Council Addresses Budget Issues
Bradford City Council on Tuesday passed two resolutions to address the city's budgetary problems.
First, the city is submitting a Fleet Credit Card Application to buy E-85 Flex Fuel for all city vehicles that can use it.
Wednesday afternoon, E-85 was 50 cents cheaper than regular gasoline.
Also, any purchase expected to be more than $50 has to have prior approval from the city clerk or deputy city clerk.
Because of a decrease in timber revenues, the city is looking at a budget shortfall of between $300,000 and $500,000.
Also during Tuesday's meeting, council awarded a contract to I.A. Construction for paving Kennedy and Boylston streets. The $109.5 million project is being funded with 2008 Community Development Block Grant money.
In other matters, City Clerk John Peterson wanted to remind contractors that the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act goes into effect on July 1, and they must be registered with the state.
Attorney General Tom Corbett says that the law is intended to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors, provide new protection for consumers who hire home improvement contractors and authorize criminal penalties for home improvement fraud.
The registration is valid for two years and costs $50. Contractors who haven't registered yet can go to the attorney general's web site – Attorney General.gov -- or call 1-800-441-2555.
Also Tuesday, council approved on first reading the new zoning ordinance for the city, and adopted the Bradford Regional Strategy.
Notes:
1.I have a voice recorder at the meetings, so my quotes and figures are correct.
2.Tim Hortons hazelnut iced cappuccinio rules!
First, the city is submitting a Fleet Credit Card Application to buy E-85 Flex Fuel for all city vehicles that can use it.Wednesday afternoon, E-85 was 50 cents cheaper than regular gasoline.
Also, any purchase expected to be more than $50 has to have prior approval from the city clerk or deputy city clerk.
Because of a decrease in timber revenues, the city is looking at a budget shortfall of between $300,000 and $500,000.
Also during Tuesday's meeting, council awarded a contract to I.A. Construction for paving Kennedy and Boylston streets. The $109.5 million project is being funded with 2008 Community Development Block Grant money.
In other matters, City Clerk John Peterson wanted to remind contractors that the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act goes into effect on July 1, and they must be registered with the state.
Attorney General Tom Corbett says that the law is intended to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors, provide new protection for consumers who hire home improvement contractors and authorize criminal penalties for home improvement fraud.
The registration is valid for two years and costs $50. Contractors who haven't registered yet can go to the attorney general's web site – Attorney General.gov -- or call 1-800-441-2555.
Also Tuesday, council approved on first reading the new zoning ordinance for the city, and adopted the Bradford Regional Strategy.
Notes:
1.I have a voice recorder at the meetings, so my quotes and figures are correct.
2.Tim Hortons hazelnut iced cappuccinio rules!
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