CITY OF BAYTOWN COMMUNITY PROFILE
The Sam Houston Statue on San Jacinto Boulevard and Hunt Road was unveiled last year. San Jacinto Boulevard will ultimately be a multi-mile stretch of new roadway from Interstate 10 going south to Cedar Bayou Lynchburg, splitting the heavily trafficked Garth and John Martin Roads. The project was constructed using a technique called continuously-reinforced concrete pavement. This technique ensures a smoother driving experience because the expansion joints drivers typically experience on a concrete road are non-existent. In addition to providing a more pleasurable driving experience, the smoother road should increase the life of the street, saving tax payer dollars for decades to come. Speaking of savings, the road was financed by the Baytown Tax Increment. Major road projects recently completed or in progress include: ongoing construction of the 1.6 mile, four lane San Jacinto Boulevard; expansion of Hunt Road from two lanes to four lanes beyond the new H-E-B grocery super center, and extending it west to John Martin Road; extending Santavy Road both east and west; design and widening of Garth Road to six lanes from its current four lane configuration; entrance and exit ramp rebuilds at I-10 and Garth Road; the complete reconstruction of the two lane, 2.3 mile Evergreen Road; and the ongoing installation of sidewalks throughout the City. One of the most noticeable effects of the ongoing expansions in the industrial, logistic and wholesale distribution enterprises in and around Baytown is the remarkable growth in residential, multi-family and commercial development. New residential and commercial permit activity continues to be strong year-over-year. Over 2,000 multi-family units in seven new complexes, and nearly 2,000 single- family homes included as part of four new neighborhoods is expected over the next two years. Population and associated ancillary economic expansion is anticipated to increase steadily for some time. Educational opportunities in Baytown continue to expand and are serving not only Baytown, but neighboring communities, as well. Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District has recently completed or are in the process of completing a number of capital projects to better serve the expanding Pre-K-12 population in the District including: three (3) new elementary schools, a new Technology Center, a new Transportation Center, IMPACT Early College High School, and numerous campus upgrades. Lee College, a two-year, public community college, located in Baytown, serves an expanded population base, by offering a myriad of post-secondary academic, vocational, and technical programs leading to certification or an associate degree. Lee College also provides a number of public service and community outreach programs, as well as cultural and other quality of life services. One of the stated goals of Lee College is to become the preferred provider for training and workforce partnerships.
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FY20 Proposed Budget