City of Universal City

08/13/2020

Something new coming to the area for today only. Smashing Crab will be at the Four Kings Restaurant from 4 pm-8 pm.

Smashin Crab will be in Universal City at Four Kings Restaurant & Bakery on Thursday August 13th from 4PM-8PM!

🦀Online ordering will be available during service times only, no pre-orders. Go to www.smashincrab.com - Click on "Online Ordering" then "Food Truck"🦀

Don't forget! Our Bandera Rd. and Stone Oak locations are open daily!

#smashincrab #smashincrabfoodtruck #foodtruck #foodie #crab #seafood #seafoodboil #weaintforkinaround #safoodtruck

08/12/2020

Aviation District Masterplan Presentation

Thursday, August 13 at 6 PM, The City of Universal City will present the Aviation District Masterplan for the area around the South End of Pat Booker.
Meeting will be held at the Northeast Lakeview College Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 500. Closest parking is available in Lot 5. (See map posted in comments)
All attendees are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Those entering the building will be required to have their temperature checked.

08/10/2020

The 2020 Census response rate for Universal City is currently at 66% of households. We can do better!
Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions. The results will show where communities need new schools, new clinics, new roads, and more services for families, older adults, and children.

Take a couple minutes now and complete the 2020 Census to help make sure Universal City is represented! You can respond online, by phone or mail.

https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html

08/07/2020

Welcome to Universal City Los Tapatios Market! We had a wonderful time talking with the Aguirre Family and enjoyed a concert performed by their son.
They are ready to welcome you at the Grand Opening today from 2-4 pm.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Los-Tapatios-Market-101992401543085/

08/07/2020

Grand Opening at Los Tapatios Market, 925 Pat Booker Rd. Visit today from 2-4pm

08/07/2020

Sales Tax Holiday

It’s that time of year again! 💰🛒Texas Tax Free Weekend is this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (August 7th thru 9th). This is a great time for Texans to stock up on essentials such as ✏️school supplies, 👕👖clothing, 🎒backpacks, and 👟🧦footwear. Online purchases are tax free too.

If you are headed to the stores, remember to be safe - wear a mask and practice social distancing.

For details, please visit https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/#:~:text=7%20%2D%209%2C%202020,the%20annual%20Tax%2DFree%20weekend.

The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes.

08/07/2020

Universal City Mayor and City Council are honored to welcome Los Tapatios Market with a ribbon cutting Friday, August 7 at 12:00 pm.
Los Tapatios will celebrate their grand opening later in the day from 2-4 pm with 10% off all store items and free samples of Pozole Verde! Stop by their location at 925 Pat Booker.

08/05/2020

08/04/2020

The following items are to be mentioned under the City Manager’s Report at the August 4th City Council meeting:

1. Aviation District Revitalization Plan Presentation: Thursday, 13 August 2020 at 6:00 PM, Northeast Lakeview College Performing Arts Center: Mask and social distancing protocol in effect. Staff is preparing the study results for presentation to be jointly presented to the EDC Board, City Council, Boards and Commissions, and the public at-large.
2. Emergency Dependent Care Flexible Work Policy: Staff preparing a policy to assist UC employees that are working parents and must accommodate the quagmire of school start policies for the Fall Semester.
3. Household Stabilization Funds: Both the Greater Randolph Area Service Program (GRASP) and Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) have received funding from Universal City to assist Universal City residents who are behind on rent, mortgage, utility, and internet service payments. Also, they will assist Universal City residents with food, fuel, and monetary funds. Eligibility guidelines apply. Any Universal City resident in need of assistance should contact one of these two agencies.
4. Hot Spots: The Universal City Library has 100 hots spots that can be checked out by library patrons who need internet access for work, school, or leisure activities. The hot spots can be checked out for a three-week period. Wi-fi has also been made available in the Library patio and parking lot.
5. November 3rd Election: Universal City Proposition will be on the last page of the ballot. Also, Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020. The proclamation also expands the period in which marked mail-in ballots may be delivered in person to the early voting clerk’s office, allowing such delivery prior to as well as on Election Day.
6. Paint a Fire Hydrant: The Universal City Fire Department has invited the community to help them put a fresh coat of paint on fire hydrants in the City. UCFD will provide the supplies such as paint, paint brushes and wire brushes to help remove old chipping paint, and the residents will provide the elbow grease to get the job done. Residents can search “Paint a Fire Hydrant” on WWW.UCTX.Gov and it will take them to a registration page.

07/29/2020

Unfortunately, it was decided to cancel the last showing for Movies in the Park. We will not have the showing on August 8.

We missed seeing all your smiling faces. Please enjoy the parks and trails and good luck to all the kids as they get ready to return to school, whether virtual or in person.

