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Discussion of issues relating to City of Deer Park capital projects 2021-2025.
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Summary:
On May 1, 2021, the Deer Park voters approved General Obligations bond propositions A-D and the continuation of the one-half of one percent economic development Type B sales and use tax (proposition E) as follows:
A) $19,500,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the design, construction, acquisition, and equipment of drainage improvements and the acquisition of land, easements, and rights-of-way in connection therewith.
B) $16,900,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the design, construction, acquisition, and equipment of fire department facilities, including a new Fire Station #1, Fire Station #2, and training room.
C) $7,200,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the design, construction, acquisition, and equipment of streets and sidewalks, including related storm drainage and paving improvements, and the acquisition of easements and rights-of-way in connection therewith.
D) $22,300,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the design, construction, acquisition, and equipment of a new Jimmy Burke Activity Center, which will include a visitor center and museum.
E) Type B economic development sales and use tax within the City at the rate of one-half of one percent, as authorized by chapters 501 and 505 of the Texas Local Government Code for the promotion and development of the additional purpose of land, buildings, equipment, facilities, and improvements (including the maintenance and operating costs thereof) found by the board of directors of the Deer Park Community Development Corporation to be required or suitable for use for the following: amateur sports, children's sports, athletic, entertainment and public park purposes and events, including ball parks, parks and park facilities, and open space improvements (including (i) a community/recreation center complex with indoor pool, gymnasium, and indoor track and (ii) an outdoor pool and/or poo...
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