City Pool Work In Progress

 The staff at the Vidor City Pool are working diligently to get ready for this summers season of swimming. The current opening date is unknown, however, the City Pool is currently accepting applications for Lifeguard positions lasting throughout the summer season.

Applications are available at Vidor City Hall which is located at 1395 North Main, Vidor, Texas and should be completed and returned to the same location.

DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER BY PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF VIDOR, TEXAS

DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY 

WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARS­CoV2 which causes the disease COVID-19, has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; and 

WHEREAS, the symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe illness and cause further complications including death; and 

WHEREAS, COVID-19 virus mainly spreads between people who are in close contact with one another through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and 

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas issued a proclamation certifying that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of disaster for all counties in Texas; and 

WHEREAS, the City of Vidor, Texas (the "City"), is taking extraordinary measures to prevent the spread of this potentially devastating disease in our community; and 

WHEREAS, said state of disaster requires that certain emergency protective measures be taken pursuant to the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 relating to Emergency Management and Public Health, pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code. 

NOW THEREFORE, I, MAYOR AND PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIDOR, TEXAS, HEREBY PROCLAIM AND DECLARE:
SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated for all purposes. 

SECTION 2. That a local state of disaster for public health emergency is hereby declared for the City, pursuant to Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code. 

SECTION 3. That pursuant to Section 418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code the state of disaster for public health emergency shall continue for a period of not more than seven (7) days from the date of this declaration, unless continued or renewed by the City Council of the City. 

SECTION 4. That pursuant to Section 418.108(c) of the Texas Government Code this declaration of a local state of disaster for public health emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary. 

SECTION 5. That pursuant to Section 418.108(d) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster activates the City's emergency management plan, and authorizes the furnishing of aid and assistance under the declaration. 

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CHANGES TO COUNTY LANDFILL COMING...

Starting March 3, 2020 the County landfill will return to normal operations with a few changes...

1. No longer will you need a punch card (all existing punch cards will be good until the end of Dec 2020)
2. No longer will you need a county sticker on your front windshield. Your registration on your vehicle says Orange. If you come in a different vehicle your Drivers Lic. showing your home address will work.
3. The landfill will be accepting cash. No longer will anyone be turned around for not having a card or sticker as long as you have cash and a valid DL with your home address being in Orange County.

Posted in the photos are the days of operation, prices and what items are accepted... Notice appliances are accepted but must have Freon removed.

LANDFILL WILL STILL BE FREE UNTIL MARCH 2, 2020. OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. 

Blood Drive - January 23 - Vidor City Hall

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2020

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City of Vidor offices, except for the Police and Sanitation Departments, will be closed.

The Sanitation Department will run its normal Monday route. Customers are advised to have their cans out by 6:00 a.m. 

Anyone desiring to make a payment to either the Sanitation Department or the Municipal Court may use the appropriate drop box located in the rear parking lot of City Hall Municipal Building. 

Have a safe and happy holiday!