Fairview

Drug Take Back Day

The Fairview Police Department is participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Drug Take Back Day to collect and dispose of unneeded medications to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction.

Bring unneeded medications to Fire Station 1, 510 S. State Highway 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain in the original container and tightly sealed to prevent leakage. Medication in tablet or capsule form may be poured directly into the disposal box or disposed of in its original container.

Inhalers and injectables, including intravenous solutions and pre-loaded syringes, will not be accepted because of potential hazards.

Temporary Relocation of Fire Operations

Beginning at about 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, and continuing for approximately four weeks, all Fairview Fire Department staff and equipment will operate out of Station 1, 510 S. State Highway 5.

Personnel and equipment from Station 2 are being displaced as necessary improvements are made to the Station 2 HVAC system and electrical components.

Emergency response for all areas of Fairview will be handled from Station 1 for the duration of the construction. For questions, please call Fire Administration at 972-886-4233. In an emergency, dial 911.

Safest City Recognition

Independent review site SafeWise has ranked Fairview among the safest cities in Texas for 2024, based on FBI crime data. Fairivew was the only municipality on the list to have no reported murders, rapes or robberies in the year analyzed for the rankings (2022). To view all the rankings and learn more about how rankings were tabulated, visit safewise.com.

Collin County Rides Program

The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is the provider of Collin County Rides, the transportation service for Fairview residents who are at least 65 or who have a qualifying disability. 

The DCTA Collin County Rides program features a dedicated fleet of standard and wheelchair-accessible minivans to transport Fairview residents where they want and need to go in Collin County on an appointment basis. Service may be booked through the online portal, the easy-to-use app-based appointment system or by phone: 940-243-0077. Reservations can be made by phone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Saturdays.

Important notes:

1. Service appointments will only be available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. No after-hours or weekend service will be available.

2. Riders must make reservations for the service at least a day in advance. 

3. Trips will be limited to Collin County locations, and trips must either begin or end in Fairview or Allen.

2024 Resident Survey Results

The results of the 2024 Fairview Resident Survey conducted by OnPointe Insights are now available to view through an interactive dashboard.

Navigate the dashboard using a menu on the left side of the dashboard screen. Filters on the right may be selected to view the area of town, length of residency and other self-identified demographic data for groups of responses. (Please note: Selected filters remain active throughout the dashboard until cleared by the user.)

Overall, 932 residents completed the anonymous survey, which closed Feb. 26. Special thanks to everyone who shared their valuable opinions!

Need to Report a Power Outage or After-Hours Water Emergency?

Oncor: Report power outages and receive updates by registering for MyOncor text alerts by texting “REG” to 66267, downloading the MyOncor App, or by calling 888-313-4747.

GCEC:Report power outages by texting OUT to 855-939-3826. You can get updates on the outage by texting STATUS to the same number. You can report an outage by completing a New Outage Form online and can view the Outage Map for status updates.

If you experience a water emergency at your home and you're unable to turn the shut-off valve after business hours or during an inclement weather closure, call 972-886-4229.

Severe Weather Preparedness

Hazardous Weather: An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness was written by FEMA and designed to better prepare citizens for dangerous weather such as tornadoes and other major events. One of the two documents being provided below is specific to tornadoes and was pulled directly from the larger FEMA document Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness, which has also been provided below. When faced with the threat of dangerous weather, always listen and watch for information related to Collin County and the Town of Fairview. Also, always be prepared to take shelter immediately. Where you take shelter will depend upon your location at that time. The documents below will give you specific recommendations for specific locations.

FEMA-An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

FEMA-An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness - Tornadoes Section

2024 Town Holiday Schedule

Click to view the 2024 Town of Fairview holiday schedule. 

Sign Up for Nixle Notification System for Emergency & Community Information

This system allows residents to receive the following types of alerts and notifications

• Emergency Alerts (i.e. tornado warning, major water issues)
• Advisory Notifications (i.e. road closures, police activity, severe weather)
• Community Notification (i.e. town hall updates, event information)

Sign up by texting "Fairview" to 888-777. Then, send your email address via text to 888-777, so Nixle can shift advisory notifications and community notifications to your email inbox, reserving text messaging for emergency alerts that need your urgent attention.

To customize your delivery preferences, go to Nixle.com. Then:

1.      Go to the “Account” tab and provide contact information for each type of message delivery you’d like. Note: On this tab, you can also choose to turn off notification during certain hours of the day or night. If choosing this option, be sure to select the “America/Chicago” option for the Central time zone.

