City Attorney

David Hamilton, Attorney at Law

Responsibilities

The city attorney, a direct appointment by the City Council, heads a full-time legal staff that assists the City Council, city staff, and the city’s boards and commissions. This work includes:

Drafting and interpreting ordinance
Providing verbal and written legal opinions
Reviewing city contracts
Prosecuting code and traffic violations in Municipal Court
Attending govern body meetings and elected board and commission meetings, when necessary
Representing the city in litigation involving the city in the Texas and federal courts

EVENTS

2024 CALENDAR

(Subject to frequent edits)

Jan 1 - New Year

Jan 8 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Feb 5 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Mar 4 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Mar 31 - Easter Sunday

Apr 1 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Apr 8 - Total Eclipse Event

May 4 - City Elections and City-Wide Garage Sale

May 6 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

May 13 - 14 City Wide Clean-up

May 27 - Memorial Day

Jun 3 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Jun (27,28,29) Bogata Rodeo, 8:00 pm each night.

Jul 1 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Jul 4 - Independence Day

Jul 13 - Park Clean-up, 8:00am - 12:00 noon [Community is invited to help.]

Aug 5 - City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

Aug 12 - Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall

Aug 19 - Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall

Aug 26 - Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall

Sep 2 - Labor Day

Sep 9 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Sep 16 - Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall

Sep 23 - Budget Adoption, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall and Filing

Oct 7 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Nov 4 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Nov 28 - Thanksgiving

Dec 42- City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Dec 24 -25 - Christmas

RECURRING EVENTS

(TBA = To Be Announced)

EASTER IN THE PARK - CITY PARK - TBA

ELECTION DAY - MAY 4, 2024

CITY-WIDE CLEAN -UP - MAY 13 - 14, 2024

BOGATA RODEO - JUNE 2024 - TBA

CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP - OCT 11 - 12, 2024

TRUNKS AND TREATS - OCT 26, 2024

COMMUNITY-WIDE THANKSGIVING - TBA FOR NOVEMBER 2024

CHRISTMAS PARADE - December 2024, Downtown Bogata, TIME TBA

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CITY OF BOGATA COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION

Texas Addiction Treatment Division:

SUBMISSION DATE: 02 Mar, 2023

PHONE 855-489-3619

NAME Laura Williams

MESSAGE:

Dear Bogata city Government,

I am Laura and I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Division On Addictions https://www.addictiontreatmentdivision.org/drug-alcohol/texas/.

Division On Addictions is an organization that helps vulnerable Texas residents who are addicted to drugs or alcohol locate proper treatment options. Alcoholism and drug addiction are terrible crises affecting all ages in our communities - from teenagers to senior citizens.

Finding treatment facilities that are able to understand the underlying causes of the addiction, and that are able to cure an individual so as to prevent any relapse, is often a very hard task. This is where we come in. We help those in greatest need to find addiction treatment options that are the best for each individual situation. Our services are 100% free.

Thank you very much in advance. I look forward to hearing from you. With gratitude,

Laura.

Laura Williams

DIVISION ON ADDICTIONS

Nationwide listing of nearly 14,000 drug and alcohol rehabs across the U.S.

EMAIL laura@addictiontreatmentdivision.org

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FAKE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS LACED WITH FENATYL

Content Written By:
Andrew McKenna
Deputy Director of NCADD Westchester

Updated: 04/13/2023

As a prosecutor with the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, I prosecuted cartel members responsible for shipping 30 metric tons of cocaine into the United States—in a single shipment, mind you. I often thought about concepts like supply and demand—who was doing this much cocaine?

I worked closely with federal agents from every agency. One day I was speaking with a 23-year veteran of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). I cynically told him that the cartel members were “just meeting our demand as a nation,” his sharp retort came quickly:

“It’s our youth I worry about, Andrew, or the first-time user getting hooked on it and ruining their lives, or even dying. And besides, do you know how much of that cocaine is laced with heroin? A lot of it. And heroin kills, period. The clock is ticking.”

