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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruaryVolume 20, No. 2/February 1993 Crime Up Close ® December Aggravated Robbery 3400 Block of Albans - On the evening of December 30, a man posing as a delivery person knocked on the door and asked the resident to sign for the package. The package was addressed to her husband. As she returned to the door with a pen to sign for the package, three men forced their wayinto her home and took jewelry. Detectives are investigating but there are no suspects at this time. Burglary of Habitation 6220 Community - During the day of December 4, unknown suspect(s) pried open a rear window, entered the residence and stole jewelry. 6731 Sewanee - About 2:20 pm on December 7th, this resi- dent came home and heard someone in her home. She called the police when she found that her back door was standing open. Unknown suspect had forced open a window of the residence, entered the house and stolen a wallet from a purse. 4148 University - During the day of December 16th, an unknown suspect(s) forced open a side door of the garage and attempted to steal a washer and dryer. 4012 Villanova - During the day of December 8th, an un- known suspect entered an open window and stole a box of CD's and a coin collection. 3923 Browning - During the day of December 26th, an un- known individual entered the house by kicking in a side door. The suspect took several small items and a VCR. Burglary of Building 6545 Rutgers - During the day of December 28th, an unknown suspect stole a bicycle from a garage. 6717 Vanderbilt - An unknown suspect,pried open a door on a storage building and stole tools. Auto Theft 3311 Rice - On December 2, at 2:30 am a 1992 BMW was stolen from the driveway of this residence. Attempted Auto Theft 2800 Plumb - An officer on patrol the night of December 2nd, observed an open door on a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass that was parked in the driveway. As the officer drove up to the residence, two Hispanic suspects jumped from the car and ran away on foot. Officers pursued the suspects but were unable to catch hem. 6026 Charlotte - During the night of December 3rd, an unknown suspect attempted to steal a 1988 Cadillac parked in the driveway by breaking out a window and breaking the steer- ing column. The suspect(s) were unsuccessful in their attempt. Public Safety Day, 1993 The West University Place Police and Fire Departments cordially invite you to PUBLIC SAFETY DAY, 1993. This is a joint event sponsored by the police and fire departments in order to promote safety awareness in our community. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in front of the West University Fire Station. The festivities will include fire department demonstrations, fire safety education, crime prevention, emergency medical services information, current and antique fire apparatus displays, police car display, D.A.R.E. information, police robot displays for children, and more! Hot dogs and soft drinks will also be available. We hope to see you at PUBLIC SAFETY DAY, 1993! 4267 Judson - Between December 4th and December 7th, unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal a 1978 Chevrolet ElCam- ino. 2733 Pemberton - During the night of December 6th, un- known suspect(s) broke the window out of a 1988 Cadillac and attempted to steal the vehicle. 6707 Academy - During the night of December 23, unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal a van parked in the employee parking area of the Southwestern Bell Building. 3910 University - On December 31, at 9:30 pm two suspects attempted to steal a 1982 Buick that was parked in the driveway. Two witnesses notified the police department. Burglary of Motor Vehicle 2600 Wroxton - On December 8, three suspects drove behind the apartments and broke into a Saab stealing the radio. A midnight shift officer had earlier observed their vehicle, a VW, and logged the license plate because he thought it looked suspicious. A witness in the apartment complex gave officers a description of the vehicle. Officers found the suspect vehicle and three arrests were made. Two of the suspects were students at Lamar High School: 2600 Bissonnet - On December 18, a patron of the Marquis Club had his car broken into and a leather jacket stolen. 261 Bissonnet - On December 20, a witness observed two black males break into two cars parked at the Marquis club. The witness obtained a license plate and an arrest was made. 2800 Carnegie - During the night of December 26th, un- known suspect(s) broke the window out of a 1985 van and stole a CD player. 