2.      Don’t forget to click “Save” to activate your selections.

3.      Then, go to the “Settings” tab and click the drop-down menu to the right of “Town of Fairview” to select which types of notifications you want:

• Alerts Only
• Alerts and Advisories
• Alerts, Advisories and Community

4.      Check the “Email” box if you provided an email address and would like to receive email notifications in lieu of text messages for everything but emergency alerts.

5.      Click “Save” again to activate your selections.

2024 Trash and Recycling Calendar

View the entire 2024 Calendar for information about pick up days and weeks as well as valuable tips and guidelines for placing your trash and recycling out for pick up.

If you have additional questions, contact Republic Services at 972-422-2341 or via their website at RepublicServices.com/Customer-Support.

Holding a Garage Sale?

Permits are not required for residents to hold a garage/yard sale in Fairview, but please adhere to signage restrictions.

One sign is permitted at the site of the yard/garage sale, and a total of two directional signs are permitted at road intersections. Signs may be in place up to one day before the sale and must be removed immediately after the sale has ended.

Please consult the Fairview Code of Ordinances for specific details of sign restrictions. If you have questions, please contact Code Enforcement Officer Dylan Tawwater at 972-886-4223.

Adopted FY 2023-24 Ad Valorem Tax Rate and Budget

On August 28, 2023, the Fairview Town Council adopted the FY 2023-24 ad valorem tax rate and the FY 2023-24 budget. This year's tax levy to fund maintenance and operations expenditures is less than last year's maintenance and operations tax levy.

View the adopting ordinances for the FY 2023-24 ad valorem tax rate and FY 2023-24 budget by accessing the tax rate and budget tabs on the Finance Department's webpage.

ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS

It has come to our attention that many of you have been receiving phone calls from a number posing to be from the Fairview Police Department. If you get a phone call from the Fairview Police Department and they state that you have outstanding warrants and you need to pay, please hang up and block that number. They are calling from an unknown number but will then hang up and call back spoofing the Police Department's number making it look like it is our actual number but isn’t. The Fairview Police Department’s number is (972) 886-4211. Any other phone numbers should be disregarded and reported to scamalerts@fairviewtexas.org 

Scam Alert

Atmos Energy recently became aware of an ongoing “Search Engine Phishing” operation, where cybercriminals use search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to place a fake website into a browser’s top search results.

Any user who clicks on one of these “spoofed” websites will be redirected to what looks like a legitimate Atmos Energy page, but that fake page will feature a fake customer service number and other false information. If a customer calls the fake customer service number, they may be asked to provide login credentials or other sensitive information that the scammers can leverage to compromise bank, credit card, or other accounts belonging to the same customer.

Telephone scams are also on the rise, including one where impostors call customers directly and offer a discount on their Atmos Energy bill if they pay immediately over the phone. As a reminder:

• Atmos Energy will never ask for payment using prepaid debit cards, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or unauthorized third-party payment or mobile application.

• If you ever have concerns about the legitimacy of a call, simply hang up and call Atmos Energy customer service at 888.286.6700.

• Payment for an Atmos Energy bill should be made through the online Account Center or through other authorized payment methods.

• Atmos Energy will provide multiple notices and work to assist customers with payment plans and assistance options before any service interruptions take place.

• Unless there is an emergency, Atmos Energy employees will not call before 7 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Central time.

“The most effective way to combat this recent increase in scam attempts is through education, awareness and extreme caution anytime someone contacts you about a utility bill payment,” said Andrie Krahl, Atmos Energy manager of public affairs. “In addition to online and telephone scams, beware of impostors demanding payment at your door. Always ask for an employee’s identification badge which displays name, photograph, and Atmos Energy logo. Our employees will not collect payments in person. If you suspect an impostor, call our customer service number at 888.286.6700 to verify the employee's identity and contact local authorities.” Customers who suspect fraud or who feel threatened during contact with a scammer should contact local law enforcement authorities and Atmos Energy Customer Service at 888.286.6700, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time.

For more information and additional tips to protect against impostor utility scams:

• Visit the Atmos Energy website at atmosenergy.com/scams.

• Visit the Utilities United Against Scams website at www.utilitiesunited.org.

• Visit the Federal Trade Commission website at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/

Updated HOA Contacts

The Town of Fairview values its partnerships with local Homeowner Associations to help share town-related information and news. And, because we like to keep our contact list current, we are asking you to send us updated information. Send your HOA board contact list (including address, phone number and email address) to Karin Anderson at kanderson@fairviewtexas.org.

Technology Survey Results

2022 Technology Survey Results

The intent of this survey was to help the Fairview Technology Advisory Committee better understand the technology related services being utilized by residents, quality of services, and how residents are using technology in their daily lives. Fairview residents that completed this survey provided valuable data that will enhance discussions with providers regarding potential new services, service expansions, and/or improvements to current services. Access the document link below to view the 2022 Technology Survey results.

