Sheryl Sculley reviews her first year as City Manager

As I approach the completion of my first year as City Manager, I want to share with you some accomplishments and why I believe San Antonio has untold promise and opportunity.
 

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City success: City recognized
for excellence in procurement
The City recently was awarded its tenth consecutive Achievement of Excellence in Procurement by the National Purchasing Institute. The City’s Purchasing Division of the Administrative Services Department is responsible for procuring more than $117 million in goods and services annually.
City services adjusted, offices close for Veterans' Day holiday
City offices will be closed Friday, November 10, to observe the Veterans’ Day holiday. Garbage and recyclables and brush will be collected. All libraries and Municipal Court will be closed. Golf courses will be open. Police, fire and EMS personnel will be on duty.

Tip: Don't play chicken when cooking with your turkey fryer
Thanksgiving is almost here and deep fried turkey is a favorite dish. However, reports of fires by residents using a deep fryer have increased. Included are a few safety tips to follow on Turkey Day if you're using a deep fryer.
City services adjusted, offices close for Thanksgiving  holidays
City offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 to observe the Thanksgiving holidays. Garbage, recyclables and brush will not be collected. All libraries and Municipal Court will be closed both days. All golf courses will be open both days. Police, fire and EMS personnel will be on duty.

Forget the turkey leftovers. Let the holidays begin in San Antonio
You’ll probably still be eating Thanksgiving leftovers, but the holiday season in San Antonio kicks off on Friday, November 24. Click here for more details.
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The City recently began its first automated garbage and recyclable collection routes. Environmental Services provides waste collection services for 330,000 homes.

City's automated garbage program hits the streets

The City's shiny, new automated garbage and recycling collection trucks are already rolling through several San Antonio neighborhoods.

City offers residents a garage sale bargain

If you have reached your garage sale limit allowed by City Code, you may be eligible to hold a fourth sale at no charge. In October, City Council amended the City Code to allow residents to obtain a free garage sale permit if they have purchased three during the calendar year.

Try out the City's newest golf course. But leave your clubs at home

If you've had a problem with your golf swing lately but still enjoy a little links-style competition, try out the City's new nine-hole disc golf course. The course opened in October at Nani Falcone Community Park, 7625 Mystic Park.
 

City launches study to assess downtown parking

How many parking spaces actually exist downtown, who’s using them and is supply meeting demand? These are some of the questions the City seeks to answer as it launches a downtown parking management study with the goal of stimulating economic growth in the area.

New department to oversee downtown maintenance, venues

The City recently created the Downtown Operations Department in an effort to consolidate major downtown service delivery areas including the maintenance and operations of downtown parks and venues.

Senior road show to present information on safety issues, offer flu shots

The City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, and Davis-Scott YMCA will present the third Senior Safety Road Show public information event of 2006 for area seniors on Wednesday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Davis-Scott YMCA Center, 1213 Iowa St.

Order the City's official Christmas cards now

Get a head start on your holiday greetings by ordering the City of San Antonio’s official Christmas Card. Each year, the City invites elementary, middle and high school students to participate in the Parks and Recreation Department’s 2006 “Christmas in San Antonio” Student Art Contest.

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