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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 2016
Page
7
Six months after outrage over several abnormally high water bills, the city formalized an appeal policy for spikes with no explained cause. The process, used informally before, allows customers and the city to review bills after investigations including plumber checks. One January spike reached 1454 dollars for a couple, now under review.
The Baytown Sun lineage traces Goose Creek and Tri City papers merging into the Tri-Cities Sun, then The Sun, renamed The Baytown Sun in 1949. Robert Matherne edited from 1931, later selling interests to B Carriage Wells. Current publisher Janie Gray reflects on newspaper staying power and plans an unveiling in the fall.
City water rates rise with tiered pricing from $5.60 to $11.36 per thousand gallons as usage increases. City Manager Davis explains enterprise fund financing, rising operating and capital costs, and the risk of negative fund balance within three years. Council debates adjustments to avoid stifling growth while upgrading aging pipes and wastewater facilities.
City inspectors will focus on three areas: substandard housing, junked or abandoned cars, and grass and weed growth. The approach aims to handle both parking rich and parking poor areas via a judge reviewed process, not an administrator. Fat Mac Williamson showcases donated bikes for refurbishment destined to raise funds for parts, with contact numbers provided.
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