That conversation took place before fentanyl became a household name in this country. Now, the cartels have stepped up their game. By mass producing fake look-alike pills containing fentanyl, they are tricking people into becoming addicted to an opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin. In fact, the DEA is pushing a Public Safety Alert as part of their One Pill Can Kill campaign, stating that 6 out of 10 fake pills seized by law enforcement in 2022 contained a lethal amount of fentanyl—an amount so small that it fits on the tip of a pencil.

These statistics are even more troubling when we consider that the DEA seized approximately sixty million—that’s 60,000,000—fake pills this past year. Just picture all the pills they were not able to seize.

We’re In for a Long, Difficult Challenge

Leading researchers are concerned about this latest trend spiraling out of control:

“An increase in illicit pills containing fentanyl points to a new and increasingly dangerous period in the United States,” said NIDA Director Nora D. Volkow, M.D. “Pills are often taken or snorted by people who are more naïve to drug use, and who have lower tolerances. When a pill is contaminated with fentanyl, as is now often the case, poisoning can easily occur.”

See: Law enforcement seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased dramatically between 2018-2021 – NIDA

Raising Awareness Is Critical to Lessening the Damage

The DEA’s Public Safety Alert states, in part:

“The Sinaloa Cartel and Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion are making fentanyl and pressing it into fake pills. Fake pills are made to look like OxyContin®, Xanax®, Adderall®, and other pharmaceuticals. These fake pills contain no legitimate medicine … Fentanyl is also made in a rainbow of colors, so it looks like candy.”

See: www.dea.gov/onepill for more information to protect you and your loved ones.

The pills come disguised as real medications—the type prescribed by our doctors. The likeness is so close that the fake pills are practically indistinguishable from the real prescription medications provided by physicians. The DEA has produced high-resolution pictures of the fake pills, side by side with the real ones so that people will have some idea of which are legitimate, and which contain deadly fentanyl.

On Our Streets, In Our Schools, In Our Workplaces—All Around Us

In addition to fake opioid pills such as OxyContin, Percocet, and Vicodin, the fentanyl-laced fakes are also made to look like ADHD medications, such as Adderall and Ritalin. Some high school and college students get Adderall pills from friends or strangers, hoping to stay up later or stay more focused while cramming for exams or writing term papers. It should be noted that prescribed ADHD medication is rarely effective under these circumstances and does more harm than good.

Taking medication that isn’t prescribed for you by your physician is dangerous enough, akin to playing with fire. But knowing what we now know, taking fake look-alike pills laced with fentanyl, is akin to playing Russian Roulette. The cartels’ operations are so sophisticated that they can create nearly any fake look-alike medication they chose.

Cartels are creating pills that look almost identical to commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications, such as Xanax and Valium. And they’re easy to find—they’re actively being marketed and sold on social media platforms, places where our youth spend an abundance of time.

This attack on our citizenry is only going to get worse and will certainly add to the staggering 108,000 overdose deaths we have witnessed during just a 12-month period ending in 2022.

See: Drug Overdose Deaths Among Persons Aged 10–19 Years

What Is Naloxone (NARCAN)?

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose of opioids, such as heroin, Fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. It comes in two easy-to-use forms—nasal spray and injectable—and does not require medical training. Many states are now providing NARCAN over the counter at pharmacies. If administered upon first seeing the signs of overdose (see examples below), it can restore normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes. The medication itself is harmless, meaning if you suspect an overdose of opioids, administer it. If the person overdosed on the extremely potent opioid Fentanyl, two or more doses of NARCAN might have to be given.

For more information about NARCAN, or on obtaining NARCAN, please visit these websites:

Know The Effects of Fentanyl and Carry NARCAN

If you or a loved one are at risk of unwittingly ingesting fentanyl, you must be familiar with the signs and symptoms of an overdose.

According to the DEA, Fentanyl use can cause:

Confusion
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Changes in pupil size
Cold and clammy skin
Coma, and respiratory failure leading to death

If you or a loved one take pills and start to feel these symptoms, call 911 immediately. If you or someone nearby has NARCAN, administer the NARCAN immediately and call 911.

