The city of Garland is closing various facilities to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The following City facilities will be closed as of Tuesday, March 16 through Saturday, May 9, 2020, in accordance with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- Duckworth Utility Services Building (217 N. Fifth Street)
- Utility and tax payments will be accepted via the drive-through payment center at 717 W. State St., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Other utility payment options at org
- Online tax payment information is on the City Tax Department web page
- All Municipal Court dockets are canceled
- All city recreation centers, including the boxing gym program sponsored by the Garland Police Department
- The Granville Arts Center, which includes the Atrium and the Plaza Theatre
- The Garland Tennis Center, athletic fields and outdoor venues
- while parks and green spaces are not closed, playground equipment, picnic tables and other equipment are not being sanitized
- Firewheel Golf Park
- All libraries
- Online and downloadable materials, wifi are still available
- 0Overdue fines will be waived
- City-hosted special events; other events requiring city assistance
The dates of these closures are consistent with the most recent guidance from the CDC that calls for the cancellation or postponement of in-person events that consist of 50 people or more for the next 8 weeks. Disease prevention guidance also calls for social-distancing of about six feet.
The Garland City Council will hold its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. In addition, the council announced plans to hold more frequent meetings to stay up to date on the COVID-19 situation. Council members plan to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 for another COVID-19 update.
Monitor GarlandTX.gov and the city’s social media pages for updates.