La Feria News April 20, 2016

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Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons By Janet Tharpe

Addictive Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies “These are a favorite in my family!�

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Ania Rebeil Cedar Lake, IN (pop. 11,560)

nia Rebeil’s Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies taste just as great as you’d imagine... and then some! Recently I made a batch for a neighbor, then promptly had to make another RQH IRU P\ IDPLO\²WKH\ ZHUH JRQH LQ D Ă€DVK Great to bring to a potluck, for a lunchbox treat or to make just because it’s Tuesday. See step-by-step photos of Ania’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/chocolatechipbrownies <RXÂśOO DOVR ÂżQG D PHDO SODQQHU FRXSRQV DQG chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinchâ€?...

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Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies What You Need CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH: 1 1/4 c brown sugar, light 3/4 c shortening 2 tbsp milk 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 egg F DOO SXUSRVH Ă RXU 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 c chocolate chips 1 c chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional CREAM CHEESE FILLING: 16 oz. cream cheese 1 c sugar 2 tbsp vanilla extract 2 eggs

Directions • In a large bowl mix all ingredients for chocolate chip cookies in the order listed above. Divide into two parts and set aside. • In a second bowl, mix all cream cheese ÀOOLQJ LQJUHGLHQWV XQWLO VPRRWK • Spread one part of cookie dough on the bottom of greased 9x13 pan. It will help if your hands are wet, otherwise, WKH GRXJK ZLOO VWLFN WR \RXU ÀQJHUV ‡ 3RXU WKH FUHDP FKHHVH ÀOOLQJ RYHU WKH cookie dough. ‡ 7RS WKH ÀOOLQJ ZLWK UHPDLQLQJ GRXJK by creating dabs of dough (or little pancakes of dough). Once again, it will KHOS LI \RXU ÀQJHUV DUH ZHW • Bake at 350 F for about 50 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean. • Cool and divide into bite-size pieces (about 40 or so).

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CITY OF PRIMERA, TEXAS FAIR HOUSING STATEMENT

The City of Primera hereby declares its support of fair housing practices. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the locality to bring about, through fair, orderly, and lawful procedures, the opportunity of each person to obtain housing without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, marital status, parenthood, or age. It is further declared that such policy is established upon the recognition of the inalienable rights of each individual to obtain housing and further, that denial of such rights is detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the locality and constitutes an unjust denial or deprivation of such inalienable rights which is within the power and the proper responsibility of government to prevent. The locality has a Fair Housing Policy that may be examined and copied by interested groups or individuals during office hours. The month of April has been proclaimed "Fair Housing Month"; copies of the official proclamation are available at the Primera City Hall between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. POLICY STATEMENT ESTABLISHING NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON HANDICAPPED CONDITIONS

The City of Primera announces that it has adopted a policy of nondiscrimination based on handicapped conditions concerning access, participation, and benefit of programs and activities operated or conducted by the locality. This policy is in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 24 CFR, Part 8, "Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally-Assisted Programs and Activities of HUD," dated June 2, 1988. Interested individuals or groups may obtain copies of this policy statement by calling the City Administrator, who has been assigned to coordinate compliance with this policy, and may be contacted at (956) 423-9654. POLICY STATEMENT ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

The City of Primera announces that it has adopted a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement personnel within its jurisdiction against an individual engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. This policy is in compliance with Section 519 of Public Law 101-44, 1990, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act. Copies of this policy statement may be obtained by calling the City Administrator at (956) 423-9654. COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

In order to comply with the requirements of the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) and of 10 T.A.C. Section 178.1 and Section 178.2, the locality has citizen complaint procedures intended to provide a timely written response to all complaints made against its proposed or completed TCDP efforts. Responses to complaints will be made within no more than ten (10) working days. A copy of the complaint procedures can be obtained upon request at (956) 423-9654. The established complaint procedures are an element of the local Citizen Participation Plan, and meet the requirements of USHUD Section 504 (24 CFR) concerning nondiscrimination based on handicapped conditions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

The City of Primera is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Pat Patterson, Mayor Date published: April 20, 2015