07/29/2020

Universal City Household Stabilization Program
Must be Universal City Residents whose income has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Proof of residency and other eligibility requirements must be me to qualify for the program.
1. Temporary mortgage and rental assistance
2. Financial assistance for food and fuel
3. Utility assistance for water, electric and internet accounts
The Household Stabilization program administered through the Greater Randolph Area Service Program (GRASP) and the Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP).

GRASP Information
GRASP211.ORG
Phone (210) 658-6351 or (210) 658-3578
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

RACAP Information
RACAP.org
210-658-1613
Hours Mon – Fri: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Funding for the Household Stabilization program is provided through the COVID-19 CARES Relief Fund, a Federal program to assist states, counties and cities with COVID-19 expenses and economic recovery.

07/28/2020

Get some fresh air and help beautify your neighborhood. Sign up with the UCFD to Paint Your Fire Hydrant.
Visit https://www.universalcitytexas.com/1123/Paint-A-Fire-Hydrant for more details.

07/28/2020

Universal City business can pick up their free masks starting today from 1-5 PM at Universal City Municipal Bldg., 2150 Universal City Blvd.
Businesses are limited to 2 boxes each (50 masks per box).

07/24/2020

07/23/2020

The Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club presented the City of Universal City with a plaque to acknowledge the efforts of essential workers and all they do to keep the city up and running during the COVID-19 pandemic.

07/22/2020

Thank you Lisa Youngblood for the UC Proud masks! City Council wore them at last night’s meeting and the masks match their uniforms perfectly!

07/21/2020

The following items are to be mentioned under the City Manager’s Report at the July 21st City Council meeting:

1. Aviation District Revitalization Plan: The study is complete! Save the Date: 13 August 2020 at 6:00 PM, location is to be determined due to COVID-19 guidelines. Staff is preparing the study results for presentation to be jointly presented to the EDC Board, City Council, Boards and Commissions, and the public at-large.

2. Sales tax proceeds: Universal City sales tax went up for May 2020 over May 2019 by 20.59%. In the January-July 2020 timeframe, Universal City sales tax was up 10.77% over the same timeframe in 2019. The businesses were commended for using drive-thru and curbside services; residents were commended for supporting Universal City businesses.

3. Water Purchase: City is in the process of securing another 35.00-acre feet per annum of water. Thirty-five-acre feet is equivalent to 11 million gallons per year which would serve an additional 190 homes annually if they each used 5,000 gallons of water per month.

4. Duct Cleaning: To ensure clean air exchange during COVID-19, the ducts at the Fire Department and City Hall are being cleaned. All other City facilities have an air recirculation system in place.

5. Water Restrictions: Stage I water restrictions went into effect on 13 July.

Landscape watering with an irrigation system or sprinkler is allowed only once a week midnight to 10 a.m. or 8 p.m. to midnight on your designated watering day as determined by the last number of your street address.

0&1 - Monday
2&3 - Tuesday
4&5 - Wednesday
6&7 - Thursday
8&9 - Friday

Areas without a street address, such as medians and neighborhood entryways, water on Wednesdays.

6. Meadow Oaks Park: Demolition is complete. All work now is to construction the new parking lot and outdoor equipment.

7. West Byrd (Parkview) Drainage Project: Bid opening was at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, 21 July. Construction work should start soon after City Council awards the contract.

8. Olympia Hills Event Center: Marketing material has been published for small group weddings. The marketing material has generated a lot of responses and several small group weddings have been booked for August.

07/17/2020

Bexar County Executive Order No. 13
When a County Judge signs an Executive Order, it is only good for a short period of time. Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff has issued Executive Order No. 13. This Executive Order went into effect at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 15 July and will stay in effect until 11:59 PM, 12 August 2020. With this Executive Order, social distancing and mask requirements remain in effect.
Businesses must keep the COVID-19 information sheets posted for employees and the public.
Restaurants are at 50% seated occupancy, bars are closed, and no rafting or tubing services can be operated.
Social gatherings and large groups are prohibited except those specifically listed in the exceptions portion of the Executive Order.

07/16/2020

Help & FAQs

SO MANY STILL UNCOUNTED!
The 2020 Census response rate for Universal City is currently at 64.6% and we can do better!

Need help? Get answers to FAQ at https://2020census.gov/en/help.html

Why is the census important?
The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.

07/16/2020

City of Universal City's cover photo

07/16/2020

💦 STAGE I WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT 💦
The 10-day average at the index well in Bexar County (J-17) dropped below the threshold of 660 feet. This is the trigger level for Stage 1 of the Universal City’s drought response plan. Stage 1 restrictions for residents of Universal City as of July 13, 2020.

