3/20/2020 - COVID-19 (Coronavirus) INFO - 8:30 p.m. - The City Council of the City of Alvin adopted Ordinance 20-H this evening extending the Mayor's Local Disaster Declaration and instituting the following rules and regulation to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Social gatherings in groups of more than ten (10) people is prohibited. This does not include:
- Office spaces or residential buildings, so long as Social Distancing Guidelines are maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
- Grocery stores, banks, gas stations, parks, state licensed daycare centers, shopping malls, or other retail establishments, so long as Social Distancing Guidelines are maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19
- Hospitals and medical offices and facilities.
Eating or drinking in bars or restaurants, including outdoor seating, or visiting gyms or massage parlors is prohibited. Restaurants and bars may only provide take-out, delivery, or drive-thru services as allowed by law. The use of drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options is allowed and highly encouraged.
Visiting nursing homes, retirement homes, or long-term care facilities is prohibited, unless providing critical assistance and authorized by the facility staff.
In every setting described above, and for businesses and workplaces that remain open, all should continue to practice good hygiene, including providing hand sanitizer and facial tissues, and increase the cleaning of commonly and frequently touched surfaces.
3/20/2020 - COVID-19 (Coronavirus) INFO - 12:30 p.m. -The City of Alvin is taking preemptive safety measures in response to COVID-19. Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 through Thursday, May 14, 2020, the City of Alvin will modify public access to City Hall, Public Services Facility, Alvin Senior Center, and the Alvin Animal Adoption Center.
City Hall
Public access into City Hall will be closed to the public. Citizens are encouraged to call or use online services to conduct city business. The drive-thru window will be available for making utility payments and submitting other necessary documents during normal business hours. Utility payments over the phone can be made by calling: 1-866-249-0553. Regular business hours: Monday -Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 281-388-4200. Click here for Utility Billing.
Public Services Facility (PSF)
Public access to the Public Services Facility (PSF) building, which houses the Public Services, Engineering, Parks and Recreation Departments, will be closed to the public. Permits and plans may be submitted by email and/or via phone 281-388-4271. A drop-box will be placed by the front door of the building during regular business hours for the drop-off of paper submittals. Permit payments can be made over the phone, by credit card, or by check or money order, mail, or drop-off box during normal business hours. Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click here for permitting information.
Alvin Animal Adoption Center
The AAAC will be open Tuesday-Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 281-388-4331. Click here for the Alvin Animal Adoption Center.
Senior Center
The Senior Center is closed to the public.