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AN EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE ABOUT THE DEMOLITION PROCESS | September 14, 2022

We are aware of concerns that some residents and non-residents have about the demolition of a house today. Demolition is not a well understood process that city governments throughout the nation undertake. Staff who are involved in executing the process do so with a seriousness that surpasses many other activities and functions they perform for the taxpayer.

City staff understand that the structure they are preparing to raze may be dangerous and unsafe now but at one time, it may have been a home that brought a family joy and happiness.

That said, we would like to explain how the process works and how any citizen can learn when homes are scheduled for demolition in the City of Lake Jackson.

NOTICE ABOUT 2022 PROPERTY TAX RATES

This notice concerns the 2022 property tax rates for CITY OF LAKE JACKSON. This notice provides information about two tax rates used in adopting the current tax year's tax rate. The no-new-revenue tax rate would Impose the same amount of taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. In most cases, the voter-approval tax rate is the highest tax rate a taxing unit can adopt without holding an election. In each case, these rates are calculated by dividing the total amount of taxes by the current taxable value with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value

This year's no-new-revenue tax rate $0.310459/$100
This year's voter-approval tax rate $0.326457/$100

To see the full calculations, download a copy of the Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet from The Brazoria County Tax Office.

Learn more about the FY 22-23 tax rate and budget at the Budget & Tax Information Page.

HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1 - NOVEMBER 30

Disclaimer: Our video states that the Hurricane Guide will be mailed. It will not be mailed this year but will be available online. Download a copy here

On June 1 we entered the 2022 hurricane season. NOAA predicts above-normal activity with 14 to 21 named storms and up to six major hurricanes. We encourage you to begin thinking about your supplies, evacuation plans and how to secure your homes now. Visit our Hurricane Preparedness site for information to help you organize your personal and family evacuation plans now.

Evacuation Transportation Registration

For residents who are medically fragile or otherwise need help being evacuated during a major hurricane, we encourage you to register for the STEAR 211 program.

Download bilingual transportation information

Visit the City's STEAR 211 page to learn the different ways to register.

HEAVY TRASH & BRUSH SCHEDULE

The 2022 heavy trash and brush schedule has been released. This schedule will help residents understand when heavy trash is in their neighborhood. We've also placed as an image and a PDF copy on our household garbage and heavy trash website pages. It has also been posted on social media. Search for it with hashtag #LJHeavyTrashSchedule.

We will also be sending this schedule in our residential water bills.If you need any help understanding the schedule or when heavy trash will be collected in your neighborhood, you can always call us at 979.415.2400 and we'll be happy to talk to you about it. Here is a PDF copy of the schedule for your personal download.

Once in the city system, FOG can contaminate local waters and even drinking water when manholes covers overflow into parks, yards, streets, and storm drains during heavy rains or hurricanes.

Communities spend billions of dollars every year unplugging or replacing grease-blocked pipes, repairing pump stations, and cleaning up costly and illegal wastewater spills. Excessive FOG in the sewer system can affect local wastewater rates.

So, keeping FOG out of the sewer system helps everyone. That's why we want you to BE FOGGLESS!