Please refer to the City website for a complete list of restrictions and guidelines.
http://uctx.gov/1052/Drought-Stage-Information

07/16/2020

San Antonio Food Bank

The deadline to apply for P-EBT food benefits has been extended to July 31. Did your child receive free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program during the 2019-2020 school year? If so, your family may be eligible for this one-time food benefit.

Visit www.hhs.texas.gov/pebt to learn more.

07/08/2020

If you or someone you love are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, the Mobile Testing Team (MTT) will be conducting a FREE Drive-Thru Testing Site on Friday, July 10, 2020 at New Life Fellowship, located at 11225 E Loop 1604 N, Universal City TX 78148. Registration is required.

https://texas.curativeinc.com/

07/07/2020

The following items are to be mentioned under the City Manager’s Report at the July 7th City Council meeting:

1. Aviation District Revitalization Plan: The study is complete! Save the Date: 13 August 2020 at 6:00 PM at Olympia Hills. Staff is preparing the study results for presentation to be jointly presented to the EDC Board, City Council, Boards and Commissions, and the public at-large.

2. Contract Negotiations: Staff has been using the COVID-19 period to some review contracts and service agreements to renegotiate them for costs savings.

3. Water Smart Meter Portal: Coming in October/November 2020. Residents will be able to monitor their water usage and set up alerts on their water accounts. Residents will be able to use the system to track if they have a single spike in water use and what the cause might be, i.e. irrigation, soaker hoses, or if it is a constant use which is typically a leak. The system should result in less water usage and rapid repair of water leaks.

4. Universal City COVID-19 Test Site: On Friday, July 10, 2020, The Mobile Testing Team (MTT) will be conducting a Drive-Thru Testing Site at New Life Fellowship, located at 11225 E Loop 1604 N, Universal City Tx 78148. The times are from 9 am to 5 pm. This will be a drive-thru testing Site; registration will be required for testing. The link to register will be posted tomorrow morning at 9a on the City's page and website.

Appreciation was expressed to the UC Fire Department for its working in getting the testing site located and operating.

5. Meadow Oaks Park: Going through a lot of demolition work to prepare for new park equipment. Currently, existing basketball court and vacated pool are being demolished.

6. SBA Paycheck Protection Program: For the first round of the PPP, 158 Universal City businesses were awarded in the “less than $150,000” category. As a reminder, for these businesses to stay open and not incur the funding as a debt, residents should eat, drink, shop and use services in Universal City as much as possible.

07/02/2020

Universal City wishes everyone a wonderful and safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸 City offices will be closed Friday, July 3 and reopen on Monday.

Please remember that fireworks are prohibited within the Universal City limits and it is recommended by Bexar County to keep gatherings to 10 people or less.

07/02/2020

City of Universal City's cover photo

07/01/2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Symptoms

County Judge Nelson W. Wolff issued Executive Order NW-12 that takes effect at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 01 July 2020. The Executive Order provides further health and safety policies for commercial entities.
In short, ingress and egress must be monitored, all employees and customers must wear a mask, commercial entities must display a list of COVID-19 symptoms at or near public and employee entrances, and that commercial entities must post a Health and Safety Policy in a conspicuous place for customers and employees.
Other restrictions apply depending on the business. Please review Executive Order NW-12 to determine the steps your business establishment is required to follow.
https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/27294/Bexar-County-Executive-Order-NW-12-07-01-2020?bidId=

For business looking for COVID-19 symptoms, visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.
For businesses looking for health and safety policies by business type or classification, visit the State of Texas website at https://open.texas.gov/.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Call your doctor if you develop symptoms.

06/30/2020

New Life Fellowship, 11225 Loop 1604 N, will be a Mobil COVID Testing site THIS Thursday, July 2nd from 9am-5pm, in the front of the building under the covering drive through area. Testing will be by appointment only. Please see below👇🏻for info on how to set up your appointment.

06/29/2020

👨‍⚖️Universal City Municipal Court will be back in session beginning Wednesday, July 1. Please review the following before appearing.

​•Attendees will be required to wear a mask for all court appearances. Practice 6' social distancing inside and outside of the court. Due to increased safety measures you will experience longer wait times.
•As stated on your citation, you need to bring photocopies to request defensive driving and as proof for dismissible offenses; you will not be able to leave to get copies once check in has begun.

⏰If you are scheduled for a court date and would like to avoid the crowd, please read the options below.

​•You are strongly encouraged to take care of your citation before your court date and time. Currently there is minimal traffic in the lobby; court clerks are available to help you with your citation at the lobby window during regular business hours prior to your court date.
​•For questions, please call 210-659-0333 ext. 715, 716, or 717.​
​•Citations may also be paid in full using the Online Payment module: www.UCTX.Gov, search Online Payments, Municipal Court.