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Awards and Honors
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Tree City, USA
The City of Rowlett has held the Tree City USA designation developed by The National Arbor Day Foundation (NADF) for cities dedicated to conservation and environmental awareness. To become a Tree City USA, Rowlett passed a tree ordinance, organized a tree board and proclaims and celebrates an Arbor Day. The City of Rowlett’s significant efforts to earn this important distinction can be seen in its median beautification projects as well as tree plantings in area parks, greenbelts and city grounds. Rowlett has maintained the Tree City USA designation since 2000.
Storm Ready City
The City of Rowlett was one of the very first cities in Texas to receive the StormReady designation in 2002 as a community better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through meticulous planning, education and awareness. StormReady communities have experienced fewer fatalities and property damage.
CERT Excellence
The City of Rowlett has set the pace for communities around Texas as one of the first cities to implement the federal government’s initiative for Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). Under the leadership of Fire Chief Larry Wright, the program has trained 100 CERT volunteers in 2003 and was recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for its excellence.
Fiscal Responsibility
During the past two years, Rowlett’s bond ratings have risen to Standard & Poors’ A+ Rating with a Positive Outlook and Moody’s A1 rating.
The Wet Zone, Rowlett’s Family Water Park
The Wet Zone’s Kerrplunck Slide is the recipient of the National Pool And Spa Institute’s 2003 Bronze Award for Technical/Engineering Achievement for swimming pools requiring unique technical and engineering expertise.
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