The Alvin Community College board of regents called for an $88.5 million bond referendum at its meeting Feb. 18. The bond package—which will be on the May 7 ballot—includes construction of a west-side campus. Regents are examining potential sites for a new campus on the west side of ACC’s taxing district, which includes parts of Pearland and Manvel. In addition, the bond would also fund a new technical education building, system-wide renovations and facility improvements at the Alvin campus. “Now it is up to the voters of the district to decide if they are in agreement with the proposal of our Long Range Facilities Planning Committee and board of regents by casting their votes in May,” regent Mike Pyburn said. According to ACC officials, an approved bond would result in an increase of approximately 6.99 cents per $100 property valuation—or $10.20 per month for the average home value within the district.