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Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes began his State of the City online series Monday by addressing economic indicators.
Haynes noted that due to COVID-19, the City of Brownwood’s budget was reduced for the first time in 21 years. Also, the tax rate was reduced to its lowest rate since 1996. The budget also features no increases in any fees such as water or sanitation rates.
“We know people are hurting and struggling through this crisis but we want you to know we are doing what we can at the city to control spending and to control our expenditures,” Haynes said.
Sales tax numbers in 2020 actually increased for the third year in row, totaling $7,710,751 which was up from $7,600,951 in 2019.
The Brownwood City Council met Tuesday morning, January 26. Much of the morning was spent in a Public Hearing and discussion concerning a zoning change request.
The public hearing was held on a request to change zoning at 2409 Austin Avenue to allow for construction of a 12-unit apartment complex. Planning and Zoning approved the request January 7
th after no opposition was received.
Tuesday morning, however, homeowners who live near 2409 Austin Avenue came in person or by telephone to oppose construction of a 12 unit apartment complex. Dacz Arcaya of Leander, Texas, officer of Arcaya Properties,
(photo below) presented his plan to renovate an existing building on the property and construct the complex saying he has done a similar project in Leander. He said the apartments would rent in a range from $950 to $1,050 per month and an on-site manager would live on the property. Council members took a look at the plans for the complex and complimented Arcaya on the plan
Sales Tax – Paid in January
Unemployment numbers
Project Updates and Activity
Item 6. The BMDD Board may convene into a closed executive session in the Haynes Conference Room, pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Government Code Vernon’s Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in the following section:
Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney
Section 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Section 551.087 – Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations
Discussion regarding the possible sale of property located at 2605 Morris Sheppard Drive.
Discussion regarding a Building Improvement Incentive Program (BIIP) grant application for a downtown business.
Item 7. The Board will reconvene into Regular Session in the City Council Chambers to take any action deemed necessary as result of the Executive Session.
December 18, 19, 20 & 21 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
ENTER only at the Highway 377 South Gate at Sterling Monument and EXIT only at the Old Center Street Gate.
There is no entry fee, but donations are welcomed and appreciated.
Sponsors and Community Partners include:
KOHLER, Landmark Life, Brownwood Municipal Development District, Dale Nix/Roberts & Petty, Kirk Family Funeral Home, Davis Morris Funeral Home, Blaylock Funeral Home, Citizens National Bank, Draco’s Janitorial & Auto Detailing, Inc., Sterling Monument, Heartland Funeral Home, Steve’s Market & Deli, Reed Memorial and KOXE/KBWD Radio.
Special thanks to the City of Brownwood and City of Early.