Document: 2022 Technology Survey Results

Alarm System Permits

The Town of Fairview requires all residential, commercial, and other non-residential alarm systems in Fairview, whether monitored or not, to have a valid alarm permit.  Alarm permits must be renewed annually between January 1st and January 31st. Renewals received after January 31st will incur a late fee of $12.50 for residential and $25.00 for commercial and other non-residential.

New and renewal residential alarm permit fees are $50.00, and new and renewal commercial and other non-residential alarm permit fees are $100.00. If you have any questions, please call the Fairview Police Department at 972-886-4211

For those who currently have an alarm permit, online renewals begin January 1st at https://fairviewtexasalarm.com/.  To reset your password or for login information, please email alarm@fairviewtexas.org.

TxDOT Road Construction on FM1378

October 24, 2022 -The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has begun the construction of 3 ft. wide “safety shoulders” on FM1378 (Country Club Rd.) from State Hwy. 5 to Stacy Rd. This project will include some drainage work (replacement or extension of existing culverts). If you have a driveway culvert for a drive that connects to FM1378, the culvert may be moved or replaced. Your driveway will get repaved at the connection to FM1378 if TxDOT has to move or replace the culvert. Left turning lanes will be added on FM1378 at Hart Rd./Red Oak Trail. Left turning lanes will also be added at Sloan Creek Intermediate School. This project will take a few months for TxDOT to complete and there will be intermittent delays and flagmen during construction. TxDOT started on the State Hwy. 5 end of FM1378 and are working their way East and South.

If you have any concerns or questions, contact the local TxDOT office at (972) 542-2345.

Closure of Ridgeview Dr. at U.S. 75

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) notified the Town of Fairview that it will close Ridgeview Dr. at U.S. 75 on Monday, October 3, 2022. TxDOT stated that the closure would last 20-24 months as they complete the reconstruction of the Ridgeview Dr. overpass. The reconstructed overpass will increase from two lanes to four lanes and will include pedestrian access.

Council Presentations

EDC Presentation - June 21, 2019

Drainage Presentation - November 18, 2019

CRG Notebook

380 Agreement

380 Agreement - Amendment 1

380 Agreement - Amendment 2

380 Agreement - Amendment 3

380 Agreement - Amendment 4

380 Agreement - Amendment 5

Fairview Town Council Water Contract Brief - January 7, 2020

Fairview Fire Station No. 1 Design Development Presentation - January 17, 2020

Audit Presentation to Town Council - March 3, 2020

Huitt-Zollars East Fairview Drainage Study - Final Report - April 30, 2020

Huitt-Zollars East Fairview Drainage Study - Presentation to Council - April 30, 2020

Drainage Report - November 9, 2020 - drainage report prepared by Huitt Zollars at the request of the town council to study the remaining developable land outside of the commercial district and if there are any regional needs to mitigate for increased runoff or existing homes in our near the 100 year floodplain.   This engineering report was delivered to council in early November and presented and discussed at a public council meeting on Nov. 9, 2020.

Billingsley Company Presentation - July 12, 2021 - A joint meeting between the Town Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the EDC-CDC was held on Monday, July 12, 2021 where the Billingsley Company gave a presentation on the proposed development plans for the 242-acre mixed use development located within the commercial district.

Monthly Outdoor Siren Testing

The Fairview outdoor warning system consists of pole-mounted sirens that are used to alert people who are outside of a building of a pending severe event.

The storm warning siren system is designed to warn people outside, not inside, to seek shelter.

These systems are activated by the local public safety authorities based on specific criteria.

The Fairview system is activated by the Allen Public Safety (APS) dispatchers, as a courtesy to the Town of Fairview since 2009. The Fairview and Allen systems are provided by the same manufacturer, so it is very easy for APS to activate our system as they are activating theirs. 

Our system can be used for a variety of warning purposes (ex: shelter in place for a hazardous material spill, assist in the search for a lost person, etc.) as it is essentially a very powerful public address system.

The Fairview system will be activated when:  

• Wind speeds are greater than 70 mph.
• There is a threat of large damaging hail.
• During severe thunderstorm warnings where local storm spotters have witnessed lowering/rotating clouds in the immediate area.
• There is a tornado warning for the immediate area with or without local storm spotter visual confirmation of lowering/rotating clouds.
• The Fairview Fire Rescue or Police Chief requests activation.
• Monthly Siren Testing

Audible siren tests are performed at noon on the first Wednesday of each month. Tests will not be performed during severe weather events. If Fairview or Allen is experiencing severe weather on a regularly scheduled date for siren testing, please assume the siren is weather-related and seek shelter immediately.  Fairview Fire Rescue maintains the outdoor warning system located in Fairview.