Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says mandatory evacuation was lifted for residents in areas affected by flooding.
The settlement includes raises and back pay going back to 2017. Last month, Controller Chris Hollins said the deal will mean cutting other areas in the city budget.HOUSTON — Houston City Controller Chris Hollins is hosting a public briefing on the proposed settlement between the city and the Professional Fire Fighters Association. During the 11 a.m. briefing, Hollins will share information on how the proposed HFD raises compare with compensation for other major Texas fire departments.
Other ideas floated then included cutting costs by five percent across each city department, vacancy reductions and consolidating call centers.Dubowski told the council they’re considering adjusting fees to keep up with inflation and studying the possibility of a new garbage fee of around $20 a month.
Lancton said settling this case instead of going to trial saves taxpayers money and spreads the payments out.The Texas attorney general, Houston City Council, and District Judge Lauren Reeder must approve the settlement agreement. However, council members are still uncertain about what the final product will be and its potential impact on the city’s financial footing going forward.
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