NEWS
Bowie City Council adopts 2017-18 budget
By BARBARA GREEN
The final public hearing on a proposed 2017 City of Bowie tax rate increase received no comments Tuesday night, nor did the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2017-18 city budget which was approved.
A vote on the tax rate and second reading of the budget ordinance will be on the Sept. 19 council agenda.
The proposed rate is $0.53 cents per $100 in property value, which is .0173 cents above the 2016 rate of .5127 cents. This is a 3.37 percent increase.
For a property valued at $100,000 the new rate would increase your annual tax bill by $17.30.
Read the full story on the budget in your 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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