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1. How do I request public records from the City of Brady?

Public records, City Council resolutions and ordinances, and other information can be requested by submitting the Records and Information Request Form (PDF) to the City Secretary's Office. The office is located at 201 East Main Street. You can also submit the form via email.

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1. How do I get a copy of the City's financial statement ?

Public records, City Council resolutions and ordinances, and other information can be requested by submitting the Records and Information Request Form (PDF) to the City Secretary's Office. The office is located at 201 East Main Street. You can also submit the form via email.

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1. Why does a fire truck show up when I call for EMS?

In the case of life-threatening emergency, we will dispatch a fire truck along with an EMS unit to provide extra assistance since all of our personnel are trained to provide at least Basic Life Support.

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1. What should I do if I want to connect a generator to my house electrical system?

Contact Code Enforcement for a permit at 1405 North Bridge from 8 am – 5 pm M-F or call 597-2244, extension 201 for more information. Code Enforcement must inspect the connection for compliance and safety.

2. What should I do if I smell an odor of natural gas?

Do not smoke or turn anything on or off at the location. Open windows and doors and check appliances. If odor persists, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and then Call City Hall at (325) 597-2152 or if after hours call the Police Department at (325) 597-2121.

3. When will the City of Brady accept an application for employment?

The City of Brady will accept applications for employment only when a position is available and is posted on the website, radio, or newspaper.

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1. When does the City of Brady accept applications for employment?

The City of Brady will accept applications for employment only when a position is available and is posted on the website, radio, or newspaper.

2. How do I find out what jobs are available with the City?

You can view all job opportunities with the City of Brady by viewing our website. Notice of job openings are also posted in the local newspaper and by radio.

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1. How do I rent the Civic Center?

We can accommodate your wedding reception, family party, or business meeting at the Ed Davenport Civic Center. Please review our rental agreement (PDF) and contact City Hall at (325) 597-2152 for reservations and deposit requirements.

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1. How do I get a copy of an accident report?

For a copy of an accident report, please contact the Keeper of Records at (325) 597-2121 or come by the Police Department at 209 S Elm between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

2. How do I get a copy of my driving record?

Driving records are maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS). To obtain a certified copy of your driving record, contact TxDPS at txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/index.htm.

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1. What should I do if I smell an odor of natural gas?

Do not smoke or turn anything on or off at the location. Open windows and doors and check appliances. If odor persists, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and then Call City Hall at (325) 597-2152 or if after hours call the Police Department at (325) 597-2121.

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1. How far is Brady from the nearest major city?

San Angelo: 77 miles
Abilene: 105 miles
Killeen / Temple: 107 miles
Austin: 128 miles
San Antonio: 141 miles

2. What should I do if I want to connect a generator to my house electrical system?

Contact Code Enforcement for a permit at 1405 North Bridge from 8 am – 5 pm M-F or call 597-2244, extension 201 for more information. Code Enforcement must inspect the connection for compliance and safety.

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1. Is our water safe?

Yes, our water is safe to drink! However, the EPA is concerned about the potential of increasing cancer risks through drinking water with elevated levels of radionuclides over a lifetime, which is why we are working to reduce radionuclide levels in our drinking water.

2. What are radionuclides?

Radionuclides are naturally occurring radioactive materials found underground - not related in any way to nuclear power plants or nuclear weapons.

3. How did the EPA come up with its 5 picoCuris per litre (pCi/L) limit for Combined Radium?

The lowest measurable level for Combined Radium was 5 pCi/L in 1976. By 1991, studies showed that a more appropriate limit might be 20-30 pCi/L (in which case the city would be in compliance). Unfortunately, the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Rule has a "non-backsliding" clause, which restricts the EPA's ability to "relax" limits once established.

4. How do you resolve the radionuclide problem?

We can treat the groundwater directly to reduce radionuclides, we can blend with a low radionuclide level supply, or replace the groundwater supply altogether.

The city's surface water supply cannot replace the groundwater supply on a continual basis.

5. What efforts has the city made in the past to address radionuclides in the groundwater?

The city has developed additional wells, allowing the city to focus on using wells with the lowest radionuclide levels to meet daily water demands. The city previously completed a blending project, but it was ultimately unsuccessful.

6. What are we doing about the radionuclides now?

The city hired eHT to determine appropriate improvements to regain compliance.

The process design for treatment, storage, and transmission improvements are complete. We are in the final stages of finalizing structural and electrical component design.

7. When will we start construction?

The city is eligible for up to 85% grant in this project, at a savings of over $9 million.

Start of construction is delayed due to waiting for Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Release of EDAP funding was delayed by the Texas Legislature during the 2017 legislative session.

8. Even if we reduce radionuclides now, is there a risk from radionuclides in the water pipes?

Radionuclides can "drop out" of water when scale forms on the surface of pipes. Similar to concerns in the media regarding lead and copper exposure, one critical method to protect water quality is to ensure that the drinking water produced is "slightly scale forming" to always maintain a protective layer on the surface of the piping. This approach will prevent radionuclides from re-entering the drinking water until sufficient funds are available to replace water piping.