POLICY STATEMENT ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

The City of Primera announces that it has adopted a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement personnel within its jurisdiction against an individual engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. This policy is in compliance with Section 519 ofEmployment Opportunity Public Law 101-44, 1990, U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanWater Distribution/Wastewater Collection Maintenance Development Appropriations Act. Copies of this policy statement may be obtained by La calling theis City Administrator at applicant for a Water The City of Feria seeking a qualified (956) 423-9654. Distribution/Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker. Job

requirements include: high PROCEDURES school diploma or GED, valid Texas Driver COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE License, ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL), and ability In order to comply with the requirements to heavy Community machinery (i.e. backhoe). Preferred qualifications of operate the Texas Development Program (TCDP)CDL, and bilingual of 10 T.A.C. Section include a current ability fluent in English and Spanish, 178.1 and Section 178.2, the locality has experience or knowledge of water distribution and wastewater citizen complaint procedures intended to collection systems. The successful applicant will have the ability to work provide a timely written response to all a complaints 24Ͳhour onͲcall to respond to emergencies, and perform some madeshift against its proposed or completed TCDP efforts. Responses to evening or weekend work. This is a full time, hourly paid position. complaints will be madeinsurance within no and moreretirement. than Benefits include health Applications are ten (10) working days. A copy of the available at La can Feria City upon Hall and online at complaint procedures be obtained www.cityoflaferia.com/departments/humanͲresources . For additional request at (956) 423-9654. The established complaint procedures are an element of the information, call City Hall at 956Ͳ797Ͳ2261. The City of La Feria is an local Opportunity Citizen Participation Plan,Employer and meet Equal Provider and and does not discriminate the requirements of USHUD Section 504 (24 based on race, color, religion, sex, national CFR) concerning nondiscrimination based origin, age, or disability. Position will be open until filled. Submit completed applications to La on handicapped conditions. Feria City Hall located at 115 E. Commercial Avenue, ATTN: Human EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Resource Director, MondayͲFriday between 8:00 AMͲ4:30 PM or via STATEMENT email to esanchez@cityoflaferia.com. Para información sobre esta The City of Primera is an Equal Opportunity oportunidad de trabajo comuníquese con Esmeralda R. Sánchez al 956Ͳ and Affirmative Action employer. 797Ͳ2261. Pat Patterson, Mayor Date published: April 20, 2015

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION (AVISO DE ELECCIÓN GENERAL)

To the Registered Voters of the City of La Feria, Texas: (A los votantes registrados de la Ciudad de La Feria, Texas) Notice is hereby given that the polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016, for voting in a City General Election to elect a City Commissioner, Position No. 1. (Notifíquese, por la presente, que la casilla electoral citada abajo se abrirá desde las 7:00 de la mañana hasta las 7:00 de la noche el sábado 7 de mayo de 2016, para votar en la Elección General para elegir un Comisionado Posición Número 1.) Location of Polling Place (Dirección de La Casilla Electoral): Old Sam Houston Elementary School 474 Villarreal Street La Feria, Texas 78559 Early voting by personal appearance for the General Election will be conducted each weekday and Saturday, with the exception of official Federal, State and Local holidays beginning on April 25, 2016, and ending May 3, 2016 at: Old Sam Houston Elementary School, 474 Villarreal Street, La Feria, Texas 78559. Following are the dates and times: (La votación adelantada en persona se llevará a cabo durante los días de la semana y sábado, menos los días oficiales de festivos del gobierno federal, estado o local, empezando el día 25 de abril 2016 y terminando el día 3 de mayo de 2016 en: La escuela antigua Sam Houston, 474 Villarreal Street, La Feria, Texas 78559. El horario de la Casilla Electoral será a lo siguiente:) Monday through Friday, April 25 through April 29, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (lunes a viernes, 25 de abril hasta 29 de abril, 2016, 9:00 de la mañana hasta las 6:00 de la tarde) Saturday, April 30, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (sábado, 30 de abril 2016, 10:00 de la mañana hasta las 2:00 de la tarde) Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and May 3, 2016, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (12 hour days) (lunes y martes, 2 y 3 de mayo, 2016, 8:00 de la mañana hasta las 8:00 de la tarde (12 horas al día) Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to (las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán en ausencia por correo deberán enviarse a): Early Voting Clerk Cameron County Elections Department PO Box 3587 Brownsville, TX 78523 Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on April 26, 2016 (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votarán en ausencia por correo deberán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el 26 de abril 2016.) Issued this the 14th day of April 2016. (Emitida este día 14 de abril 2016.) Victor Gonzalez, Jr., Mayor

