NEWS
Bowie City Council conducts first tax rate hearing
The first reading of the 2015-16 City of Bowie budget was approved by the city council Tuesday night with the second planned for Sept. 1.
There was little discussion Tuesday night as the motion unanimously passed for the $18,681,158 budget. The ordinance cites appropriations of $8,592,686 in general fund and $10,088,471 in the utility fund.
Along with the budget, the council conducted a brief public hearing on the proposed tax rate of .4945 cents per $100 in property value. This is 2.15 cents higher than the 2014 rate of .4730 cents. Read the full story in the weekend News. The Bowie Economic Development Corporation and Main Street Bowie also presented their annual reports.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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