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Monday, 23 April 2012 12:20 |
Mayor Scott Avedisian said today that the amount of the city’s municipal general fund bonded debt, excluding schools, as of the end of this fiscal year, will be at its lowest in 15 years.
The outstanding debt as of June 30 is projected at $18,411,883, Avedisian said. In 1997, outstanding debt stood at $17,730,517 and climbed steadily, to a peak of $31.4 million at the close of FY05.
The last time City of Warwick general obligation bonds were issued was in January 2006, and after that, Avedisian placed a moratorium on the issuance of any new bonded debt through general obligation bonds.
The School Department outstanding debt stands at $32,014,905, down from a high of $40,929,166 at the close of FY05. (The schools added additional debt totaling roughly $8.1 million in RIHEBC bonds in FY 10 and FY11)..
Total general fund outstanding debt (municipal and schools) is at $50 million, down from a high of $72,369,424 in FY05. That figure does not include enterprise fund debt.
“Although it has been a difficult decision not to issue municipal bonds that were approved in November 2006, we realized that it was the right course of action for our city’s fiscal stability,” Avedisian said. “When we compare the debt rates over the past 15 years, it’s apparent that that decision is paying off.”
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Monday, 16 April 2012 12:23 |
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Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today the creation of, by executive order, two separate committees to study the re-use of the Potowomut and Christopher Rhodes elementary school facilities and make recommendations to the administration.
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Monday, 26 March 2012 14:39 |
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The URI Master Energy Training is a series of six introductory-level evening classes that provide residents, businesses, municipalities and any interested individuals with practical information on how to save money, protect the environment and support RI's green economy with energy efficiency, conservation, renewable energy and alternative fuels. The program also covers the latest information on government incentives, energy policy and noteworthy efforts around the state. Learning from a variety of local experts, participants gain a basic yet broad understanding of energy issues on local, regional, national and global scales. No prior experience or knowledge is required.
For more information and registration, visit http://www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/ec/energytraining.html. |
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012 09:47 |
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Mayor Scott Avedisian, Police Col. Stephen McCartney and other police officials will kick off the department’s recruitment drive at a press conference tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in the community room of police headquarters, 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.
The drive will be held through April 1. Recruitment efforts will include advertisements in local and regional web-based and print media outlets, to include multicultural publications, as well as public/private internet job boards, social networks and select radio/television announcements.
Qualified applicants must be between 21 and 35 year old, a United States citizen with a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university, or proof of five years of continuous military reserve service or three years of active duty. Those with three years of prior law enforcement or corrections experience, who do not have the requisite college credits will also receive consideration and are encouraged to apply. Applicants must also hold a valid driver’s license, be of good moral character and successfully complete a selection process, including a physical agility test, written exam and oral interview, and a thorough background investigation.
The Warwick Police Department is one of only approximately 2,000 law enforcement agencies internationally to have been accredited by The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA).
The Warwick Police Department is considered a model for other law enforcement agencies throughout the state and is a participating member of the Rhode Island Police Accredited Coalition, which provides advice and practical assistance to agencies seeking to earn national accreditation. The State Police force was the first agency to be accredited in Rhode Island. Warwick followed and is recognized as the first city or town police department to achieve accreditation status. |
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Thursday, 15 December 2011 10:30 |
The city’s Board of Public Safety has voted to allow all Class B and D licensed liquor establishments to extend liquor serving hours until 2 a.m. on January 1 (New Year’s Eve celebrations).
The decision encompasses all restaurants, including some pizza parlors that serve liquor, sports bars that offer a limited menu, as well as country clubs, VFW and American Legion halls and similar facilities. |
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Thursday, 15 December 2011 09:00 |
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National Non-profit Offers Eye Exams at No Cost to Rhode Island Seniors
Telling someone about EyeCare America may be the greatest gift to give during the holiday season. The national non-profit organization, in partnership with the City of Warwick Dept. of Human Services and the Buttonwood Community Center encourages friends and family in Rhode Island to visit www.eyecareamerica.org and connect the seniors in their lives with a no cost eye exam. This national campaign makes it easy for everyone to Give the Gift of Sight!
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Friday, 09 December 2011 09:03 |
Police officials, Mayor Scott Avedisian and the Board of Public Safety will attend the department’s promotional ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the community room of police headquarters, 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.
The following have completed training at the Municipal Police Academy and will be sworn in as probationary officers: Quentin Tavares, Jeffrey Taranto, Nicholas Reay-Alton, Christopher Lo, Matthew Higgins, Andrew Gilmartin, and Charles Austin.
The following have completed their terms as probationary officers and will be sworn in as Third Class Officers: Patrick H. Smith and Hovsep Sarkisian.
Special recognition will also be given to John T. McHale and Frank Magee, who were promoted to the rank of detective within the last five months. |
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Wednesday, 07 December 2011 09:03 |
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City residents and individuals who work in Warwick are invited to take part in a survey that has been developed as part of the ongoing process to update the city’s comprehensive plan, Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today.
The survey – available online at http://www.warwickcompplan.com/?page_id=21 – takes approximately seven to 10 minutes to complete and includes a range of general and specific questions designed to afford Warwick residents, businesses and the local workforce additional opportunities to help guide and shape the new plan.
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