$ .347833 APPROVED TAX RATE AND BUDGET NEWS

During the October 11 regular council meeting, the city's 2011 tax rate and FY 2012 budget were approved.  The city's 2011 tax rate is .347833 per $100 valuation.  The Maintenance & Operations (M & O) portion of the tax rate is .221978.  The debt rate totals .125855.  Debt includes monies for the park clubhouse acquisition, Town Center, and the 2008 water/sewer infrastructure improvements.  The city acquired the clubhouse in June, 2008.  In late 2008, new residential water lines were installed on all streets.  The overall 2011 tax rate remains lower than Bellaire and West University Place.  Capital projects for 2012 include park improvement matching funds, purchase of a new patrol vehicle, public safety computer software, and Poor Farm Ditch funding.  Copies of the FY 2011-2012 budget are also available for public review at city hall. 

October 23- Annual Park Membership Meeting at 7 PM

The Southside Place Park Association and Fire Truck Park Fund Annual Voting meeting will take place on October 23 at the Clubhouse.  Representatives from the Park Association, Fire Truck Park Fund, and the City of Southside Place will be present to answer questions prior to the vote.  This meeting and vote concerns the future of the park and the transition to a city operated parks department.  A tax increase of 2 cents will be needed to maintain only current park operations beginning in October, 2012.[More]
 

2011 TAX BILL MAILOUT

Tax bills were mailed out to residents and commercial businesses the week of October 10th .[More]
 

NO SANITATION PICK-UP ON

NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 23. 

CITY WIDE COLLECTION WILL OCCUR ON  NOVEMBER 26 AND DECEMBER 26.

Poor Farm Ditch Reconstruction Report- City Contributions

Southside Place will provide $ 100,000 and in-kind contributions for the Poor Farm Ditch reconstruction project.[More]
 

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

ü      Make sure your costume lets you see and hear perfectly

ü      Make sure your costume fits.  It's easy to trip on costumes that are too long or shoes that are too big

ü      Carry a flashlight

ü      Bring an Adult

SANITATION BAGS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME IN OCTOBER

Please remember to use the black heavy-duty bags for your sanitation purposes instead of garbage cans.  Two rolls of black bags will be delivered to your residence by November 10.[More]
 

HOUSEWATCH PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Please contact the police department if you are leaving for the upcoming holidays.[More]
 

COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REPORT

Please welcome Molina's Cantina to Southside Place.[More]
 

Wednesday is RECYCLING DAY.

Please place items curbside by 8:00 A.M.

All plastics are being collected curbside.

Please do not drop pet waste into the recycle bags. 

Expansion Joint Roadway Replacement Project - 90% Complete

BLOCK PARTY UPDATE

Thank you for spending your night out with fellow neighbors during the recent block parties.[More]
 

Please remember to have your dogs on a leash when walking.  Pet waste should be picked up and placed inside appropriate black sanitation bags.

Please be courteous to your neighbors and homeowner private property.[More]
 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Please find enclosed in this water bill mailout a public safety contact sheet to be completed by your family.  The completed sheet can be returned with your water bill payment or a drop box is located in the lobby of the police station.  Thank you for your 2011 participation.

The Women's Civic Club is encouraging each street to host their annual block party on Sunday, October 2 from 6 - 8 PM.

Poor Farm Ditch Update

FY 2011-2012 Budget Preparation

During the week of August 22, final 2011 property tax values will be delivered to Southside Place.[More]
 

THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF SOUTHSIDE PLACE