HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 344

The information provided on this page is for Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 344. Below you can find links to information related to the financial and bookkeeping records for the District.

District Alert: Summerwood Water Districts: Update on Water Pressure and Quality

Posted: January 27, 2025

On Saturday, you experienced low water pressure due to a mechanical failure at the water plant. That has since been resolved. We have tested the water and it is safe to consume.

We are aware of the water quality issues that are currently happening. We are in the Summerwood community flushing hydrants until clear. You may need to run your house line this evening to flush out any discolored water.

District Alert: Garbage Update

Posted: January 22, 2025

Republic Services will be closed today, Wednesday. We will resume operations tomorrow on Thursday. Heavy trash for Harris County MUD 344 residents will be recovered next week on Wednesday, 1/29/25. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Important Updates to Bulky/Yard Waste Collection Days in Harris County MUD No. 344

Greetings, Residents of Harris County MUD No. 344,

We’re reaching out to inform you of some significant updates to the bulky and yard waste collection schedule that will help streamline our services and ensure that your neighborhood remains clean and green.

New Schedule Effective November 2024

Starting this November, the bulky/yard waste collection will increase to twice a month. Collections will occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. This adjustment means that you can plan better and have more opportunities to dispose of your bulky yard waste regularly.

Special Adjustments for December 2024

Please note a special change for December 2024 due to the Christmas holiday. During December, bulky/yard waste collections will be adjusted to the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. This temporary change ensures that our services do not interfere with your holiday plans while still maintaining cleanliness in our community.

No Changes to Regular Trash and Recycling

We would like to remind you that there will be no changes to the regular trash and recycling collection schedules. This continuity ensures that you won’t have to worry about keeping track of too many changes during the festive season.

Service Reminders

As always, please ensure that your waste is placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the designated collection days. If you have any issues with your waste cart or need maintenance, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service at 713.635.6666.

Thank you for your attention to these changes and for being a valued member of our community. We look forward to serving you better with these new arrangements.

DISTRICT INFORMATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Betty Bland
President
Term Expires: May 2026

Donald Busker
Vice President
Term Expires: May 2028

Barbara Gaston
Secretary/ Treasurer
Term Expires: May 2028

Jean C. Button
Asst. Secretary
Term Expires: May 2026

Robert Van Meter
Asst. Secretary
Term Expires: May 2028

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address
(Not for Tax or Water Payments)
1300 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 2400
Houston, Texas 77056
Phone: (713) 623-4531
Email: [email protected]

OPERATOR

M. Marlon Ivy & Associates, Inc.
Attn: Mark Ivy
Mailing Address:
Po Box 9
Spring, TX 77383
Phone: (281) 651-1618

TAX CONSULTANT

Assessments of the Southwest, Inc
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1368
Friendswood, Texas 77549
Phone: (281) 482-0216

MEETING INFORMATION

The district generally meets on the third Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at 1300 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77056. Specific meeting date/time and location are included on meeting agendas.

2025

2025-02-20 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2025-01-16 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes

2024

2023

2022

2021

Residents of the district have the right to request the designation of a meeting location within the district under Water Code Section 49.062(g). A description of this process can be found at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/waterdistricts.

BUDGET INFORMATION

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2020

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2020 – JWP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2020 – STP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2021

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2021 – JWP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2021 – STP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2022

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2022 – JWP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2022 – STP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2023

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2023 – JWP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2023 – STP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2024

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2024 – JWP

APPROVED BUDGET – 1/31/2024 – STP

Change in the District’s Revenue from 2023 to 2024: $3,055,476; 0.24%
Change in the District’s Expenses from 2023 to 2024: $330,746; -0.56%

Change in the District’s JWP Revenue from 2023 to 2024: $1,932,033; 0.18%
Change in the District’s JWP Expenses from 2023 to 2024: $1,136,162; 0.22%

Change in the District’s STP Revenue from 2023 to 2024: $1,564,131; -0.36%
Change in the District’s STP Expenses from 2023 to 2024: $880,197; 0.52%

The amount of property tax revenue budgeted for maintenance and operations for the preceding two years and current year:

2022: $1,215,095.51
2023: $1,099,540.67
2024: $1,062,619.47

The amount of property tax revenue budgeted for debt service for the preceding two years and current year:

2022: $1,953,682.97
2023: $2,045,657.05
2024: $2,072,107.97

For additional Budget information, please click on the above Approved Budget link.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION (ANNUAL AUDIT)

FINANCIAL REPORT – 1/31/2018

FINANCIAL REPORT – 1/31/2019

FINANCIAL REPORT – 1/31/2020

FINANCIAL REPORT – 1/31/2023

FINANCIAL REPORT – 1/31/2024

For additional Audit information, please click on the above Financial Report link.

TAX INFORMATION

Adopted 2019 Tax Rate (per $100 of assessed valuation) – Total: $0.80
Maintenance & Operations: $0.40
Debt Service: $0.40

Adopted 2020 Tax Rate (per $100 of assessed valuation) – Total: $0.75
Maintenance & Operations: $0.28
Debt Service: $0.47

Adopted 2021 Tax Rate (per $100 of assessed valuation) – Total: $0.70
Maintenance & Operations: $0.23
Debt Service: $0.47

Adopted 2022 Tax Rate (per $100 of assessed valuation) – Total: $0.665
Maintenance & Operations: $0.255
Debt Service: $0.410

Adopted 2023 Tax Rate (per $100 of assessed valuation) – Total: $0.615
Maintenance & Operations: $0.215
Debt Service: $0.400

Adopted 2024 Tax Rate (per $100 of assessed valuation) – Total: $0.590
Maintenance & Operations: $0.200
Debt Service: $0.390

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE – 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE – 2024