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March 21, 2010 Since 1922 |
Council amends windstorm ordinance start date
By Cierra Putman
The Baytown Sun Published July 25, 2009 Baytown City Council amended the effective date of an ordinance that will increase the city’s windstorms standard to 130 mph. Council agreed to have the ordinance go into effect in late September.
“[The city is] going to recommend that you [council] make it effective as of Sept. 28 of this year,” City Manager Garry Brumback said. “During that period we’re going to go to the homebuilders and remind them of their commitment to do an economic analysis at their expense and then sort out some of the other details.”
Some members of the homebuilders’ community spoke against the ordinance at the May 28 city council meeting. At that meeting, council approved the ordinance but extended its effective date by 60 days to allow the city time to fine tune the ordinance.
The opposition argued the ordinance would result in an unnecessarily increase in building costs for both builders and consumers and offered to pay for an economic analysis to prove the increase would not benefit the city.
As of yet, the city has not received the economic analysis.
Other items on the agenda:
The city and council recognized six city employees for their years of service to the City of Baytown. EMS Coordinator Dana Dalbey has served the city for 15 years and Police Sergeant Alonzo Craft Jr. has served for 10 years. The following employees have worked for the city for five years – Tracey Prothro, James Giles, Michael Flinn and Nathan Gallop.
Martin Shupla, a children’s librarian at Sterling Municipal Library, was named Employee of the Month for his commitment to making the library a first class location for children and their families to enjoy.
The Baytown Police Property Room Team received the Team of the Month award for helping to expand the department’s property room. Team members include Liliana Gonzalez, Maria Alcantar, Rodney Sellers, Bernadette Avinger and Lenora Adkins.
Baytown citizen Toni Russell prompted a robust discussion about the growing graffiti problem in Districts 2 and 6.
Multiple citizens spoke before council to discuss the pros and cons of the city’s red-light camera program.
The Finance Department received a plaque and award for the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2008-2009 Budget for meeting several nationally recognized guidelines.
Council approved an ordinance for the Baytown Area Water Authority’s final payment and settlement for the BAWA 30” Water Transmission Line Project.
Baytown is now able to enter into an interlocal agreement with Harris County for the construction of five transit shelters because council approved an ordinance on the subject.
Council approved a proposed ordinance for the city’s annual mosquito control chemicals contract for the Health Department and awarded the final items a part of the contract by drawing lots.
Council set the public hearing for the 2009-2010 budget for September 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Council suspended the rate change requested by Center Point Energy Entex and agreed to allow the city to participate in the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition to help Baytown get the best rate.
Baytown City Council members approved a proposed resolution allowing the city to submit an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grand funds. The resolution would also allow the city manager to accept and affirm any grant awarded.
The next city council meeting is scheduled for Aug. 13 and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market St.
The Baytown Sun Published July 25, 2009 Baytown City Council amended the effective date of an ordinance that will increase the city’s windstorms standard to 130 mph. Council agreed to have the ordinance go into effect in late September.
“[The city is] going to recommend that you [council] make it effective as of Sept. 28 of this year,” City Manager Garry Brumback said. “During that period we’re going to go to the homebuilders and remind them of their commitment to do an economic analysis at their expense and then sort out some of the other details.”
Some members of the homebuilders’ community spoke against the ordinance at the May 28 city council meeting. At that meeting, council approved the ordinance but extended its effective date by 60 days to allow the city time to fine tune the ordinance.
The opposition argued the ordinance would result in an unnecessarily increase in building costs for both builders and consumers and offered to pay for an economic analysis to prove the increase would not benefit the city.
As of yet, the city has not received the economic analysis.
Other items on the agenda:
The city and council recognized six city employees for their years of service to the City of Baytown. EMS Coordinator Dana Dalbey has served the city for 15 years and Police Sergeant Alonzo Craft Jr. has served for 10 years. The following employees have worked for the city for five years – Tracey Prothro, James Giles, Michael Flinn and Nathan Gallop.
Martin Shupla, a children’s librarian at Sterling Municipal Library, was named Employee of the Month for his commitment to making the library a first class location for children and their families to enjoy.
The Baytown Police Property Room Team received the Team of the Month award for helping to expand the department’s property room. Team members include Liliana Gonzalez, Maria Alcantar, Rodney Sellers, Bernadette Avinger and Lenora Adkins.
Baytown citizen Toni Russell prompted a robust discussion about the growing graffiti problem in Districts 2 and 6.
Multiple citizens spoke before council to discuss the pros and cons of the city’s red-light camera program.
The Finance Department received a plaque and award for the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2008-2009 Budget for meeting several nationally recognized guidelines.
Council approved an ordinance for the Baytown Area Water Authority’s final payment and settlement for the BAWA 30” Water Transmission Line Project.
Baytown is now able to enter into an interlocal agreement with Harris County for the construction of five transit shelters because council approved an ordinance on the subject.
Council approved a proposed ordinance for the city’s annual mosquito control chemicals contract for the Health Department and awarded the final items a part of the contract by drawing lots.
Council set the public hearing for the 2009-2010 budget for September 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Council suspended the rate change requested by Center Point Energy Entex and agreed to allow the city to participate in the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition to help Baytown get the best rate.
Baytown City Council members approved a proposed resolution allowing the city to submit an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grand funds. The resolution would also allow the city manager to accept and affirm any grant awarded.
The next city council meeting is scheduled for Aug. 13 and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market St.