- (806) 347-2255
- city.of.matador@gmail.com
- 706 Dundee Ave Matador, TX
The General Fund for the City of Matador, TX, is the primary source of funding for essential services like public safety, road maintenance, and parks. It also covers critical departments such as Vector Control, which handles pest management, and Mowing, which ensures public spaces are well-maintained. The General Fund is mainly supported by local taxes and fees, ensuring the town can provide services that maintain public health, safety, and infrastructure.
The Vector Control Department is tasked with managing and reducing the population of disease-carrying pests, such as mosquitoes, rodents, and other harmful insects, within the city limits. This department plays a critical role in preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases by regularly inspecting, monitoring, and treating areas prone to pest infestations. In particular, mosquito control is a key focus, given their ability to transmit diseases like West Nile Virus and Zika. The department uses a combination of chemical treatments, public education, and environmental management, such as removing standing water where pests breed, to keep the city safe and minimize health risks to residents.
The Mowing Division handles the upkeep of public spaces, parks, and city-owned properties. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that grass and vegetation are properly maintained to improve the aesthetics of the community and reduce the habitats where pests like ticks and mosquitoes might thrive. Regular mowing of high-traffic areas and public lands is essential for promoting public health and safety while keeping the city looking its best.
