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Teno OK’s funds for Saipan Mayor’s Office
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Posted on Jul 27 2000
The Saipan Mayor’s Office yesterday received fresh funding to meet its mounting financial obligations as Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio approved two appropriation bills setting aside close to $250,000 for its operations and payment of debts.
The money will come from revenues from bingo, batu and cockfight fees in the island municipality, including $171,700 from previous collection and $78,100 from new payments made by game operators.
In signing the two bills, Mr. Tenorio cautioned the municipal government that reprogramming of the funds should be guided by provisions of the Planning and Budgeting Act.
A huge chunk of the allocation will be used to settle debts incurred by the mayor’s office during celebration of the Liberation Day last year, while portion of it will be for payment of this year’s unfunded expenses.
These funds will also be earmarked for the purchase of parts, equipment rental fees and heavy equipment for the municipality, as well as for fuel and lubrication, a phone system for the new heavy equipment field operation office of the mayor’s office at Lower Base, replacement for Mayor Jose C. Sablan’s cellular phone, vehicle lease, repair and maintenance.
Additional $53,100 from the recently identified revenues will be provided to the mayor’s office as well for its other budgetary requirements, and $25,000 for the operation of the Saipan Municipal Council.
The municipal government has been experiencing budget shortfall in recent months because of the cut imposed by the Tenorio administration.
