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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2004
Page
10
After the 6.25 state tax and city and MDD levies the city can charge up to another half cent under state law. The maximum becomes 8.25 percent. Streets will be chosen with the same method used for the $20.4 million street repair bond from 2001. City staff will use the same 274 miles of roads data to select repairs and bid contracts through approved contractors.
Councilman Scott Sheley seeks a special meeting to set uses and guidelines for the quarter cent street maintenance sales tax. Mayor pro tem Calvin Mundinger, amid a possible bid for mayor, says he may call the meeting and has reservations about supporting the tax given crime trends and a projected budget deficit. Critics say Mundinger is indecisive while opponents back the tax and candidates voice mixed views. Early voting runs May 1 to May 11 with locations at City Hall and Lee College.
Sparks flew at a Mont Belvieu candidate forum with clashes between mayoral hopefuls Keith Jannise and Nick Dixon. The discussion covered water and sewer issues, city growth, and plans for Barbers Hill school district, with Tyson and Schneider contesting a separate council seat.
District 6 candidates push waterfront development and stronger patrols. Jirreis and Jittels cite Baytown’s waterfront potential while proposing attention to Texas Avenue. All candidates back more officers, with talks on Crime Control District funds and better city community ties.
Crosby school district boosted its bond program with a $9.5 million approval for phase two investments as part of a $45 million district plan. Su Heaslet noted the session focused on long range planning and enrollment growth through 2015 while officials also pursued a bid to buy a vacant H E B Pantry property across from Crosby High School for a maintenance and transportation center.
Baytown hosts Cinco de Mayo activities beginning at 4 p.m. on Texas Avenue at Jones with entertainers including Alaniz Dancers and Jose Conjunto. The parade starts at 6 p.m. from Oak Tree along Texas Avenue to First. Entries are judged for multiple trophy categories.
The Baytown Youth Fair Rodeo Pageant will be held at the Baytown Fairgrounds activity building 7900 North Main. The Junior Princess and Princess contests start at 2 p.m. with later events for Junior Miss and Miss Baytown Rodeo Queen. Entry forms are available at local feed stores and the Baytown Chamber of Commerce. entries due by May 7.
Forum notes about 33500 on personnel 37000 on services and 76560 on capital outlay. Mundinger and Renteria discuss CCPD revival to put cops in neighborhoods, education failure on CCPD benefits, and February 2005 voter eligibility. Sewage capacity and tax incentives for development are also key topics with private development emphasis.
Barrett Station residents will see the community plan completed and posted for public review in July. The planning, revision, and development are expected to take about five years with funding from grants fund raisers or contributions. the center is at 808 Magnolia and contacts include Janeen Spates at 713-578-2000.
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