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City of Ames....Someplace Special!

In the City of Ames, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes City of Ames a wonderful place to call home.

 

ATTENTION

11/07/2022

The City of Ames City Hall will be closed Wednesday, Thursday & Friday , November 23-25, 2022 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please leave payments in the dropbox or you may pay online Online Payment . Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.

 

 

 

 

11/09/2022

The City of Ames City Hall will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022 for Veterans Day.

Please leave payments in the drop box or you may pay online at Payment Options. 

 

 

11/09/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

10/05/2022

Please see the 2022 Tax Rate for the City of Ames by clicking on the link to view the PDF.

2022 Tax Rate

 

 

10/05/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

 

10/05/2022

The Ames City Hall will be closed Monday, October 10, 2022 for Columbus Day. For anyone needing to make a payment on their utility account please leave your payment in our overnight drop-box or make your payment online at www.cityofamestexas.com > Payment Options > NextBillPay. Thank you!

 

 

 

10/03/2022

The Special Called City Council meeting will be on Monday, October 03, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

 

09/16/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

 

 

08/29/2022

The City of Ames will be hosting a public workshop today, August 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

 

 

08/08/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

 

 

07/13/2022

 *** TO THE PUBLIC***

The City of Ames will be hosting a workshop regarding Alternative Banking Options availability to municipalities, on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 

Guest Speaker:  Mica Owens-Weary (with Hilltop Securities)

 

*The public is invited to attend.*

 

                                                                                                                   Mayor Pro-Temp

                                                                                                                   Michael Trahan II

 

 

 

 

07/08/2022

Please see below the County Order Banning Fires - Prohibition of Outdoor Burning

 

 

 

07/08/2022

The Ames City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM has been RESCHEDULED.

 

NEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE AND TIME:

Monday, July 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM

 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

 

 

 

07/01/2022

The Ames City Hall will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022 for Independence Day.

*please leave all utility payments in the dropbox*

 

06/10/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

 

05/24/2022

The City Hall will be closed, Monday, May 30, 2022 for Memorial Day

 

 

05/24/2022

The City will now start charging to replace clean-out caps and to use the jetter. Payments must be made at the Ames City Hall before caps can be replaced and before the jetter can be used. Please see below for pricing.

Regular Cap - $40

Screw-On Cap - $60

Jetter Usage - $100

 

*We only accept cash or check for these services*

 

 

 

05/17/2022

The City of Ames will start culvert cleaning very soon. Please check our website periodically for updates about when this culvert cleaning project will begin. 

 

 

 

05/16/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

05/09/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, May 09, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

04/27/2022

The 2022 General Election Earling Voting will be held April 25 - 29, 2022 and May 2 - 3, 2022 at the Jack Hartel Building, 318 San Jacinto Street in Liberty, Texas. Please see below for Election Candidates:

 

Election Candidates

 

FOR COUNCIL POSITION 1

Michael Trahan, Incumbent

Quatomonique Childress

Wellona Robertson

 

FOR COUNCIL POSITION 2

Elizabeth Hardy

Carlton "Reggie" Rollins, Incumbent

Eugene Redmon

 

FOR COUNCIL POSITION 4

Barbara Domain, Incumbent

Alfred Lee Freeman, Jr.

 

 

04/25/2022

A Special - Called Meeting is tonight Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

04/11/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

03/28/2022

Good Morning citizens of Ames,

Check out Mayor Cornelius Gilmore helping with the speed bumps. Below you can find the pictures of the Mayor spraying the speed bumps yellow to help citizens see the bumps at night and a young citizen helping the Mayor put up street signs around the City. 

 

03/23/2022

Good evening citizens of Ames,

Check out some pictures of our wonderful Mayor Cornelius Gilmore hanging up signs, digging, and operating a BobCat with a pallet fork frame attachment.

 

03/23/2022

The Ames Water Supply Corp. Annual Meeting is rescheduled for Monday, March 28, 2022. Therefore, voting will be extended until Monday, March 28th.

Candidates for Position 1, Position 2, and Position 3:   

Jesse Childress, Incumbent       

Loriane Coates, Candidate       

Jerry Reescano, Candidate

 

 

 

03/21/2022

The City of Ames City Hall will be closed Friday, March 25th for the Liberty Jubilee

 

 

03/16/2022

Due to Cowboy Asphalt installing speed bumps on Baker Circle, trash pickups were missed because the Pineywoods Sanitation truck could not enter the neighborhood. Trash in the Baker Circle Subdivision will be picked up Friday, March 18, 2022. We are very sorry this inconvenience.

 

03/16/2022

The City of Ames is hiring for the Maintenance Worker position. If anyone is interested in applying then come to the City Hall and fill out an application in person or head over to the Government Tab > Human Resources > Employment Opportunities, there you will find the Maintenance Worker job description and application. Print, complete, and turn in the application to the front desk. 

 

03/16/2022

May 7, 2022

 

Election Candidates

 

FOR COUNCIL POSITION 1

Michael Trahan, Incumbent

Quatomonique Childress

Wellona Robertson

 

FOR COUNCIL POSITION 2

Elizabeth Hardy

Carlton "Reggie" Rollins, Incumbent

Eugene Redmon

 

FOR COUNCIL POSITION 4

Barbara Domain, Incumbent

Alfred Lee Freeman, Jr.

 

 

 

03/15/2022

GOOD NEWS!!!!!

Liberty County has awarded the City of Ames $2 million in grant funding from the American Rescue Plan to fix our sewer system. Please see the link below for more details.

https://bluebonnetnews.com/2022/03/08/county-awards-5-5-million-in-grant-funding-to-hardin-ames-to-fix-sewer-systems/

 

 

03/11/2022

Good Afternoon citizens of Ames,

Don't forget to adjust your clocks forward one (1) hour Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 2:00 AM.

 

03/03/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on March 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

03/01/2022

The City of Ames will be closed tomorrow March 2, 2022 for Texas Independence Day.

 

 

02/10/2022

Hello citizens of Ames! Check out some pictures of Mayor Cornelius Gilmore and Councilman Eddie White operating a Gradall Excavator and our Mini-Excavator to make improvements around the City. 

 

 

01/24/2022

Hello citizens of Ames! Check out some pictures of our wonderful Mayor Gilmore helping out around the community putting up new street signs, cleaning the areas where the street poles are, and training on our mini-excavator. Our Mayor is now certified to operate the mini-excavator and he is looking like he is having a really good time. 

Again, if any citizens would like some free dirt from the ditches being dug throughout the City of Ames then please give the City Secretary a call at 936-336-7278. We love our community and we love our citizens. Everyone have a blessed day!

 

 

01/22/2022

As you all know, Texas Drainage is digging out the ditches throughout the City of Ames. If any citizens would like some dirt please contact the City Secretary at (936) 336-7278.

**DISCLAIMER** The City of Ames is not responsible for any damages such as cracked pipes, cracked slabs, heavy trucks getting stuck in yards, etc. Keep in mind that you are requesting dirt from the ditches and all that it has accumulated over the past 9 years (trash, etc.). Due to the weather the dirt is now mud so please keep that in mind.

 

 

01/18/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on February 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff

 

 

01/13/2022

The City Hall will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All payments can be left in the overnight drop-box or made online by clicking on the NextBillPay link. Hope everyone has a safe and blessed holiday.

 

01/05/2022

The next regular City Council meeting will be on January 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM. 

For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).

 *** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.

 

Meeting ID#

211 981 7204

 

Passcode:

zsw5ff