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Port Arthur council approves ballot language asking voters to let its Type A EDC fund "quality of life" projects
Summary
Port Arthur voters will decide Nov. 4 whether the city's Type A Economic Development Corporation may use existing sales-tax revenue for Type B projects such as affordable housing, recreation and water facilities.
The Port Arthur City Council on Aug. 12 approved ballot language asking voters on Nov. 4 whether the city's Type A Economic Development Corporation may use existing sales-and-use tax revenue to undertake projects normally authorized for Type B EDCs, including affordable housing, recreational/community facilities, water supply and conservation, new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs, and sports venues.
City Attorney Roxanne Paesco Tornow explained the legal basis under the Texas Local Government Code. "A type a can do a type b project if the voters authorize it," she said, summarizing section 504.152 and cross-referencing chapter 505 projects. Paesco Tornow showed council video excerpts…
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