BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved selecting an executive search firm to lead the search for the next City Manager. The City has received seven bids from firms: Colin Baenziger & Associates; Strategic Government Resources; Ralph Anderson & Associates; The Waters Consulting Group; Bob Murray & …
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Sep 19 2013
Council targets street improvements
BY MARTHA MCCLAIN Special to the PRESS The familiar topic of street improvements in Laguna Vista was discussed at the Town’s September meeting, with a report on funding methods presented. Options to create street improvements were addressed by City Manager Rolando Vela who presented suggestions for Council consideration. Various financing possibilities were included in a …
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Sep 05 2013
Underage drinking concerns
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com No one likes it when underage party goers consume alcohol, especially when it’s in their backyards during Spring Break each year. Resident Vic Sprecher would like the City to do something about it, at least for one week during the month in which all of the schools and colleges …
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Aug 22 2013
$25M plan for Centre approved
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved the scope of work and $25 million price tag for its plan to renovate and expand the Convention Centre. Of that total projected cost, nearly $11 million would go toward renovations, including: exhibit hall ($3.38 million); meeting rooms ($2.01 million); …
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Aug 15 2013
Paid parking looms
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Enjoy the free parking on South Padre Island while it lasts. The Island’s City Council has approved a series of recommendations provided by staff regarding institution of a paid parking initiative. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Port Isabel-South Padre Island PRESS. Call (956) 943-5545 to …
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Aug 08 2013
Council delays renovations for Convention Centre
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council Wednesday tabled plans to renovate the SPI Convention Centre and set a special called meeting for 2 p.m., next Thursday, to continue discussing options on how to move forward with the $15 million project. “I still think we need a lot of …
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Jul 18 2013
Council OK’s bond issue for Convention Centre
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved issuing a 30-year bond, at $2.3 million per year, to finance the long-discussed renovation and expansion of the South Padre Island Convention Centre. The City is ready to enter into the design and development phase as it has already received …
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Jul 12 2013
Council holds hearing to discuss parking issues
BY CHRISTINA R. GARZA Staff Writer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday held a public hearing to discuss comprehensive parking solutions. Staff Attorney Scottie Aplin of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) presented an overview of the Texas Open Beaches Act. The act requires local governments to establish laws to protect the …
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