Pay raises slated for cops and firefighters in city budget
The 2004-2005 city budget prioritizes Civil Service police and firefighters for raises as the general fund allocates 65 percent to personnel. Del Rio Police and Fire & Rescue together account for about 49 percent of the fund, with other departments receiving smaller shares. The pay increase for Civil Service staff costs 112,457 dollars, while non-Civil Service raises are not included.
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Frances Rodriguez
Rodriguez
del Rio
Tures
Parks and Recreation
Community Health Services Department
San Felipe ISD Considers Higher Tax Rate to Fund Bonds
The San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District weighing a tax rate rise from 1.38 to at least 1.42 to fund maintenance and operations and bond debt. District CFO says higher property values and a low rate reduce state aid next year, urging a 0.04 to 0.06 increase. Public hearing set for August 26 with board to receive recommendations. bond repayment tax will rise to .072690, lifting total district taxes to 1.452690.
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San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent School District
JoAnne Ruark-Ackermann
Erty
Ruark-Ackermann
Board of Trustees
Bonilla funds Amistad area improvements announced
U S Representative Henry Bonilla visited Del Rio to announce rounds of funding for Amistad National Recreation Area totaling more than 388000. Funding covers Box Canyon dock replacement 287000 sign replacements 70000 and 14 solar lights 31000.Officials say the upgrades aid mobility safety and information.
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U.S
Henry Bonilla
Alan Cox
Amistad National Recreation Area
Box Canyon
Washington, D.C
del Rio
Bonilla
House Appropriations Committee
Amistad
Diablo East
South Texas
Appropriations Committee
Texas superintendents rethink consulting ties with vendors
Texas education leaders challenge the practice of superintendents receiving fees or vendor support for outside work. The Dallas Morning News reports contraction in advisory roles, with 23 of 30 large districts allowing moonlighting for firms selling textbooks, phones, and supplies. Rep. Hochberg proposes public disclosure and potential bans on working for contracted vendors.
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Texas
Scott Hochberg
Houston
House Public Education Committee
Hochberg
Dallas Morning News
Michael Hinojosa
Texas Association of School Administrators
Hinojosa
The
Princeton Review
New York
Houston-area
Spring Isd
Steven Hodas
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