June 2 , 2009

MAY 26th CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 The City Council will recognize the Midland Fire Department for their efforts during last year’s Fill the Boot Fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).  In 2008, the MFD raised more than $115,000 in three days standing at various intersections in Midland.  The City Council will also consider an item allowing the MFD to participate in the 2009 event to be held June 11, 12, & 13.  Media Contact: Russ Conley/Fire Chief at 685.7330

The City Council will consider appropriating earned interest from the 2006 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).  As required, the 2006 JAG was placed in an interest bearing account.  If approved, the interest would be made available in order to acquire needed equipment.  Media Contact: Price Robinson/Police Chief at 685.7101 

The City Council will consider accepting reimbursement funds from the Texas Department of State Health and Services to assist the Midland Health & Senior Services Division with the delivery of a mobile communications center.  The $85,800 will help with operating expenses related to Bioterrorism Preparedness.  This includes equipment (satellite Internet access, videoconferencing, phones, servers). The federal funds are allocated to the state as part of public health prevention practices.  Media Contact: Sal Garcia/Health & Senior Services Administrator at 681.7613

• Two public hearings will be held regarding the 2008/09 Community Development Block Grant Program.  The amendment would allocate $244,526 to make street improvements within the Mulberry Draw Target Area.  Four blocks of Walnut Avenue could be paved with the funds.  The second item would add $60,000 to the project that has an existing allocation of $400,000 plus the $244,526 for a total of $704,526.  The amendment will also add $22,596 for sidewalk improvements in the San Juan Target area.  Media Contact: Sylvester Cantu at 685.7408

2 FOR 1 CAT ADOPTION 

During the month of June, the City of Midland Animal Services will offer 2 for 1 cat adoptions. 

The price of adoption is $35.  There is an addition fee of $22 if the pet is old enough to be vaccinated, 3 months of age.  The vaccination fee, for cats older than 3 months, would be in place for the second cat as well. 

The shelter has seen an increase in the number of kittens and cats.  Officials hope the program helps to find homes for the felines. 

Media Contact: Paul O’Neill/Director of Animal Services at 685.7424

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