NEWS
Bowie City Council meets Monday; old business fills agenda
Multiple items of old business fill the Bowie City Council agenda which opens at 6 p.m. on May 24 in the council chambers.
Those topics are led off by the second reading of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation in connection with a $9,775,000 loan from the Texas Water Development Board. Through this project the city will replace nearly 30 percent of its sewer lines. The council also will set up through resolution a construction fund based on the bond ordinance.
The other second reading of ordinances make adjustments to the food vendor rules and the garage sales permit process in the city.
In new business the council will receive a water and sewer rate study prepared by NewGen Strategies & Solutions. As the city prepares to close on the loan with the TWDB, it will need to make accommodations to the rates to help pay for the loan. This study will help the council develop a plan.
The planning and zoning commission will submit a recommendation from Kenson Vance, Dynamic Duo for a replat of two lots in the Holman Addition.
The agenda wraps up with the city manager’s report on the community development block grant close-out on Mill Street and public comments.
City of Bowie water distribution crew members were making repairs on this four-inch line in the 400 block of Decatur Street, east of FM 1125 Wednesday afternoon. (News photo by Barbara Green)
A BOIL WATER NOTICE has been issued for the 400 block of Decatur Street. Use boiled/bottled water for drinking & cooking.
WATER STOPS – The 400 block of Decatur will be shut off between Mill and FM 1125 due to a major water leak reports the City of Bowie. Repairs are in progress.
The City of Bowie swimming pool season opened Monday with free splash day with 266 jumping into the pool. Summer also launched its season with hot and humid temperatures.
Summer Rec begins June 9
The City of Bowie’s popular free summer recreation program for children kindergarten through age 15 is set for 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 8 and continues through July 3.
Permission slips must be filled out the first day. There will be many activities to enjoy such as softball, dodgeball, kickball, flag football, soccer, tennis, basketball, jump rope, relay races, circle games, arts and crafts, music and swimming. The community center gym also will be used. Youngsters should not just come for swimming.
Children should wear tennis shoes only. Drop children at the pavilion behind the pool at 8:30 a.m. and pick them up at noon each day. Once a child arrives he/she is not allowed to go to the store home without prior permission. A child should bring something in which to keep money or personal items. There is a concession stand with drinks and snacks to purchase.
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