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City's $550 million
bond election set for May 12
The City of San Antonio will hold a $550
million bond election on Saturday, May 12, 2007. The bond program
focuses on basic infrastructure improvements and enhancements including
streets, sidewalks, drainage, parks, athletic facilities and libraries.
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Free smoke
detectors available for eligible San Antonio seniors |
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Did you know that one in three
fire deaths in San Antonio are senior citizens? Many of these
deaths may have been prevented if these residents had working
smoke detectors in their homes. Free, installed smoke detectors
are available to local senior homeowners and disabled
residents. Eligible residents can call 2-1-1, Monday through
Friday from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., to request a smoke detector. Members of the San Antonio Fire Department
will install the detectors at no charge. |
City services
adjusted for
upcoming
Good Friday Holiday |
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City offices will
be closed April 6, to observe the Good Friday holiday. Garbage and recyclables and brush will
be
collected. All libraries and Municipal Court will be closed.
Golf courses will be open. Police, fire
and EMS personnel, and animal care officers will be on duty. |
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Celebrate
International Women's Day on Thursday, March 8 |
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Commission on the Status of Women encourages you to celebrate
International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 8. Visit this
website to
find out how you can do your part. |
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About this month's
dot-gov banner |
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The Development Services
Department and its building inspectors issued 112,815 building
permits in 2006. Additionally, almost 28,000 building plans for
residential and commercial construction were submitted to the
City during the same year. |
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Main
Plaza Redevelopment: Downtown drivers, visitors
should be aware of street closures around the project
The first steps to transform the heart of downtown San Antonio continue
with Phase 1 construction on the Main Plaza Redevelopment Project.
Drivers are advised to be aware of the following upcoming street closure
for Phase 2 construction which will get underway on March 10.
2007 Cesar E. Chavez March
for Justice set for March 31
San Antonians are invited to several
events commemorating the legacy of civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez
including the 11th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice on
Saturday, March 31.
City looking
for community input for 2008 budget proposal
In preparation for the FY 2008 Budget development process, the City of
San Antonio has again initiated the Community Budget Input Dropbox
program or c-BID. The c-BID is a forum for interested community
members to offer their suggestions on how the City can increase
efficiencies, generate new revenues, or make effective changes to
service delivery.
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San Antonio libraries go
wireless
The entire San Antonio Public Library system is now a wireless “hot
spot,” with the initiation of free wireless Internet service at the
Central Library and all branch libraries.
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Income tax assistance available for eligible taxpayers
Are you puzzled by tax law and need
assistance with preparing your income tax return? If so, the City’s
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program wants to file your tax
return free and help you claim your fair share of the tax credits. |
