Also on the agenda, $66,000 for mowing Zacate Creek area- anyone got a goat?



Is the City's $66,000 contract for mowing Zacate Creek a Baa-aa-aad Idea?


One of the things on the upcoming city council meeting that got my attention was a motion to award a $66,000 contract for mowing and maintaining the Zacate Creek area from Meadow & Canal Streets to the mouth of the Rio Grande. That's a lot of money for what probably is a part-time job. The motion doesn't say how often the contractor has to be present. For all we know, he/she might just make an appearance once in a while and spend half a morning picking up papers. I don't recall seeing very tall grass in the area but I might be wrong. In any event, here the city goes again with their big spending ways courtesy of the taxpayers.

Another interesting item is one that is attributed to Mike Garza. It appears that he wants to regulate the "Cash for Gold" industry in Laredo. I do admit I've seen quite a few signs inviting people to seel their go for immediate cash. Who knows, maybe there's a councilperson who's got a gold-buying sideline business. it always seems that the elected so-called leaders have long tentacles when it comes to special interests.