Talk To Your Children and Loved Ones About the Dangers of Fentanyl

According to the DEA:

Drug cartels and drug dealers are using social media to advertise drugs and conduct sales.
Certain emojis are used as codes on social media to mask illicit drugs and drug activities.

To learn more about the emojis used on social media, visit Emoji Drug Code Decoded at www.dea.gov/onepill.

Parenting can be difficult. We often compromise our loved ones’ safety because we want to be “their friends” or we wish to avoid “nagging” or starting an argument with our children. This is a mistake—the drug landscape has changed and taking action may be the difference between life and death.

*Parents and caregivers should consistently strive for the following:

Encourage open and honest communication with loved ones while avoiding judgmental language.
Explain what fentanyl is and why it is so deadly.
Watch credible videos together to validate your concerns.
Stress not to take any pills that were not prescribed by their doctor.
Never take a pill given to you by someone else, even a friend.
Never purchase pills on social media.
Ensure they know fentanyl has been found in most illegal drugs, including cannabis.
Educate your child on peer pressure; practice role playing to prepare them; and create an “exit plan” to help your child know what to do if they are pressured to take a pill or use drugs.
Know who your loved ones are hanging out with.
Look for changes in groups of friends or loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.
Look for erratic behaviors and inconsistent sleep patterns.
Be aware of sudden weight loss and lethargic behavior.
Keep an eye on their social media activity.
Investigate packages arriving at your doorstep or mailbox.

*Adapted in part from the www.dea.gov/onepill

According to the DEA and a host of other experts, our country—particularly our youth—are at grave risk from illegal drugs coming across our borders. Steady vigilance is the only chance we have to protect ourselves and our loved ones from a life of addiction—or even death—the numbers in recent years tell a story that does not lie.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, it is imperative that you ask for help in the form of addiction treatment. People who have dedicated their lives to treating addiction can help you. The clock is indeed ticking, and every day that goes by without you taking action puts you squarely in the crosshairs of the greatest threat our nation has ever faced. There is hope. Ask for help.

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VENDOR AGREEMENT

COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM

The purpose of the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (“CEAP”) funded from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (“LIHEAP”) grant is to maintain an

energy supply to heat and cool the residences of eligible low-income clients.

The Energy Services provider, (or “Vendor,”) agrees to honor the purpose of the CEAP grant and to accept pledges of payment from CEAP agencies only for certified customers to whom Vendor continues to provide energy services. The Energy Assistance Provider, (or “Agency”,) agrees to make payments only for eligible low-income clients.

This vendor agreement is by and between

Community Services of Northeast Texas, Inc.

Energy Assistance Provider (Agency)

And

City of Bogata, Texas

Vendor and Agency agree to assist customers in the following Texas counties: Bowie, Cass, Camp, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Rains, Red River, and Titus

This agreement shall be effective from the 1^st day of August 2021 for a period not to exceed two years from the effective date. Either party may terminate this agreement by written notice. Such written notice of termination shall not affect any obligation by either party incurred prior to the receipt of such notice. Notice shall be sent via certified mail with return receipt requested.

City of Bogata

P.O. Box 400

128 N Main

Bogata, Texas 75417

secretary@cityofbogata.com

903-632-5315

Community Services of Northeast Texas, Inc.

304 East Houston

P.O. Box 427

Linden, Texas 75563

The Agency named above represents and warrants to Vendor that it is a subrecipient of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (“TDHCA”) and as such is authorized and has received funding from the TDHCA to provide bill payment assistance service for eligible low-income households.

The Vendor named above represents and warrants that it will apply any payments received from Agency to the account of the customer that the Agency has determined to be eligible under the CEAP guidelines and such is a “Certified Customer”.

Vendor will, with reference to a Certified Customer:

• Extend the CEAP applicant’s energy service for up to five business days while the Agency determines whether the CEAP applicant is eligible pursuant to the CEAP guidelines.

