Baytown approves tax payment deals with two chemical firms
Baytown City Council approved seven year revenue agreements with Natural Gas Odorizing Inc and Chevron Philips Chemical Company to make annual payments in lieu of taxes. Natural Gas Odorizing base value 11.6 million. first payment 42321. Chevron Philips base 408 million. first year payment about 1.5 million. Both deals pass unanimously.
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Fire chief decries water access in unincorporated areas
Fire chief Palmer, on his last day, cites lack of fire mains and hydrants in unincorporated areas where a church burned. He notes heavy fuel load and steel beam construction hampered suppression and that surrounding water tankers and mutual aid were needed. He urges infrastructure upgrades and water grids to improve future response.
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Island Park tax zone plans seek 20 percent value rise
The 2010 Island Park proposal outlines a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ with a target to boost zone taxable value by at least 20 percent over the life of the zone. It requires plans approved by the planning commission, disclosure of owners and finances, and city cost reimbursements for infrastructure upgrades. A Oct 1 deadline to apply is set to meet a Dec 31 establishment date, with a variance clause and case by case reimbursement review. Baytown already hosts one TIRZ at I-16 and Garth Road and may gain county participation.
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