The cost of Carrer Bellmunt and the responsibilities claimed
The Folgueroles government team is demanding responsibility from the previous government team for a deviation in the Bellmunt street urbanization works, carried out between 2005 and 2006. According to the mayor Carles Baronet, the cost contracted with the The company Obres i Paviments Bou experienced a cost overrun of 77,000 euros, 83.10% more than expected. This represents a significant deviation from the initial budget.
Baronet has stated that the law requires the modification of the project in case the cost overrun exceeds 20%, with the approval of the plenary. Since no modification has been noted and nothing has been approved in this regard, the governing team is preparing to claim responsibility from the technical and political officials who oversaw this work.
Other decisions of the municipal plenum
In addition to this matter, the municipal council has also approved other relevant measures. It has been decided to increase municipal water service rates by 10%, a decision that has generated some controversy. The socialist party, in opposition, considers this increase to be excessive, as it exceeds the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In response, the mayor explained that this adjustment is based on a 2006 contract with the Sorea company, which initially proposed a 19% increase, which was eventually reduced to 10% after negotiations.
In addition, the request for grants to expand the municipal kindergarten with a new classroom for infants was unanimously approved. A grant has also been requested to build a rural day center before the end of the year. However, the opposition has expressed its disagreement with the proposed location for this center.
Finally, the plenum has given the green light to the Avinguda Atlântida urbanization project, with the particularity that the city council will only have to contribute 2,000 euros thanks to the subsidies received, thus avoiding an increase in special contributions. In addition, the mayor has been delegated the authority to initiate proceedings with the aim of speeding up procedures, although other important decisions will have to go through the municipal council.
conclusion
In summary, the municipal government of Folgueroles is acting with determination in the face of the deviation in the Bellmunt street works, looking for the relevant responsibilities. In addition, the municipal council has taken several other important decisions that affect different areas of local life, generating debate and highlighting the different political positions in this locality.