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Split council adopt budget

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10 years ago

09/05/2014

With three votes yes and two no, the Bowie City Council adopted a budget of $19.3 million for the 2014-2015 fiscal year on Sept. 2
Councilors Tim Adams, Ben Wiseman and Mary Owens were in favor of the second reading of the ordinance, while Councilors Arlene Bishop and Dana Hulstine voted against. Councilor Laura Sproles was absent from the meeting.
The budget includes $8,191,915 in the general fund and $11,132,578 in the utility fund. The total $19,324,493 is a 2.4 percent increase from the 2013-14 budget of $18,877,942.
Utility fund expenses are budgeted at $11,132,578, with revenues at $13,084,500. A budget transfer of $2,160,000 goes into the general fund. Water and sewer rate hikes that go into effect Oct. 1 will generate an additional $120,000.
General fund expenses are budgeted at $8,191,915 and revenues of $6,600,293.26. Debt payments in the general fund are budgeted at $775,340.
The second public hearing on the proposed tax rate of .473 cents per $100 property value opened the meeting, with no one among the large audience voicing their opinions. The rate is an increase of 5.11 percent over the 2013 rate of .45 cents.
Read the full story in the Sept. 6 edition of The Bowie News.

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Bowie Boost program 3 explores marketing post-pandemic

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2 weeks ago

04/10/2024

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“Memorable marketing in the post-pandemic era” will be the feature for the third installment of the Bowie Business Boost on April 16.
Lorie Vincent, certified economic developer, will bring the program that begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and the program 8-9:30 a.m. at the Bowie Community Center.
Registration is $49 which includes all four sessions. The final program is May 21. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost.
Call the Bowie EDC office at 940-872-4193 for additional information.
Vincent is a professional trainer, writer and economic developer with a focus on community and business marketing. She will share how your audience has changed in the post-pandemic era. Vincent will show you how easy and innovative adjustments to your marketing goals can grow your bottom line and result in strong customer engagement.

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Water line break sprays water to the sky

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3 months ago

01/27/2024

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City of Bowie water crews repaired a break in this eight-inch water line on Tarrant Street in between Lindsey and Mason Wednesday. It started as a small trickle, but once the dirt was removed the line blew out, but it was soon repaired on the water supply was turned off. There were no shutdown to the water supply during the work. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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Vera Rae

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6 months ago

11/01/2023

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Vera Rae

April 19, 1940 to October 29, 2023
AUSTRALIA – Vera Rae, 82, passed away peacefully after a set of health issues following a fall on Oct. 7, 2023.
Vera was born in Stockport, England to John “Jack” and Alice Gooch. They migrated to Australia following the Second World War, settling in Western Australia.
Vera met the love of her life in 1957, Robert John Rae, and they married on May 30, 1959. They were blessed with two daughters, Jenny and Debby.
Vera loved the Lord, had a strong faith, and was a prayer warrior. Throughout her various illnesses in life, she remained cheerful, gracious, and loving.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Alice Gooch; in-laws, Don and Amy Rae, and nephew, Justin Gooch.
Vera is survived by her loving husband, Robert Rae, Port Kennedy, Western Australia; daughter, Jenny Rae Rizzolo and partner Paul, Bowie, TX, and Debby Rae Harvey and husband Ian, Waikiki, Western Australia; grandchildren, Mandy Jones, Jodie Ehle, Jacilyn Kenny and Bronwyn Has; and great grandchildren, Tahlia, Tanaya, Shelby, Khy, Jordyn, Mollie, Bryce, Brett, Kobe, Lilly, Caitlin, Morgan and Olivia.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Greenfield’s Funerals, Port Kennedy Western Australia.
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