MEETINGS

May meetings:

Tues, May 6th, 2008- Pk and Rec mtg cancelled
Mon, May 12th, 2008- 6pm- Water Rate discussion (rate change)
Tues, May 13th, 2007- 5:30pm- Pk and Rec meeting
Thurs, May 22nd, 2008- 6pm- LPA/ Soundview
Thurs, May 22nd, 2008- 7pm- Workshop (rescheduled from 5/26 due to Memorial Day holiday)

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AGENDA   

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Making Mary Esther Greener

For more information on becoming a member of Mary Esther Green,

please view under "Beautification Committee" under the City Officials area

or to visit our website, click this link: Mary Esther Green.

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Information

Under our "Information Link" please read about:

Xeriscape - Landscaping Alternatives
Storm Water and Water Conservation Information
Hurricane Preparedness Information from the Sheriff's Department
Recycling- Hazardous Waste

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Yard of The Month

Yard of the Month:

134 Scottsdale

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Pet Vaccinations Required

Just a friendly reminder that we do have wild raccoons, possums and other animals within city limits that may pose a danger to your family pet. All dogs and cats over three (3) months of age are required to receive the rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian. If your pet has encountered a wild animal with rabies and has not had the vaccination, the pet owner may have to deal with the costly quarantine of the pet for up to six months.

PAWS offers vaccinations services. The cost of the rabies vaccination is $7.00. For more information please contact PAWS at 850-243-1525. Their link is: www. paws-shelter.com

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City of Mary Esther Trash Pick Up Days

Monday & Thursday: Household Waste (In rolling cart with hinges toward your house)

Tuesday Yard Waste: Bagged or bundled in 4' lengths, trunks no more than 25 lbs & no more than 4" in diameter.

Fridays: Call Waste Management at 862-7141 to schedule pick up of large items(furniture, appliances, etc...)

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Water Bill Payments

Effective October 1 , 2007 water and sewer rates have been increased.

The bills are due by 15th of the month by 5:00 pm. If not received by the 15th of the month at 5:00 pm, a 10% penalty will be applied per the City Ordinance. Final due date for payments is the 26th of the Month.

If not received by 12:00 pm on 26th of the month than a $30.00 penalty will be assessed and the water will be
disconnected; per the City Ordinance. We only accept check, cash or money orders. Thank you.

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USDA Forest Service and the Florida Division of Forestry Grant

On behalf of the citizens of the City of Mary Esther and Okaloosa County, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the USDA Forest Service and the Florida Division of Forestry for your assistance in helping with the recovery of our urban forest.

As a result of destructive Category 3 hurricane force winds received during Hurricane Ivan on September 16, 2004, much of the area tree canopy was severely damaged. Invasive, non-native plant material immediately started to proliferate in the new open areas where beautiful trees once stood. This grant allowed us to eradicate invasive plant material in a 5 to 7 acre area of Oak Tree Nature Park and plant 55 new trees on public lands throughout the City. In addition to the restoration of trees on public lands, we were able to give some 300 trees to Mary Esther residents to plant on private property and 200 trees to Okaloosa County residents.

Oak Tree Nature Park has become an education center for our community. In coodination with a volunteer OTNP committee the city has an educational partnership with Mary Esther Elementary. Several programs have been written by committee members for presentation to the 4th and 5th grade classes at Mary Esther Elementary. Two of the programs being taught to students and adult residents are on native plant species, as seen in the park, and water management using the University of Florida's "right plant, right place" theory using Mother Nature as our guide. The park is frequently used by the county Audobon Society, Extension Master Gardener education programs, wildlife tours, school field trips, picnics, as well as hikers and joggers.

As you can see, trees in the City of Mary Esther mean a great deal to our community!

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Mary Esther is located in Northwest Florida, in between Fort Walton Beach and Hurlburt Field.

The City was incorporated in 1946. With 2 1/2 square miles of land, the City boasts an estimated population of
approximately 4,200 residents.

This website is provided for your convenience and information. We welcome your feedback.

Last Updated: 4/16/2008 4:56pm