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NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION

AVISO DE ELECCION PARA EMISION DE BONOS

SANTA MARIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE SANTA MARIA

SATURDAY, May 7, 2016

Fecha de Eleccion: SABADO, dia 7 de Mayo del 2016

Proposition: All resident, qualified voters of the District shall be entitled to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the following proposition:

Proposicion: Todo votante, residente y calificado para votar tendra derecho a votar “A FAVOR” o “EN CONTRA” de la siguiente Proposicion:

SHALL THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (THE "BOARD") OF THE SANTA MARIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (THE "DISTRICT") BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL AT ANY PRICE OR PRICES THE BONDS OF THE DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF NINE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($9,410,000) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT AND THE PURCHASE OF THE NECESSARY SITES THEREOF, WHICH BONDS MAY BE ISSUED IN VARIOUS SERIES OR ISSUES, SHALL MATURE SERIALLY OR OTHERWISE NOT MORE THAN 40 YEARS FROM THEIR DATE OR DATES AND BEAR INTEREST AT SUCH RATE OR RATES (FIXED, VARIABLE, FLOATING, ADJUSTABLE OR OTHERWISE) AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD WITHIN ITS DISCRETION AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, BUT NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATE NOW OR HEREAFTER AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AND SAID BONDS SHALL BE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, AND MAY BE REDEEMABLE PRIOR TO MATURITY, AND MAY BE ISSUED IN SUCH FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND MANNER, AND UNDER SUCH TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND DETAILS, AND SHALL BE SIGNED AND EXECUTED, AS PROVIDED BY THE BOARD IN THE RESOLUTION OR ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS; AND SHALL THE BOARD BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY AND PLEDGE, AND CAUSE TO BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED, ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAXES ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT UNLIMITED AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS THEY BECOME DUE, WITHOUT LIMIT AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, ALL AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, INCLUDING PARTICULARLY (BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION) SUBCHAPTER A OF CHAPTER 45.001 OF THE TEXAS EDUCATION CODE, TOGETHER WITH ALL AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS THERETO?

¿SERÁ AUTORIZADA LA MESA DIRECTIVA (LA "MESA DIRECTIVA") DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE SANTA MARIA, TEXAS (EL "DISTRITO") A EMITIR Y VENDER A CUALQUIER PRECIO O PRECIOS LOS BONOS DEL DISTRITO EN LA CANTIDAD DE NUEVE MILLONES CUATROCIENTOS DIEZ MIL DOLARES ($9,410,000) PARA LA CONSTRUCCIÓN Y EL EQUIPAJE DE EDIFICIOS ESCOLARES EN EL DISTRITO Y LA COMPRA DE SITIOS PARA SU CONSTRUCCION, CUYOS BONOS SERÁN EMITIDOS EN VARIAS SERIES O EMISIONES Y SE VENCERAN DE SERIE O DE OTRA MANERA NO MÁS TARDE QUE 40 AÑOS DESPUÉS DE SUS FECHAS Y DARAN INTERESES AL TIPO O TIPOS DE INTERÉS (FIJO, VARIABLE, FLOTANTE, AJUSTABLE O OTRAMENTE) COMO SERÁ DETERMINADO POR LA MESA DIRECTIVA A SU DISCRECIÓN EL DÍA DE LA EMISIÓN DE LOS BONOS, PERO EL TIPO DE INTERÉS NO EXCEDERA EL MÁXIMO TIPO DE INTERÉS AUTORIZADO POR LEY, ACTUALMENTE O EN EL FUTURO, Y TENDRÁ LA MESA DIRECTIVA LA AUTORIZACIÓN PARA IMPONER, Y COMPROMETER Y MANDAR EVALUAR Y COBRAR ANUALMENTE LOS IMPUESTOS SEGÚN SOBRE EL VALOR DE LOS BIENES GRAVABLES EN EL DISTRITO, SUFICIENTE PARA PAGAR EL CAPITAL E INTERES SOBRE LOS BONOS CUANDO LLEGUEN LAS FECHAS DE SUS VENCIMIENTOS, CON LA CONDICION QUE DICHOS IMPUESTOS JAMAS TENDRAN LIMITE EN TIPO O EN CANTIDAD SOBRE EL VALUO ESTABLECIDO DE LOS BIENES RAICES EN EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR, COMO LO AUTORIZA LA CONSTITUCIÓN DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS Y LAS LEYES DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS, INCLUYENDO EL SUBCAPITULO (A) DEL CAPITULO 45 DEL CÓDIGO DE EDUCACIÓN DE TEXAS, JUNTO CON LAS MODIFICACIONES Y ADICIONES A ESTOS?

