Bellaire’s City Council meeting went on Monday night (March 16), and the coronavirus is on city leaders’ minds as they plan for future meetings. Mayor Andrew Friedberg offered information about how residents can stay connected as public contact is limited during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is his Mayor’s Musings blogpost from Monday: As we practice social distancing and … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Musings: Bellaire City Council meetings still on for now; how to stay connected
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Bellaire update: Activities dwindle as Rec Center is closing, Evelyn’s Park shutting down events
Two of Bellaire’s recreation sources are closing because of the coronavirus threat — with announcements from the city Monday that it is shutting down the Bellaire Recreation Center and its activities and programming until further notice, and the Evelyn’s Park Conservancy canceling all events and programming through April 1. The city will be keeping the pools, parks, tennis … [Read more...] about Bellaire update: Activities dwindle as Rec Center is closing, Evelyn’s Park shutting down events
Bellaire council to kick off FY 2020 budgeting process tonight
The months-long process to develop and adopt a Bellaire city budget for the 2020 fiscal year will start tonight (July 15) at City Hall, with staff’s formal budget presentation to City Council. City Manager Paul Hofmann will outline the proposal starting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, 7008 S. Rice Ave. According to Hofmann’s written weekly report last Friday, Bellaire’s … [Read more...] about Bellaire council to kick off FY 2020 budgeting process tonight
Council Approves $4.2 Million For New Fire Station
The city council on Monday approved a $4.2 million price tag for construction of the new Bellaire Fire Station, clearing the way for the old station to be demolished as early as the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Karl Miller, director of Facilities Management, presented bids to the city council that came in about $225,000 under budget for construction, but then the council … [Read more...] about Council Approves $4.2 Million For New Fire Station