Baytown Council Sets 220000 to Demolish Taft Circle Complex
The Baytown City Council unanimously approves up to 220000 from the capital improvement fund to demolish the abandoned Taft Circle Apartments, though no vote on demolition itself due to ongoing ownership legal issues. Building official Byal shows photos of 11 decaying buildings vacant since October 2001 with roof breaches and vandalism. City Manager Jackson cites rough quotes from 100000 to 716000 for various demolition options including asbestos work, while noting Woodcreek Village as a similar case.
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Baytown
Taft Circle
Plumwood
Kevin Byal
Plex
Byal
Council
Gary Jackson
Jackson
Woodcreek Village Apartments
Garth Road
Bayou Bowl relies on seasoned organizers and volunteers
The Baytown Sun notes that the Bayou Bowl requires extensive planning led by experienced organizers. Over the past two years lessons shaped a week of prep with county city school district chamber of commerce and economic development foundation collaborating annually. Key drivers include Dick Nolan Mike Shields and Tracey Wheeler-Martinez coordinating with local officials.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Economic Development Foundation
Stallworth Stadium
Dick Nolan
Mike Shields
Tracey Wheeler-Martinez
Rikki Wheeler
Tracy
Meeting in Crosby On Burning Natural Gas Well
Owner Louisiana Gas Development Corp hosts a 6 p.m. Crosby Church meeting with U S Rep Ted Poe Texas Senator Tommy Williams State Rep Joe Crabb Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones and County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia to update residents. Tests on air and groundwater are incomplete with evacuees still unable to return home as Louisiana Gas funds motel stays and pet care.
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Crosby
Crosby Church
Highway 90
Louisiana Gas Development Corporation
U.S
Ted Poe
Texas
Tommy Williams
Joe Crabb
Elizabeth Ames- Jones
Sylvia Garcia
Harris County
Louisiana Gas
Baytown
Sports complex finishes with a 2.7M price tag
The Wayne Gray Sports Complex renovation costs total 2.7 million funded by a Municipal Development District half-cent sales tax. A 111 thousand settlement with Morganti Texas Inc resolves changes to a parking lot after architectural delays by Helmuth Obata Kassabaum.
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Wayne Gray
East Road
N. Main Street
Municipal Development District
Baytown
Morganti Texas Inc
Morganti
Helmuth, Obata & Kassabaum
City Council Hears Public Input on MUD Partnership Deal
The City Council held the first of two public hearings on a proposed strategic partnership with the Lake Municipal Utility District of Harris County. After negotiations, the payout was reduced and the contractor praised for cooperation. The city plans to file claims against the architectural firm and expects to open the park in three weeks for softball tournaments beginning July 2 with a ribbon cutting. Parks director Scott Johnson voiced satisfaction with progress.
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Lake Municipal Utility District
Harris County
Gary Jackson
Parks and Recreation
Scott Johnson
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Team Louisiana
Houston Texans
Reliant Stadium
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Houston
Michael Pineda
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Bohemian Hall
Kennings Road
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
Rita Obey
Hispanic Chamber
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of
Greater Baytown
Goose Creek Country Club
Magali Hernandez
Sterling High School
Gabriel Barragan
Karla Villa
Lee High School
Maria Olivares
John
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