NEWS
Water/sewer rate hike tabled; budget presented, but will change
By BARBARA GREEN
Presentation of the 2017-18 budget proposal for the City of Bowie was rather anti-climactic Tuesday night as the revenue picture it offered was no longer valid after the city council failed to approve water and sewer rate structure.
Following the city charter, the budget proposal must be submitted in a public hearing in July.
While the rate structure has been in discussion for several months, property values will not be available until the week of July 25, which will allow entities to establish effective and proposed tax rates.
Another delay in the tax rate is a State Legislative Special Session, and a revenue cap is being considered which could reduce the amount an entity can increase taxes without facing a rollback.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
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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