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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE
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revenues from properties on the tax roll in (
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AGAINST the proposal:
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The statement above shows the percentage increase the proposed rate represents over the
Effective
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Last Year
Last Year
This Year
$20,940
$20,940
$22,577
Average home value
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Average home value
$5,000
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$15,940
$17,577
Average taxable value
$20,940
$22,577
Average taxable value
$0.83
$0.80
Tax rate
Tax rate
$132.30
Tax
$167.52
Tax
.0631 Cents
PUBLIC NOTICE
565-6409
Or Drop By
841S. Texas
This Year
$22,577
Mercedes, Texas 78570 Wednesdav, August 22, 1990
Border development to be considered
VFD GETS NEW BOAT - Mercedes Fire Chief Rudy
Garza, and Balde Mireles, captain, are pictured
Inspecting a boat recently purchased by the Mercedes
Volunteer Fire Department. The boat was funded
through proceeds from the annual fireman’s barbeque.
The City of Mercedes, Texas
reserves the right to reject andy and
all bids, and to waive any formalities
in the bidding procedures thereof.
AGAINST the proposal.
PRESENT and not voting:
ABSENT: Simon Calvillo, Hector Garza
PRESENT and not voting:
ABSENT:
“The boat,” Chief Garza notes “is of great value to the
department. It will aid in searching for possible
drowning victims, as well as assisting in evacuation
during times of flooding.” [Mercedes Enterprise
Photo.]
KIDDIE KORNER
Offering Afterschool
Care at New
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL
OF THE CITY, THIS 21ST DAY OF
AUGUST, 1990.
ATTEST:
Janie Gonzales,
City Secretary-
unit last year to taxes proposed on the average home this year. Again, your individual taxes may
be higher or lower, depending on the taxable value of your property.
$.736Q
(proposed)
$166.37
(proposed)
) tax rate that the unit published on ( August 9, 1999
). The following table compares taxes on an average home in this taxing
General exemptions available
(amount available on the average
home, not including senior
citizen’s or disabled person’s
exemptions)
$0.95
(proposed)
$166.98
(proposed)
Monday through Friday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For Information Call
Kids Unlimited
location
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FOR the proposal: Oscar Gonzales, Leo Ramirez, Jesus M. Salinas, Jr.,
Janet W. Yanez, nan Morrison
General exemptions available
(amount available on the average
home, not including senior
citizen’s or disabled person’s
exemptions)
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NOTICE OF BID
NOTICE is hereby given that the
City of Mercedes, Texas is presently
accepting proposals for:
Workers Compensation Insur-
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FOR the proposal: Jose I. Flores, Oswaldo Castaneda, Charles Rertholf,
Joel Ouint anil la, Norma G. Garcia
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problem had gotten somewhat better
since Tuesday morning, and one said
though she was still upset the
problem had taken so long to solve,
she is “satisfied with what they’re
saying.”
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committed to making sure
system works.”
Residents agreed that
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Block 68, Original Townsite, Merce-
des, Texas 204 North Vermont from a
Class “B-l”, Residential District to a
Class B-Business for the establish-
ment of an appliance repair service
shop. The person requesting the
zone change is Mr. David Guerrero.
All citizens are urged to attend
the Public Hearing in order to
express their views to the City
Commission.
This notice is given in accordance
with V.A.T.S., Article 6252-17, Sec-
tion 3A.
WITNESS MY HAND AND
SEAL, THIS THE 20TH AUGUST,
1990.
ATTEST:
Janie Gonzales,
City Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE
(----ilgrcede5 ISP ) will hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase total tax
revenues from properties on the tax roll in (________1989_________) by ( 20.44^,
_________________________________________________________) percent. Your individual taxes may
increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable
value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other propertv.
The public hearing will be held on (Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Administration
Foard Room located at 206 Sixth Street,’ Mercedes .
928
The subcommittee will take
public testimony on major issues
facing communities along the Texas -
Mexico border, including health. the
environment, international agricul-
ture. transportation, the maquila-
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EARNS PLACE IN “WHO’S
WHO” - Patricia Ann Perez,
Mercedes High School junior,
has been selected for national
recognition by Inclusion of her
name in the 24th Annual Edition
of “Who’s Who Among Ameri-
can High School Students.” The
daughter of Alejandro and Otila
Perez, she is a flute player with
the Mercedes Tiger Band, and
serves with the band’s flag
corps. She is also a member of
the MHS Future Teachers of
America organization.