• Upon accepting pledge from Agency for Certified Customer, continue or restore energy service to Certified Customer with no increases in charges, service charges or other charges affecting the total cost of the bill, except as allowed by the stated tariff cost registered with the Public Utility Commission “PUC” and/or Texas Railroad Commission.

• In the event the full past due balance is not paid by the Agency, the Certified Customer must pay the remaining balance on or before the disconnect date stated in the customer’s Disconnect Notice required by PUC regulations in order to avoid disconnection or be eligible for reconnection. Nothing in this agreement requires the Vendor to reconnect the customer upon receipt of a pledge that does not cover the full past due balance or if the customer has already been disconnected by the time the pledge is received by the Vendor.

• Invoice the Certified Customer in accordance with Vendor’s normal billing practices.

• Upon verbal or written request from Agency, provide at no cost to the Agency the Certified Customer’s billing and usage history for previous twelve months, or available history plus monthly estimates if less than twelve months of billing history and usage is available. Vendor will transmit such billing history via electronic mail or facsimile as soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight hours following the request.

• Work with Agency and Certified Customer to explore the feasibility of offering flexible payment arrangements that may include, without limitation, waiving security deposits,

reconnect fees, application fees, and all other fees whenever possible.

• Not discriminate against Certified Customer in price or services, including the availability of deferred payment plans, level or average payment plans, discount, budget, advance payment or other credit plans.

• Not refuse to provide energy service or otherwise discriminate in the marketing and provision of energy service to any Certified Customer because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, lawful source of income, level of income, disability, financial status, location of customer in an economically distressed geographic area, or qualification for low-income or energy-efficiency services.

• Allow Agency forty-five days from the date of the pledge to forward payment to the vendor. Vendor agrees not to consider the portion of the Certified Customer’s account to be paid by the Agency delinquent if said payment is received within the above mentioned forty-five-day period and Vendor is provided with a verbal or signed pledge from the Agency within forty-five days of identifying a Certified Customer.

• Not interrupt service if Certified Customer is eligible under PUC regulations and enters into an agreement with the Vendor concerning how the Certified Customer will pay the balance owed Vendor and the Certified Customer is meeting the obligation under such agreement.

• If the Agency has paid for an initial deposit or similar refund instrument, upon the termination of service to the Certified Customer, the Vendor shall return funds including interest (after any balances owed) to the Agency in accordance with PUC regulations.

The Agency will:

• Obtain written permission for Agency to request and have access to customer information, including confidential or personal account information, credit and payment history, from customers seeking Agency’s assistance. Social Security numbers are not required for the CEAP program and may not be disclosed to Agency.

• Provide to Vendor, at Vendor’s request, customer’s written permission for Agency’s access to customer information as stated above.

• Not provide pledges on behalf of a Certified Customer to Vendor without having adequate funds to pay such pledge.

• Pay pledges within forty-five days of making pledge to Vendor.

• Determine if a customer is a Certified Customer within five days of contacting Vendor.

• Provide Vendor a list of names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of Agency staff designated to make pledges on behalf of the Agency and Certified Clients, if requested from Vendor.

The terms of any confidential transaction under this agreement or any other information exchanged by the Agency and Vendor relating to any transaction shall not be disclosed to any person not employed or retained by the Agency or Vendor, their affiliates, or brokers, except to the extent disclosure is 1) required by law; 2) necessary to disclose to the other party in connection with a dispute between the parties; 3) otherwise permitted by written consent of the other party; 4) required by guarantors to be disclosed; 5) information which must be disclosed to a third party to transmit energy; 6) to meet reliability council, regulatory, administrative, judicial, governmental, or regulated commodity exchange requirements where necessary; or 7) of information which was or is hereafter in the public domain (except by breach of this Agreement).

