HomeMy WebLinkAboutUBI 2008 OCT1. Streets and Transportation
$48,785,000
2. Library Improvements
$8,385,000
3. Fire Safety Improvements
$6,990,000
4. Parks and Other Recreational
Improvements
$12,790,000
5. Constructing and Equipping a
Community Center
$7,050,000
6. Constructing and Equipping a
New City Hall
$26,300,000
The first five propositions, if ap-
proved, will not require an increase
in the property tax rate based on cur-
rent projections. The last proposition
for a new City Hall, if approved, will
likely increase the property tax rate
2008 BONd ELECTION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Inside College Station
October 2008
From the City of College Station Public Communications Department • College Station, Texas
College Station is a very educated
community that generally supports
municipal government referendums
when the information is complete,
clear, and factual and allows an in-
formed decision to be made.
However, as with most communities
in our state and nation, most citizens
do not take the time to vote.
It is very important to the future of
the community, if elections are to be
considered a true representation of
what the majority of the community
wants, that a broader range of vot-
ers become informed. They must feel
that the election is important to their
future quality of life and are motivat-
ed to vote.
On November 4, 2008, in conjunc-
tion with national elections, College
Station will hold its 2008 Bond Elec-
tion seeking citizens’ support for six
different capital improvement project
propositions which include:
by 4.5 cents based on current pro-
jections. This means if your property
is valued at $100,000, your annual
property tax could increase by $45,
or $3.75 a month.
In addition, operation and mainte-
nance costs associated with all six
propositions may affect your prop-
erty tax rate in the future.
College Station residents will receive
a 2008 Bond Brochure explaining the
propositions and election process in
the mail after October 10. We invite
you to examine the issues and ask
questions.
For additional information, you can
also go to www.cstx.gov/2008bond.
Here you can view details on each of
the proposed capital projects, listen
to City Council discussions on the
bond issue, and get voting locations.
Proposition 6 – City Hall
The City Hall project was discussed
as a separate item because of its cost
and potential impact upon the prop-
erty tax rate.
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For current information on
the bond election, go to:
www.cstx.gov/2008bond
CITY OF COLLEGE ST A TION
EARLY VOTING
October 20–24 (M-F) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
October 25 (Saturday) 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 26 (Sunday) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
October 27–31 (M-F) 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 28 Last day to get application for ballot by mail.
ELECTION DAY
November 4 (Tuesday) 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
INSIDE COLLEGE STATION OCTOBER 2008 • PAGE 2
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November 4_____________________
ELECTION DAY
Voting Hours: 7am–7pm
For voting locations, go to
www.cstx.gov/2008bond
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November 6 & 20_____________________
College Station Planning &
Zoning Meeting (7pm)
@ City Hall
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November 5 & 24_____________________
City Council Workshop (3pm)
& Regular Meeting (7pm)
@ City Hall
College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
Watch City Council and Zoning
meetings live on Channel 19, or
go to www.cstx.gov/cstv19
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Below is a chart showing College
Station’s population growth over the
years compared with the square foot-
age of city hall space and estimated
growth.
YEAR POPULATION CITY HALL
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1969 17,676 9,025 ft2
1979 36,188 16,897 ft2
1985 44,864 36,993 ft2
2008 87,758 36,993 ft2
2014 100,000* --- ft2
* projected
As the City of College Station’s pri-
mary public meeting location, the
City Hall council chambers was built
in 1979 to serve a population of ap-
proximately 36,188. At today’s
population of 87,758, the council
chambers does not provide adequate
space for most public meetings. The
City is often required to find other
larger facilities to serve the growing
audiences.
The City will host a Town Hall Meeting
on October 15 at the College Station
Conference Center at 7pm for those
who wish to ask questions of city of-
ficials before the voting begins. And
Mayor White will also host a Coffee
with the Mayor session on October 17
at 8am in the College Station Confer-
ence Center to answer questions.
We encourage you to take advantage
of the Early Voting period so it does not
conflict with your normal schedule.
The early voting period begins on Oc-
tober 20 and runs through October
31 (see chart).
The County can mail applications for
the voter to fill out and return back,
or the voter can write a letter stat-
ing their name, local address, current
address, and the reason for voting
absentee with the voter’s signature.
The voter can fax from out of county
or mail in a completed application.
They may NOT walk an application in
the office if early voting has started.
If mailing, send it to:
Brazos County Clerks Office
Attn: Jaime Hines
300 E. 26th St. Ste: 120
Bryan, TX 77803
979-361-4528 – Phone
979-361-4125 – Fax
Voting is a privilege that many Amer-
icans take for granted. It is also one
of the easiest and most effective
ways to have your voice heard. In
local government elections it has an
even more immediate and tangible
effect upon your daily quality of life
and affects the vision you have for
the community in which you live.
Please take the time to study the is-
sues, ask questions, and VOTE EARLY
or go to the polls on November 4.
2008 BONd ELECTION VOTING dATES EARLY VOTING SITES:_____________________________
Brazos County Courthouse
300 E. 26th St, Ste 108 - Bryan, TX
Arena HallTabor Road & N. Earl Rudder Fwy
Bryan, TX
Galilee Baptist Church
804 N. Logan - Bryan, TX
Grace Bible Church–Southwood 1901 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy
College Station, TX
Memorial Student Center
Texas A&M, College Station, TX