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Proposed border economic de-
velopment legislation will be con-
sidered in Weslaco on Thursday
during a day-long public hearing
before a special House sub-
committee. said State Rep. Renato
Cuellar, D-Weslaco.
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waste water treatment plant, he said.
The main pump, it was determined,
was “cross-wired,” causing it to
operate at only 10 percent efficiency.
A secondary pump could not help
much, since it was found to have “a
____________________ ) percent. Your individual taxes may
increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable
value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property.
The public hearing will be held on ( Sent. 4, 6:39 n.m. at Citv Hall at ).
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rock the size of a softball” stuck in its
interior.
Since repairs to both pumps were
made Tuesday morning, he reported
"Both have run perfectly - probably
for the first time in eight years.” He
said his firm has gone even farther,
installing a portable pump to by-pass
the life station if the first two should
again fail. He also said the firm’s
specialists will stay in town the
remainder of the week to evaluate all
the city’s lift stations and “prioritize
(repair) needs.” He told the commis-
sion and the audience, “We’re
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The statement above shows the percentage increase the proposed rate represents over the
(____ Effective ____) tax rate that the unit published on (________August 9 , 1990_______
—----------). The following table compares taxes on an average home in this taxing
unit last year to taxes proposed on the average home this year. Again, your individual taxes may
be higher or lower, depending on the taxable value of your property.
Under this proposal taxes on the average home would ( Increase )
by $ (Thirty-four dollars and sixty-eight cents ($34.68) ) or
(— ------26.21 percent-------- ) percent compared
with last year’s taxes.
Comparing tax rates without adjusting for changes in property value,
the tax rate would ( increase ) by $ ( Twelve Cents (0.12$)
-----) per $100 of taxable value or ( 14.45% Increase
--------------------—___________) percent compared to last year’s tax
rate. These tax rate figures are not adjusted for changes in the taxable value
of property.
The ( of Mercedes ) will hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase total tax
dora industry, and the infrastructure Palm Aire Hotel in Weslaco from 9
of the border economy. a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4
The public hearing will run at the p.m. on Thursday, August 23rd.
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General Liability insurance.
Law Enforcement Liability.
Public Officials Liability.
Automobile Liability.
Real and Personal Property
Insurance.
Mobile Equipment Insurance.
until 10:00 a.m., September 12,
1990, at which time said bids will be
opened and read publicly at the office
of the City Manager at 400 South
Ohio Avenue, Mercedes, Texas.
Specifications may be obtained from
the Office of the City Secretary at
City Hall, 400 S. Ohio, Mercedes,
Texas.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that the
City Commission of the City of
Mercedes, Texas will hold a Public
Hearing on Tuesday, September 18,
1990 at 6:30 p.m. at 400 South Ohio,
Mercedes, Texas. The purpose of the
Public Hearing is to solicit comments
for or against the following requests:
1.] A request to rezone 0.93 of an
acre tract out of Lot 136 of the South
Campacuas Addition to the Capisallo
District Subdivision from a Class
“N” District to a Class “B”
Business for the purpose of es-
tablishing a used car lot business.
The person requesting the zone
change is Mr. Gilbert Ozuna.
2.] A request to rezone Lots 1, 2,
Block 16, Original Townsite, Merce-
des, Texas 305 South Missouri, from
a Class “B-l” Residential District to
a Class “L” Local Retail District for a
business establishment. The person
requesting the zone change is Mr.
Adan Cantu.
3.] A request to rezone Lot N 14N.
Under this proposal taxes on the average home would ( Decrease )
by $ ( One Dollar and Fifteen Cents ($1.15) ______________ ) or
(__9.69%___________________________) percent compared
with last year’s taxes.
Comparing tax rates without adjusting for changes in property value,
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______________________) per $100 of taxable value or ( 8.56%__.
___________________________________J percent compared to last year’s tax
rate. These tax rate figures are not adjusted for changes in the taxable value
of property.
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