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Authorized Vendor Signature Date

Larry Hinsley ___________________________________________Mayor

Typed Name of Authorized Signature Title

903-632-5315______________________________________

Vendor (Area Code) Telephone Number

secretary@cityofbogata.com___________________________________

Vendor Email Address

__________________________________________________________________

Authorized Agency Signature Date

Dan Boyd, CCAP NCRT Executive Director

__________________________________________________________________

Typed Name of Authorized Signature Title

903-756-5596 ext # 200

__________________________________________________________________

Agency (Area Code) Telephone Number

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CITY OF BOGATA

2023 CALENDAR

(SUBJECT TO FREQUENT EDITS)

EDITED: 3/28/2023

January 2 – New Year’s Holiday – City Offices CLOSED

January 9 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

February 13 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

March 13 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

April 3 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

April 9 – EASTER SUNDAY

May 6 – City Elections and City-Wide Garage Sale

May – 8 - 9 City Wide Clean-up

May 15 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

May 29 – MEMORIAL DAY – City offices CLOSED.

June 5 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

June 22, 23, 24 - Bogata Rodeo

July 3 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

July 4 -INDEPENDENCE DAY – City offices CLOSED.

July 31 - Budget Workshop - 6:00 pm @ City Hall.

August 7 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

Aug 14 - Budget Workshop - 6:00 pm @ City Hall

Aug 21 – Budget Workshop – 6:00 pm @ City Hall

Aug 28 – Budget Workshop – 6:00 pm @ City Hall

September 4 – LABOR DAY – City offices CLOSED.

September 11 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

September 18 – Budget Workshop – 6:00 pm @ City Hall

September 25 – Public Hearing and Budget Adoption and filing 6:00 pm @ Com Center.

October 2 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

October 7 City-Wide Garage Sale

October 11 – 12 City-Wide Clean-up

November 6- City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

November 5 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS.

November 23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – City offices CLOSED.

December 4 - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm @ Community Center

December 25 – 26 – Christmas Holiday – City offices CLOSED.

(903) 632-5315

128 North Main St
Bogata, Texas

secretary@cityofbogata.com

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City Attorney

David Hamilton, Attorney at Law

Responsibilities

EVENTS

2024 CALENDAR

(Subject to frequent edits)

Jan 1 - New Year

Jan 8 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Feb 5 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Mar 4 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Mar 31 - Easter Sunday

Apr 1 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Apr 8 - Total Eclipse Event

May 4 - City Elections and City-Wide Garage Sale

May 6 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

May 13 - 14 City Wide Clean-up

May 27 - Memorial Day

Jun 3 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Jun (27,28,29) Bogata Rodeo, 8:00 pm each night.

Jul 1 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Jul 4 - Independence Day

Jul 13 - Park Clean-up, 8:00am - 12:00 noon [Community is invited to help.]

Aug 5 - City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm @ Community Center.

Aug 12 - Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall

Aug 19 - Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall

Aug 26 - Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall

Sep 2 - Labor Day

Sep 9 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Sep 16 - Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall

Sep 23 - Budget Adoption, 6:00 pm, @ City Hall and Filing

Oct 7 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Nov 4 - City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Nov 28 - Thanksgiving

Dec 42- City Council Meeting, 7:00pm @ Community Center

Dec 24 -25 - Christmas

RECURRING EVENTS

(TBA = To Be Announced)

EASTER IN THE PARK - CITY PARK - TBA

ELECTION DAY - MAY 4, 2024

CITY-WIDE CLEAN -UP - MAY 13 - 14, 2024

BOGATA RODEO - JUNE 2024 - TBA

CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP - OCT 11 - 12, 2024

TRUNKS AND TREATS - OCT 26, 2024

COMMUNITY-WIDE THANKSGIVING - TBA FOR NOVEMBER 2024

CHRISTMAS PARADE - December 2024, Downtown Bogata, TIME TBA

We’re In for a Long, Difficult Challenge

Raising Awareness Is Critical to Lessening the Damage

On Our Streets, In Our Schools, In Our Workplaces—All Around Us

What Is Naloxone (NARCAN)?

Know The Effects of Fentanyl and Carry NARCAN

Talk To Your Children and Loved Ones About the Dangers of Fentanyl

(903) 632-5315

128 North Main St Bogata, Texas

secretary@cityofbogata.com

Website by Vidalyon Studios | Email Webmaster

128 North Main St
Bogata, Texas