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.

Freeze Warnings and Hard Freeze Warnings Expected

The National Weather Service has advised that subfreezing temperatures are likely beginning Thursday night and into Friday morning following the passage of a strong cold front. Freeze Warnings and possible Hard Freeze Warnings can be expected. High temperatures could quite possibly remain below freezing throughout the day on Friday and not warm up above freezing until during the day on Saturday.

Steps for Winterizing your Home

  • Insulate pipes with insulation sleeves, wrapping or using slip-on foam pipe insulation. Do not leave any gaps without insulation as cold air can affect the pipe in these spaces.
  • Winterize your sprinkler system by turning the water off to your irrigation system and drain your backflow preventer.
  • Maintain a heating source inside the building to protect pipes against cold.
  • Open cabinets underneath faucets.
  • Exterior hose bibs are normally left unattended, disconnect hoses and insulate faucets with covers or blankets.
  • House Shut off valve: Know where your shut off valve is located in case of an emergency. Valve is usually on the side of the house near the garage. Some homes the valve is inside the garage wall.
  • If you choose to leave a faucet dripping, please only let the faucet drip slowly. NO STEADY STREAMS.
  • If traveling for the Holidays, it is recommended that you turn the water off at the street and drain all your plumbing.

DISTRICT INFORMATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Betty Bland
President
Term Expires: May 2022

Donald Busker
Vice President
Term Expires: May 2024

Barbara Gaston
Secretary/ Treasurer
Term Expires: May 2024

Jean C. Button
Asst. Secretary
Term Expires: May 2022

Robert Van Meter
Asst. Secretary
Term Expires: May 2024

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address
(Not for Tax or Water Payments)
1300 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1400
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
Attn: David Patterson
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 2500, Houston, Texas 77056. Specific meeting date/time and location are included on meeting agendas.

2023

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.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION (ANNUAL AUDIT)

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