6600 Brompton - On December 26 at 3:30 am a resident was waken by a loud vehicle idling in the street. The next morning.it was found that a radio had been stolen from a Jeep. 2631 Bissonnet - On December 29, a patron of the Marquis Bar had her Jeep broken into and a radio stolen. Currents/February 1993 Kids in the Street As spring approaches, kids hear the call of the warm outdoors and go out to play with their friends. Many times the kid's activities spill over into the street. Parents should carefully monitor their children playing in the street. Remember, streets are for vehicles! Kids on roller blades and skateboards can easily lose control and dart out in front of a car. Let's all be aware and have a safe spring season! Health Adventure to Visit West U Elementary An exciting adventure awaits school kids, grades kindergar- ten through fifth, and it's a healthy adventure they won't soon forget. A mobile 46-foot trailer called Health Adventure will be at West University Elementary from February 9 through March 5 to teach students about health education and choosing a healthy lifestyle. The award-winning trailer, sponsored by the Harris County Medical Society, the Houston Academy of Medicine and Shell Oil Company Foundation, travels to 15 schools throughout Harris County each year. More than 72,500 kids have experienced the adventure of the interactive educational exhibits and simple health screening tests since the program began in 1984. Health Adventure's full time staff provide teachers guidance for "in-class" instruction. In addition, all students receive com- plimentary health education workbooks that coincide with Health Adventure's exhibits before the students actually enter the trailer. Once inside, the kids are exposed to realistic situ- ations in which they must make healthy choices pertaining to growth and nutrition, the lungs and heart, vision and eye care, and safety and physical fitness. The trailer is provided at no cost to the school districts. Health Adventure has been recognized by both the Texas Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for excellence in community health. The Health Adventure trailer is staffed at all times by a Houston Academy of Medicine health educator and trained volunteers from the Harris County Medical Society Auxiliary, Shell Oil Company and participating schools and communities. Park Lover's Ball The 2nd Annual Park Lover's Ball will be held on Sat- urday, February 13 to benefit the Friends of West Uni- versity Park. The dinner and dancewill be at the Stouffer Presidente Hotel on Greenway Plaza from 8:00 pm - 1:00 am. Music will be provided by Atwood and Comeaux. Tickets are 560.00 per couple and overnight Romance Packages are available through the Stouffer Presidente Hotel. For more information, contact Carol Burke at 752-3678 or the Parks and Recreation Department at 668-8096. Special Olympics Fun Run The West University Place Police Officer's Asso- ciation, in conjunction with the Texas Special Olym- pics Law Enforcement Torch Run, asks for your support by participating in a 5-K (3.2 mile) fun run. This non-competitive fun run loops around the heart of West University Place. Proceeds will benefit Texas Special Olympics, a spectacular year round athletic program for athletes with mental retardation. The fun run will be on Saturday, February 27, at 8:00 am and starts in front of the West University Elemen- tary School. Registration fee for the fun run is $15A). Everyone who registers will receive an official "Law Enforcement Torch Run" T-shirt. For an entry form and further information, call Corporal Mike Peter- son at 662-5874. Citizen Comments Your city council and staff want to be responsive. Sep please, write down your suggestions, compliments or problems on this form and enclose it with your water bill. Comments: Mr. m Miss vs a Name: Mrs.O Ms. O Address: Phone (home): Phone (work): ® Pv E(ST Vale 1 d) Mayor Whitt F. Johnson (668-4755) - Mayor Pro Tern Bob Kelly (665-6486) Council Members Cullen A. Duke (668-6621), Janice H. Lang (668-6339), Jerry Nickell (669-8624) City Manager Michael Tanner Volume 20, No. 2 3800 University Blvd. - Houston, Texas 77005 - 713-668-4441 February 1993 Within the Slue Street Signs INTERESTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CITY Tax Data Year Assessed Valuations Tax Rate % of Collections 1986 862,484,570 $0.3240 98.44 1987 767,556,690 $0.4120 99.05 1988 849,805,780 $0.4300 98.33 1989 913,017,660 $0.4001 98.57 1990 1,177,059,040 $0.3282 99.55 1991 1,216,225,310 $0.325 - 1992 1,237,575,960 $0.375 Tax Rate Distribution Years 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 General Fund $0.2555 $0.2555 $0.2546 $0.3084 $0.29 Bond Funds $0.0700 $0.0695 $0.0736 $0.0917 $0.14 " Totals $0.3750 $03250 $0.3282 $0.4001 $0.43 Some of the General Fund Debt is paid from water-se wer funds General Obligation Water-Sewer Bones Debt Due Years 1993-1999 $ 5,770,000 Due Years 2000-2007 $ 9,625,000 Due Years 2008-2012 $ 3,020,000 Total $18,415,000 1990 Bureau of Census - West University Population 12,920 Per Capita Debt $1,425.31 Principal Tax Payers Assessed Value 1. Southwestern Bell Utility $23,009,350 2. Houston L&P Co. Utility $ 3,860,660 