit a request concerning a code violation...