INFRAMARK will be performing work throughout Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 397 as part of our annual fire hydrant maintenance program. This should not create an inconvenience to our customers, as all of the work is performed at the street area. Most of the work will be kept to a minimum with the possibility of some minor excavation. If it is determined that excavating will be needed, we will make sure that the area around the hydrants are restored to the previous condition. If you should have questions or concerns please call INFRAMARK’s 24 hour Customer Service Department at (281) 398-8211.

As you know Waste Management Collection Day for Bulk and Yard Debris Collection is on Fridays. Please complete the survey and let us know if you would prefer to keep it on Fridays or move Bulk and Yard Debris Collection to Tuesdays.

Harris County MUD 396 will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse, 16125 Country Fair Lane, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. At that time, the Board will consider setting a 2019 tax rate of $0.59 per $100 assessed valuation (a reduction of 3 cents from the 2018 tax rate of $0.62). The Board continues to reduce its tax rate as its finances permit, going from a tax rate of $1.50 in 2009 to a proposed tax rate of $0.59 in 2019.

Because appraised values in the District have increased over 2018 values, taxpayers can expect a tax bill from the District in approximately the same amount as last year. Taxes are due on January 31, 2020.

The District welcomes comments on the proposed tax rate at its next meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. Written comments may be sent through the contact form on the website. The tax rate will be finalized after the public comment period on October 8.

Harris County Water Control & Improvement District No. 155 will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse, 16125 Country Fair Lane, at 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. At that time, the Board will consider setting a 2019 tax rate of $0.125 per $100 assessed valuation (a reduction of one cent from the 2018 tax rate of $0.135). The Board continues to reduce its tax rate as its finances permit, going from a tax rate of $0.215 in 2009 to a proposed tax rate of $0.125 in 2019.

Because appraised values in the District have increased over 2018 values, taxpayers can expect a tax bill from the District in approximately the same amount as last year. Taxes are due on January 31, 2020.

The District welcomes comments on the proposed tax rate at its next meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 12 p.m. (noon) at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. Written comments may be sent through the contact form on the website. The tax rate will be finalized after the public comment period on October 8.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is kicking off an effort to develop a Watershed Protection Plan for Cypress Creek. The aim of this project is to develop locally-supported, voluntary strategies to reduce sources of pollution, primarily bacteria, within the watershed.
The first public information meetings for this project will be held:

• July 23, 1:30-3:30 PM at the Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress; or
• July 23, 5:30-7:30 PM, at the Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring

One of the purposes of these introductory meetings will be to receive nominations of local stakeholders to serve on a Steering Committee to provide overall guidance for this project. There will also be other opportunities for public feedback as the project moves forward.
Additional information on the project can be found at www.cypresspartnership.com.

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Learn how during Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 5-11, 2019). Hurricanes.gov/Prepare

Sunday, May 5- Determine Your Risk
Monday, May 6- Develop an Evacuation Plan
Tuesday, May 7- Assemble Disaster Supplies
Wednesday, May 8- Get an Insurance Checkup
Thursday, May 9- Strengthen Your Home
Friday, May 10- Help Your Neighbor
Saturday, May 11- Complete a Written Plan