Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals on 10/22/26:

This is to give notice that the City of San Felipe under 24 CFR Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under the HOME Program, Reservation Number 2024-0008, Contract Numbers 1003615, 1003616, and 1003617, is located in the floodplain. The City of San Felipe will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988 and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project locations are the following addresses located in or around the City of San Felipe, Austin County, Texas:

4345 Baron de Bastrop Street, San Felipe, TX 77473
15237 Farm to Market Road 1458 N, Sealy, TX 77473

Approximately .5 acres of this project are within the 1% annual chance floodplain. The City of San Felipe is proposing to reconstruct two (2) single-family owner-occupied homes on substantially the same site footprint on scattered sites throughout the City.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, altemative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairmess, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
 
Written comments must be received by the City of San Felipe at the following address on or before 11/5/26: 
San Felipe, P.O. Box 129, San Felipe, TX 77473 and (979) 885-7035, Attention: Bobby Byars, Mayor. Comments may also be submitted via email at lindsay.smith@grantworks.net.

Aviso Anticipado y Revision Publica de una Propuesta Actividad en una Llanura de Inundacién

Para: Todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados el 22/10/26:

Esto es para notificar que la Ciudad de San Felipe, bajo el 24 CFR Parte 58, ha determinado que la siguiente accion propuesta bajo el Programa HOME, Numero de Reserva 2024-0008, Nimeros de Contrato 1003615, 1003616 y 1003617, se encuentra en la llanura de inundacion. La Ciudad de San Felipe identificara y evaluara altemativas practicas para ubicar la accion dentro de la llanura de inundacion y los posibles impactos en la llanura de inundacion derivados de la accion propuesta, segin lo requerido por la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 y de acuerdo con las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 en la Subparte C Procedimientos para Tomar Determinaciones sobre la Gestion y Proteccion de Humedales en la Llanura de Inundacion. Las ubicaciones propuestas del proyecto son las siguientes ubicadas en o alrededor de la Ciudad de San Felipe, Condado de Austin, Texas:

1. 4345 Baron de Bastrop Street, San Felipe, TX 77473
2. 15237 Camino de la Granja al Mercado 1458 N, Sealy, TX 77473

Aproximadamente 0.5 acres de este proyecto se encuentran dentro de la llanura de inundacién anual del 1%. La Ciudad de San Felipe propone reconstruir dos (2) casas unifamiliares ocupadas por propietarios en una superficie de sitio sustancialmente similar en sitios dispersos por toda la ciudad.

Hay tres propésitos principales para este aviso. Primero, las personas que puedan verse afectadas por actividades en la llanura de inundacion y aquellas que tengan interés en la proteccion del medio ambiente natural deben tener la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones y proporcionar informacion sobre estas areas. Se anima a los comentaristas a ofrecer sitios alternativos fuera de la llanura de inundacién, métodos alternativos para cumplir el mismo propésito del proyecto y métodos para minimizar y mitigar los impactos del proyecto en la llanura de inundacion. Segundo, un programa adecuado de aviso publico puede ser una herramienta educativa publica importante. La difusion de informacion y la solicitud de comentarios ptiblicos sobre la llanura de inundacion pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupacion y modificacion de estas areas especiales. Tercero, por equidad, cuando el gobierno federal determine que participara en acciones que se lleven a cabo en la llanura de inundacion, debe informar a quienes puedan estar en mayor o continuo riesgo.

Los comentarios escritos deben ser recibidos por la Ciudad de San Felipe en la siguiente direccion antes del 5/11/26:
San Felipe, P.O. Box 129, San Felipe, TX 77473 0 (979) 885-7035, Atencion: Bobby Byars, Alcalde. Los comentarios también pueden enviarse por correo electronico a lindsay.smith@grantworks.net.

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EMERGENCY ORDER PROHIBITING OF

OUTDOOR BURNING & DISCHARGING OF

FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND

 San Felipe, Austin County, Texas

Burn Ban rescinded by the Town of San Felipe Town Council on October 19, 2026.

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NOTICE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION

 The Town of San Felipe is respectfully requesting that citizens  utilize San Felipe  trash bags for weekly garbage collection.    No other bags will be accepted/collected.  Bags can be purchased at the town office during business hours Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  and at the Exxon station (old Knox Fuel Stop) 24 hours 7 days a week.  We appreciate your cooperation in advance.

Respectfully,

Town of San Felipe 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-MITIGATION (CDBG-MIT)

The Town of San Felipe will submit a CDBG-MIT application for up to $3,511,000 for citywide street and drainage improvements related to declared disaster events to the General Land Office (GLO) CDBG-MIT Program.  Applications will be available for review on and after 10/7/2020 at the Town Hall at 927 Sixth Street, San Felipe, TX  77473 during regular business hours.

AVISO PUBLICO

EL PUEBLO DE SAN FELIPE

TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-MITIGATION (CDBG-MIT)

El pueblo de San Felipe presentara una solicitud CDBG-MIT para un maximo $3,511,000 para actividades elegibles mejoramientos a los sistemas de drenaje y las carreteras y calles localizados en toda la ciudad relacionadas con eventos de desastre declarados a la Oficina General de Terreno (GLO) CDBG-MIT Programa.  Las solicitudes estaran disponibles para su revision el 10/7/2020 y despues en la Oficina del Alcalde en 927 Sixth Street, San Felipe, TX 77473 durante el horario comercial normal.

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PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASKS.

THANK YOU.

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 (COVID-19) Update

Please click on the link below to review the case counts by counties, testing locations and additional information concerning the COVID-19.

https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus

This information was gathered from the Texas Department of State Health Service website.

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HOW TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUSES

FROM HEALTHLINE

Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds at a time with warm water and soap.

Don't touch your face, eyes, nose, and mouth when your hands are dirty.

Don't go out if you're feeling sick or have any cold or flu symptoms.

Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow whenever you sneeze or cough.

Throw away any tissues you use right away.

Clean any objects you touch a lot.  Use disinfectants on objects like phones, computers, utensils, dishware and doorknobs.

If you are experiencing any flu like symptoms, please contact your health care provider immediately.

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Dear Residents of San Felipe, Texas:

The lock to the lower pasture gate has been changed.  Please stop by the Town Hall which is located at 927 6th Street between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Monday through Friday to purchase a new key.  Only one key per household will be issued to the authorized San Felipe resident.  Please check the town's website for office hours at townofsanfelipe.net.  The hours are also posted on the front entrance window to the town office building.

The following requirements will apply to expedite the process:

1.  The authorized San Felipe resident will be required to complete a new application.

2.  Present a copy of a driver's license, United States passport or recognized photo identification from the authorized key holder and any additional authorized resident(s) within the household.  (Lower Pasture Ordinance No.2005-12, Section 1).

3.  Pay the following user fees:  $50.00 for each key issued and $25.00 for each key issued to a resident who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older.  (Lower Pasture Ordinance No.2005-12, Section 3).

If all three of the above requirements are not meet your application will be placed on hold until further review by the Mayor or the town council.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated concerning this matter.

Respectfully,

Bobby Byars, Mayor

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