Form of Proposition on Ballot. At Early Voting and at the Election, the proposition shall be submitted to the voters in substantially the following form: "Place an 'X' in the square beside the statement indicating the way you wish to vote."

Forma de Proposicion en la Boleta. sustancialmente la siguiente forma:

“Marque con una “X” la manera como desea votar por la Proposición” [ ] A FAVOR ¿LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS EN LA CANTIDAD DE $9,410,000 E IMPONER IMPUESTOS SUFICIENTES PARA PAGAR LOS BONOS?

[ ] FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,140,000 IN BONDS AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF?

[ ] EN CONTRA

[ ] AGAINST

Sitios de Votación; Precintos.

Election Day Polling Places; Voting Precincts. On Election Day, the Election shall be conducted at the following Election Day Polling Place:

El dia de Eleccion, la Eleccion se llevara a cabo en el siguiente sitio de votacion: Parte del Precinto No. 24 del Condado de Cameron:

Part of Cameron County Precinct No. 24:

Santa Maria ISD Board Room 11119 Old Military Hwy 281 Santa Maria, Texas 78592

Santa Maria ISD Board Room 11119 Old Military Hwy 281 Santa Maria, Texas 78592 Date of Election: SATURDAY, May 7, 2016 The hours during which the Election Day Polling Place is to be open shall be from 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 7:00 o'clock p.m. The boundaries of each voting precinct in the school district for the Election shall be coterminous with a part of Cameron County election precinct No. 24. Early voting days, dates, hours, and polling places: Polling Place for Early Voting By Personal Appearance. The Polling Place for early voting (which will be the only place for voting by personal appearance) shall be at Santa Maria ISD Board Room, 11119 Military Hwy, Santa Maria, Texas 78592. Early voting by personal appearance shall take place at the Early Voting Place beginning on Monday, April 25, 2016 through Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Early voting shall be conducted as provided for under the Texas Election Code on the following days, dates, and hours during the early voting period: Day and Date Monday, April 25, 2016 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Thursday, April 28, 2016 Friday, April 29, 2016 Monday, May 2, 2016 Tuesday, May 3, 2016

La Proposicion será sometida a los votantes en la boleta en

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Hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Early Voting By Mail. Early voting by mail shall be conducted in accordance with provisions of Chapter 86 of the Texas Election Code, which requires that application for ballots by mail must be received by the Early Voting Clerk no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, and the marked ballot must be received by the early voting clerk no later than 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Application for ballots by mail shall be mailed to Cameron County Election Department, P.O. Box 3587, Brownsville, Texas 78523 addressed to Mr. Remi Garza, Elections Department. The Early Voting Clerk is authorized to appoint a Deputy Early Voting Clerk.

