City of Midland, TX

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 3rd

National Night Out is here, and the City of Midland is ready to join the rest of the nation in fighting crime.

On Tuesday, August 3, 2010, hundreds of Midland residents will head outside, joining neighbors, eating good food, and learning more about preventing crime. City Officials, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Volunteers will be visiting the more than 100 block parties!

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community relations, and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are fighting back.

This is the 27th Anniversary National Night Out. Midland has participated in National Night Out for the past 12 years and 17 years of Midland Night Out.

What's Happening in Midland

	Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase 2010-2011 City of Midland Annual Operating Budget Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council will conduct a Public Hearing at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday August 17, 2010 in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 300 North Loraine. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by ($2,094,742 / 7.07%), and of that amount $704,575 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. The Public Hearing is for the purpose of allowing the public and other interested groups to make comments regarding the 2010 – 2011 City of Midland Budget.
	2010-2011 Proposed City Budget The City of Midland has now posted the proposed FY budget online for citizens to view. This budget is only a proposal. The City of Midland fiscal year is October 1 through September 31. Click here to view pdf file.

	Sgt. Brian Rackow Benefit Fund Sergeant Brian Rackow, with the Midland Police Department, was injured Thursday, June 24. Sergeant Rackow was dismantling an explosive device at the Midland Police Department Training Facility.Donations for the Rackow family are being accepted at Community National Bank. Click here for a list Community National Bank Locations.

	Notice: Deadline to File Application for the 2010 City Election Ballot Anyone interested in being on the 2010 City Election Ballot needs to fill out an application in the City Secretary's office. Click here for full notice and more information.

	City of Midland Pools open for the summer season Both Doug Russell and Washington Aquatic Center have plenty of fun on the agenda for summer 2010! *Click here for more information.*

	H1N1 Virus FAQ What is the H1N1 Virus? What can I do to protect myself? What are the symptoms of the virus? Find answers to these questions and much more by downloading this useful H1N1 Virus FAQ. *Click here to download FAQ.* Looking for the vaccination? The Midland Health Department is offering FREE H1N1 vaccinations Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

	Report a Street Light Outage With approximately 400,000 streetlights across the Oncor system, they appreciate our help in identifying lights that are malfunctioning or in need of repair. The sooner Oncor is aware of a need, the sooner they can get it fixed. Click here to report a street light outage on line.

Midland’s Sales Tax Revenue History
Midland experienced a long run, 65 consecutive months, of increased sales tax revenues. The streak came to an end with a slight decrease in overall revenues received for March 2009. Sales Taxes for each month are composed of receipts for prior periods, future periods, the current period and audit adjustments to yield total sales tax receipts for the month. Click here to view a Midland’s sales tax revenue history from 1995 to today.

Best Performing City
Midland ranks number one once again for best performing small cities. Midland takes the number one spot on The Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partners Best Performing Cities Index because of the city’s rapid job and salary growth that has brought newcomers to the area looking for a piece of the West Texas oil boom. Click here to view a complete list of Best Performing Cities.

Midland - #1 City For Doing Business
The City of Midland tops the list of Best Cities to Do Business. Inc.com’s 2008 list ranks Midland as #1 in overall cities as well as #1 in the small cities category. The rating takes into consideration recent growth trends, employment data, educational and health services, retail and wholesale trade, transportation, utilities, leisure, hospitality, and government. Click here to read more.

	Scharbauer Sports Complex Are you ready for some football? It's that time of year again, its football season. Come out this weekend to Grande Stadium and support your favorite team. *Click here to Download the 2010 Schedule*.

	Red, White, and Blue – It’s the Right Thing to Do The City of Midland and Keep Midland Beautiful have partnered to help raise awareness about what can be recycled. Look for one of the 353 large recycle containers, all painted to reflect the “Recycle Red, White, and Blue – It’s the Right Thing to Do” campaign. Click here for a list of recycle container locations.

Young Professionals of Midland
Think there is nothing to do in Midland? Well think again. You need to be a part of the Young Professionals of Midland. A fairly new organization in Midland bringing together young adults in a variety of activities including leadership building, community projects, and networking. Click here for more details.