24 Aug 2003
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2003
Page
1
The official asserts that terror will not halt reconstruction efforts in Iraq while Houston struggles in a defeat by San Diego highlighting a tough performance in the sports section.
Baytown council members confront whether a convention center is timely or stalled. Some say deliberations bog down the issue while others call it at a pivotal crossroads. Councilman Calvin Mundinger notes the re-examination will take time and warns against rushing into a bad deal.
Baytown city council members remain split on building a convention center with all agreeing more study is needed. Mercedes Renteria urges cutting losses given past spending versus potential millions for the project. Coleman Godwin says initial enthusiasm faded over five years on the council.
McNair residents and leaders unveil a five year economic development plan to revitalize the predominantly black McNair and neighboring Linus communities. The effort aims to improve streets housing sidewalks street lamps and facilities after years of blight and decline.
Baytown officials have not begun formal advertising as about ten developers express interest in Bayland Island. The city unveiled two sale options with minimum bids of 100000 for the restaurant site with a 40 year ground lease and 37 million for the full island including the marina. A second option requires a citywide referendum and marina dredging obligations. buyers could sell the property afterward and would not be required to build on site.
Proposition 4 would allow area utility districts in nine counties around Harris to collect taxes and issue bonds to build parks and recreation facilities if voters approve on Sept 13. A 10 cent tax cap applies and districts could not incur debt without voter approval. Opponents warn of higher tax burdens despite potential local park creation.
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