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Main committee advances $518.46 million bond package to council after heated debate over carving out $361 million public-safety item
Summary
The committee voted to forward to city council a recommendation totaling $518,464,409 for placement on a special election ballot after debate over whether to send only a $361 million public-safety bond.
The main committee voted to forward to the City of Laredo council a recommendation totaling $518,464,409 for placement on a special-election ballot, after extended debate over whether to instead advance only a $361 million public-safety bond package.
Budget staff presented project lists submitted by subcommittees totaling $533.4 million; the main committee approved a consolidated recommendation of $518,464,409 for council consideration. The package included $98.6 million for fire department projects, $261.9 million for police-related projects (including a $166.4 million headquarters/training facility), $70 million for the health department, $10 million for community development…
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