Council Denies Irregularities in Property Rental
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Municipal Council president stated that renting a property for substitute councilors and commissions saves the municipality Bs 240,000 annually.
- She asserted that the rental agreement complies with all regulations, refuting claims of irregularities.
- A councilor requested a formal report to ensure transparency regarding the property rental.
Municipal Council President Luisa Nayar has asserted that the rental of a property for substitute councilors and commissions generates an annual saving of Bs 240,000 for the municipality. She stated that the contract adheres to all regulations, countering accusations of irregularities.
We have complied with all regulations, and this rental represents a saving of more than Bs 240,000 annually for the municipality.
Nayar highlighted a significant reduction in costs, noting that the previous rental was Bs 35,000 per month, while the new agreement costs only Bs 15,000. "We have complied with all regulations, and this rental represents a saving of more than Bs 240,000 annually for the municipality," she affirmed.
However, Councilor Juan Carlos Villafuerte indicated he would request a written report to demand transparency in the information. The council's Director of Administration and Finance, Christian Aramayo, reiterated that the contract is within national norms, stating, "There are no irregularities."
There are no irregularities.
Adriana Gutiรฉrrez, head of the Coordination Department, explained that the building predates the current Urbanism and Works Code and the central zone regulations, ensuring no contravention. She added that the building meets all habitability requirements. Councilor Josรฉ Hugo Antelo also noted that the new space offers larger, more comfortable environments and improved conditions for staff.
This building meets all habitability requirements.
Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.