Fecha de Eleccion: SABADO, dia 7 de Mayo del 2016 El sitio de votacion estara abierto de las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. Los limites del precinto para la Eleccion seran colindantes con parte del precinto electoral No. 24 del Condado de Cameron. Votación Temprana, dias, fechas, horario y sitios de votacion. Sitio para Votacion Temprana en Persona. El sitio para Votacion Temprana (lo cual sera el unico sitio para votacion en persona) sera en el Santa Maria ISD Board Room, 11119 Military Hwy, Santa Maria, Texas 78592. Votacion Temprana en persona se llevara acabo en el sitio para votacion temprana comenzando el Lunes, día 25 de Abril del 2016 y terminara el Martes, día 3 de Mayo del 2016. La Votación Temprana sera conducida en conformidad con el Codigo Electoral de Texas en los siguientes dias, fechas, y horarios: Día y Fecha Lunes, día 25 de Abril del 2016 Martes, día 26 de Abril del 2016 Miercoles, día 27 de Abril del 2016 Jueves, día 28 de Abril del 2016 Viernes, día 29 de Abril del 2016 Lunes, día 2 de Mayo del 2016 Martes, día 3 de Mayo del 2016

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Votacón Temprana por Correo Postal. Votacion temprana por correo postal sera conducida en conformidad con las provisiones del Capitulo 86 de el Codigo Electoral de Texas lo cual requiere que la applicacion para obtener una bolete sea recibida por el Encargado de Votacion Temprana a mas tardar el Martes, dia 26, de Abril del 2016. La boleta marcada tiene que ser recibida por el Encargado de Votacion Temprana a mas tardar a las 7:00 p.m. el Sabado, dia 7 de Mayo, del 2016. La dirección del lugar en donde se puede obtener una applicación para una boleta para votar en la votación temprana por correo postal y a donde se dirijen las boletas votadas en la votacion temprana por correo postal sera Cameron County Election Department, P.O. Box 3587, Brownsville, Texas 78523 y seran dirijidas al Sr. Remi Garza, Elections Department. El Encargado de Votacion Temprana esta autorizado a nombrar a un Encargado Diputado de Votacion Temprana.

A SINCERE THANK YOU La Feria 2016 Trash Bash a KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL affiliate participating in the 2016 Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off

SPONSORS Republic Services El Centro Cricket

Participants La Feria Mayor, City Commissioners, and Commissioners Elect David Sanchez Elementary Student Council W. B. Green Jr. High Student Council W. B. Green Jr. High Library Club LFHS Student Council LFHS National Honor Society LFHS Environmental Club Girl Scout Troop #269 Girl Scout Troop #383 First Baptist Church Youth La Feria Chamber of Commerce and all of the Volunteers who made this Event a Success. With your HELP we picked up trash, cleaned up our Parks, recycled and made our community look better while improving awareness among our youth. The spirit continues . . . City of La Feria

CITY OF LA FERIA Bid Advertisement and Invitation for Bids

The City of La Feria will receive competitive sealed bids for Parking and Drainage Improvements for the Technology and Success Center and the Community Safe Room until 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2016, at City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas, 78559. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids should be addressed to City Manager Sunny K. Philip, at the above address and should include the notation “Sealed Bid” as well as the date and time of the bid opening. Bid/Contract Documents may be examined and/or obtained at the office of Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Associates (SWG), 611 Bill Summers Intl., Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596. Copies may be obtained for $40.00 per set of documents. Bidder must be registered as a “plan holder” with SWG to ensure receipt of any addenda issued. Each Proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name of the Project. Bidders must submit two (2) complete proposal packages.

A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of La Feria, or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. The bid security must be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid. Bids without check or bid bond will not be considered. The Bidding firm must be able to furnish Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Warranty Bond from a U.S. Treasury certified surety company acceptable to the Owner with the signed Contract. The successful bidder must submit Form 1295, Certificate of Interested Parties, with the signed contract as prescribed by the Texas Ethics Commission, in compliance with Texas Government Code Section 2252.908. Bids may be held by the City of La Feria for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award. While it is not mandatory, prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at La Feria City Hall, 115 East Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible, qualified bidder who submitted a complete bid on or before the date and time and at the place stated in the bid documents. The City of La Feria reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding. The City of La Feria is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Sunny K. Philip, City Manager City of La Feria April 13, 2016

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