3. Intercity Investments Shopping Center $2,343,360 4. Private Individual Rent Property $1,915,080 5. Fred Deering Office Building $11557,950 6. Entex, Inc. Utility $1,368,630 7. Individuals (3) Residential $1,344,400 8. Pilgrim Equip. Co. Shopping Center $1,246,500 9. Private Individual Residential $1,173,800 10. Six Three Holding Corp. Business Property $1,159,660 Total $38,979,390 Warner Cable Assessed Value "only" 563,910'??!! City Sales Tax Collected Year Total Collected 1991 327,018 1990 319,704 1989 351,396 1988 263,420 I TRUST THIS INFORMATION WILL BE OF INTEREST TO YOU. City Currents is printed on recycled paper tj r Whitt F. Jo nson, Mayor 2 City Currents/February 1993 Senior Services Calendar Feb 5 - Friday The AARP tax consultants begin volunteer work on Income Tax Returns today and every Friday through April 9. You must call for a reservation. Appointments are at 10:00, 11:00, noon and 1:00. Feb t2 - Friday Valentine Day Luncheon will be held a couple of days early. Tamara Taylor (formerly of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society) and friends are coming to play and sing for us. $4.00. 11:00 -1:00 Feb 22 - Monday Great Decisions Discussions Group will meet every second and fourth Mondays to discuss the important international events that face the world at this time. $11.0011:30 - 130 Feb 23 - Tuesday Beaumont Day Trip - We will stop at Eddie Child's Texas Energy Museum, McFadden Ward House, Texas Fire Museum and John Jay French Museum. Lunch at the Green Beanery. Price to be determined. 8:00 - 6:00 Feb 25 - Thursday From Shoebox to Showcase! Bring your old photos out of the closet and make attractive albums for your relatives and future family members. We are asking you to bring ayounger friend or family member along. Acid-free albums, special glues or other items will be available for purchase. Free. 2:30 - 4:00 Call 668-8478 for information and reservations. How are Compost Plies Made? City Calendar City Council Regular Sessions February 8 & 22 7:30 p.m. Building and Standards Commission February 4 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Adjustment February 18 7:30 p.m. Zoning and Planning Commission February 11 7:30 p.m. Alarm Permits City Ordinance requires that a residential alarm be permit- ted. We have several residents that have not permitted their house alarms. The police department will begin issuing cita- tions this spring to those residents that have not met tl, - permitting requirement. If you have questions, please contL. Captain Gary Brye at 662-5862. A compost pile can be started directly on the dirt on your lot by choosing a spot that has equal amounts of sunlight and shade. Start by purchasing a piece of chicken wire from any hardware store approximately 3-4 feet wide and 10 feet long. Circle the wire tying both ends together. Set the circled wire on its end. Apply a 3 to 5 inch layer of branches or dead leaves. Add 6 inches of grass clippings, manure, sawdust, or ashes. Area should be kept moist but not wet or soggy. The ideal pile is about 4 to 5 feet tall. Every couple of weeks turn pile by removing wire to an adjacent space and refilling. When the material is dark brown, crumbly and earthy smelling it should be ready. The process takes about 3-4 months. The Xmas tree mulching program was a success. About 3700 trees were collected and chipped into fine pieces. This mulch can be used with existing flower bed soils to form a high grade bedding material suitable for any planting application. City Currents of West University Place, Texas is published monthly by the Communications Committee Desktop Publishing Steve Griffith City Currents welcomes your contributions. Forward to 3800 Universitv Blvd., I Iouston, TX 77005 by the first of the month preceding the month of publication to assure consideration. It is the policy of the City of West University not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, veteran status or disability. Volunteer of the Month February is the month for Valentine's Day, a day of senti- ments and love. We here at Senior Services would like to express our appreciation and affection for all of our Volunteers. These people make all the services we provide possible for our Senior residents of West University. They drive people to appoint- ments, answer the office phones, cook and clean up in the kitchen, prepare the brochures at mail-out time, make friendly visitor phone calls and home visits, give vitamin shots to the home bound and lead several activities each day in the Senior Wing. These volunteers give love to their follow Seniors more often than just in the month of February and we salute them all for their services. Senior Services loves our Volunteers, are proud of their efforts and we thank them from the bottom of our heart. To all of our Volunteers - Happy Valentine's Day! A Statement Heard Frequently Around West University Place JMH. Grocery Store What a Blessing!