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Nicklaus Park – The City Can Not Afford Any Cost of Maintenance

Adjustments were made to Reduce Water and Cost of Maintenance to the City of Beaumont. The City Can Not Afford Any Cost of Maintenance. Although listed at the bottom of the Agenda Items, the Presentat … more

Beaumont City Council Meeting February 16 – 11 Lawsuits, 10 Claims, Payouts to Profiteers, and a Park Presentation

Beaumont City Council Meeting February 16, 2016 Item 4.a. Mid-Year Financial Report Item 4.b. Request Waiver – Breezin Through Beaumont Item 4.c. Request of Waiver – Cherry Valley Association Item 4.d … more

Rod Gunn Associates Dissolved

According to the California Secretary of State Website Beaumont’s former Bond Financial Consultant Rod Gunn Associates, Inc has been Dissolved. Rod Gunn Associates is listed as ‘Financial Consultant’ … more

The City of Beaumont Admits that 275 Property Owners Prepaid Mello Roos Taxes, but neglected to Include the Amount

Last year the City of Beaumont filled a Public Records Request to disclose the Property Owners and amounts of Mello Roos Property Taxes that had been prepaid to the City. At that time the City release … more

BCVWD February Meeting – Agenda Item 4. Update Will Serve Letter for Heartland

Agenda Item 4. Update Will Serve Letter for Heartland Newport Pacific Land Company requests an update ‘Will Serve Letter” for Heartland, Area 5 proposed project of 981 residential lots. Newport Pacifi … more

Heartland Area 5 Paying Services Tax on 1,000 Non-Existent Houses

The City of Beaumont is charging Mello Roos Services Tax on each of Heartland’s Parcels totaling $300,000. Heartland Area 5 The property owners of Heartland Area 5 joined with other property owners in … more

City Council January 25, 2016 Special Meeting

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com Beaumont is Still Attempting to Justify $20 Million RDA Loan From City that Never Happened. Beaumont City Council  January 25, 2016 Special Meeting It … more

City Attempts to Pacify CFD Residents in 2012

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com Reprinted from the Riverside Press Enterprise February 10, 2012 The city of Beaumont presented a community event Thursday night that mixed hot cocoa, … more

Beaumont Planning Commission has yet to start the General Plan due in March, 2017

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com State Law requires California cities and counties to prepare and file General Plans. General Plans usually take 2-3 year to prepare the General Plan a … more

Beaumont Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday 9th

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com The Planning Commission has yet to plan the City’s General Plan, which Expires in 2017. Beaumont Planning Commission Meeting February 9, 2016 6:00 pm … more

Council Cuts Employee Benefits then Pays Deis to Lobby for Kapanicas

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com Council Proudly Cut Employee Benefits then Paid $10,000 to Urban Futures for Kapanicas’ Lobbyists. On the Same Night that Beaumont City Council Patted … more

Missing Bond Requisitions as of February 3, 2016

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com At the February 2nd Beaumont City Council Meeting Gibbs-Urtiaga Incorrectly stated that All Bond Requisitions Were Disclosed. Incorrect. At the Februa … more

No Payroll Recorded on General Ledger in November or December

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com Recording Payroll on the General Ledger is a Basic Procedure Unless there is No Finance Department Attached is a copy of the City of Beaumont General … more

County Paid ‘Beaumont RDV Project’ $1.6 Million in 2011

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com Did the City of Beaumont File for and Receive RDA Tax Increments without even having an RDA Bond?? Attached is a copy of check for $1,684,592.64 from … more

February Council Meeting – Appointment to Planning Commission and Mitigation Fees Traded for Bond Debt

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com The four (4) candidates for the Planning Commission are Jason Rearick, Richard Bennecke, Bill Cooper, and Valerie Jean Hernandez. Jason Rearick was al … more

Beaumont Agenda Item 4.B.

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com Agreement to Use Mello Roos Bond Funds to Pay Mitigation Fees is Illegal. There is no provision in the Mello Roos Laws to use the Funds for Mitigation … more

Beaumont Council Agenda February 2, 2016

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com More Houses More Bond Debt Closed Session 5:00pm Regular Session 6:00pm Attend or Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCityofBeaumont/live Agen … more

Beaumont Finance Committee First Meeting

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com Lots of Interesting Information was Disclosed, but the Meeting was Not Recorded. The first City of Beaumont Standing Financial Committee meeting was h … more

Beaumont Special Meeting Transcript

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com There Must be Infrastructure in Place BEFORE Industry is Acquired and It’s not Possible to have Documentation to Validate a Plugged Number Beaumont Sp … more

Dr. Condon Appointed to Council Seat

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com In a 3/1 Vote by Beaumont City Council; Dr. Della Condon is Appointed Councilman. Dr. Della Condon was Appointed to the Beaumont City Council. Council … more