BY THE NUMBERS Statistics for October 2019
POLICE
Total Service Calls............................ 392 Total Reports Taken........................... 44 Total Patrol Miles.......................... 5,713 Crimes Against Persons...................... 5 Property Crimes.................................. 20 Arrests.................................................... 6 PD Code Enforcement........................ 5 Avg Response Times (minutes)..... 2.59
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Calls............................................. 28 Fires......................................................... 2 Rescues................................................... 0 Motor Vehicle Accident....................... 1 Hazardous Conditions..........................9 Fire Alarm ............................................. 4 EMS Assist.............................................. 7 Cancelled in Route/Other.................. 5
EMS
Total Calls............................................. 84 Total Patients in Nassau Bay........... 47
CITY ELECTION NOTICE
The City of Nassau Bay will be holding a General Election on Saturday, May 2, 2020 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and three Councilmembers for Positions 2, 4, and 6. These positions are currently occupied by Mayor Mark Denman, and Councilmembers Ashley Graves, Bryce Klug, and Matt Prior, respectively. The filing period for the General Election will begin on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 and end on Friday, February 14, 2020. Any person wishing to file for candidacy may pick up an application packet from the City Secretary's office beginning Monday, December 16, 2019. Candidates may file for the General Election during the following dates and times: Filing Dates and Times: • Start Date: January 15, 2020 at 8:00am • End Date: February 14, 2020 at 5:00pm Office Hours: • Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 5:30pm • Friday: 7:30am to 11:30am (Office hours will be extended to 5:00pm on Friday, February 14th.) For periodic updates on the 2020 General Election, including the application and Candidate Packet, visit the City's website at www.nassaubay.com/Election. For more information or for any questions regarding the General Election, please contact City Secretary Sandra Ham at 281-333-4211 or by email at sandra.ham@nassaubay.com.
PACKAGE THEFT PREVENTION TIPS Thieves looking to steal your packages will follow or watch for UPS, Fed Ex, US Mail, and other delivery service trucks so they can target your home after the parcels are delivered. While this type of crime can occur at any time throughout the year, it usually increases around the holidays due to increased shopping practices of residents. Below are some “Package Theft Prevention Tips” for you to use which will help reduce your chances of becoming a victim of this crime. If Possible: • Ask for a tracking number. • Request a specific drop off time and date when you will be home to accept your packages. • Arrange to have your packages held at the shipping service so you can pick them up. • Ask the delivery service to leave your packages at a side or back door. An enclosed porch where packages are out of sight is also a good option. • Have your packages delivered to your workplace. • Have your packages delivered to the home of a relative or neighbor who will be there to accept them. • Ask to have your packages delivered to a retail store so you can pick them up at your convenience. • Ask a trustworthy neighbor to keep a “watchful eye” out for your packages. If they’re willing, ask them to safeguard your packages until you return home. • Leave a note for the carrier instructing them where to leave your packages (ex: backdoor). • If your packages do not arrive as scheduled, contact the sender immediately. Do not rely on security cameras to prevent package thefts. While your security system may very well record thieves stealing your packages, the police department can only file charges if the person or persons are known or identified by someone. It is better to PREVENT the theft rather than trying to track down a thief afterwards. And even if a thief is identified, there is little chance your packages will be recovered. What should you do if you see packages being stolen in your neighborhood? Call 911 immediately! Tell the dispatcher you are reporting a “Crime in Progress”. Then confirm your address and provide an accurate description of the suspect(s) and any vehicles that may be used.
LEEWARD TOWNHOMES ACQUISITION
The City received a FEMA grant of approximately $1,500,000 that will mitigate future flood hazards by permanently removing designated homes that were built below the base flood elevation on Leeward Lane. The City originally attempted to elevate the homes, but the area below the slab was not stable enough to elevate all of the adjoining townhomes. The homeowners and the City, collectively, decided on a buyout, which has been awarded and the buyout/demolition process is underway. Residents should see the demolition of the homes in the first quarter of 2020. Once the homes are gone, the area will remain a permanent green space.
Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281.333.4211
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