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RCC 1111

Para reasignar al Municipio de Barceloneta, de los nueve millones (9,000,000) de dólares consignados en la Resolución Conjunta Número 94 de 17 de agosto de 1989 para obras y mejoras permanentes, la cantidad de treinta y cinco mil (35,000) dólares para obras permanentes en el Municipio de Barceloneta.

2025-2028 Session

Bill RCC 1111 reallocates $35,000 from a $9 million infrastructure fund to Barceloneta Municipality for permanent public works projects.

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Bill Summary · RCC 1111

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 1111 proposes to reallocate $35,000 from a $9 million fund established by Joint Resolution 94 (August 17, 1989) specifically for the Municipality of Barceloneta's permanent works and improvements. The reallocation designates these funds for permanent infrastructure projects within Barceloneta itself.

Why is this important

This bill addresses infrastructure funding for a specific municipality in Puerto Rico. The allocation of public capital funds for permanent works—such as roads, water systems, or public facilities—directly affects local development and residents' quality of life. Clear designation of funds helps ensure transparency in how public money is distributed among municipalities.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity of use: The bill does not specify what "permanent works" entails, leaving discretion to local officials and potentially raising concerns about project prioritization and oversight
  • Reallocation justification: No rationale is provided for why Barceloneta specifically needs this reallocation from the larger $9 million pool, which could prompt questions about whether other municipalities' needs were considered
  • Implementation timeline: Filed in 1989 with no recent activity, raising questions about whether funds were ever dispersed or if the measure remains dormant legislation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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