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.

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:

Bring your outdated bank statements, old medical records, unwanted magazines, and other paper clutter that needs shredding.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.

To make sure you are prepared, review the list of acceptable and unacceptable items by checking out our detailed event guidelines here.

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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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.

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.

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

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