May Budget Summary
LAGUNA VISTA — Town officials are making it a point to keep their leaders informed on the town’s finances.
City Manager Rolando Vela said he provides town leaders with a small weekly report on the budget.
The report updates the leaders on the revenues and expenditures of the month.
As of May 27, four weeks into the third quarter of the current fiscal year, the town had generated $1.44 million in revenues.
The previous year, on the same date, the town had generated $1.2 million in revenues, Vela said.
The town had 70 percent or $1.08 million in expenditures.
The previous year, on the same date, the Town had $1.2 million in expenditures, Vela said.
At the end of every quarter, Vela said he provides the town council a quarterly financial performance report that provides them a “snapshot” of the revenue and expenditure activity that took place the prior three months.
The 3rd Quarter Financial Performance Report will be presented to the council at the July 12 regular meeting.
Independence Day Parade: Celebration a go
LAGUNA VISTA — Town staff is busy working on the upcoming Independence Day Parade and Celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 2, from 2 to 10 p.m. at Roloff Park.
The parade will start at 5: 30 p.m.
“We are encouraging the public to participate in this parade,” City Manager Rolando Vela said. “Decorate your golf carts, vehicles, boat/trailers, bikes, etc. with red, white and blue. Dress up also in these patriotic colors. Please be at the Fire Station no later than 5 p.m.”
Following the parade, the celebration at the park will start at 6 p.m.
Hector Guzman and the Allnighters will be performing.
There will be activities for children and vendors with various types of foods.
“If you are interested in selling food, you will need to secure a health permit from the county office in San Benito. The temporary health permit fee is $25. If you are a nonprofit organization, the county will waive this fee,” Vela said.
Laguna Vista does not issue health permits.
If vendors bring their own setup, the town will not charge a fee. If the town, however, needs to rent the vendor a 10 by 10 booth, it will charge the vendor the amount the rental company charges the town.
Town officials encourage local school groups and community organizations that are interested in participating or performing during this music event to contact Vela at 956-943-1793 or at [email protected].
“We are encouraging the Laguna Vista residents to attend this event. We are also inviting people in the surrounding communities to attend this celebration and to see first-hand how beautiful, indeed, the community is and what it offers year-round,” Vela said.
Health Screenings
LAGUNA VISTA — Laguna Vista is reaching out to the community and asking for their help.
“We are committed to transforming our community to a healthier one,” Vela said. “You can be part of this effort.”
As part of the health grant Laguna Vista has secured, town officials need to take blood pressure readings and weight of local residents.
This information will be kept confidential and will be used by health workers to follow up with each citizen, Vela said.
Town officials are reaching out to the apartment complexes, condo associations, neighborhood associations, homeowner associations and other groups.
“We are prepared to set up a table and/or go door-to-door,” Vela said. “Please contact us so we can schedule your blood pressure and weight readings.”
To contact the town, call 956-943-1793
Photos of Laguna Vista
LAGUNA VISTA — Town officials are looking for photos to include on banners they are presently working on to promote the community.
These banners will be set up on FM 510 and at the intersection of Highway 100 and FM 510.
“We want these banners to tell the story of Laguna Vista in two or three photos,” said City Manager Rolando Vela. “Towards that end, we are looking for photos that depict the true beauty of Laguna Vista from its fishing, golfing, family-oriented community, and nature.”
