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City OKs plan for Sempra to acquire solar project lease

The City Council cleared Sempra U.S. Gas and Power to acquire Acciona Solar Power Inc.’s property lease option agreement to the Copper Mountain Solar 4 project Tuesday night, though the lease’s terms have been tabled for further discussion.

Drug court receives donation from Rotary

The Sunrise Rotary presented the Boulder City Municipal Drug Court with a $30,000 donation during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting in the court’s effort to help promote drug and alcohol awareness.

City defers debt payment to repair aging utilities

The City Council unanimously agreed to defer an accelerated payment to pay down its debt to make improvements to aging electrical utilities and avoid a potential failure that could leave as many as half of the city’s residents without power.

Council OKs budget

The City Council passed its budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year at a special 7 a.m. Tuesday meeting, but still mulled over the possibility of raising the water rates for Boulder City customers.

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City may pass water surcharge to customers

The City Council on Tuesday night discussed how it plans to address a potential service charge from the Southern Nevada Water Authority at City Hall.

Preservation efforts recognized

Victor Aceves wasn’t trying to make major changes to his home on 433 Birch St. in Boulder City’s Historical District.

Walker’s ethics hearing postponed

City Councilman Cam Walker’s appearance before the Nevada Ethics Commission over allegations that he broke state law by voting on agenda items in which he had a financial interest has been postponed.

Bypass work moves forward; asbestos could cause delays

The Regional Transportation Commission is moving forward on the next phase of the 15-mile portion of Interstate 11 that will circle Boulder City to the south.

City to replace old transformers April 14-18

Two aging transformers in the electric utility substation on Adams Boulevard will be replaced April 14-18, resulting in several closures near the area but no loss of power to any city residents.

Council praises city manager

City Manager David Fraser underwent his yearly evaluation by the City Council on Monday night and although council members were happy with his performance, they focused on the importance of completing several tasks in the coming year.

City Council OKs $27 million budget

The City Council approved its $27 million preliminary budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year Tuesday night at City Hall.

Leach to be honored with name on ball field

Dan Leach loved sports. Nearly five years after his death, his name will be synonymous with Boulder City baseball after the City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to have a Little League field in Veteran’s Memorial Park dedicated in his honor.

Council takes first look at 2015 budget

The City Council got its first look at the budget for the 2015 fiscal year during a Tuesday morning workshop.

Finn files ethics complaint in Olson case

Former Boulder City Police Chief Thomas Finn has raised concerns with the Nevada Ethics Commission about City Attorney David Olsen.