County budget shortfall prompts tax rate rise in Ector
Ector County may hike the tax rate from 45 cents per $100 to cover an estimated 1.5 million shortfall for 1998 99 County Judge Jim Jordan says a rate increase will be recommended when commissioners meet Monday It would be the first rise in four years and would fund a projected 22 7 million general budget and 3 1 million road budget with a shortfall of about 1 2 million in the general fund and 300 000 in roads Support includes targeted raises for low paid employees and a one cent tax bump that Pace says could yield about 894 000 The panel also considers trimming reserves below 25 percent of the annual budget and notes a current year under run of about 1 million.
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Ector
Jim Jordan
Jordan
Tom Pace
Pat MacAllister
Bob Bryant
Pace
Ector County
Bryant
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Mike Patton
Odessa 1998 99 budget eyes steady taxes with water rise
Odessa officials unveiled the 1998 99 budget showing property and sales tax income to rise while tax rates stay level to fund services. Water and sewer rates are set to rise about 2.01 percent as aging plants are modernized, with overall revenues forecast to grow by 826 089. The city projects a 4.37 percent jump in total property valuation to 1.8 billion dollars, boosting ad valorem revenue. sales tax receipts are expected to climb from 10.8 to 11.3 million. City leaders reaffirm the current residential tax rate of 63.71 cents per 100 dollars and approve the rate increase for utilities.
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Odessa
James Zentner
Zentner
Jerry McGuire
Debbie McReynolds
United Way adds two agencies to Odessa lineup
Odessa United Way expands its network to 15 agencies by adding Meals on Wheels and Partners in Learning. Meals on Wheels served 68,942 meals in 1997 supported by DHS, city funds, and private gifts. Partners in Learning offers literacy and mentoring for adults amid widespread need in Ector County.
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Odessa
Odessa United Way
Meals On Wheels
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Dallas Garrett
United Way Board of Directors
Texas Department of
House votes to expand Fort Davis historical site
The House approved legislation to expand the Fort Davis National Historical Site in West Texas. The Conservation Fund would donate 16 acres to the National Park Service to enlarge the 460 acre site, a key post guarding the San Antonio El Paso road from 1854 to 1891.
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Bonilla
Fort Davis
Odessa American 1989 Retrospective Overview
The Odessa American recalls 1989, marking the year with national shifts like Bush's inauguration and Reagan's era ending, plus local economic struggles. It notes savings and loan cleanup, Dynagen stability efforts, General Tire subsidiary Teeneh battling emissions, Water Wonderland summer closure, and a measles outbreak among other events.
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Ronald Reagan
Dynagen
Oe Teeneh Cartains
General Tire
Challah
Water Wonderland
Hospital budget overrun hits June spending report
The Ector County Hospital District spent 500000 more in June than budgeted with June costs at 10.1 million versus 9.5 million planned. Admissions rose to 1140, up 17 percent from June 1997, while net revenue reached 10.7 million amid ongoing facility plans by Sears Methodist Retirement and related projects in Abilene.
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Ector County Hospital
David Boutin
Ector County Hospital District
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