Major’s Remarks:
1. Since the start of summer, along with consistently high temperatures throughout the day, we have also experienced short-duration heavy rainfall. Yesterday, strong winds and intense downpours caused roadside trees to topple, and side ditches were unable to discharge the excess water in a timely manner. While no casualties or disasters occurred, these incidents caused considerable inconvenience to residents when they were trying to go outside. In response, the Education Bureau, Public Works Bureau, and Agriculture Bureau are tasked with supervising the management units responsible for roadside trees to ensure that inspections and reinforcement efforts are carried out. Additionally, the Water Resources Bureau and Public Works Bureau are urged to collaborate with district offices to pinpoint the road sections where flooding occurred, identify the causes of flooding, and promptly coordinate with the responsible agencies to implement necessary improvements.
2. During summer, strong airflow generally improves air quality. However, some residents in the Xinying and Xibei areas have reported detecting chemical odors during evening and nighttime hours. The Environmental Protection Bureau is urged to prioritize this air quality concern, effectively utilizing sensing equipment to pinpoint potential sources of pollution discharge and enforce regulations strictly.
3. According to the "Southern Taiwan Science Park Development Progress Report," zone and section expropriation, as well as urban land consolidation, are essential methods for acquiring land. The Land Administration Bureau is urged to proceed with zone and section expropriation in a sequential and expedited manner, utilizing diverse legally permissible methods while considering the Bureau's limited manpower and time constraints.
Reports
1. The Land Administration Bureau presented a report on the "Outcome of Land Consolidation and Zone and Section Expropriation in Tainan City" (refer to written sources for details).
Resolution: Approved for reference filing.
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) Urban land consolidation, along with zone and section expropriation, are crucial methods for acquiring land for urban development. Government-administered land consolidation ensures that development schedules and the rights and benefits of landowners are managed transparently, with provisions for public consultation throughout the process. This approach helps instill confidence among landowners. In the past, self-administered land consolidation was plagued by numerous lawsuits and disputes, which significantly delayed consolidation progress. This not only hampered urban development but also undermined the rights and interests of landowners and led to the unnecessary waste of judicial resources. Consequently, Tainan City has opted to prioritize government-administered land consolidation as the primary development direction.
(2) A total of 40 development projects have been completed or are underway so far, covering approximately 1,363.36 hectares. Additionally, 470.79 hectares of public facility land will be acquired at no cost, including the addition of 91 parks. These accomplishments reflect the positive outcomes of the city’s land consolidation and zone and section expropriation efforts. We seek the continued support of citizens and legislators to help us achieve even more impactful results.
(3) Currently, we still adhere to the principles established by President Lai Ching-der during his tenure as mayor. These principles advocate for self-administered land consolidation for parcels smaller than 3 hectares and government-administered land consolidation for parcels larger than 3 hectares. The Tainan City government will remain steadfast in implementing these principles diligently. The outcomes of government-administered land consolidation over the past five years have shown that it not only accelerates processing schedules but also reduces disputes and criticisms, thus greatly supporting urban development efforts. We extend our appreciation to the Land Administration Bureau for their dedicated efforts in this regard.
2. The Education Bureau presented a report on the "Key Features of the 64th National Primary and High School Science Fair" (refer to written sources for details).
Resolution: Approved for reference filing.
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) Tainan City had not hosted the National Primary and High School Science Fair for nine years. This year, the fair takes place at the Tainan Convention and Exhibition Center. The selection of this location and the design of the venue have received unanimous praise from the central government, as well as from various counties and cities. We hope that this fair brings significant benefits to science-loving educators, parents, teachers, and students alike.
(2) This year's National Primary and High School Science Fair has brought together numerous outreach teams and activities. These include lectures by the National Science and Technology Council’s Taiwan Space Center, theme pavilions focused on semiconductors and smart driving, and participation from teams representing Microsoft Taiwan, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), National Cheng Kung University, and Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology. To ensure the success of this science fair, the Education Bureau is urged to provide administrative support to all units involved, aiming to facilitate a flawless process during the fair and set a milestone for cross-agency cooperation in organizing the National Primary and High School Science Fair. We eagerly anticipate the success of this event.
(3) The Education Bureau is requested to compile a list of winners who participated in iconic international science competitions in the past year. This list will be displayed at the science fair venue to inspire participants to engage in international competitions. Additionally, the Education Bureau is urged to disseminate information about the science fair to students at all levels, encouraging them to visit the fair enthusiastically.