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Gulf Has Big Plans In Baytown (Continued From Page 106) tion for new industries locating in Baytown, but does not provide a similar tax break for expansion of existing industries and, established industries such as and will continue to play, a significant role in Baytown's growth and prosperity." The eeonojnic contribution realized from expansion of an existing or a new industry is identical in nature. Both create new jobs, payrolls and tax revenues that promote community growth. ''The difference in the tax incentive," Strausser said, "could stifle future expansion plans of existing industries in the area He pointed out that tax payments by Cedar Bayou to the Goose Creek School system exceeded $400,000 in 1974; another $26,000 went to the City of Baytown under its Industrial District contract; and on" a statewide basis, the plant's 1974 taxes were over $600,000. Quoting remarks by Gulf management which appealed in a recent magazine article, said that the company anticipates continued growth of the petrochemicals industry and plans to increase its investment in chemicals production from 7 per cent to 26 per cent of overall capital spending by 1980. "I am certain" he said "that, as in the past, Cedar Bayou will continue to be considered in fu.

ture expansion plans. And lam equally certain the community would prefer that new jobs cre- ated and tax revenues generated from expansions remain in the community." a good business relationship is important, Strausser said, and mutually-beneficial. But for this relationship to exist, he continued, the community must provide incentives: for expansion arid the business must prove itself to-be-a, gpod neighbor. attitude prevails.at Cedar Bayou," he said. "Not only do we strive to produce quality products, but we strive also to provide the community quality service.

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