City of Midland Pess Release... May 9, 2008

May 9, 2008

MAY SALES TAX REVENUES
The City of Midland has collected this month's revenue from the State Comptroller's Office. The total amount of revenue received was $2,389,339.

This month's figure reflects a 4.75% increase or a $108,284 increase from May 2007.

The year-to-date total sales tax revenue for fiscal year 2007-2008 is up 9.64% or a $1,402,566 increase from last year's totals at this time. Fiscal year-to-date actual sales tax revenue is $15,960,123.

Sales tax revenue is generated by sales tax income from two months prior to collection; May collection is based on March sales.

This is the 56th consecutive month of increased sales tax revenues when compared to the same month the prior year.

BOGO FREE KITTENS
City of Midland Animal Services is now offering two kittens for the price of one. During the month of May, Animal Services hopes to increase the number of homes they find for kittens with this offer.

It is kitten season and the shelter is full of young kittens that would make great pets. While Animal Services always wants people to adopt multiple pets, they feel that adopting out the kittens this way will benefit everyone.

Young animals often do better in a new home when they have a playmate. The only thing Animal Services is charging for on the second kitten is the microchip. Check out the kittens online or better yet come on down to the shelter and meet your new best friends!

Midland Animal Services is located at 1200 N. Fairgrounds Road, 685.7420. They are open on Saturdays as well.

MEMORIAL BICYCLE RIDE
The Midland Police Department will host the 4th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Ride on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.

This ride is in honor of officers from around the State of Texas that have given their lives in the line of duty from May 1, 2007, – May 30, 2008. There were a total of twenty-two officers killed in the line of duty over the past year. The ride will also honor the three Midland Officers that gave their lives in the past. Cyclists will ride a total of 25 miles for the fallen Officers.

Cyclists will leave from the Midland Police Department at 601 North Loraine. Cyclist will return back to the Police Department at the end of the ride. The public is invited to ride. Helmets will be required. Refreshment will be provided.

For information contact Officer John Kerrigan at jkerrigan@midlandtexas.gov or 685.7964.

TIP-A-COP
Officers with the Midland Police Department will team up with Special Olympics for a fundraising event. On Monday, May 12, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. officers will be serving drinks for tip donations at McAlister’s Restaurant, 2306 Rankin Highway.

All tips, and a portion of the proceeds, will go toward the Torch Run and Special Olympics. The MPD Mobile Substation and Safety Pup will be at the location.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is Special Olympics' largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. In Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985 and had grown to become one of the largest in the nation. In the last decade, Torch Run has contributed over $11 million through the dedication of thousands of law enforcement personnel fundraising on behalf of SOTX. The support provided by this dedicated group has contributed greatly to programs in local communities, which involve more than 27,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.

The community is encouraged to support this effort.

MAY 13th CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider an agreement with Midland Mad Dog Rugby Football Club. The agreement allows the club to provide a men’s rugby program (ages 18-40) at city parks. The agreement is similar to those with other sports organizations in the city.
The Council will consider approval of awarding a contract for construction of a two-million-gallon Elevated Water Storage Tower. The tower will be located near the northeast corner of Mockingbird and Avalon Drive. Landmark Structures would build the tower for an estimated $2.9 million.
The Council will consider an item that would help provide incentives to new air carriers wanting to service Midland International Airport. In February, the Council approved the Airline Retention and Recruitment Project allowing the airport to contract with a consultant to assist in retaining and recruiting airline service. Such marketing incentives are becoming common among air carriers in today’s market.
The Council will consider approving the purchase of a video board for Citibank Ball Park. The $413,329 video board will be similar to the one at Grande Communications Stadium. With the RockHounds monetary contribution, and annual advertising revenues, the city will recoup the purchase amount in approximately six years.
A public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. as part of the process of developing the 2008/09 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. A total of $900,331 in CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be allocated to the City for the 2008/098 CDBG program. This is a reduction of $29,092 from the $929,423 grant in 2007/08. The purpose of the public hearing will be to inform the public of past usage of CDBG funds, allow staff to present applications and proposals for the use of CDBG funds, and to receive input and receive comment or concerns which could be addressed with the 2008/09 funding. The City Council is expected to reach a preliminary decision regarding the distribution of funds. A second public hearing will be held on June 10, 2008.

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