NEWS
City accepts 2018-19 audit; receives BEDC update

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The City of Bowie accepted an unqualified audit for its fiscal year 2018-19 during this week’s meeting, along with hearing a report on economic development activities during the past six months.
Council members met in chambers, while those presenting took part in the video teleconference. Valerie Halverson of Mathis, West, Huffines of Wichita Falls, presented the audit reporting touching on the highlights and answering questions.
The assets of the city exceeded its liabilities at the close of the fiscal year by $29,603,103 (net position). Of this amount, $8,006,655 (unrestricted net position) may be used to meet the city’s obligations.
The city’s total revenues were $17,631,005. The large portion of revenue comes from charges for services at 78 percent. Sales, property and franchise taxes make up six, nine and four percent of total revenues. Grants and contributions and other minor categories make up the remaining three percent.
Read the full story along with the Bowie Economic Development activity report in the weekend Bowie News.
NEWS
Bowie City Council meets May 27

The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 27 in council chambers.
Items on the agenda include the following: City manager’s report discussing the master plan grant, repairs to Rock and Pillar and status of the substation transformer; consent agenda of minutes and bills; speed limit ordinance update second reading; Bowie 4B Sales Tax Corporation request to approve expenditures on park enhancement project to include additional concrete parking at Pelham Park and installation of covered pickleball courts southwest of the Bowie knife and public comments.
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Amon Carter Lake closed again due to high water levels
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Food truck permit rule draws conflict

Bowie City Councilors heard complaints about the recently approved food truck ordinance during last week’s meeting and were updated on damage from recent flash flooding.
Mayor Gaylynn Burris also presented a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week, as members of the local EMS team were presented with the proclamation.
In his city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham said there were numerous problems with excessive rainfall during the last few weeks, with the most significant at Rock and Pillar where the rusted washed out culverts have been deteriorating for several years. Portions of Rock have collapsed near that intersection closing part of the street.
Another less traveled street had a sinkhole which the city crews have repaired, and two crews have been out trying to fill potholes and make street repairs as they can.
Cunningham told the council they have to figure out a way to pay for the new culverts on Rock and Pillar, and he has been meeting with a pair of engineering companies to get some preliminary estimates that are close to $1,000,000. He also has been talking with the city’s financial advisor to discuss options for financing repairs.
Read the full story in the May 22 Bowie News.
Photo – Mayor Gaylynn Burris presented a proclamation from the City of Bowie for National EMS Recognition Week. Several members of the Bowie EMS team were present: Daniel Fogle, Enrique Roman, Fire Chief Doug Page, Chad Gerlach, Marco Sandoval and Luke Waltersheid. (Courtesy photo)
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