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.
Join Our Free Shred Event for Summerwood Residents!
Attention Summerwood residents! Harris County MUD No. 344, in collaboration with Republic Services, is thrilled to announce a Free Residential Document Shred Event exclusively for you. As we strive to help you keep your personal information secure and out of the wrong hands, we invite you to take advantage of this essential service.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 – Rain or Shine
- Time: 9 AM until Noon (or until the truck is full)
- Location: Club Summerwood, 16136 Hunters Lake Way, Houston, Texas
Bring your outdated bank statements, old medical records, unwanted magazines, and other paper clutter that needs shredding. Please remember, the event is drive-through only (no walk-ups) to ensure a smooth and efficient process for everyone.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to protect your privacy and dispose of your documents safely and responsibly. We look forward to seeing you there!
May 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Maintenance is scheduled to be performed at Harris County MUD 344 Water Plant on Tuesday, 05/21/24, beginning at 10am and to conclude at 2:00 pm.
Residents in the Summerwood Community may experience low water pressure during this maintenance period. We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Harris County M.U.D. 344 has implemented Stage 1 of the District’s Drought Contingency Plan, effective July 24, 2023 and continuing until a similar notice is provided that the implementation has been lifted.
The goal is a 5% reduction in the use of all water and is voluntary, currently. All Customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue Non-essential water uses.
Please conserve water daily under the following guidelines.
- Customers with even-numbered addresses should limit outdoor water usage, including irrigation of landscape to Tuesday & Saturday, between the hours of 10:00 p.m., on designated day, to 5:00 a.m. the following day.
- Customers with odd-numbered addresses should limit outdoor water usage, including irrigation of landscape to Wednesday & Sunday, between the hours of 10:00 p.m., on designated day, to 5:00 a.m. the following day.
- HOA’s and Customers responsible for common areas, should limit outdoor water usage, including irrigation of landscape to Monday & Friday, between the hours of 10:00 p.m., on designated day, to 5:00 a.m. the following day.
In addition to the above guidelines, we ask that you also voluntarily reduce all water usage, check for and repair all leaks, including sprinkler systems, leaky faucets, and/or running toilets. Mandatory measures may be imposed if a water shortage continues.
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
2024
2024-10-17 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2024-09-19 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2024-08-15 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2024-07-18 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2024-06-20 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2024-05-16 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2024-04-18 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2024-04-01 – Regular: Agenda | Supplemental Agenda | Minutes
2024-02-15 – Regular: Agenda | Supplemental Agenda | Minutes
2024-01-18 – Regular: Agenda | Supplemental Agenda | Minutes
2023
2023-12-21 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-11-16 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-10-19 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-09-21 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-08-17 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-07-20 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-06-15 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-05-18 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-04-20 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-03-16 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-02-16 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2023-01-19 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022
2022-12-15 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-11-17 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-10-20 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-09-15 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-08-18 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-07-21 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-06-16 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-05-19 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-04-21 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-03-17 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-02-17 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-02-08 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-01-20 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2022-01-11 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2021
2021-12-16 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2021-12-14 – Special: Agenda | Minutes
2021-11-09 – Special: Agenda | Minutes
2021-10-21 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
2021-09-16 – Regular: Agenda | Minutes
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
Change in the District’s Revenue from 2021 to 2022: -$526,407; -16.55%
Change in the District’s Expenses from 2021 to 2022: -$177,340; -10.23%
Change in the District’s JWP Revenue from 2021 to 2022: -$72,248; -6.60%
Change in the District’s JWP Expenses from 2021 to 2022: -$62,248; -6.33%
Change in the District’s STP Revenue from 2021 to 2022: -$474,603; -43.59%
Change in the District’s STP Expenses from 2021 to 2022: $107,397; 26.40%
The amount of property tax revenue budgeted for maintenance and operations for the preceding two years and current year:
- 2020: $1,527,144.00
- 2021: $1,619,117.00
- 2022: $1,188,053.00
The amount of property tax revenue budgeted for debt service for the preceding two years and current year:
- 2020: $1,681,550.30
- 2021: $2,034,008.21
- 2022: TBD
For additional Budget information, please click on the above Approved Budget 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