City of Southlake

Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (S.P.I.N.)

SPIN (Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods) is a nonpartisan, City Council-appointed volunteer organization comprised of representatives from 11 geographic areas within the City of Southlake.

  

 

The purpose of SPIN is to provide a vehicle for facilitating communication between residents and the City staff. See the links below to learn more about this important citizen communication tool.

 

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What's SPIN-ing?

• Upcoming Meetings
  Click here to get the date, time and descriptions for upcoming SPIN meetings.
  

   

• SPIN Wants You!
  (January 7, 2010) Applications are now being accepted for the Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN) for the City of Southlake. There is one At-Large position (Youth Representative) and 7 Alternate positions (SPINs 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, Senior and Youth) available with each serving a two-year term.
  
  Applications are available in the City Secretary's Office and in the Library, Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, 76092 or click here to download the application. You may call the City Secretary's Office at 817-748-8015 for more information.
  
  There are some stipulations with these positions:
  • All positions: Applicant must reside in the City of Southlake
  • Neighborhood positions: Applicant must reside in the neighborhood he/she represents.Click here to find your SPIN.
  • Senior Alternate Position: Applicant must beat least fifty-five (55) years of age at the time of appointment
  • Youth Representative and Alternate Position: Applicant must be between the ages of thirteen (13) and nineteen (19) at the time of appointment 

 

 

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Questions about SPIN?

Hopefully we have the answers. Here are some links for residents and developers who are interested in the SPIN process.

• What is SPIN?
  
• What does SPIN do?
  
• What role does City staff play?
  
• What SPIN do I live in?
• What is the SPIN Standing Committee?
  
• Who is my SPIN Neighborhood Representative?
  
• Does SPIN have any upcoming neighborhood meetings?
  
• Where do I find reports about SPIN meetings? 

 

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Recent SPIN Projects and Forums

• SPIN Map and Ordinance Revision Project
  
• Candidates Forums
  • Mayoral & City Council Candidates Forum - March 31, 2009
  • CISD Trustee Candidates Forum - April 2, 2009

 

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Related Resources 

• The Planning and Development Activity Report is a great way to keep track of SPIN cases. (please be aware this will take you to the planning and development department)
  
• The Current Agendas and Meetings page will keep you up to date on SPIN Standing Committee meetings and Neighborhood meetings.

 

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