2009 Economic Development Summit

 

 

2009 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCES
FOR THE BORDER AND BEYOND

       ”HOSTED BY THE CITY OF DEL RIO”
        October 8, 2009
       ”Partnering for a Better Tomorrow!!”  

 For more information visit www.cityofdelrio.com

 

   Please “RSVP” by October 1, 2009 to Debbie Goodman @
361-881-5911, Toll Free Fax 866-758-1768,
or send email

ddgoodman@aep.com

August 21, 2009 – Del Rio, Texas – Qualia Relief Route

The Qualia Relief Route, Coordinated Border Infrastructure Project (CBI), construction plans were put into motion during a project kick-off meeting with Del Rio City staff, Texas Department of Transportation and MACTEC Engineering & Consulting, Inc today in City Hall. 

Rio Grande Road (also known as Frontera Road) was closed as part of the General Service Administration Del Rio Port of Entry expansion.  This road closure has caused vehicular and truck traffic to travel for many blocks on Del Rio City streets that were not designed to handle this type of constant traffic and heavy truck loads.  It is very important that a relief route be constructed from this area to give the vehicular and truck traffic access to Spur 239 to ensure more traffic circulation.

MACTEC Engineering was the engineering firm selected to provide the professional services of all environmental studies, design and plan preparation for the Qualia Relief Route.  At today’s kick-off meeting, Phase 1 of the project was discussed to include the beginning stages of the required environmental studies.  Currently environmental studies are averaging about a 15 month time frame for proper assessment; this puts the estimated design phase of the project completion date at May 2011. 

“This project is essential for the future economic growth of Del Rio.  I am very excited to be entering into the design phase and look forward to the benefits that the project will provide to our citizens”, City Manager, Frances Rodriguez.

For more information about the Qualia Relief Route CBI Project please contact the City of Del Rio, Engineering Department, 830-774-8526.

Parks & Recreation Installs Playground Equipment

The City of Del Rio Parks & Recreation Department purchased 2 playground sets for a total price of $29,200. Both were funded through Park Reserves money.

The first playground set is designed for  ages 5-12 & was installed at the North Side Walking Trail. This set cost approximately $9,500. This project was accomplished through the efforts of volunteers from Laughlin AFB, City Parks Personnel, and Mr. Ray Vernon (Playground Company Rep) Thank you!

The second set, designed for ages 2-5, was installed in the Amphitheatre area along the San Felipe Creek. Installation of this playground set was accomplished on 27 June 2009. Two local Boy Scouts have taken this project on as their Eagle Scout Project. Cost of this set  was approximately $16,500.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the install!

Boil Water Alert Update

For Immediate Release
July 30 4:00pm
‘Boil Water’ alert update

The City of Del Rio is rescinding a precautionary boil water notice issued July 29th for our residents. Laboratory testing has indicated no evidence of contamination. Residents can return to normal water use.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please sign up to be notifed about City emergencies through our Code Red system.

Boil Water alert update

For Immediate Release
July 29, 2009 6:30pm
‘Boil Water’ alert update

The City of Del Rio precautionary ‘Boil Water’ alert will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink at which time the ‘Boil Water’ alert will be rescinded by the City of Del Rio.
The water line leak was repaired at approximately 1:30pm and our water system is recovering as expected. However, please continue to practice water conservation and limit nonessential water uses until further notice.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Precautionary ‘Boil Alert’ in effect until further notice.

For Immediate Release
Effective July 29, 2009

The City of Del Rio experienced a loss of water pressure overnight due to a waterline break in the City’s water distribution system. As a precautionary measure, all residents & businesses are advised to take the following precautionary measures until further notice:

1. Boil any drinking or cooking water for 2 minutes
prior to consumption.
2. Practice water conservation and limit nonessential
uses of water.

Again, these are precautionary measures. This does not mean that the drinking water is contaminated, we are simply taking precautionary measures due to the low water pressure our system experienced. The boil water alert will be in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink at which time the boil water alert will be rescinded by the City of Del Rio. We have activated Stage 1 of our Water Conservation Plan until we reach normal conditions in the water distribution system. Stage 1 of our Water Conservation Plan asks for our citizens to practice water conservation and limit nonessential uses of water. Thank you for your cooperation.

Del Rio ‘Boxed Fan’ Drive

We are in full swing of the summer and it is hot! The intense heat can be a lot for anyone to handle, but the elderly are especially vulnerable to the dangers that go along with it. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States; more than all the major natural disasters combined, including hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes.

In response to the extreme heat that we experience in Texas, the City of Del Rio is kicking off a ‘Boxed Fan Drive’. We will be accepting new fans (still in original box); specifically 20’’ box fans or 14” or above oscillating fans, as well as monetary donations.
We are asking for your support as we kick off this important project. Fans may be dropped off at any City of Del Rio Fire Station and the Joe Ramos Nutrition Center, located at 1105 W. De La Rosa. For your convenience, monetary donations may be mailed to the Joe Ramos Nutrition Center; Attention Maria Avalos, Nutrition Director.
Donations will be accepted until August 14, 2009.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Persons over 60 years of age account for almost 50% of heat related deaths in Texas, join me in keeping our elderly citizens safe during these summer months.

Bedell Water Tank update:

The Bedell water tanks are operating at full capacity.  Of course we should always look at ways we can help conserve water, however, the tanks are operating properly and available for normal use.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bedell Water Tanks

A power outage has effected the Bedell water tanks and caused limited use.  Please conserve water usage until morning.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Job well done by City Streets & Drainage Crew

Cantu Road

Last phase of work on Cantu Road.  Project should be completed by Thursday, July 16.  Expected to paint center stripe on Monday, July 20.

Another job well done by the City Streets and Drainage Crew!