By Rick Phelps

After several years of discussion regarding the abolition of the Brownwood Economic

Development Corporation, the council unanimously approved a special election to be held May 7 during

their Tuesday morning meeting.

The purpose of the election will be for voters to adopt or reject a proposed proposition to

terminate the Brownwood Economic Development Corporation and the abolition of its sales and use tax

for the promotion and development of new and expanded business enterprises at the rate of one-half of

one percent, and concurrently, authorize the creation of the City of Brownwood Municipal Development

District.

Mayor Stephen Haynes stated if approved, the establishment of a Multi Development District

(MDD) would not force any additional taxes to the citizens. An MDD can fund all projects-primarily the

creation or retention of primary jobs related to industry and manufacturing, as well as community

projects such as parks, convention facilities, affordable housing and retail projects.

In other business Tuesday morning, the council:

Accepted a bid for a 218 acre agricultural lease at 202 FM 45 West

Approved a three-month agreement with Wayne Clark to trap and remove hogs from the Pecan

Station property

Approved a revised Economic Development Incentive agreement between the Brownwood

Economic Development Corporation and Leeco Energy and Investments