| City Pays $100 per Meeting to Arts and Culture Commission Member Victor Caballero, Who is Also Recipient of a Lucrative Million-Dollar Dial-a-Ride Transportation Contract. August 16, 2004 By WatchOurCity.com Huntington Park- Mr. Caballero is a resident of South Gate, and his company is in Gardena. On September 9, 2003, City Council approved to appoint Victor Caballero to the newly created Arts and Culture Commission in this city. Mr. Caballero contributed to the campaigns of all city council members at one time or another. On February 2, 2004, City Council awarded his firm, Fiesta Taxi Co-Op, along with Oldtimers Foundation in Huntington Park, a $3.9 million transportation contract. Reportedly, each was rated third and fourth, respectively, out of 4 bidders. Reportedly the contract cost the city $22,000 more than if awarded to the low bidder. As Arts and Culture commissioner, city records indicate that he has accepted payment of $100 for attending Commission meetings. According to campaign statements filed with city clerk's office, Fiesta Taxi has donated a total of $4,000 to the slate of Noguez/Hernandez/Gomez. WatchOurCity.com reported on city council's questionable awarding of this transportation contract. Click here for link to WatchOurCity.com report. Click here for link to Fiesta Taxi Co-Op's contract with the City. Notes: 1. Source of Data: Dial-a-Ride Contract and Warrant Drafts filed with the City Clerk's Office in the City of Huntington Park, CA 90255. |
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