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City of Half Moon Bay Accepting Applications for the Inaugural Leadership Award |
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City of Half Moon Bay Accepting Applications for the Inaugural Leadership Award
City invites local High School and Middle School students who have made noteworthy contributions to the community to submit applications. HALF MOON BAY, CA – On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the City of Half Moon Bay opened the application process for its inaugural Leadership Award. The award is intended to recognize the outstanding achievements and leadership of middle school and high school students within our community.
Five awards will be given, one each for Middle School, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior level students. The four underclassmen awardees will each receive a $100 scholarship, and the Senior awardee will receive a $500 scholarship. The winners will be selected by the Award Selection Committee, which will be made up of the Mayor and two Recreation Committee Members. The Committee will review each applicant’s noteworthy achievements in citizenship and leadership, including such areas as work ethic, community service, leadership, citizenship, and/or overcoming obstacles to accomplish goals.
To qualify, the recipient: 1. Must be a student in good standing enrolled in any middle school or high school
2. Must be a resident of the City of Half Moon Bay
3. Must have a good attendance and academic record
4. Must have volunteered in the community
5. Must illustrate leadership skills or exemplary citizenship
6. May have overcome adversity or serve as a role model to others
Applications can be downloaded at www.hmbcity.com or picked up in person at Half Moon Bay City Hall ─ 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Completed applications are due at Half Moon Bay City Hall or via email to
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by 5pm on Friday May 10, 2013. Late applications will not be considered.
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City’s Reusable Bag Ordinance Goes into Effect on April 22 ─ Earth Day |
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City’s Reusable Bag Ordinance Goes into Effect on April 22 ─ Earth Day
HALF MOON BAY, CA – On Earth Day, April 22, 2013, the reusable bag ordinance will take effect in the City of Half Moon Bay as well as many other municipalities throughout San Mateo County. The ordinance will prohibit the distribution of single-use carry out bags in order to reduce harmful environmental impacts associated with the bags. To help ease the transition for business owners and residents, enforcement of the new ordinance will not take place until six months after the implementation date.
The City partnered with San Mateo County in a regional approach to this environmental issue. According to industry studies, approximately 20 billion single-use grocery bags are used every year in California, which often make their way into local landfills or waterways. The objectives of the ordinance are to reduce litter, improve regional water quality, lessen the clean-up costs associated with single-use bags, and protect our pristine marine environment.
“As a coastal City, it is essential for Half Moon Bay to take serious measures to protect the environment, particularly in the effort to eliminate waste entering our water system,” stated Mayor Rick Kowalczyk. “At the same time, we need to proceed cautiously and allow business owners the time they need to adapt to the new ordinance. That’s why a six month grace period will be in place to support and educate residents and businesses as they make this transition to reusable bags.”
The reusable bag ordinance will apply to grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies and other shops. It does not apply to plastic bags used for restaurant food take-outs or for produce, meats, bulk foods and prescription medicines.
If retail customers do not bring a reusable bag, the retailer will charge them 10-cents per paper bag until Jan. 1, 2015, after which a 25-cent per bag charge may apply. Shoppers using reusable bags are encouraged to practice “healthy bag habits” that include washing reusable bags regularly to remove bacteria and other potential food contaminants.
Other recommendations for bag safety can be found on the San Mateo County Health System website at http://smchealth.org/BagBan.
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We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Half Moon Bay community newsletter. You can download a PDF version by clicking here. |
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City of Half Moon Bay to Hold Public Meeting on Debt Reduction Options |
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City of Half Moon Bay to Hold Public Meeting on Debt Reduction Options
HALF MOON BAY, CA – On March 13, 2013, the City of Half Moon Bay is hosting a public meeting to review the various options to pay down the City’s bond debts. The purpose of the special meeting is to determine the most effective use of the $13.15 million in insurance proceeds awarded to the City.
Independent legal and bond experts examined various options to determine the most financially beneficial way for the City to utilize the $13.15 million toward debt reduction. They will present their recommendations at Wednesday’s meeting. If a recommended strategy is approved, the City could save an estimated $12M in debt service payments over the life of the bonds, free up general fund monies by approximately $0.3M per year, and pay off the bonds in full by 8/1/2019. While the new funds can significantly influence how the City plans to pay down its current bond obligations, the bond agreements and applicable regulations do impact the available debt reduction strategies. The debt reduction analysis that will be presented will clearly detail the various options available to the City.
The City of Half Moon Bay encourages all interested residents to attend to offer their feedback.
MEETING DETAILS:
What: Community Meeting for Debt Reduction Options
When: March 13 at 6:00 PM
Where: 537 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay
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City of Half Moon Bay Reaches Additional Settlement with ICW |
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City of Half Moon Bay Reaches Additional Settlement with ICW
HALF MOON BAY, CA – On March 5th, the Half Moon Bay City Council formally approved a $3,150,000 settlement to conclude its arbitration claim against Insurance Company of the West (ICW). The latest recovery is in addition to the $10,000,000 arbitration award against ICW that the City obtained in September 2012 for liability coverage, and brings the total amount recovered from insurance carriers related to Beachwood litigation to $18,150,000.
Representatives from the City and ICW negotiated terms of a tentative settlement at a mediation conference on January 28, 2013. A settlement agreement was formally ratified by the City Council at its March 5th meeting. “The City Council’s decision to pursue and ultimately win additional damages from ICW is continued evidence of Half Moon Bay’s positive trajectory,” stated Mayor Rick Kowalczyk. “With the latest agreement, the City has recovered a total of $18,150,000 from its insurance carriers over the Beachwood litigation. These funds will never fully reimburse the City for bond-related costs and legal expenses, but they will have a major impact on our ability to close the book on the Beachwood episode by substantially reducing the related debt burden.” Over the past few months, third party legal and bond experts analyzed options to determine the most financially beneficial way for the City to utilize the initial $10 million award. With the additional multi-million dollar settlement, the City will complete an even more comprehensive debt reduction analysis, in time for the upcoming budget cycle. Performing a thorough analysis will provide the City with vital data to inform decisions that will optimize use of the funds. The community is invited to participate in the process of reviewing the options to pay down the City’s bond debts during a public meeting on March 13 at 6:00 PM at 537 Kelly Avenue. It is important to note that, while the additional funds will significantly affect how the City pays down its bond obligations, the bond agreements and applicable regulations will limit the range of available options. The debt reduction analysis that will be presented will clearly detail the various options available to the City.
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