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Votes at a glance: Balch Springs council approves internet contract, capital financing notice, park projects and meeting-time change
Summary
At its June 9 meeting the council approved a multi-year internet service contract, directed publication for up to $14 million in certificates of obligation, funded park projects and unanimously passed other agenda items; vote tallies and key specifics are listed below.
The Balch Springs City Council voted on multiple items during its June 9 meeting. Key outcomes included approval of a three-year internet service contract, direction to publish notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for capital projects, funding for park and trail projects, and a change to the council’s regular meeting start time.
Highlights and vote results:
- Internet service provider: Council approved a three-year contract with NITEL (presented as a 3-year, not-to-exceed $45,000 annually quote) to provide Internet services for multiple city facilities, citing price and service guarantees. Vote: Hill — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Garcia — yes; Gabriel — yes; Patino — yes; Miles — yes; Salal — yes.
- Certificates of obligation (notice of intent): Council directed the city secretary to…
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