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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1975
Page
2
The article details charter provisions on city finances, fiscal year timing, department estimates, and budget adoption rules. It outlines required budget contents including revenue and expenditure breakdowns, five year tax and valuation analyses, debt schedules, and appropriation and tax ordinances.
Readers criticize school board openness citing denial of the Policy Handbook in public libraries and discuss budget agendas and school planning. Citizens urge participation ahead of the Sept. 15 meeting and raise concerns about street development and property values in Deer Park.
The Progress invites readers to share opinions on issues affecting them. Submit signed letters to P.O. Box 369, Deer Park, or bring them to the Progress office at 104 West Seventh Street.
A historic crossword puzzle fragment shows numerous gibberish clues and misprints. The readable items list potential clues and answers with references to flowers, birds, and titles, including names like Charlie Chaplin and Addison, plus various mis-spelled terms.
City Administrator Clovis Mann proposed a three cent per hundred dollar tax increase in a 1974 budget. Deer Park police officer injured during a family disturbance. Luella Street speed limit lowered to 30 mph. North Sewer Plant grant totaled 400000 for construction. John Garrett named to Harris County Transit Authority. Boonie Johnson becomes Deer Park's first woman bailiff. Tommy Meeks to appear with Liza Minnelli in New York. Spencerview woman evicted by Simco Development Co. Council passed zoning ordinance. First day school attendance reached 6715. Outstanding Educator 1971 Marlin Cherry named. Jaycees to place flags on businesses for holidays. Ratlins International to build $8 million facility. Budget hearing set for 2,369,836 budget.
Seventh in series, the notice requires the affected person to appear within ten to fifteen days after adjournment. The board must certify the tax rolls and present them to the council for certification and adoption. If not certified, rolls are adopted as submitted. Taxes are payable after certification, no later than October 4. Taxes due by February 1 incur penalties and interest. All property on January 1 bears a special lien for city taxes. The city may sue for personal judgment with or without foreclosure and may offset claims when taxes are delinquent. The assessor is not required to reassess joint interests, but may treat land descriptions as separate parcels. The city may counterclaim against debtors behind on taxes. The council may not extend payment time or discount penalties, except to settle tax suits or correct assessment errors. Article seven covers franchises and public utilities.
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