FAQ
To serve you better, we've assembled a list of our residents' most frequently asked questions. If you don't find your answer here, feel free to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Council
When and where are City Council meetings held and how do I obtain an agenda?
MEETING INFORMATION
When: First Monday of each Month, beginning at 6:30 pm
Where: Blooming Grove City Hall – 200 S. Fordyce, Blooming Grove, Texas
How can I have an issue placed on the City Council meeting agenda?
Agendas are listed on the Calendar of Events. If you believe there is a posting error, or you have a question pertaining to information on this page, please contact City Hall.
All Agendas are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notices which must be advertised are published in the Official City Paper.
Completed minutes are usually available a month after the meeting date, allowing time for review, adoption, and posting of the final version.
For a complete listing of all meetings schedules, please see the Calendar of Events or the Public Notices Page.
If you would like to have agendas, minutes and or other City information emailed to you, please contact City Hall.
Public Information Request
How do I make a public information request?
Please be patient, we will be adding this information soon!
How do I sign up for City-wide notifications?
Please be patient, we will be adding this information soon!
Permits & Applications
How do I obtain permitting information?
Please view the documents listed above!
Trash
What day will my Trash and or Recycle be picked up?
Questions about services should be directed to City Hall.
Pick Up Time: Residential on Mondays & Dumpsters on Tuesdays
Landfill: Corsicana landfill available for bulk trash.
Utility Billing Information
How do I pay my City utility bill?
Payment Options:
- Pay Online
- In person at City Hall (You can pay inside City Hall Monday – Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. We have a night drop slot available 24 – hours a day located at the front door of City Hall. )
- Via U.S. mail at 200 S. Fordyce, Blooming Grove, Texas 76626.
The City accepts cash and most major credit cards
How do I establish new service?
IN ORDER TO HAVE WATER SERVICE TURNED ON, PLEASE BRING IN THE FOLLOWING TO CITY HALL:
- Initiating service requires a completed Water Service Application, have a photo ID available, and make payment of a $200.00 deposit for the property owner or of a $250.00 deposit for renters.
- The deposit will be refunded after deduction of any unpaid balances including the final bill.
Why is my water bill high?
The two biggest reasons are outdoor watering and leaks – a leaky toilet or hole in the line as small as a thin pencil lead can waste over 5,000 gallons in a month!