The children, who attended National Night Out on Friday night, understood the importance of the event.  Armed with chalk and a large cement area under the pavilion at Waterfront Park, they left their messages.

Many people came out for this annual event for which citizens, community groups, and local officials join forces against crime.  Residents, sponsors, Council Members, and many others met at the Port Richey Fire Station at 7:00 PM.  While standing on the fire engine, Mayor Rober, thanked everyone for participating and then with the Police in the lead, the parade crossed US 19 to Waterfront Park.  The Fire Department got the grill hot to cook the free hot dogs and hamburgers.  There were cold drinks and chips.  Back-packs and bicycle helmets were passed out to children who needed items to start the new school year.                                                                                                                   

A Community Watch meeting is being held on August 12^th at 7:00 PM at City Hall.  We need every resident of the City to attend and to loan their ears and eyes to help keep crime out of Port Richey.  If you see something suspicious, call the Police Dispatch at 816-1919.  For more information, plan to attend the meeting Thursday night to hear how you can help.

You might have noticed an Automatic Flusher has been added to several of the fire hydrants located in the City.  They have been installed to help circulate the water in our older distribution system.  They are scheduled to run in the early morning hours. 

We are pleased to announce that our Redevelopment Grant Program for 2009/2010 has been extremely successful.

Many residents and businesses have participated in the Grant Program in numerous ways; repainting their home, replacing windows/doors, putting on a new roof, upgrading their a/c systems, etc.

Our 2009/2010 Redevelopment Grant Program has come to an end with all available funds being dispersed.  Those of you who have already received a Grant Award Letter, will be paid when your projects are permitted, completed and have passed final inspection according to the Redevelopment Program Guidelines explained in the application.

We will begin accepting applications for the 2010/2011 Program on October 1, 2010 for all of the available programs listed:

Paint-Up Fix-Up

Residential Reconstruction

Facade Improvement

Business Interior Renovation

Sign Improvement

Brochures for all of these Grants are available in the City Hall Administration Office.

The City of Port Richey is installing automatic meter reading technology throughout our service area.  New water meters and radio transmission devices are being installed for both residential and commercial customers.  Utility Metering Solutions (UMS) is the contractor chosen to perform the installation work.  If you are returning to find a notice, your meter has been changed, and the contractor was unable to contact you by knocking on your door.

What happens during installation? 

• A UMS employee performs the work on your meter.  UMS employees wear uniforms, identification badges, and are in marked vehicles.
• Your water service has been interrupted for ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes while the old water meter was removed and the new AMR-equipped water meter was installed.
• Water service was restored after installation and your water line was flushed to remove air in the line if accessible.  You may also turn on your sink faucet or yard faucet to flush additional air if necessary.

For questions or concerns about this installation, please contact City Hall at (727) 816-1900.