NEWS
Bowie City Council to see budget ordinance
The City of Bowie will conduct the first reading of an ordinance approving the 2023-24 budget when the city council meets at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28.
A public hearing for the proposed tax rate for 2023 also will take place. The rate is .5430 cents per $100 in property value, the same rate as 2022. This will generate $141,334 in additional tax revenue.
The general fund proposed budget is $9,646,613 and the utility fund is $11,516,160. The final figures may change slightly as the certificate of obligations sought to pay for the Nelson Street drainage project are sold and finalized.
In an executive session the council will conduct annual evaluations of the municipal judge, city secretary and city manager.
Other topics is a request from the Helen Farabee Center for a monetary contribution, Atmos Cities rate settlment, joining the SmartBuy program with the state and consider renaming Jaycees Park to City of Bowie Southside Park.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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