However, due to their limited budget and resources, he said they will charge $15 for every delivery.
But those who can pick up the tables and chairs will not be charged although they will fill out a form indicating their request, Flores said.
He said his office is mandated to deliver such services for funerals, wakes and other church-related activities.
The mayor’s office received 177 requests for the delivery of tables and chairs from Jan. 3 to July 4 this year.
The mayor’s office will start implementing the new directive, Flores said. “I think the people will work with the mayor’s office so we can continue serving them,” he added.
Initially, he said he is already getting positive feedback from some community members.
“Everybody knows about the financial issues in the government so we have to tighten our belt. I hope people will understand,” he added.
Through the new directive, Flores said he can maximize manpower and other resources and use them for other important project like cutting down trees that are posing hazard to the people.
He said fuel expenses are among the highest expenditures of the mayor’s office.
“We have to be mindful of our expenditures,” he added.
He said the mayor’s office is not competing with private businesses that are renting out tables and chairs.
