Del Rio just brought on a new city manager to take the wheel on daily operations. Since this person calls the shots for city departments, we’ll likely see some changes in how things get done around town.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The position carries an annual salary of $140,000.
The city administration and residents will have a permanent legal representative.
None.
The city hired a new attorney to handle legal matters. The process faced some pushback from a council member who wanted more transparency regarding hiring complaints.
The city is looking at raising rental rates for non-profits like the UCO. The goal is to cover the city's operational costs without hurting the scholarships these groups provide.
A former council member urged the city to appoint chairmen to various committees to keep them active.
The Council discussed the need for 'layman's terms' explanations of the budget and tax process to help residents understand city finances and reduce confusion.
The city is managing $114 million in debt while planning for major water and sewer upgrades. Council members are concerned about how much more debt the city can take on without hurting its credit rating.
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