NEWS
Bowie adopts first reading of 2023-24 budget
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Bowie City Councilors adopted the 2023-24 budget Monday night and the 2023 tax rate will remain the same for the new fiscal year.
The first reading of the ordinance for the budget was approved this week showing appropriations of $10,157,990 in the general fund and $11,738,040 in the utility fund. Revenue for the utility fund is projected at $12,056,550. The budget is $221,880 above the prior year’s budget.
The utility fund also will see a $2 sewer rate increase to help pay for the sewer line project and a transfer of $1,350,000 into the general fund.
Debt service will include certificates of obligation to purchase a new ambulance at $380,000 and $2.1 million for the Nelson Street drainage project.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
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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