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<br /> - It <br />_.~ . - <br />7. Probable further reduction in Ad Valorem Tax as open Industrial Land <br /> in La Porte Industrial District is developed. <br />8. Closer Identification with School District. <br />9. Increased Political Clout with County and State. <br />10. Direct benefit from sales tax generated in growing retail marketing <br /> area. <br />11. Tax savings from larger homestead exemption and no. 1% tax on utility <br /> bi 11 s. <br />Disadvantages <br />, <br />1. Loss of Local Control over neighborhood affairs. <br />2. Loss of Control over Airport. <br />Item 5 Advantages <br />1. Same as Item 4 (1,2,5,6,9,10) <br />2. Reduction in Water 3.50 vs 2.75 <br /> Sewer 6.42 vs 2.25 <br /> Garbage 6.00 vs None <br />Disadvantages <br />1. Same as Item 4 <br />2. City planners favor concrete streets and subdivision development as <br /> contrasted to the rural flavor preferred by Lomax. Greater Population <br /> Density means more traffic and more crime. <br /> _____..-_______u___.._ <br />