By HOMER HERNANDEZ
Special to the NEWS
The San Benito City Commissioners convened for their regularly scheduled City Commission meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Several noteworthy updates were presented during the meeting, including an update from San Benito Police Chief Mario Perea concerning recent bomb threats issued across the Rio Grande Valley. Rey Carrillo from Republic Services also addressed the audience, announcing a price increase. Additionally, Ramon Rodriguez, the director of Parks and Recreation, provided a summary of the projects his department has been actively working on.
During the segment dedicated to community concerns, Chief Perea delivered a debriefing on the recent Valley-wide bomb threats. He emphasized the thorough investigations being conducted, stating, “We investigate these threats exhaustively, and if there is sufficient probable cause, we take appropriate legal action.” This discussion stemmed from a recent threat directed at Rising Scholars campus located on Paso Real in San Benito.
Carrillo from Republic Services explained that the price hike was primarily driven by a 12-month, year-over-year increase in the water trash Consumer Price Index (CPI). The proposed increase amounts to 4%, which was the maximum agreed upon during negotiations a couple of years ago, he explained.
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