Mayor’s Remarks:
1. The flood season and the National Middle School Athletic Games are approaching. These events are crucial to public safety and the city’s development. Relevant bureaus and departments are requested to make all appropriate preparations in response to the upcoming events.
2. In response to the latest U.S. tariff policy, the city government has convened a contingency task force, and the Executive Yuan has announced an NT$88 billion support package. The Economic Development Bureau, Agriculture Bureau, and other relevant departments are asked to align with the central government’s subsidy and resource policy to help industries respond effectively. The Labor Affairs Bureau is asked to visit businesses and labor unions proactively to offer timely support to workers, helping to prevent unpaid leave or mass layoffs. The city government will also launch assistance programs for farmers, fishermen, as well as small, medium, and micro enterprises. The Department of Budget, Accounting, and Statistics is requested to assess the available secondary reserve funds and promptly submit a report to the city government leadership for review and confirmation.
3. Regarding subsidies for repairs following the January 21st earthquake, the city government has completed a damage assessment report and notified 1,984 disaster victims. To date, 1,200 have submitted applications, while over 700 have yet to apply. Affected residents are urged to apply at their local district offices as soon as possible. Relevant bureaus and departments are also asked to expedite processing so that victims can promptly access reconstruction funding and resources, allowing them to return to normal life as early as possible.
4. The Agriculture Bureau is instructed to ensure the on-time and high-quality completion of both the “Xinpu Bridge Reconstruction Project on the Yanshui River in the Guanmiao District” and the “New Construction Project for the Upstream and Downstream Embankments of the Xinpu Bridge on the Yanshui River in the Guanmiao District.” If the bidding process cannot proceed as scheduled on April 24th, please consider canceling the projects.