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More cuts could come for Turlock budget
While Turlock City Council unanimously approved the 2009-2010 fiscal year General Fund budget Tuesday evening, further budget revisions could be imminent given an expected $1 million gap between the council's approved level of reserve spending and the budget as approved.
Budget just one item on tap for busy Council meeting
Turlockers who want to weigh in on the proposed city budget are advised to pack a snack for Tuesday's Turlock City Council meeting, as a lengthy agenda will likely result in a marathon meeting.
County cuts budget
The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a budget that will make deep cuts across the county on Tuesday morning, but thanks to prudent planning only 14 employees will lose their jobs.
Arts facilitator eliminated
Evening quickly turned into night at the Turlock City Council meeting on Tuesday, where debate over the proposed budget remained civil - yet contentious - as councilmembers elected to cut the positions of the Arts Facilitator and part-time Fleet Maintenance employees, while shuffling dollars between funds to retain one Building and Safety Division employee, who will solely scan documents.
Arts facilitator eliminated
Evening quickly turned into night at the Turlock City Council meeting on Tuesday, where debate over the proposed budget remained civil - yet contentious - as councilmembers elected to cut the positions of the Arts Facilitator and part-time Fleet Maintenance employees, while shuffling dollars between funds to retain one Building and Safety Division employee, who will solely scan documents.
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Assyrian statue closer to finding new home
The search to find a permanent home for a 9-foot bronze statue of an ancient Assyrian ruler may soon come to an end thanks to the efforts of the Queen Shamiram Statue Location Subcommittee, compromised of two members from the Turlock Parks and Recreation Commission and three members of the Arts Commission. The subcommittee banded together last month after California State University, Stanislaus refused to host the statue on its premises. Though the ...
Want better roads? Open your wallet
There is a general consensus that Turlock's streets are in need of some repair. The question now is if Turlock's citizens are willing to help pay for the repairs and if so, how will the funds be generated. During a special meeting Tuesday night the Turlock City Council heard a status update on the city's road conditions and delved further into the issue of how the repairs can be funded. In the ...
Main Street freeway sign sparks Planning debate
Main Street businesses are hoping to attract more traffic - and customers - off Hwy. 99 with a new multi-tenant freeway sign, but Turlock Planning commissioners are wary of putting up such a large structure. The proposed project would see the removal of the existing freeway-oriented pole sign and replace it with an 85-foot tall, 38-foot wide multi-tenant freeway sign. The sign is designed for up to nine panels on each side, totaling ...
Farmers’ market looks to lay down new roots
The success of the Turlock Farmers' Market over the last few years has it looking for some room to grow.
Finding jobs for vets goal of Congressional caucus
In an attempt to give support to those who paid their due for the country, Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) launched the Congressional Veterans Job Caucus for the 113th Congress last Wednesday to promote career opportunities for unemployed veterans. The bipartisan effort, which is led by Representatives Denham, Tim Walz (D-MN) and Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), highlighted the "I Hire Vets" initiative and their commitment to decrease the unemployment rate ...
Council learns of loss tax revenue, benefit savings
The Turlock City Council amended the current fiscal year budget Tuesday night to account for savings from employee health care costs and losses of property tax revenue, among other changes. The first remittance of property taxes was less than expected and if the trend continues for the rest of the year, the city would see a reduction of about $380,000 in revenue. The amended budget also addresses savings the city is reaping ...
Olsen bill focuses on teacher assessment
Assembly member Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) recently introduced Assembly Bill 430, known as the Teacher Professional Growth Plan (TPGP), a program that is designed to revise the current Stull Act by allowing teachers to implement their own plans for professional growth throughout the school year. "California has a tremendous amount of talent when it comes to educators. In order to retain that talent, we must foster an environment that allows teachers to grow and ...
On the road to improvement
For those Turlock residents tired of dodging potholes and bouncing along bumpy streets - and really, who isn't? - there is cause to smile as the city takes some initial steps toward road improvements. On Tuesday night the Turlock City Council approved by a 5-0 vote the funding of a Pavement Management Project, an in-depth analysis of the city's network of streets. The PMP generates a Pavement Condition Index, which gives each street ...
Cannella: Stop stealing food from low-income students
In response to a recent state report that reviewed how schools diverted student meal funds for other needs, Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) introduced Senate Bill 302, The School Lunch Protection Act. The report, titled "Food Fight: Small team of state examiners no match for schools that divert student meal funds," was created by the Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes and gave a detailed revelation of how nearly $200 million was stolen from ...
Affordable housing, budget on docket for City Council
The Turlock City Council will consider approving a loan Tuesday night to purchase a four-plex for the use of affordable housing. The loan of $270, 025 between the city and Stanislaus County Affordable Housing Corporation would be used to cover the purchase and closing costs of a four-plex at 1060 Alpha Street. Stanislaus County Affordable Housing Corporation promotes construction and development of affordable housing in the county, along with assisting in transitional ...
Mayor expects brighter economic days in Turlock's future
The days of deep budgetary cuts and expenditure freezes in Turlock should be coming to an end as new industries and developments spur the city's economic growth. "Turlock has turned the economic corner," said Mayor John Lazar in his State of the City address. "We continue to see our local economy move in a positive direction forward." The annual address, given this morning at the Turlock Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast, touts ...
TURLOCK CITY COUNCIL: HOW THEY VOTED
Amend the Turlock Municipal Code to change the number of permits given to firework vendors from 50 to 35. The highest number of permits issued in one year has been 27, according to city records. The amendment also eliminates the need for nonprofits to possess a tax exemption certificate from both the California Franchise Tax Board and the Internal Revenue Service. Mayor John Lazar – Yes Vice Mayor Bill DeHart – Yes ...
Hughson commits to farmland preservation
The City of Hughson has paved the way to be a county leader in agricultural preservation. The City Council solidified this intention by adopting the Farmland Preservation Program at its Jan. 28 meeting. Community Development Director Thom Clark hopes that Hughson's decision to preserve prime farmland would influence neighboring communities that also possess the finite resource to reconsider their options when planning urban developments. The Farmland Preservation Program requires that for any ...
Council starts strategic planning process
In just a few years time Turlock could see the addition of a new fire station, a citywide bicycle plan, an annexation of county islands, and a northeast expressway if everything laid out in the city's strategic plan comes to fruition. All these ideas and more were addressed Tuesday night during the city's first strategic planning session of the new year. A strategic plan is an opportunity for the city to identify the ...
City acquires more land for transit hub
The Turlock city Council approved the purchase of two parcels at the Regional Transit Center Tuesday night at a price point that is 18 percent above the appraised value. In a unanimous vote the Council agreed to the purchase of the two parcels at N. Golden State Boulevard and Hawkeye Avenue for $1.53 million plus escrow closing costs. The total cost cannot exceed $1.54 million. The parcels are being purchased as part ...
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